My father noticed my contemplation and knew I was seriously thinking about what he said. "You need to understand how to mitigate risks when undertaking significant endeavors, Chloe. Indecisiveness leads to chaos."

I nodded earnestly at my father's advice.

Louis might have compromised on this in the past, and he had paid for it.

My father didn't continue but instead said, "Get the nurse to take me out for some fresh air."

I quickly called the nurse. Since I was pregnant, I couldn't afford to be reckless. Atlas wouldn’t even let me carry Ava anymore.

As the nurse wheeled my father to the garden to see George, I returned to the foyer with Lauren.

Lauren looked at me. "It seems your dad really sees through to the heart of the matter. He's right. This issue does need to be addressed at the root. Otherwise, it'll always be a problem. The best strategy would be to ensure that our supply remains intact, and it’s also our responsibility to do that."

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