Chapter 75

Now that her husband and son were back by her side, Clara’s tone got way tougher. "Exactly! Canceling the engagement with the Montgomerys? That's straight-up humiliating for our family. We’ve always prided ourselves on keeping our word, and now we’re dropping two joint projects with their company? Do you have any idea how much money that cost us?" Linda was quick to echo Clara. With Jason clearly at a disadvantage, it was no surprise the first and second branches were closing ranks. "That’s not entirely fair. From what I’ve heard, calling off the Montgomerys’ deal wasn’t just about Jason’s personal stuff—it was a considered decision by the execs. The project itself wasn’t viable. Let’s not jump to conclusions here.” Lewis stepped in. He was still part of the company and had some insights into how things really worked. The other houses were clearly itching to dig up dirt and present it to Eleanor like a gift-wrapped disaster. “What do you mean ‘not fair’? I’ve been around the office lat