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He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
“It’s not about trust, Hector.
It’s just that I know you too well.
If the company went bankrupt, you’d seize the opportunity to take control.
You’ve always hated being in Dane’s shadow.
But have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you’re truly capable?
Do you know why I wasn’t the chairman of the company back in my day?
Because I knew Nolan’s vision and leadership surpassed mine.
I accepted that because it was best for the company.
His descendants carry that same strength, Dane included.
You don’t need to be the smartest person in the room, Hector.
But you do need to know your limits.”
Hector’s expression remained cold and detached.
“Dad, telling me all of this is pointless.
It was Dane’s decision, not mine.”
When he saw Hector’s lack of remorse, Aldin’s face flushed with fury.
He began trembling, his hand clutching his chest, before suddenly collapsing.
Dane rushed over as Hector quickly knelt down, checking Aldin’s condition.
“Dad, what’s wrong? Don’t scare me like this!”
Hector’s face finally betrayed a hint of panic.
“I’m calling an ambulance right now!”
Dane, equally anxious, shot Hector a sharp look.
“Your father’s in this state because of you.
And you’re still pretending you had nothing to do with it?”
Hector’s eyes narrowed.
“How many times do I have to tell you? It was your decision, Dane.”
He would never admit the truth.
He’d come too far, and turning back now was out of the question.
Dane’s silent sigh unsettled Hector, hinting at a deep frustration.
But there was no time to dwell on it.
Aldin was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
A few hours later, the doctors confirmed he’d suffered a heart attack from severe emotional stress and had fallen into a coma.
Hector stayed at the hospital briefly before heading back to Patton Group.
The day was almost over, and he wanted to see if Dane could come up with the penalty fee.
The company’s stock prices had taken a nosedive, losing hundreds of millions in a single day.
Shareholders panicked, desperate to sell before the entire company collapsed.
Around 11 p.m., Colson arrived with his assistant.
In the meeting room, the group gathered once more.
Colson leaned back.
“The day’s almost over, Dane.
Have you managed to pull together the penalty fee?”
His arrogance was palpable as he looked down on Dane.
Dane remained calm, meeting his gaze steadily.
“No, I haven’t.”
Colson raised an eyebrow.
How could Dane remain so composed? Did he really plan to just watch everything fall apart?
“Then I guess you’re waiting for the court to step in and enforce it,” Colson sneered.
“I didn’t think people from Lorpond would be so irresponsible!”
Hector stood to the side, watching as Dane—once a figure of power and prestige—was pushed to the edge.
Suddenly, Hector spoke up, his tone smooth and calculated.
“Dane, let me help you.
I own a company under my name.
I’ll offer it to cover the penalty fee, but only if you transfer all your shares in the Patton Group to me.”
Dane looked at him, eyebrows raised.
“Really? And they’ll accept this?”
Hector’s lips curved into a faint smile as he glanced at Colson.
“Surely you know Global Entertainment? My company holds some of the top-tier stars in the industry.
In your hands, Colson, it’s bound to bring in a fortune.”
Hector eagerly waited to see the look of surprise on Dane’s face.
After all, Global Entertainment was the undisputed leader in the domestic film and television industry.
However, Dane didn’t show much astonishment.
Instead, his expression remained calm.
Colson nodded.
“Oh, Global Entertainment? That works.”
They both turned their gazes to Dane.
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