Revealing his strategy now seemed premature. It would be absurd. The true orchestrator behind the scenes had yet to make an appearance, and the plot was already thickening. Should he delay any longer, the game would end without his enjoyment. Katelyn’s unruffled demeanor only made Liam frown. He pressed her, asking, “What are you implying?”
Could the intelligence be wrong? He had meticulously checked the contract himself to ensure its accuracy before proceeding. His eyes instinctively sought Cassie.
Inside, Cassie was fraught with anxiety, but she was confident there were no oversights—she had delivered the contract to Liam herself. She scowled at Katelyn, saying, “Miss Bailey, you’re intelligent enough to know when to cease the needless defiance.”
Surely, Katelyn was bluffing; that was the only explanation for her provocative statements. The contract had been reviewed by all. How could there have been any mistakes?
Liam’s gaze chilled as he said, “You seem determined to push your luck to the breaking point!”
He knew what Katelyn was scheming. She was clinging to her control over Wheeler Group, but it was a lost cause.
Realizing further debate was futile, Liam said, “If you won’t cooperate, then I’ll have to involve a certain person to solve this problem.” Katelyn’s smile widened subtly. She had anticipated this “certain person.”
Facing Liam squarely, she asked, “Really? And who might you be thinking of bringing into this discussion?”
Liam couldn’t tell if it was real or not, but he thought he saw a spark of excitement in Katelyn’s eyes, almost like she was looking forward to something. Why did she seem so thrilled?
Of all the people Liam had encountered, Katelyn was the most baffling. Her inscrutable nature made it difficult to read her intentions. She was a tough nut to crack. That was the persistent thought occupying Liam’s mind.
Suddenly, Katelyn’s phone interrupted the silence. Checking the caller ID, she saw it was the hospital. Without hesitation, Katelyn took the call, opting to use the speakerphone.
She greeted the caller softly, saying, “Hello.”
Brayan’s voice, heavy with sorrow, filled the room.
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“Miss Bailey, I regret to inform you that Mr. Wheeler has passed away after a sudden exacerbation of his illness.”
Katelyn’s only reaction was a slight raise of her eyebrow as she said, “Understood.”
Her apparent indifference to Neil’s death sent a wave of disbelief through the conference room.
Murmurs filled the air as the attendees whispered in shock, “Neil is dead? How is that possible?”
The chubby shareholder with the black-rimmed glasses expressed his concern, saying, “With Mr. Wheeler gone, the leadership of Wheeler Group should pass to Mr. Norris. We can’t risk a drop in the stock value; it would be disastrous.”
Another shareholder chimed in urgently, “Indeed, that’s correct. Miss Bailey, the situation calls for immediate action. You must relinquish control.”
Liam’s expression darkened as he regarded Katelyn. He sensed something amiss, as her demeanor did not match the gravity of the situation. Despite her past turbulent relationship with Neil, her tranquility regarding his recent demise was uncharacteristic, especially given that Neil was her ex-husband. What could Katelyn possibly be planning? Liam’s confusion deepened.
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