Chloe Thompson believed that the fundamental reason things had escalated to this point was Clara Knox.
Back when she was still the daughter-in-law of the Harper Family, she didn't get along well with Bella Harper. From this incident, it was clear she was being petty again, taking the opportunity to retaliate and prevent her son Edward Harper from seeking help.
And those business partners—who among them doesn't follow Edward Harper's lead? If he doesn't act, they wouldn't dare move recklessly, lest their sycophantic efforts backfire and cause trouble for themselves.
"Clara Knox, say something already! What's the meaning of you opening a company here and luring my son to Sea City? Are you trying to lean on our Harper Clan for support? Let me tell you, stop dreaming! We Harper Clan are not running a charity. If every woman who comes along tries to attach themselves to us, our subsidiaries would be spread all across the nation.