The clock slowly ticked along

It was growing quiet with every passing second.

Soon, it was 9:25, only five minutes left until the appointed time of 9:30.

Decker frowned and stared at the watch on his wrist.

One of the older shareholders remarked agitatedly, "It’ll be half past nine in five minutes. Where is this Mr. Bright? Is he coming?”

The others expressed a similar sentiment, “Yeah, is he going to come?”

"He’s invested so much in us. I’m sure he’ll be coming.”

“Is he intentionally keeping us waiting to prove his superiority over us?”

As they continued to bicker on, both Master Rockwell and Decker’s expressions darkened significantly.

If this was truly Mr. Bright’s intention, it was certainly a snapshot of what was about to happen next. This must be the first step of his plans in taking over Rockwell Corporation, beginning with a show of power over Decker.

As much as they hated to stomach it, they had no other choice.

the shares

Knock.

heard a crisp knock on the

to grow agitated from the wait, quickly shut their mouths. All of them including Master Rockwell, Decker, and Clarice turned to

entrance to usher Mr. Bright into the room.

was it those two who were knocking on the door

out loud,

am his lawyer. Mr. Bright is here with me as well. Is it

pulled himself to his feet with the help of

as well, suddenly feeling a wave

expected the revered Mr.

whispered into his ears, “Master Rockwell, Mr. Decker, I recognize that voice. That’s Mr. Bright’s

for? Hurry up and invite him into the room." Master Rockwell stepped forward as he spoke.

followed him closely.

shareholders followed closely behind

a giant group formed, and they were all headed

posted by the

and Decker put on

moment the door was opened and revealed the figure standing behind the door, their smiles turned into scowls.

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