Chapter 321

• I watched all of this with a knowing eye, understanding that in the ruthless world of mergers, acquisitions, and alliances, hearts were often secondary to strategy but that didn’t make it any easier to accept.
• Despite the gradual decline of the Silverstone family’s influence, we still controlled substantial wealth and assets. Moreover, Oliver Adrian’s brother-in-law had recently secured a powerful position as the CEO of Hell Monarch Enterprises, earning widespread acclaim and admiration across the business world.
• As a result, the engagement celebration at Silverstone Estate was far more lavish and dynamic than the one at Valor Estate. Yet, the timing couldn’t have been worse both Adrian’s and Rafael’s engagements were scheduled on the same day.