Darren had heard of the emerging legal talent before him, and he perceived Waylen as brash. Though he believed Waylen had feelings for Rena, the notion of Waylen aiding his rival in Love was inconceivable. Either he was mistaken, or Waylen was operating outside the bounds of normalcy.

While inwardly shocked, Darren maintained his composure, sipping his tea with calculated ease.

Smiling cordially, he offered, “Waylen, you shouldn't go to such lengths."

Waylen slid another document forward.

“I intend to invest one billion dollars in the Moore Group. However, there's a stipulation. You must depart from the Moore Group and join the Fowler Group."

Darren's surprise was evident.

One billion dollars. Waylen was prepared to spend such an exorbitant sum on him, an aging executive?

Inside the private room, Darren's astonishment grew with each passing moment as he studied the information before him.

The dire state of the Moore Group was far graver than he had initially conceived. Certain figures sent shivers down his spine, evoking both anxiety and fear.

Raising his gaze, he fixated on Waylen, his disbelief palpable.

In contrast, Waylen exuded an air of calm detachment, as if handling matters of trivial consequence.

“Mr. Gordon."

Waylen's voice remained composed.

“With this trajectory, I predict the Moore Group will fall into a financial hole of a billion dollars in less than four years. As for assigning blame... Do you have any potential candidates in mind?"

One billion dollars...

A clammy sweat coated Darren's back.

As the chief financial officer of the Moore Group, the responsibility would inevitably fall on his shoulders. Yet, he struggled to believe the Moore family could be so ruthless. Having worked for the Moore Group for decades, he presumed the family would not ignore their longstanding connection.

Waylen perceived Darren's internal struggle.

A faint smile graced Waylen's lips as he poured two glasses of red wine, handing one to Darren.

"Mr. Gordon, take a sip to steady yourself. In truth, this is a minor hiccup. It's merely the prologue. If we intervene in time, repercussions can be averted. The Moore Group will be fine, and you will have a bright future. It would be Like killing two birds with one stone."

Waylen was skilled in the art of persuasion.

Darren felt a certain measure of persuasion.