On the other end, Jessica's voice was trembling uncontrollably. In front of Genevieve, Summer leaned into Austin's chest and said with mock vulnerability, "I didn't want to target you, but you forced my hand. However, if you leave this city right now and never return, I'll drop the matter." Genevieve looked at Austin in silence. Austin merely said to Summer in a cold voice, "Let's go." ***** This crisis was fatal. Genevieve contacted all of her business partners, but the response was unanimous: none of them dared to cross the Brooks Corporation. While Jessica gnashed her teeth in anger, Genevieve remained silent and quietly approved every single resignation request. The collapse of Apex Studio was met with widespread celebration online. Jessica was the only one who refused to leave

