Chapter 290

The reason he chose to work with Ian was simple—the money was good. If I could offer him the same, he would compromise just as easily. That was human nature, after all. Only when faced with a tough decision, would people reveal their true selves, often making choices that were hard to swallow. But as I thought about the investments we had shared, I knew what I had to do. Since things between us had reached a point of no return, it was time to draw a clear line and settle everything once and for all. "We've invested together in the past, and we've seen some returns. If you don't mind, I'd like to take this opportunity to settle all our accounts. That way, we'll have no lingering business or resentment." I knew it sounded cold, but this was the only way to truly cut ties. My words must have struck him hard because his expression darkened, his mood becoming visibly heavier. After a long, deep breath, he nodded. "If you want to settle things completely, we'll review the accounts. I'l