The statement caused the expressions on several faces to falter slightly, but Rowland merely smiled in response before leaning back comfortably against his chair.
Confidence radiated naturally from his posture, and that confidence unsettled Lady Monica far more than she cared to admit.
It was almost as though he already knew the outcome of the meeting before the vote had even begun.
Almost as though no matter what argument anyone raised against him, he was absolutely certain the final result would still tilt in his favor.
And that certainty did not sit well with her at all.
Deep down, Lady Monica was convinced this entire situation was nothing more than another carefully calculated ploy being orchestrated.
To her, it seemed like a hidden hand had deliberately pushed the Hort Group toward chaos while enemies patiently waited in the shadows for the perfect opportunity to strike.
