Hannah arched her eyebrows at him. “Aren’t we here to talk business today? So, my father is the top dog among the big clans, right?”
Nobody spoke up to challenge her.
Hannah grinned. “Silence means consent, huh?” I know you’ve got some serious cash and assets, both at home and abroad. But let’s keep it real in our business dealings. No high and mighty attitudes mixed with greed.”
Leaning back, Hannah propped her chin on her hand, tapping her cheek lazily. “The rich have the final say, right? My old man is the top dog among the clans. He’s already named me as his successor. So me being here? Totally legit, right?”
Although she sounded casual, she remained seated, firm as a rock, showing no signs of budging.
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Yet, her cocky demeanor and beaming face weren’t off-putting at all.
“It looks Like Miss Moore’s onto something.”
Remington’s poker face didn’t betray him but he shot Hannah a smile.
“We haven’t met like this for years. It’s a rare opportunity. It’s all about business and mutual benefit. Arguing over who sits where is pointless.”
The Austins were even more riled up seeing Remington go against them.
“So, what, rules don’t matter now?”
Remington grinned at the elder who spoke up. “If we stuck strictly to the rules, we wouldn’t have six clans instead of four now, right?”
Just as he finished, silence fell, and even the Austins looked taken aback!
By bringing up the unspoken past, Remington had everyone wearing different expression
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Bryson, too, reclined in his seat, sneaking glances at Hannah now and then.
Feeling the tension rise, Hannah chimed in coolly, “Hey, it’s just dinner. There’s no need for all this drama. If any of you all think I’m out of line, I’ll say sorry right here. But hey, I’m kind of hungry. How about we eat first?”
Sitting beside her, Maloney struggled to contain his laughter.
Hannah was a champ at irritating others. Would the old stick-in-the-muds just bail on the spot?
Indeed, the elder Austins were growing increasingly furious.
Meanwhile, Remington clapped his hands. “Bring out the food!”
The tension lingered even as they ate. The vibe around the table was seriously grim.
Yet, Hannah and the other youngsters savored the meal, unfazed by the drama.
After dinner, Wallace called Hannah aside.
Following him into the room, Hannah leaned against the desk, silent.