Over the next few days, the crisis engulfing Dash Corporation did not immediately subside, despite Dahlia’s explanation.
Although Natasha had temporarily halted direct retaliation, the tension in the commercial battlefield lingered like smoke that refused to dissipate.
Most customers and suppliers who had been affected chose to wait and observe, as if some invisible hand were quietly steering events behind the scenes.
Natasha mobilized every available resource within the Ballard family and launched a reverse investigation.
She did not believe in flawless conspiracies. Anyone bold enough to impersonate Prince Mosey’s influence would inevitably leave traces behind.
At the same time, she increased the frequency of information sharing with Dahlia.
Though misunderstandings still lingered between them, fragile cooperation became unavoidable when facing an enemy hidden in the shadows.