Keanu's face darkened as he burst out, his voice brimming with rage.

"Just because of Gael, your boss wants to cut ties with Fanning Corporation? Does your boss even know that Ventimiglia Investment Group is about to invest in us? Others would kill for a chance to work with us, yet your boss chooses this moment to sever ties for Gael's sake. Has your boss gone mad?"

Keira's cold gaze locked onto me.

"Gael, what exactly are you up to?"

I met her eyes calmly. "You'll find out soon enough."

At my words, the hotel manager gave a discreet signal, and the banquet hall's massive screen flickered to life.

The moment the footage appeared, Keira and Keanu's faces drained of color.