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Chapter 165 - Company executives

No one spoke.

Because this

‎wasn't just a suggestion.

‎It was pressure.

‎Alicia lowered her gaze briefly.

‎Then lifted it again.

‎Calm.

‎Controlled.

‎"I understand"

‎"That won't be necessary."

‎The words cut in cleanly.

‎Cold.

‎Decisive.

‎Everyone turned.

‎Alexander hadn't moved.

‎But his gaze

‎was sharp.

‎Unyielding.

‎"This matter will be resolved."

‎His voice was even.

‎But carried weight.

‎"Director Alicia's work has not been affected."

‎A pause.

‎"Nor will her position be."

‎The senior executive hesitated slightly.

‎"CEO Blackwood, I'm only considering the company's broader"

‎"I am aware of what you are considering."

‎Alexander's tone didn't rise.

‎But it pressed down.

‎Firm.

‎Controlled.

‎"And I've made my position clear."

‎Silence.

‎No one spoke again.

‎Alicia didn't look at him.

‎Not immediately.

‎But something in her expression—

‎shifted.

‎Not relief.

‎Just…

‎stillness.

‎Because she understood.

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