Chapter 298

Logan tried calling another construction materials company, hoping to sell off his shares in a package deal, but was met with a blunt refusal. Their tone made it clear—they had no interest whatsoever. He dialed more numbers, reaching out to business owners who had once shown interest in the Smith Group. Yet, one after another turned him down, as if the company were a hot piece of coal no one dared to touch. In the end, a cold, dreadful wave of despair washed over his heart. Was this Michael’s doing? Was he deliberately cornering Logan, forcing him to let the Smith Group fall right into his hands? The company was no longer an asset—it had become a ticking time bomb. Employees were breathing down his neck. Shareholders were watching his every move. He hadn’t even had the chance to enjoy the perks of power and wealth when the crushing weight of responsibility began to suffocate him. This was Michael’s strategy—a slow death. He didn’t want to destroy the Smith Group in one blow. He wanted