Chapter 76

Ron put away his gun and then pulled out several photos from his pocket, tossing them onto the table. The images captured scenes from Mine No. 3, with some even zooming in on bodies within the pits. "I think it's pretty obvious how important these photos are. If they're leaked, Redwood Mountains can kiss further excavation goodbye," Ron asserted. Adrian's expression turned grim as he listened to Ron and glanced at the photos on the table. He balled his hands into fists. "That's despicable!" The ripple effect of these photos going public would reach far beyond Redwood Mountains. Almost every business under Adrian's control would suffer greatly. Even the diamonds and gemstones he had previously mined would struggle to hold their value. As a businessman, Adrian was acutely aware of the significant influence of public opinion. He knew he'd be facing a storm of criticism and ruin. Just think about it—if people found out that the jewelry he sold was sourced from unethical places, how