Chapter 72: Debut comparison
Yes, the materials were delayed. But that "minor" delay had snowballed. Designers were forced to alter their jewelry concepts due to unavailable gemstones. Clients were furious. Investors were pulling out. Reputation was suffering.
One delay became ten.
Ten became a storm.
He already traced the sabotage to Hexion, Shin Keir’s organization
At first, Sergei had let Calin run wild, thinking it would be amusing to watch her get humbled by Shin Keir.
But he hadn’t expected Shin Keir to retaliate so strategically. That monster didn’t just crush people. He crushed legacies.
The exhaustion in Sergei’s chest turned to a sharp, cold ache.
Even now, even knowing the damage, there was no way he’d stoop to beg that man for peace. Just like Calin, his pride wouldn’t allow it.
He stared at his sister, expression unreadable. "If you want revenge, fine. But don’t drag the entire company down with you. You’re not the only Ricci."
Calin shrugged carelessly. "If the company falls apart, you can just rebuild it. Isn’t that what was expected of you, big brother?"
Sergei’s jaw clenched. He turned back to his desk, slamming the soup container into the trash without another word.