She questioned whether there was hesitance in his vindication.

Ballard seethed, witnessing Brian deftly counter the situation with mere words, his resentment resurfacing.

"Brian Hughes, spare us the arguments! This bid conference was rigged from the start! It's a blatant injustice! Everyone, open your eyes.

We are mere pawns for the Hughes Group!"

Brian's lips twisted into a scornful sneer.