Chapter 58

• Rafael’s insight made me respect him even more. Only someone with real-world experience in high-stakes corporate warfare would understand how absurd it was for a company to surrender simply because their supply chain was disrupted—especially in a battle that had been waged for years.
• The rivalry between Sinclair Holdings and Westhaven had seen too many takeovers, too many betrayals, and too many casualties. Westhaven wasn’t defenseless; even if their supply lines had been compromised, they could restructure, seek outside investors, or negotiate a temporary truce. But a full surrender? That made no sense.
• “So, what’s the real issue?” Rafael’s voice was steady, but there was a sharpness in his gaze, like a man already piecing together an answer.