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    Alexander’s expression stayed tight as he replied, “An airport.”


    Richard stood frozen, staring at Dani in utter disbelief.


    “All the necessary permits and approvals are already in ce. I’ve always valued the partnership model we’ve used in the past. That’s why, for this project, I’ve opted not to go through an open bidding process. Instead, I’ll be announcing thepanies I’ve selected to coborate with. Each of them will receive the airport’s construction ns and architecturalyout. After reviewing them, please submit your budget proposals. If the pricing is fair, we’ll move forward with the coboration.”


    Dani paused, a confident smile ying on her lips.


    “However, there’s one thing I want to make clear. At Elite Lux, our guiding principle is…”


    Before Dani could finish, the room erupted in enthusiastic unison as the contractorspleted her sentence.


    “Quality over quantity. Money is no object!”


    Richard’s jaw dropped. They all know this slogan?


    He shot a nce at Alexander, a wave of embarrassment washing over him as he realized they were the only ones in the room who hadn’t known.


    Dani’s meeting was straightforward and efficient, no frills attached. She then started announcing thepanies chosen for the project.


    Raul and Marco, both selected, descended from the stage, clutching their blueprints like prized possessions. Despite their age, they were practically bouncing with excitement. Richard crossed his arms and shot a sideways look at Alexander.


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    “Just wait. Let’s see what prime part of the project Dani has lined up for us.”


    And so, they continued to wait. One by one, the blueprints were handed out, and the names of thepanies were called. Finally, Dani announced the meeting was over. But the father and son remained seated, still waiting eagerly.


    As the crowd started to thin, Richard could no longer keep it in. He stood up quickly, calling out, “Dani—” Realizing the sharp nces from the crowd, he quickly corrected himself.


    “Ms. Harper, did you forget about Bet Group?”


    Dani didn’t respond right away. Instead, her assistant took a step forward.


    “Bet Group? I’m terribly sorry. In thest project with Elite Lux, yourpany’s work failed quality inspections three times. So, Elite Lux has decided to cut ties with Bet Group moving forward.”


    The room fell deathly silent, and every eye turned to Richard and Alexander. The words hit them like a p—sharp and painful, stinging across their faces.


    Bet Group, once seen as the leader of the industry, the epitome of excellence in Olisvine’s architectural world, had not only failed inspections three times but was now publicly cklisted by Elite Lux.


    This wasn’t just a dent in their reputation; it was an excruciating humiliation.


    Richard’s body seemed to crumble under the weight of the shame. His vision went hazy, his knees buckled, and he copsed right there.


    Thest thing he heard before everything went ck was Alexander’s frantic voice calling out, “Dad! Dad!”


    After Richard opened his eyes, Alexander gathered Bet Group’s management team responsible for the failed Elite Lux project.


    Historically, Bet Group had been a titan in the industry, orchestrating many high-profile projects and reaping substantial rewards. These managers were ustomed to sess and privilege.


    Yet, the tables had turned. Dani’s Elite Lux, now a beacon of rigorous oversight, had eclipsed their operations, forcing them to engage with smaller firms they had previously overlooked or assigned only trivial tasks. This shift in dynamics brewed discontent among them.


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