Vanessa's expression stiffened, and Cyndi swallowed hard. Seeing Arnold this enraged was an exceptionally rare sight.
Throughout the years, no matter how difficult things became, he had always managed to restrain his temper.
But today, every trace of patience had completely disappeared. Cyndi's heart pounded violently against her chest.
An indescribable sense of dread spread through her entire body as Arnold slowly lifted his head to look at them.
His voice was frighteningly calm, yet every word carried an icy edge that sent chills through the room.
"You've both been hiding things from me for months."
"No…" they answered in unison.
"Enough!"
The single word exploded through the dining hall, instantly silencing everyone.
Arnold drew in another deep breath before speaking again. Although he tried to compose himself, the disappointment in his eyes only grew stronger.
"When the Whyte Group first came under attack, I thought it was merely business competition."
