Irvin and Henry clinked their wine glasses together, taking a sip.

Irvin spoke up. "Eric deserves our gratitude. Without him, how would we ever have come across this information? While we can make educated guesses based on the conglomerates' layouts, the uncertainty of their intentions and the timing of any conflict remain unknown. Luck plays a significant role in these matters."

Irvin held biases against the Williams in the past, but those prejudices had vanished. If Montgomery Corp. and Hern