Eric's POV
After Robert’s reputation took a nosedive, he and his daughter became noticeably subdued in the Shadowridge and on their social media, no longer daring to trouble me.
Two months later, Robert’s company declared bankruptcy, and he and his family of three sobbed dramatically at their last press conference. Maximilian publicly denounced Robert, asserting that Cromwell firmly opposed all forms of plagiarism. Privately, however, he’d quietly transferred ten million dollars to help Robert start a new business.
Meanwhile, Shone’s new product, ‘Melting Ice,’ was outselling all competitors, and the company’s market value had risen by three percent.
I also began investing in various projects under Shone’s name, including media ventures and variety shows. Late last year, I invested i
