News of Beckett Group and KS Group joining forces and amicably agreeing to coborate on Project A5 spread across the entire country.


    It was excellent news for Beckett Group, and KS Group''s share price surged, hitting the daily limit.


    Although Alyssa had stepped back frompeting for Project A5, she still led KS Group in an impressive campaign. Her name became widely recognized, not only in Sna City but nationwide.


    Yet her heart was heavy, and she felt no inclination to celebrate.


    As the president of KS Group, she had not prioritized thepany''s interests. Instead, she had allowed personal motives to influence her decisions.


    For Winston''s sake, she couldn''t refuse Justin''s offer. Furthermore, in order to expose his schemes and reim everything Jasper had lost, she had no choice but to temporarily set aside thepany''s benefit.


    Her goal was to infiltrate Justin''s inner circle by gaining his trust, hoping he would lead her into the dark, filthy core of his business operations.


    Even if Winston and Jasper failed to understand her choices, she was prepared to weather the storm.


    To tear through the darkness, she had to immerse herself in itpletely.


    On the day Beckett Group officially secured Project A5, Justin called Alyssa. "Ms. Alyssa, would you be able toe over to Seaview Manor tonight for a small gathering? I''d like to invite you to dinner at home to celebrate our first victory."


    Before she could respond, he added in a reassuring tone, "I know you''d rather not see my father. Don''t worry, he won''t be joining us tonight."


    "You''re overthinking it, Mr. Justin."


    Alyssa''s voice was as icy as her gaze. "I know Mr. Javier doesn''t like me, but I''ve never held a grudge against him. I stopped caring a long time ago. So whether or not he''s present, I still won''te for dinner. Thank you for the invitation, though."


    In other words, she was rejecting the invitation because she didn''t want to see Justin.


    There was silence on the other end before Justin chuckled softly, his tone light, as if her refusal didn''t bother him.


    "I understand how you feel, Ms. Alyssa. But I hope you can put aside your concerns tonight and treat me like any other business partner.


    "If you can''t take this step, it will be difficult for us to continue our partnership smoothly, and both sides'' interests will suffer.


    "Apetent leader always sees the bigger picture. After all, alliances and rivalries in business are never permanent."


    Alyssa pressed her lips together. Was he suggesting she wasn''t apetent leader? Was this his way of mocking her narrow-mindedness?


    It was an infuriating way to provoke her.


    "Truthfully, the dinner wasn''t my idea. It was Mr. Gentry''s suggestion."


    Alyssa was stunned. "Mr. Gentry?"


    Justin''s lips curled slightly as his voice softened into a smooth, velvety tone.


    "That''s right. Mr. Gentry was instrumental in helping Beckett Group secure Project A5.


    "He''s always trusted Beckett Group, and he was thrilled when he learned you''d partnered with me. He''s confident in this project''s sess.


    "He wanted to invite you to dinner tonight, I''m merely providing the venue. Even if you don''t want to do it for me you should show Mr Gentry some respect, don''t you think so?"  s


    Rafe had stepped in to rece Onder, and it was evident that he and Justin had a close personal rtionship.


    A high-ranking official visiting a tycoon''s home for dinner could easily spark rumors of collusion


    between politics and business if


    reported. Justin was ying dangerous game. What was happening to Sna City2  s


    Still, after careful thought, Alyssa epted. "Alright, I''ll be there."


    "Are you at KS Group now?"


    "Yeah."


    Justin chuckled softly. This time, hisughter carried a faint tenderness, as though he were picking up a beloved giftfriend after work. In an easy tone, he said, "I''ll send O


    someone to pick you up."


    belongs to s


    Alyssa rejected the offer immediately, her voice cold. "That won''t be necessary. I


    don''t care to ride with strangers."


    Justin chuckled again. "In that case, I''lle and pick you up personally."


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