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When the crowd responded with applause, Natasha felt her heart slowly unclench. The tension that had weighed on her chest began to lift.
Beside her, Corrine glanced down at her phone, the corners of her lips curving into a quiet smirk. A flicker of sarcasm lit her eyes-sharp and fleeting.
Natasha, watching her from the corner of her eye, picked up on the shift immediately. She whispered, "Miss Holland, is something the matter?" Before Corrine could respond, Bryant's casual voice sliced through the room. "The proposal from Ford Group is impressive," he said smoothly, "but I do have a question for your company's leader." Natasha's heart dropped. She turned instinctively toward Corrine, her face pale.
Corrine's brows lifted slightly, her smile barely there, subtle as a shadow. It was the kind of expression that made it clear she had been expecting this moment all along.
She did not stand. She simply looked across the room at Bryant, her gaze unwavering. "Go ahead." Bryant made a show of flipping through the proposal in his hands, though his eyes never truly left Corrine. "From what I understand, the coastal region in question plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of local residents. Has Ford Group factored in the implications of land reclamation for those communities when planning the new district in the eastern part of the city?" Corrine's voice remained level, her tone composed. "Naturally. Ford Group has secured the appropriate permits for reclamation. We intend to collaborate closely with local authorities, ensure fair compensation, and work toward building a livable and sustainable environment for everyone involved." Find the latest updates g☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ Bryant offered a smile-one that did not reach his eyes. "In that case, perhaps you can explain the rumors. Allegedly, Ford Group deliberately polluted the marine environment to pressure residents into signing over their land. Fish fry deaths. Unethical tactics. Not to mention acquiring permits through questionable connections." The room plunged into a cold, tense silence.
Then, like bubbles breaking the surface of a simmering pot murmurs erupted across the venue.
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"If that is true, it could lead to criminal charges. That is serious business."
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