Chapter 484

"This is Joshua Palmer speaking. Who is this?" I tightened my grip on my phone, my mind racing with possibilities, and my heartbeat quickening. The next second, a deep, steady voice came through the line. "Mr. Palmer, hello. I'm Kenneth Dixon, the executive assistant to Mr. Clayton Zarr of Zarr Group. I'm reaching out today to discuss a potential investment in Shine Studio. Do you have time to go over the details?" My pupils dilated slightly, the haze in my eyes instantly clearing. Yesterday, Clayton mentioned that his assistant would contact me today about the investment. I hadn't expected him to follow through so quickly. I immediately sat up, leaning against the headboard, ready to respond—until I suddenly recalled what Deangelo had said. "Do you know why I believe Clayton was behind it? "I overheard a waiter calling him in the private room. They said the job was done. "Do you think this whole thing was orchestrated by Clayton? Or is someone just using his name while he has