Jacob's words broke the silent exchange between Aliana and Gavriel. She turned to Jacob with a faint scowl, questioning his intent.
While his concern was valid, the way he had voiced it made them sound like children unable to set aside their differences to focus on the bigger picture, and that did not sit well with her.
Before she could say anything, Gavriel shifted his attention to Jacob and replied, "Archon Group focuses on growth and stability, not petty rivalry. We can assure you that if the Van Empire can remain professional, we won't have any problems. Unless… you are concerned about something else we are unaware of?"
Gavriel's sharp gaze cut through Jacob as though dissecting him.
