The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 1646

Some of the clients held their tongues after hearing Reuben's firm words. "True. There have been rarely any troubles in our partnership with the Whitmans. I'll wait for the news, then."

A few others followed suit, realizing that they had been hasty. From a business standpoint, securing a lasting partnership with a powerful corporation was every businessman's dream.

Deep down, most of the clients knew that pressuring the precarious Whitman family wouldn't work in their favor. However, they were unsettled by online rumors suggesting that the pretentious Whitmans might struggle with settling payments.

On the other hand, the remaining clients had planned to terminate their contracts and couldn't bother to show any signs of respect.

One of them even retorted sharply, "We're not amateurs in business, Mr. Whitman Senior. Though I respect your integrity, this is a different matter altogether.

"Your words alone aren't enough. What results are we supposed to expect when that girl has been locked up? I demand an explanation today!"

Everyone expected Reuben to make a convincing argument, knowing he had been desperately seeking connections to free Wynter.

Yet, Reuben stood tall and composed with a cane in hand, carrying an air of sophistication. "But of course. However, I must clarify that not all of these projects are ones we invested in by choice. Many smaller firms found themselves without options and turned to us for help.

"The Whitman Group has a longstanding principle—if a local business is in need, we'll offer assistance however we can. Mr. Lockman, you came to us when your company ran out of projects, hoping we could provide a way forward.

"However, the investments we've made in your business yielded little return. It's fair to say that we're not seeing any profit. Since you asked for an explanation, I'll give you one."

His words were sound and valid. The clients could certainly end their partnerships if they wished, but their clamoring suggested ill intentions.

There was a divide in opinions between the public. While they still despised Wynter's pretensions, they were convinced by Reuben's measured response.

Edison, who was watching the live stream, decided to make things harder for the Whitmans. Not only did he complicate their payment issues, but he also cut off their supplies.

Gazing at the screen, he said gloatingly, "The Whitmans have underestimated human nature."