Chapter 52 The Woman Beside Sebastian

The following day, Taylor stood respectfully before the desk at Gates Manor with deference, updating Sebastian on the latest situation. "Mr. Gates, in order to keep Stone Group afloat, Graham Group nearly drained all of its liquid assets. Their cash flow was stretched to the limit, and they barely managed to stabilize the situation." He hesitated before inquiring, "Should we continue striking while the iron is hot?" Sebastian leaned back in his leather chair, his fingers drumming against the table, each thud dull and heavy. His lips curled into a cold smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. Hansel was bolder than he had expected. For the sake of a family as insignificant as the Stones, he had actually dared to stand against him, even if it meant risking Graham Group. Was it his ridiculous pride driving him… or was it Nancy? When he considered that possibility, his eyes became even colder. So be it. It would be too boring to crush him outright. Sebastian wanted him to witn