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2024-10-29 19:42:56“How long will this investigation take?”
“I can’t say, Mr Turner but this plant must remain shut down until our investigation is complete.”
Jake rolled his eyes and tried to calm his temper. This was a nightmare. The agro plant was the biggest production centre for all the consumer goods his company sells.
This shutdown felt as if an arm of his business was being cut off. Workers would be unemployed for God knows how long, while his distributors would be left stranded.
“Boss, the folks from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are here to see you,” Orlando informed him.
Jake gritted his teeth. He wasn’t going to catch a break any time soon, is he?
“Please, excuse me,” he said to the police detective that he’d been talking with.
He followed Orlando to the front office where the team of three men and two women were waiting for him with stern expressions on th
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“How did it go?” Meg asked Jake as soon as he arrived home.“Not too bad. It could have been worse,” he replied coolly. He didn’t want to get into the details with her because he didn’t want her to panic.“Did the supervisor figure out how the machinery came loose?”“Not yet, but he will. The police and the OSHA are on it too. Where’s my son?”“In his bedroom, sleeping.”“And Victoria?”“Who knows?”He sighed and went in search of his children. James was indeed asleep in his crib while Victoria was busy in her playroom, tidying up her toys.“Oh, that’s nice. You’re cleaning up your playroom.”“Hi, Daddy! When did you get back?” She asked and hugged him.“Just a few minutes ago. Are you done for the day?”“Not really. I want to give these toys to Celine.&
The Underdog Billionaire Chapter 56: The Ambush
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The Underdog Billionaire Chapter 62: Nowhere To Hide
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