Sophia remained back in her chair and said coolly, "Mountrex Motors' engines are just recycled second-hand parts. How does that make it a legitimate manufacturing enterprise?"

The room went silent in an instant.

The Stones exchanged uneasy glances, their faces stiffening. They hadn't expected Sophia to call them out so bluntly.

Katherine huffed, rolling her eyes dramatically, "Sure, Mountrex Motors made mistakes before, but that doesn't mean we won't do ...