Who would seize the initiative? Would the other distributors dare to retaliate? These questions weighed heavily on Eric's mind.

Eric knew well that rallying the Westlake distributors to the Innova Group's cause meant challenging the Pentra family head-on. Yet, the Pentra family had effectively closed off all avenues in Westlake City.

For the Innova Group to expand its market presence here, it had to confront the Pentra family's dominance—a thorny dilemma.

Eric pondered silently for a prolonge