Suzzane felt her heart jump in surprise when she heard Gordon's voice calling her name. He turned and saw Gordon standing by the door of the room. His intense gaze made Suzzane feel like she was being questioned."Oh, so you're still seeing Jack huh?" asked Gordon in a suspicious tone. He studied Suzzane with an unpredictable gaze.Suzzane straightened herself steadily, even though she felt some tension in the situation. "I only came to check on my friend Gordon. My private life has nothing to do with yours."Gordon frowned, not entirely convinced by Suzzane's answer. He sighed and stepped closer. "Suzzane, you know that the deadline for submitting tender data is approaching, right?"Suzzane nodded slowly, realizing that she could no longer escape this reality. "Yes, I know, Gordon."Gordon stared at him intently. "Then, where is the data? Have you got it?"Suzzane felt her chest tighten. She still hesitates to hand over the data because she is worried about the consequences for Liam.
Gordon Hawthorne was very happy because he got what his parents asked him to do. He drove back to the Hawthorne house. With great enthusiasm, Gordon walked into his house and immediately approached one of the servants who were still on duty."Are my parents at home?" he asked."They are in the study, Sir," replied the servant.Gordon knew that his parents liked to work late, so he immediately rushed to his parents' study. He hurried so that his footsteps could be heard with a thump on every step.Gordon Hawthorne quickly arrived at his parents' study. The room was filled with a classic atmosphere that reflected the wealth and power of the Hawthorne family. Dylan and Rita Hawthorne sat at a large table, busy with several important documents scattered on the table. They both looked so serious in their work.When Gordon entered, they both lifted their heads and smiled at their son. "Gordon, how are you? What's the news that makes you look so happy?" asked Rita with a smile.Gordon was bo
The bright morning light illuminates the hospital room where Jack is. The sunlight pouring in through the window gave off a pleasant warmth. After a good night's sleep and the medication he was given, Jack felt much better than before. He stretched slowly and raised his head to look at the clock on the side of the table. Time showed that it was quite morning. Jack felt the urge to get up and continue his activities.Ashley, who had been present since morning to keep Jack company, sat by the bed. She looked at him intently, showing her worry. "How are you feeling, Jack?"He smiled weakly. "Much better. A good night's sleep and the treatment given here has helped."Ashley nodded, but her expression still reflected worry. "The doctor has allowed you to go home. Instead, you should rest in the mansion.""No, I have to go to work, Ash," Jack said.“You just got out of the hospital, Jack. I'm afraid you're being too hasty."Jack bit his lip in thought. "I know, Ash, but I have important thi
Jack listened carefully to everything Ms. Del Mar. The woman emphasized over and over that Jack must not tell anyone that he was the one who leaked all of this. Jack promises not to drag Del Mar into his troubles as thanks.Apparently, Ms. Del Mar was so indebted to Diana Buchanan that she felt the need to help Jack because Diana asked her to. Jack wonders what debt she owes to Diana. Previously, Jack only asked Diana to investigate land officials who could still be asked for help, but apparently, Diana gave more than that.Diana gave him an envelope containing documents that were alleged to be Lambert's corruption as well as Ms. Del Mar. All of that was more than enough and Jack was very grateful for Diana's help. Now with everything that Del Mar laid out, Jack was sure he could solve his problem. However, Jack had to be really careful. The slightest mistake can turn things around.“Thank you, Ms. Del Mar,” Jack said as he shook her hand after their conversation was over."Glad to he
At 9.30, the tender announcement event began. All eyes were on Dylan, Rita, and Liam who were sitting in the front row. Tense and pounding, they await who will win the tender for the multi-million dollar Lerroy family hotel project. Amidst the tense atmosphere, Liam remained calm. After a while, suddenly the closed door opened again. Someone came inside and it was Jack Ashworth.All eyes were on Jack and Ashley as they walked into the room. The tense atmosphere was increasingly felt because of Jack's presence in the middle of this event. Jack stepped in quietly, but he could feel the glares from Dylan, Rita, and especially Gordon looking down on him."I'm sorry I'm late," Jack said calmly, trying to keep a professional attitude even though he knew his presence would definitely provoke a reaction.Gordon sarcastically raised his eyebrows. "Oh, Jack Ashworth. Turns out we have an uninvited guest here. What business do you have at this event? This is a serious business event, not an acqu
Dylan and Rita Hawthorne certainly weren't pleased. They immediately got Gordon into the car. Arriving at the car, the driver immediately sped their car.“Damn it!” cried Dylan Hawthorne, thumping the car seat hard."Honey, calm down," Rita said. Although he tried to calm down, the expression on his face showed great disappointment.“I-it's not my fault, Mom, Dad. I actually took the data from Suzzane," said Gordon.Dylan was so annoyed that he almost hit Gordon in the head because his son was really stupid and useless.“Daddy! It's not my fault!” he exclaimed."Darling, don't blame Gordon. We don't know what Liam Schmidt did and maybe Jack was involved in this," said Rita.“You always defend him! You must realize that our son is useless! It's a reality we have to face!” Dylan exclaimed."Dad!" cried Gordon disapprovingly.“Dylan! You shouldn't say that to your own child,” said Rita, defending Gordon.Dylan took a deep breath.“Someone must have informed Liam, so he can change the ten
In the middle of the celebration at the Louis Leroy hotel, Jack and Ashley are still in a lively mood. They watched as Liam celebrated his tender victory with great enthusiasm and joy. But behind their smiles, there is something deeper they are planning.Jack tries to find the right moment to talk to Liam. Jack did help Liam to win this tender for a purpose and Liam already knew that. Jack had indeed saved the life of Frederick Schmidt, Liam's grandfather, but for this request, Jack felt the need to do more so that Liam would truly become his loyal ally. Actually, Jack has several reasons to help Liam win this tender. First, because he didn't want Hawthorne to win the tender and enlarge their business. Second, Jack wants Liam to be his loyal ally. Third, Jack felt a bit sorry for Suzzane.After some time, he finally found an opportunity to talk alone with Liam, away from the crowd of other guests. They spoke in low voices so as not to be heard by others."Jack, how can I help you?" as
After the intense events at the tender, Jack and Ashley return to a slightly quieter office. Jack was immediately busy checking various documents and work plans that had to be completed. He tried to stay focused on his tasks, although his mind was still on plans to visit the land agency office.After a while of working diligently, Jack felt the need to face the situation head-on. He looked up from the computer and said to Ashley, "Ashley, I need to step outside for a bit. Have a meeting with the team tomorrow and make sure everything goes smoothly."Ashley nodded in understanding, "Of course, Jack. I'll schedule it and take care of everything here. You be careful, okay?"Jack gave a short smile in return, then he quickly left his office. He stepped into his car and started his journey towards the land agency office. After some time, he arrived there and parked his car near the entrance.He entered the building at a steady pace, trying to maintain a professional demeanor even though he