The Boardroom Duel
The tension in the Grey & Brooks Law boardroom was suffocating. Ethan Brooks sat at the head of the table, flanked by his loyalists, his polished confidence fraying at the edges. Across from him, Julian—disguised as Victor Kane—settled into his chair, exuding an icy calm. Every move, every word, was deliberate, calculated, designed to push Ethan closer to the brink.
“Mr. Kane,” Ethan began, his smile tight, his voice straining to remain smooth. “We’ve reviewed your proposals. I believe we can find a solution that benefits both parties.”
Julian’s lips curved into a faint smirk. “A solution requires stability, Mr. Brooks. Your firm, unfortunately, seems to lack that.”
The barb hit its mark. Ethan’s jaw tightened, his knuckles whitening around the pen in his hand. “I as
