The atmosphere suddenly turned tense.

Yvonne smiled. "Mark, think about it. If I really wanted to go up against you, I could just join forces with Claude and Leonard. I could gain their trust and, at the same time, take you down.

"Besides, Claude and Leonard are old. How many years do you think they have left? I just need to wait a few more years before the entire Emerald Group becomes mine.

"Why should I risk offending both parties? Why should I play tricks to get you three to fight agains