Chapter 397

Grace was too drained to eat after seeing Jodie again. After a quick shower, she collapsed into bed. The next day at work, following a morning meeting with the executives, her gaze fell on a recently released government project. It promised just enough gain—about 100 million dollars—to be interesting but not competitive. She tapped on the file, turning over to Zachary. "Who's in charge of the bidding for this project?" "Some newcomer who got promoted not long ago," Zachary replied. "He's showing up at a big charity gala tonight. The Sidlers are backing him, if I'm not mistaken." Politics ran deep in the Sidler family, which explained their disciplined way of life. Oscar Sidler, the patriarch of the Sidlers, and Jordan had both once held immense power. Their retirement marked a slow handoff to the next generation. Julian, now at the helm, was running operations closely integrated with government contracts. Everything followed protocol. Ethan, in contrast, steered clear o