Chapter 120: IN YOUR SERVICE, MADAM
"Dante, I know I might be a little greedy, but I need your assistance and perspective on something I have in mind," Dove said with a small smile, her expression betraying the fact that she genuinely needed his help.
Dante, noticing the slight hesitancy in her demeanor, leaned forward, resting his elbow on the table. He propped his face up with his knuckles and observed her with admiration. The way she seemed hesitant yet hopeful made his heart soften.
Chuckling softly, he shook his head slightly and said, "Dove, you don’t have to feel embarrassed about asking for my help. You do realize I’m at your service 24/7, right? All you need to do is give the order, madam."
The way he said it made Dove blink before she pursed her lips shyly. He... didn’t have to phrase it like that.
"So, is this about the Davises?" Dante asked as he gently took the file from in front of her.
Dove blinked her eyes, for a split second wondering how did he know? She didn’t even mention anything at all.
But then again, he had been listening to her and Grace’s conversation. And Dante was too smart to already catch it.
Dove nodded and began explaining. "To be very honest, this decision was rather abrupt. Just last night, I gave orders to teach Cara Davis and the Davis family a lesson. Since the decision was made suddenly and executed swiftly, there are liabilities on both sides.
"Over the years, Sterling Corporation has had multiple collaborations and partnerships with Davis Enterprises. Due to these professional ties, both families had even considered strengthening their relationship through a marital alliance. But last night, I made the decision to sever those ties completely."
Dante nodded in understanding as she continued.
"At this moment, Davis Enterprises benefits more from these ties than we do, so they will suffer greater losses. However, Sterling Corporation won’t be completely unscathed either. While financially, Davis Enterprises will take the bigger hit, Sterling Corporation will face some accountability as well. Since we were the ones who broke the ties abruptly, they are bound to hold us responsible."