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Within minutes of the photo drop, all the rooms were booked. 

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If netizens still wanted to snag a spot, they would have to wait until the month after next. 

This round of marketing was undeniably successful. 

That meant Ruby had already lost the earn–out agreement. 

The finance department she valued most would need to be handed over. 

Her face turned deathly pale. 

Ever since Michael returned from the hill town, she had been plotting her next move. 

Her first step was to make Alice fail under the earn–out agreement. 

Once Alice failed, Ruby would have leverage to negotiate with Eric and Oscar. 

She could fight for greater benefits for herself and for her children. 

Unfortunately… 

She fell short at the finish line. 

“You’re losing your standing in Nolan Group because of the earn–out agreement. 

“After the divorce, I’ll help you gain back your original position.” 

Oscar watched the change in her expression and easily guessed what she was thinking. 

They had been husband and wife for many years. If something could be resolved through discussion, then discussion was the better option. 

Dragging things into court would only hurt both sides. 

Eric frowned and said, “You didn’t ask my wife what she thinks. What gives you the right to decide for her?” 

Alice was the one who signed the earn–out agreement. 

If something went wrong, she took the blame. Yet now that real benefits were on the table, she was expected to give them up. 

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That was deeply unfair to her. 

Oscar turned to look at Alice, serious and composed. 

“I’ll give you compensation several times over.” 

Eric was still displeased. “Not everyone cares about what you’re offering.” 

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When Eric took over the Nolan Group back then, he quickly noticed what Oscar was doing. 

It was tempting but extremely dangerous. 

One wrong step could lead to total ruin. 

Besides, Oscar had been unconscious for eight years. Within Nolan Group, people had already formed their own camps, each with their own intentions. 

If Oscar wanted to take over again, it would mean tearing things apart. 

Oscar had lost patience with his son. 

He rubbed his brow in frustration. 

“I’m asking for your wife’s opinion. You’re not qualified to respond for her.” 

Eric was speechless. 

He’s actually using my own words against me. So much for fatherly affection. Hmph! 

Alice thought it over for a moment, then smiled faintly. “I’m fine with whatever you decide, Mr. Oscar.” 

In truth, she had never thought much of Nolan Group’s assets. 

If Oscar wanted to use them to humiliate Ruby, she was more than happy to give him that chance. 

As soon as she finished speaking, Ruby slumped into her chair. 

Michael started to panic. 

He had been thinking about asking his father for a wedding gift earlier. But now, with bankruptcy looming, he panicked and forgot all about it. 

“Dad, what about me and Sandy? We’re your children, too. Are you planning to leave 

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everything to Eric and nothing to us?” 

Oscar’s expression was solemn. 

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“Anything I own has always been earned through ability. It’s not something I can just hand to whoever wants it.” 

Everyone froze. 

Naturally, Michael and Sandy did not believe him. 

They felt their father simply did not trust them. 

Sandy burst into tears on the spot. 

“Dad, you’ve really let me down.” 

After saying that, she ran off crying. 

Michael held it together a bit better, but his face was gloomy as well. 

He truly wanted to curse someone out. 

Ruby’s face had completely drained of color. 

Her phone kept ringing. 

She did not need to look to know it was shareholders asking for updates. 

The earn–out agreement had taken effect. 

Ruby’s era of dominance at the Nolan Group was over. 

Naturally, the shareholders had to reconsider their future investments. 

Ruby took a deep breath. 

She was still reeling from the blow. 

A cold emptiness lingered in her heart. 

She knew Oscar was telling the truth. 

The overseas assets were not something her children could inherit just because he said so. 

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“Finc.” 

She suddenly spoke again. “I agree.” 

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Eric seemed like he wanted to say something, but Alice shot him a look that shut him down. 

Oscar nodded and handed her the divorce agreement. 

“Sign it.” 

Not sure whether it was out of reluctance or hesitation, but Ruby stared at the agreement, clearly dragging things out. 

She took her time to read it, as if she wanted to study every word carefully. 

But there was not much content. 

After half an hour, she finished reading. 

She was actually a little surprised Oscar was willing to give her this much for the settlement. 

It was less than she had originally hoped for, but since she had mentally prepared herself for the worst, it now felt strangely satisfying. 

She signed her name at the end. 

“We’ll find a time to go to the courthouse and complete the divorce procedures. The waiting period will be one month before the court finalizes it.” 

Alice froze for a moment, then remembered the waiting periods. 

She tapped her forehead. 

She had almost forgotten about that regulation. 

She had not been sleeping well lately. When Oscar brought up divorce, her mind went foggy, and she forgot about the waiting periods altogether. 

My mind has gone all foggy. Is it because I haven’t been sleeping well lately? 

She rubbed her chest and thought, Anyway, it’s already settled. It’s time to start getting beauty sleep. 

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The next day, aside from the Global Hotel news that continued to trend, nothing else stirred at 

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