“What?" Alick exclaimed in surprise, swiftly followed by a sense of relief.

Considering the Joviek family's oil business origins and their newfound involvement with the Wales Group in Dail, it was undoubtedly a highly advantageous partnership. They stood to gain substantial benefits.

Perhaps it was also for this reason that they were amenable to dividing up the Madeline Research Center's stock.

Indeed, the act of exchanging benefits was commonplace in the business realm.

Suddenly, a knock came from the door.