Chapter 186

Ryan's POV The online storm surrounding Kane was spreading exactly as planned - my team had executed the release of information perfectly, ensuring it would occupy him for quite some time. Grandmother had called multiple times, no doubt to plead Kane's case. I deliberately ignored every call, cutting off any possibility of her intervention. This time, I was determined to handle Kane properly, to minimize his disruptive presence in the company. The results were already evident - the office atmosphere had noticeably improved without his scheming. "Please inform Mr. Blackwood that I need to report on recent project developments," I'd overheard her saying to my assistant outside. Simon had firmly blocked her, as instructed. "Miss Hart, Mr. Blackwood is busy. You can leave the documents with me." Then came her predictable "sudden" realization. "Oh my! I just remembered something important that I can only discuss with Ryan personally." I nearly laughed when she added in a conspiratorial whis