Chapter: 471

Miguel spread his hands wide, his tone light and cheerful, yet his smile concealed a hidden dagger.

The tension in the meeting room was palpable, and although the others sensed something was amiss, Alan chose not to escalate the situation, merely nodding in agreement.

"If you're going to take this on, make sure you do it right and don't disappoint me," he cautioned.

Alan maintained his usual commanding presence, saying just enough to assert his authority before turning to leave without allowing Miguel a chance to respond.

Dylan hurried after him, voice tinged with concern. "Mr. Hewitt, are you sure you want to entrust him with this project?"