hapter 153 What Proof Do You Have 

Even though the government led the island development project, the actual work was handled by Bridger Group and the Whitethorn family. So, if the Bridger family wanted to give the drone part of the project to Grafton Technologies, they had the power to do so. 

Marley was the first to speak up. “I think it’s doable. Grafton Technologies seems very sincere.” 

“I think so too,” Melvin echoed. 

Following that, the other members of the Bridger family involved in the meeting also chimed in one after another. 

Moldred turned to Julius and asked, “What about you, Mr. Whitethorn?” 

Even though the Bridger and Whitethorn families were in partnership for the project, and it was led by the Bridger family in Yarburn, everyone knew the real power behind it came from the Whitethorn family. 

Without them, the Bridger family never could’ve taken on such a huge task. 

Instead of answering right away, Julius looked at Quinn. “What do you think?” 

“I don’t support giving the drone project to Grafton Technologies,” Quinn replied firmly. 

Trent suddenly looked at Quinn. 

“Quinn, are you trying to get back at them because Mr. Grafton divorced you and fell in love with Sidonie? I didn’t expect you to mix personal feelings with business,” Marley said. 

Melvin added, “No matter what’s gone on between you and Mr. Grafton, that’s your personal issue. This meeting is about Bridger Group’s business, not a place for drama.” 

Quinn looked up and replied calmly, “So, agreeing to work with Grafton Technologies means keeping business and personal matters separate, but if I disagree, you say I’m being personal? That’s a shallow way to look at things. If someone heard you say that, they might assume Trent paid you off under the table.” 

The moment she said that, both Melvin’s and Marley’s expressions changed. 

“Quinn, don’t make up stories!” Marley said quickly. 

“Are you panicking because I struck a nerve?” Quinn smirked. 

Marley’s eyes showed a flash of guilt. The truth was, Sidonie had promised her a share of the profits if she helped seal the deal between Grafton Technologies and the Bridger family. 

That was why Marley had been so eager. 

“Quinn, whatever happened between us, you can come at me. But don’t drag Grafton Technologies into it. There are many employees beyond just me. You shouldn’t act against the company like this! If your old coworkers heard what you’re doing, how do you think they’d feel?” 

“How would they feel? Probably wondering how the boss could let a once–good company end up like this.” Julius suddenly spoke up. 

Trent’s face turned pale. “Mr. Whitethorn, even if you’re the head of the Whitethorn family, you can’t just go around insulting people!” 

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“Insult?” Julius scoffed. “I’m just stating facts. Is that insulting?” 

“Grafton Technologies managed to go public in just three years. I don’t see any issue with my abilities!” Trent retorted. 

“Are you sure that was all your doing?” Julius asked with a smirk. 

Trent’s heart skipped a beat. 

Quinn stood up and said, “Right now, Grafton Technologies can’t complete the upgrade of the anti- jamming system on its own. They need funding from Bridger Group to get it done. But what if the upgrade doesn’t go as planned? Have you thought about the risks Bridger Group would face? Not only could it increase costs and reduce efficiency, it might even delay the whole project… I also heard Grafton Technologies might be in some financial trouble. I think Bridger Group needs to keep that in mind.” 

The higher–ups of Bridger Group were all taken aback. Moldred asked solemnly, “Quinn, is what you’re saying true?” 

“Just check for yourself and you’ll see I’m not making anything up.” 

Trent raised his voice and asked, “Quinn, what proof do you have that Grafton Technologies is in financial trouble? You can’t just damage our reputation like that!” 

“If you were really as wealthy as you say, then tell me, why, during our divorce, did you only pay back my parents‘ death gratuity, which you used for your startup? You didn’t give me anything more.” 

Back when they divorced, Quinn already knew that all of Trent’s money and property had been mortgaged to the bank. He had nothing left, and he couldn’t sell the shares he owned or use them. 

Grafton Technologies was just an empty shell. 

Trent’s face turned bright red with embarrassment. The rest of the Bridger family looked shocked. 

They had known that Trent and Quinn had divorced, but they didn’t know that all Quinn got back was just one million five hundred and thirty thousand. And worse, that money was actually her parents‘ death gratuity. 

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