481: A Web of Deceit

The assistant approached Alex cautiously, trying to explain the potential complications. Reevaluating all existing collaborations could lead to unforeseen issues, suggesting it would be wiser to focus on new opportunities. Altering the current agreements might create problems, and Alex couldn’t just hand over collaborations to Emma without the consent of other parties involved. “I’ve made up my mind. Have the finance team convert the value and use my personal account,” Alex stated firmly. Alex understood that involving others would only complicate things further, so he intended to use his own funds from the start. Seeing Alex’s determination, the assistant realized there was no room for negotiation. They would proceed with Alex’s plan, as it didn’t impact others’ interests. However, Alex underestimated the complexity, and others did not view it as negotiable at all. The assistant soon discovered that resolving this was not as straightforward as Alex had anticipated. ... After sp