Chapter 68

• The deal was set in motion on December 23rd, the night before New Year's Eve.
• The doors of Sinclair Enterprises swung open, and investors, competitors, and media personalities flooded the grand hall. Some were from Westhaven Industries, others from Sandoria Group. Their immaculate suits and composed expressions made it hard to tell who was an ally and who was a threat.
• For the first time in my career, I felt the weight of the moment. This wasn’t the same as preparing for an academic competition or debating strategies in a boardroom—it was raw, unfiltered business warfare. Every move was critical, every decision had stakes that could change everything. There were no pleasantries, no formalities—only sharp minds, cold numbers, and an unyielding drive to win.