Chapter 40: Besties At Each Other's Throats

At this Ecological Summit, the Mendes family was the center of attention. A middle-aged man from the Mendes family strode in, his steps steady and long, his face set in a chill. He radiated authority, the kind that made the whole room tense up. The Streisand and Swift families brightened like they'd just seen their savior. Fear vanished from their faces, replaced by smiles as they hurried forward. "Mr. Max, you finally made it," Alex said, laying on the flattery. He jabbed a finger at Dante. "This...