“Well, actually…” Michael began, pursing his lips and feigning composure. “It’s not like we’re disagreeing, you know.”
“Right, right,” the other masters chimed in, nodding in unison. “Besides, it’s not our call to make anyway.”
Juniper blinked, her gaze instinctively shifting away.
“Juniper still has school, so we need to head back to Eclara City this afternoon. I’ll send a trusted associate to handle the transfer of assets,” Shanley said with a calm, confident smile. “Also, my parents are worried sick about her. If I don’t bring her back soon, I might not get to keep my legs.”
It seemed the Schwartz family was quite fond of Specter too. But then again, who wouldn't be? She was beautiful and well-behaved. That old man was lucky!
“And what’s your take on this?” Michael asked, looking at Juniper, his judgment unclouded by the immense wealth on the table. “Is the score between us settled?”
“Huh?” Juniper looked up, a completely blank expression on her face. “What about me?”
The five masters were speechless. Fine. For the sake of thirty billion and half of Sigma Network, they would swallow their pride.
“Alright, then,” Michael sighed in resignation. “We’ll arrange a plane for your departure.”
“Thank you.” Shanley stood up and walked over to Juniper, naturally taking her hand. “If Subterra Vanguard needs anything, don’t hesitate to call me.”
“Really?” Robert’s eyes instantly lit up, but his excitement deflated the moment he met Juniper's gaze. “Thirty billion plus half of Sigma Network should be enough for now.”
As for the rest… he’d hash that out once Shanley married into their fold.
—
By evening, the private jet had landed at Eclara City International Airport.
“Ms. Payne, Boss, the car is ready,” Felton said respectfully.

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