The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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Seungri couldn't bring himself to sign. He knew the troubles of what would happen if he didn't sign. But he didn't know what Ruby Jane had in the store if he signed. He was thinking if he should take the risk of the unknown or known. Hidden attacks could never be safe and easy.

President Cornbell heard the press and others murmuring as the acquisition might fail. Yet he stayed calm because he wouldn't lose anything and he would just find another buyer.

He chose to ask politely as there were many eyes on them, "President Harmon, are you alright? Is there an issue? Shall we take a break?"

Dylan didn't probe between, as he was aware of what Seungri was going through. The management and the shareholders were giving him signals to check on Seungri.

Suddenly his mobile vibrated. Since he was handling the whole program and everyone was reporting him, he checked in case it was an emergency..

[Convince Seungri to sign.]

There was no sender, it was looking like a pop-up message. After he read the five words, it stayed on screen for a few seconds and disappeared without a trace.

Only one was capable of making this happen. Dylan's eyes ran around the crowd. He wasn't sure if Ruby Jane or her people were in the venue. He thought about the risks. He was more drawn to the hidden risk so he chose to speak.

He bent his waist, placed his hand to cover his mouth, and whispered to Seungri, "Brother Seungri, if you don't sign without a reason, it would cause big trouble. If there is something hidden and risks you, we can sue President Cornbell and you will be safe."

Correct. Seungri didn't think if the trouble was something through the other party, they could sue them. Even though it had a lot of work and some losses, his position won't be at risk. So he believed Ruby Jane planned to destroy the project.

Dylan straightened his back. Seungri flashed an apologetic smile at the man next to him and roughly went through the papers. Seungri found no changes in the agreements. It was the final copy he had approved. He just gave a formal smile and signed the agreement.

President Cornbell found Seungri weird. It wasn't the first time they met but he was behaving weirdly. Anyway, he didn't care. They exchanged booklets and signed.

President Cornbell had a bright smile but Seungri didn't. He was forcing a smile when there was loud applause in the hall. Both stood up and shook their hands at the completion of the signing ceremony.

The cameras were flashing continuously when Dylan cued the finance department to complete the final payment. Then he collected the tab from the team and showed the transfer proof to both the presidents.

"I am so happy to do business with you, President Harmon." President Cornbell flattered Seungri in front of everyone.

Seungri barely smiled in response. He couldn't speak or think about anything. He was waiting for bad news and the call came. He held his mobile while he was the focus of all the people.

It was a call from Ruby Jane. 'Why is she calling me?' Seungri was reluctant to answer the call. Anyway, he answered it, turning away from the media attention.

[Congratulations President Harmon.] Her voice was clear with a hint of happiness.

Seungri clenched his teeth and asked, "What are you up to?"

He heard her hum before she asked, [If you do me a tiny favor, I will tell you something.]

"What?" He spat instantly.

Ruby Jane took her own time watching the live video, [Turn to your right at 50 degrees. Come on.]

Seungri turned thinking Ruby Jane was in there but he saw nothing but cameras.