“Tobias, I just got information that Montreal Corp also submitted a proposal for the railroad reconstruction project,” Theo said the moment he walked into my office. I frowned, lowering the document I’d been reviewing. “What do you mean? Montreal Corp never goes after reconstruction contracts—especially not when they know we’re bidding.” “My thoughts exactly,” he said grimly. “I heard it from my inside source last night. But when I came in this morning, I confirmed it with the Head of Tenders and Bidding.” Something was definitely off. I leaned back in my chair. It didn't make any sense. In the past, Montreal Corp always competed heavily with us. But after Jasper Montreal died, they shifted focus entirely to private mansions, luxury estates, and commercial renovations. They’ve avoided

