Chapter 42 Buying a Month's Time

I rubbed my forehead, a headache brewing. I had intended to inquire about GleamGate Media's current financial status, but a secretary from the conference room interrupted, "Mr. Quinn, you need to step in. It's chaos in there." Uncle Marcus and I exchanged a glance, then hurried into the conference room without a word. Inside, five people were seated. In the center sat a thin, elderly white man—Jack, the MG investor Uncle Marcus had mentioned. Beside him was a middle-aged woman, Harper, the domestic CEO of the investment company. The others were two lawyers and Julian, the angel investor of Scott Corporation. Julian held the most shares in the company, second only to my father. As Uncle Marcus and I entered, all eyes turned to me. Harper's brow furrowed slightly as she asked, "You're Kane's youngest, Yvette?" I nodded, scanning the room before addressing Jack and Julian. "I apologize for my father's absence. He had an accident, so I'm here in his place." Julian gave a slight nod, h