Chapter 117

After finishing the psychological evaluation, preparations for the signing ceremony between the Brooks Group and Johnson Corporation ramped up quickly. That morning, Eira left the Johnson residence and headed straight for the Brooks Group building. The moment she stepped out of the car, she spotted Alexander standing at the entrance, clearly waiting. "Didn't expect meeting Ms. Johnson would be this much of a hassle," Alexander walked up, hand half-raised. Before he could reach her, though, Matthew stepped in and grabbed his hand, wearing a calm, polite smile. "Eira's been feeling unwell lately. Hope you'll be understanding, Mr. Brooks." Alexander's brow creased. His grip instinctively tightened, voice tinged with accusation. "What are you doing here?" Matthew replied lightly, "Guarding against snakes." Alexander's tone turned frosty. "You saying something's wrong with our company?" Matthew's smile didn't budge. "Not the place. The people." Alexander caught the dig but couldn't lash out