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Liam looked at Suzzane with deep eyes, reflecting the emotional conflict in his heart. His face bore an expression of mixed pity and obvious doubt. He was left disappointed by Suzzane's actions, but also open to the possibility of giving her a chance to right her wrongs. "Suzzane, you have really disappointed me with your unethical actions. I feel disappointed by my choice to trust you but I will give you one more chance. You tell Jack and I can finally win the tender. Next time, if you are in such a situation, better tell me straight away."Suzzane lowered her head in shame, feeling the weight of her actions. She nodded sincerely, trying to honestly express her regret. "I'm so sorry Liam. I know that words of apology aren't enough. If Gordon comes to me again, I will tell you everything right away. I won't cover it up anymore."Liam's breathing is deep and regular as he tries to contemplate his decision. He knew that giving a second chance was not an easy decision. "Fine, Suzzane. I
Rita looked at Gordon intently. "Gordon, I'm going to seek help from someone who can help us with this situation. We can only hope that he will."Gordon looked at his mother expectantly. "Mom, can he really help us?"Rita nodded gently. "Yes, he has strong connections in the law and business world in this city. But I have a condition that you must comply with."Gordon nodded seriously. "What is it, Mom?"Rita showed a serious expression. "I don't want your father to know about this. I know that he can get very angry and the conflict between the two of you will only get complicated. We want to avoid further fights in our family."Gordon nodded understandingly. Even though he wanted to tell his father everything, he also knew that Rita was right in considering the impact this revelation would have on their family relationship. "I understand, Mom.""And one more thing, stay out of trouble! Even though I want to help you all the time, but there must be a point where I can't help you anymo
"You better check it out right away, there's something you need to know," Lambert said. After saying so, he walked out of the room.Wasting no time, Jack immediately grabbed his cell phone and opened the online newspaper's gossip column. His eyes sank as he looked at the photos showing him and Diana checking into a luxury hotelHe slowly scrolled down to read the accompanying article. Although he hoped that this news wouldn't be too bad, he couldn't contain the feeling of anxiety that was rising."Jack Ashworth, seen with the young and beautiful woman who is presumably Diana Buchanan in a five star hotel in the city. Diana looked very drunk. Many people speculated that Ashworth got Diana drunk on purpose," reads the article which is quite striking.In the article, photos of the two of them are taken from different angles, showing their obvious check-in moment. Diana was clearly drunk and unable to walk straight and Jack had his arm around her waist.Jack worked his way through his wor
In a state full of anxiety, Gordon tries to suppress his panic when the police keep guarding him. With great humility, he begged the policeman on duty, "Excuse me, can I call my mother? I need to tell her about this situation."One of the cops nodded in agreement. "Sure, you can do it, but under our supervision."Gordon quickly retrieved his cell phone, hands shaking as he dialed his mother's number. After finding it, he pressed the call button in dismay. His voice was hoarse when Rita Hawthorne finally picked up the call on the other side."Mom, it's me," said Gordon."Gordon? What happened? Why are you calling from the police number?" Rita asked frantically.Gordon tried to calm himself for a moment before speaking. "Mom, I... I was caught by the police. Mom, didn't you promise to help me?"Rita was silent for a moment, "Son, I haven't received any help yet. I will seek help soon. Please be patient for a while. I will come and bring a lawyer to get you out of there."Gordon whined i
Gordon looked around anxiously. "Has there been a lawyer?" he asked, wishing someone could help them with the situation.Rita held Gordon's hand gently. "Not yet, dear. We haven't found the right lawyer yet."Gordon nodded, but his gaze was filled with astonishment. "But we always have family lawyers, right? Why don't we ask them for help?"Rita swallowed her breath, feeling sad to have to tell this truth. "Honey, your father didn't allow our family lawyer to interfere in this case."Gordon was surprised. "But why? They are always there to help us with any problem."Rita placed her hand on Gordon's cheek gently. "Gordon, your father has reasons of his own. He is worried that this will further damage our family's reputation."Gordon felt both confused and angry. "Why does he hate me, Mom? We are father and son."Rita tried to reassure Gordon, hugging him tightly. "Honey, your father doesn't hate you. He's just worried and upset about what happened."Gordon looked at his mother with con
Ashley felt the tension in the air as Jack walked into the office. He could feel that something was bothering Jack, though he had no idea what exactly was going on. Carefully, Ashley approached Jack's desk and asked in a gentle tone, "What's wrong, Jack? You look a bit disheveled."Jack shook his head, trying to smile as if everything was fine. "It's okay, Ashley. I just have a few things to take care of today."However, Ashley was not so easily fooled by that fake smile. He knows Jack more than he shows. "Fine, but if there's anything I can help you with, you know where I belong."Jack appreciated Ashley's concern, but he didn't want to bring personal matters into the office. "Sure, thanks, Ashley. You can take care of the office for a while. I have to be away for a bit."Ashley nodded, knowing that she couldn't push Jack any further to speak if Jack didn't want to. However, before Jack left, he couldn't help but ask again, "Oh yes Jack, I heard the news about you and Diana breaking
Dylan Hawthorne was feeling groggy, sitting in the study of his elegant mansion. All the news about the Hawthorne family that was going around made him feel even worse. The value of the company's shares plummeted, profits from the business plummeted. The destruction even threatens the Green Diamond Village project they are currently working on, and the project is in danger of stopping halfway.The mansion that was once full of glitter now feels so dim. Dylan had even sold some of his shares to raise capital, luckily the shares sold quickly but it was only an emergency rescue.At the same time, after a tiring day at the police station, Rita and Gordon Hawthorne finally enter their quiet home. However, the atmosphere that should have calmed down became even more tense as the two of them stepped inside. It was clear that tension and anxiety had seeped into the walls of the magnificent mansion.Sitting in the living room, they felt a weight growing heavier on their shoulders. Rita tries t
That morning, Jack Ashworth sat at his desk with a cheerful face, satisfied with the results of his hard work. After various efforts and strategies that he carried out, he managed to acquire a number of shares of the Hawthorne family. The office is brightly lit by the soft morning sun, creating a warm and inspiring atmosphere. He felt on top of the world, with his steps towards success getting steadily more steady.Last night, Jack had received a system notification which made him quite happy.Ding![User Jack Ashworth's first mission progress has increased. Days left: 25.]Even though time is tight, Jack is confident he can overcome everything and successfully complete his first mission from the system. The Hawthorne family were destroying themselves because of Gordon's stupidity, so it was so easy to take everything. Jack smiled faintly, remembering how he grudged himself against the Hawthorne family for letting his mother die in agony after serving as their maid for decades. Jack c