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Felix\u2019s action was witnessed not only by Zachary but also by the group opposite, who had just finished their toast and taken their seats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the business card came to a stop directly in front of Vincent, Felix halted the rotating tray. He offered a meaningful smile, his gaze deceptively sincere as he addressed Vincent. \u201cMr. Stewart, I\u2019m certain you maintain an excellent legal team. However, you\u2019re likely aware of my professional reputation. No disrespect intended\u2013I simply wish to inform you that should you ever require financial litigation services in the future, my firm specializes in that area.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Felix, typically serious and reserved, delivered his words with such earnest calm that it almost sounded like he was predicting the Stewart Group\u2019s impending downfall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Zachary felt the frustration in his chest ease. Under the table, he gave Felix a discreet thumbs\u2013up, whispering, \u201cMasterfully subtle, Felix. You\u2019re my hero.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across the table, several faces darkened\u2013Caleb and Daniel\u2019s expressions turned particularly grim.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina also frowned slightly, but mindful of Vincent and Damian\u2019s presence, she maintained her composure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harris merely looked surprised, showing no other visible reaction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent remained the calmest of all. His expression was unreadable, but his eyes held a trace of mockery as they rested on Felix.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said nothing, simply watching him in silence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett and Damian also observed the scene unfolding opposite them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The implication behind Felix\u2019s words was clear\u2013a company like Monroe Financial, which hadn\u2019t yet stood the test of time, had easily secured Vincent\u2019s cooperation. Whether Monroe Financial would even remain stable in the future remained an open question.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was the most hot\u2013tempered among them. He slammed his wine glass onto the table with a sharp crack.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Simultaneously, he demanded sharply, \u201cWhat\u2019s this? Mr. Wilson, are you jealous that others are succeeding where you haven\u2019t?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Felix, ever reasonable and unshaken by Daniel\u2019s outburst, looked at him with mild contempt and was about to respond when Zachary reacted more forcefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary let out a derisive laugh. \u201cHah, Mr. Lennox, don\u2019t speak too soon. Whether their success\u00a0<\/p>\n
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is real or not remains to be seen. If you burn bridges with Felix now, don\u2019t come begging him to handle your litigation when your company faces financial disputes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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lost you Hearing this, Daniel laughed scornfully. \u201cHah, Zachary, have\u00a0<\/p>\n
think I, Daniel, would ever need his legal services? Even if my company goes under, even if I end up bankrupt, I would never seek him out!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary leaned back leisurely in his chair, crossing his legs. His tone was almost casual as he reminded him, \u201cIf I recall correctly, your mother underwent cranial surgery not long ago, didn\u2019t she? At that time, to find a qualified surgeon, didn\u2019t you, Mr. Lennox, humble yourself pleading everywhere? What? Have you already forgotten how desperate you were back then?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel\u2019s face instantly paled. \u201cZachary, you\u2014!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary narrowed his eyes, his voice dropping lower. \u201cMe, what? Did I say anything that wasn\u2019t true?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing he was losing the argument, Daniel instinctively grabbed his wine glass, poised to hurl it at Zachary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But at that moment, Damian, who had been quietly shielding Scarlett, spoke up calmly, \u201cIs there a problem, Mr. Lennox? Are you trying to ruin Mr. Warren\u2019s birthday celebration?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t that Daniel feared Zachary or Damian, but they were all guests at Ethan\u2019s birthday banquet. Causing a scene here would only damage his own reputation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a tense internal struggle, Daniel slowly lowered the raised glass.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He sat there fuming, consumed by a sense of humiliation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Damian withdrew his gaze, he looked toward Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their eyes met across the table. Without a single word spoken, a thousand silent confrontations seemed to pass between them in that exchanged glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One table, two opposing factions. Beneath the surface calm, turbulent undercurrents swirled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina sat beside Vincent, but she couldn\u2019t help observing Damian\u2019s behavior. He seemed intensely protective of Scarlett, deliberately shielding her from the tension.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Sabrina reasoned\u2013how could someone of Damian\u2019s social standing genuinely be interested in a married woman like Scarlett? Especially one who already had a child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She convinced herself that Damian must be using Scarlett to get her attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yes, that had to be it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Just as she was lost in these thoughts, Ethan approached their table with his glass to propose a\u00a0<\/p>\n
toast.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He made his rounds, clinking glasses with each person, exchanging the usual pleasantries about enjoying the food and company.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, when it came time for a group toast, Vincent noticed Sabrina holding a wine glass.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing this, he gently pressed her hand down and said softly, \u201cSabrina, you have research at the lab tomorrow. No alcohol tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Earlier, when she had toasted with Caleb, she had been drinking a non\u2013alcoholic beverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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