The moment Scott appeared, several shareholders immediately rushed over to speak with him. But Scott ignored them and walked directly toward Chloe. "Chloe, I really..." Without even looking at him, Chloe replied indifferently, "Save your words. I already know the outcome. Explanations are pointless now." "I..." Scott's face paled. He hesitated, then finally lowered his head in silence. Half an hour earlier, when Chloe had just arrived at the company, Scott had stopped her. He had laid out all the difficulties Lewis Group was facing. Without external support, the company would struggle to move forward. Now, Myers Group was willing to invest two billion dollars in Lewis Group's development fund and take equity in upcoming joint projects. It was nothing short of a lifeline. Scott had pleaded with Chloe to set aside her anger toward Arthur for the sake of the company. If Lewis Group collapsed, all the efforts invested over the years would be wasted. "Chloe, I know I've failed you as a father. I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, and I truly am sorry," Scott had said. "Chloe, please listen to me just this once. Lewis Group can't go under like this," he urged. "Lewis Group is the only thing your mother and I built together. Please, for my sake, sign the partnership agreement with Arthur. Give Lewis Group a chance to recover. "Chloe, I'm getting old, and my thinking is outdated. Lewis Group needs fresh vision. Just do as I say—sign the agreement. Let the company turn around, and then I can hand it over to you with peace of mind." In the lounge, as Scott spoke those words, Chloe had turned her gaze fully on him. She studied him until he grew visibly uncomfortable. Finally, her laughter broke the silence, making the already tense atmosphere feel almost absurd. "Mr. Lewis, aren't you worried what the shareholders will say when they hear you talking like this?" Chloe's laughter grew sharper. "How amusing! But I have no interest in the position of president of Lewis Group." "You..." Scott stood frozen. "I only got involved with Lewis Group because it was the industry my mother helped build and left behind." Chloe's eyes turned cold. "You want me to sign the agreement with Arthur? Fine, I can go out and sign it right now. But... I have one condition." "A condition?" Scott was taken aback. "What condition?" Hearing that Chloe might agree, Scott grew excited and was about to praise her—but her next words doused his enthusiasm like cold water. "It's a very simple condition," Chloe said with a graceful smile. "I'm sure it's something you can manage." "I..." Scott frowned slightly. Seeing her smile, he sensed things weren't as straightforward as they seemed. After a moment's thought, he nodded. "Alright, tell me. As long as it's within my power, I'll agree." Scott had assumed Chloe might demand full control of Lewis Group. But she had just stated she didn't care about running the company—so it had to be something else. What could possibly make her concede? What was it? Scott watched her intently, waiting. Chloe met his gaze, her expression growing serious. She searched his eyes for any trace of remorse or apology. "Do you remember the emerald ring you gave my mother when you proposed?" Scott was momentarily stunned. After a few seconds, he replied, "Of course I remember. It was the only thing of value we had when your mother and I started the business. We nearly pawned it for seed capital. Thankfully, Lewis Group took off, and we made it through." He reminisced about those early days with Chloe's mother—the memories still warm and vivid. "Later, I had that stone cut into two rings," Scott sighed. "It's a shame how things turned out... your mother left us too soon." "After she passed, you kept the rings. My condition is that I want that emerald ring. Give it to me, and I'll sign the partnership agreement with Myers Group today," Chloe stated calmly. "Such a simple request—surely that's not too much to ask?"