Chapter 276 - Fame and Consequence

As the meeting progressed, Logan carefully laid out the evidence they had gathered, watching as Vance's smug expression gradually gave way to concern. "So you see, Victor," Logan concluded, "we have more than enough to make things very uncomfortable for you if this goes public. But that's not what I want." Vance leaned back, his eyes narrowed. "What do you want, then?" Logan exchanged a quick glance with Deonna before continuing. "I want us to turn this into an opportunity. Instead of fighting each other, why don't we collaborate? There's a new market opening up in sustainable shipping. Together, we could dominate it." Vance was silent for a long moment, clearly weighing his options. Finally, he nodded. "You drive a hard bargain, Logan. But I'm listening." By the end of the meeting, they had hammered out the basics of a deal. Vance agreed to cease his takeover attempts in exchange for a collaborative venture in the new market. As Vance left, Logan and Deonna shared a look of exha