The three men looked at each other in stunned silence.
In reality, the name of the true culprit was already flashing in their minds.
Who else had the access to manipulate the connections they had set up?
The loud, chaotic energy that had just filled the office suddenly vanished, replaced by a suffocating silence.
The eerie quiet was deeply unsettling.
Brandon clapped his hands together loudly. "Nothing? Are we not going to find this person and give Lillian the explanation she deserves?
Without it, do you really think you're getting her algorithm or any partnership? Keep dreaming!"
Martin's expression turned grim.
His eldest son's reaction made it blatantly clear: he was ready to put the culprit on the chopping block.
But Martin knew exactly who the culprit likely was. The weight of that realization sat heavily in his chest. It was obvious that without a proper explanation, this nightmare wouldn't end.
Colin, having reached the same conclusion, naturally sided with his older brother, especially now that Brandon was applying the pressure.
He spoke up directly. "Exactly. Since the breach happened on our end, we have to clear up this misunderstanding if we want any hope of repairing our relationship with Lillian.
Family is family. Blood is thicker than water. Most things can be resolved if we just lay them out in the open.
Once we clear the air, things will get better.
And obviously, whether it's the algorithm or a new partnership, Lillian is going to hand it to someone. It might as well be us.
Right, Dad?"
Martin inhaled sharply. "Clear the air? What exactly do you expect me to say?

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