In a ward at Crestview General Hospital...Layla sits on the hospital bed with a deep frown on her face. Not long ago, she woke up to find herself in an unknown room with no recollection of how she got there.Luckily, there was a nurse in the room at that time, who fed her in on the details. She was shocked to learn that she was in the hospital because all she could remember was escaping from Lucien with her aunt, however, she hadn't driven so far when her car tires exploded, which caused her to lose control.She had asked the nurse about her aunt and though slightly relieved when she heard she was fine, she couldn't help feeling enraged that aunt came out unscathed after causing everything. She was further enraged when she learned that her car exploded.At this moment, her expression is gloomy as she stares expressionlessly at the door.Her head, brows, and cheeks have been bandaged and her hands are supported by splints to address her dislocated bones.CREAKThere is a sudden creak
World Apparels Galaxy...Upon receiving Jordan's call, Arthur immediately drops everything he is doing in his office and rushes to the chairman's office. He knocks lightly before entering, bowing his head respectfully as he greets, "Sire. I didn't know you were heading over here; I would have personally received you.""It's no big deal," Jordan dismissively waves him off. "Sit." He gestures."Uhm," Arthur is hesitant. Jordan is his boss, how can he possibly sit with him? "I'm okay standing, Sire," he politely declines."I said sit," Jordan glares at him. "And loosen up," he adds."As you wish, Sire," Arthur lets out a deep breath, relieving himself of any anxiety in his chest, and calmly settles into the chair before Jordan. "Is there anything you want to talk about, Sire?" he inquires.Jordan doesn't immediately respond, instead taking in the surroundings of the office. It dawns on him that, since the inception of the company, this marks his first visit to his own office. He is visi
"Mmm," Jordan merely hums, showing no reaction whatsoever to the information."Do you already know about this, Sire?" Seeing Jordan's reaction, Arthur can't help but ask, his brows furrowed in surprise."Yes," Jordan replies simply. "Last night I overheard Henry Maguire urging Isabella to invest in Starwood Apparels. "I tried all I could to talk her out of it but she wouldn't listen to me. She would rather listen to that Henry of a guy," he adds with a helpless sigh, "I don't understand how she could have so little trust in me."Arthur is surprised to learn that Jordan had taken the initiative to warn Isabella about the consequences of investing in Starwood Apparels yet she wouldn't listen to him. He shakes his head, asking anxiously, "Sire, considering that you painstakingly built that company to what it is now, and since Miss Isabella is insisting on investing in Starwood Apparels, which we both know would only lead to the collapse of Sun Glow Apparels, are you really going to turn
"It must be Mr. Wright, Sire," Arthur says, staring at Jordan for his next order."Let him in."Arthur nods and calls out, "Come in."The door opens, and indeed, Benjamin walks in, his steps hesitant as if he is afraid to tread too forcefully. Arthur is merely the President of the company. His office is on the floor below this so he doesn't understand why he would call him over to the chairman's office. He is overwhelmed by the fear of the unknown.He swallows a lump of spittle as he glances around the office, his mouth watering at the sight. It's his first time in the chairman's office and he can't help admiring every bit of it. The office really lives up to its name."Are you here solely to admire the office?"At that sudden question, Benjamin snaps out of his trance, his gaze dropping to Arthur. "My apologies, President," he stammers in embarrassment. "You sent for..." His words catch in his throat as he notices the young man in the chairman's seat. It's Jordan, the chairman!His
Starwood Apparels, Opulence Heights...In the general manager's office, Anderson wears an indifferent expression as he listens attentively to his secretary's reports."Sir, due to your mouthwatering offer and other potential benefits, so many companies and families from East Veridora have also shown interest in investing in us," the secretary declares enthusiastically."Mmm," Anderson merely hums in response. He really isn't intrigued by the information reported by his secretary as he had long expected things to turn out this way. After all, humans are naturally covetous and would do anything for wealth and power."So," he drops his glass of wine to the table and looks up at her. "When do you plan to head over to Eve's Allure Emporium and declare our interest in securing the order?""Uhm, Sir Anderson, I wasn't done reporting," the secretary, instead of answering his question, says with a frown."What is the point of reporting all that? The main thing is securing the order before tha
Back at Crestview General Hospital...Edith has arrived in the hospital and at this moment is sitting beside Layla with a furious expression on her face.Meanwhile, the Cadens are standing with their heads lowered and their expressions full of fear. Not long ago, Layla stated that she would report them to the Patriarch of the Cadens of Opulence Heights and there wouldn't be any need for them to exist anymore if they don't seek revenge for her.Though they were dismayed that she would stoop so low as to threaten them so ruthlessly, they were nevertheless willing to seek revenge for her just to save their lives. However, things took a drastic turn when they discovered that the young man who inflicted those injuries on Layla was none other than Jordan!They didn't know if to cry or erupt in anger. Isabella, in particular, didn't know how to react. While they were still wondering what to do, Edith walked in and when she learned of Jordan's identity, she didn't take it easy and took out all
Isabella has not seen where what Edith and Layla are asking of her has been done before. If she was still married to Jordan then that could be understandable.But she divorced him a long time ago and as such, under no circumstances should she be forced to pay for his reckless actions.Looking at the women in front of her, she can tell they are only scheming against her family. She has been wondering why the Cadens of Opulence Heights would suddenly decide to pay them a visit, but now, she understands. They clearly have an ulterior motive.She lets out a helpless sigh. Though she knows all this, in the face of the women in front of her, she can only concede. If not, the consequences might be drastic."My patience is wearing thin, Isabella, are you going to speak or do I have to force you with my fists?" Edith lets out a bark.Isabella raises her head and looks at Edith, who is staring at her menacingly. She doesn't answer her, instead shifting her focus to Layla. "Miss Layla," she say
"That's more like what I want to hear," Layla grins sinisterly. "Well," she tilts her head as if in thought. "That punk blew up my car, causing me to sustain these injuries. "If that wasn't enough, he also extorted four hundred thousand from us," she stares back at Isabella. "I'm not going to ask for much. Just 1.5 million.""What?! 1.5 million?" Isabella and the rest of the Cadens exclaim simultaneously."It's just 1.5 million, why are you guys shouting? I thought you are a powerful family, shouldn't a mere 1.5 million be insignificant to you?" Layla taunts.'1.5 million, insignificant?' Isabella feels like she wants to cry blood. In the past, 1.5 million might have been nothing to her but now, the family company is facing a crisis, and to overcome it, she has invested almost all her funds, including the company's capital in Starwood Apparels. At this moment, she is left with nothing more than $500,000. Even if she were to give Layla that, where would she find one million?"Miss Layl