Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1457:

Brook coolly spread his hands on the table. “The meeting hasn’t started. I’ll give you an answer when it does.”

Casper snorted. “Oh, spare me the theatrics. We both know you have no choice but to sign.”

Brook’s glare would have cut glass. “As long as I refuse, you’ve got nothing.”

Casper’s smirk widened, his tone turning mockingly sympathetic. “Oh, Brook. Refuse all you want, but your family is running out of time. Without our help, the Owen Group collapses. Isn’t this the legacy your grandfather left behind? Pathetic. A broken empire. Even in death, that old man’s legacy is nothing but a burden. Convenient for us though.”

The mention of the deceased Enzo immediately darkened the atmosphere in the room, causing Brook’s expression to harden. “Casper Happer, watch your damned mouth,” he snapped sharply. “This isn’t the place for your disrespect.”

Casper responded with a mocking chuckle. “Still trying to lecture me? The tables have turned. Instead of begging for mercy, you dare to try and give me a lesson?”noveldrama

Brook retorted with a sneer. “Even at our lowest point, the Owen family remains a formidable presence. What are you? Just a lapdog to your master.”

Angered, Casper’s face turned crimson. He slammed his hand down on the table. “Enough! If you can’t find a solution, then it’s time for you to step down! The Owen Group needs a new leader, someone who can actually inspire confidence.”

The decline of the Owen family had left the shareholders restless, their investments now seemingly at risk. They didn’t care about the family ties. They were only concerned with their profits.

Brook said coolly, “The deadline hasn’t passed yet. Why are you so anxious?”

“Still waiting for a savior?” Casper scoffed. “Things have gone too far. Who would help you now? Even your own family has practically disowned you!”

Casper’s eyes sparkled with malicious glee. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? The Owen family was once so high and mighty. But now, when real trouble hits, they all turn into cowards, and no one is willing to take responsibility. In that sense, Brook, you’re actually the most responsible one here.”

Brook remained unflinching. “You have no right to judge us.”

Casper burst out laughing, his tone harsh. “Still playing tough, even when you’re about to lose everything? Just sign the papers and be done with it!”

At that moment, the conference room door swung open. A smooth voice apologized, “Sorry, everyone, my flight was delayed.”

All eyes in the room snapped toward the newcomer, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.

“It’s—it’s Jayden Owen! What’s he doing here?” someone murmured in surprise.

“He’s no longer part of the Owen family. Why is he here? Is he here to save the Owen Group?” another speculated.

“If he supports the Owen family, wouldn’t that change everything?” a third whispered.

The room was abuzz with speculation, the seemingly stable situation now thrown into chaos by Jayden’s unexpected entrance.

Casper stared at Jayden, incredulous. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice rising. “You despise the Owen family! What are you doing here? Don’t tell me you’re here to bail them out!”

Jayden gave Casper a cool look and walked past him to sit at the head of the table, commanding everyone’s attention.

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