Chapter 17: A Plot Within a Plot

Howard's reaction was the most dramatic of all, his head spinning as his words stumbled out, "Mr. Warrington, you...you're not supposed to..." "Howard, you're fired," Cecil announced, rising with a predatory grace. His gaze, heavy with authority, pinned Howard in place, a man suddenly aware of the weight of his betrayal and the repercussions it might have not just on him but on The Llewellyn as well. "Mr. Warrington, considering The Llewellyn's stature, are you not concerned about the backlash?" Elise managed, her voice steady but her heart racing. Ivy couldn't help but question Elise's judgment—or lack thereof. To rely on Howard without fully understanding his standing within The Llewellyn was either bold or foolish. "Howard has never been a favorite of The Llewellyn; otherwise, he wouldn't be here at The Warrington Group, trying to make a name for himself," Ivy mused aloud, circling Elise like a shark sensing blood. "Joining your cause was merely a gambit for recognition from Th