Chapter 60

The attendant opened the door, and Blair removed her heels at the entrance before entering. Gregory was seated in a leather chair, his gaze fixed on her. Now that her heels were off, she looked noticeably smaller. Ignoring his stare, she took a seat across from him. He lowered his eyes slightly and let out a soft chuckle. Then, he pushed a neatly prepared plate of mud crabs toward her, saying, "Give it a try." However, Blair didn't touch it. Instead, her eyes met his as she said, "I came today to ask about something." Gregory began slowly peeling the crabs with practiced ease. "What is it you want to know?" She pulled out a document file, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward him. "Two years ago, the Lockhart Group was suddenly struck by several scandals. Their capital chain collapsed, leaving hundreds unemployed. The Croft Group stepped in, offering over billions in aid." She paused, and her eyes grew colder. "But after the so-called 'aid', the Lockhart Group was left d