Chapter 342

Breaching contract terms without valid justification required substantial compensation as stipulated. Isabella Sinclair wouldn't hesitate to sever ties with InnovaTech if YodaVision received proper restitution.

Genevieve Kensington's fingers twitched with the urge to draft termination papers immediately.

But she lacked executive authority at InnovaTech. Even acting for Victoria Kensington carried risks - Nathaniel Graves openly supported YodaVision. The entire Kensington clan knew maintaining good relations with him remained paramount.

Terminating YodaVision's contract would provoke Nathaniel's wrath. This single fact made Victoria reconsider any impulsive decisions. Diana Kensington and Beatrice Kensington shared identical concerns.

Diana's lips curled in distaste at Genevieve's hesitation. Even Eleanor Kensington's gaze turned glacial when assessing Isabella. None anticipated such bold defiance from the YodaVision representative.

Eleanor clearly dismissed Isabella as insignificant. "Sharp tongue," she sneered. "But does your signature hold legal weight?"

Maxwell Sterling hadn't expected Isabella to confront the Kensingtons so directly. Tension thickened the air as he reached for her arm, attempting mediation.

Isabella shook him off, locking eyes with Eleanor. Her stare carried more frost than the older woman's. "Test me," she challenged. "Draft the termination. Let's see."

Eleanor's lips thinned. Since Victoria's engagement to Alexander Whitmore, no one from either family had dared humiliate her. Isabella's audacity stung particularly deep.

The confrontation escalated until Victoria's arrival interrupted them.

Isabella seized the narrative before others could speak. "Ms. Kensington insulted YodaVision's competence, claiming that's why we conduct frequent maintenance here. I offered contract termination if InnovaTech finds us inadequate."

She continued relentlessly, "When I suggested drafting termination papers, Ms. Kensington questioned my authority. I invited her to verify my signing power. This woman—" Isabella pointed at Eleanor, "—claims my signature lacks validity. I say prove it."

"They insult my company, yet falter when challenged," Isabella concluded. "What's your verdict, Ms. Kensington?"

Victoria's mouth tightened. Isabella's confidence suggested genuine signing authority. Terminating now would incur massive penalties and delay their autonomous vehicle launch - unacceptable losses for InnovaTech.

Isabella pressed her advantage when Victoria hesitated. "So the mighty Kensingtons talk big but lack conviction? You disparage YodaVision freely, yet balk at consequences. Typical bully behavior."

Victoria's icy retort came: "You're exaggerating a minor issue."

"Minor?" Isabella countered. "Your cousin slandered my company. Your mother backed her. Now you blame us for reacting? I've heard praises of your compassion and integrity. Clearly, reputation exceeds reality."

The air crackled with tension as Isabella delivered her final blow: "The Kensington name carries less honor than claimed."