"Not long ago, Carrington Ventures reached out to Claude's businesses at Ms. Miller's request. Many people in charge of those companies have expressed a strong desire to collaborate."

Otto cut right to the chase. "This is the contract all of them have signed. You can all have a look at it. If you have any objections, please feel free to raise them."

Then, Otto gave his assistants a look.

Soon, a copy of the contract was handed to each of Emerald Group's executives.

The executives looked at t