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“In accordance with standard procedure, without any bias or personal feelings involved.” Jeremy’s tone was calm and flat.
He continued, “All Sophia can do now is to cooperate with the Investigative Bureau and tell them all she knows about this. There’s no other way to recover her for the time being.”
“I will find a way to get her out of there!” Javier swore vehemently.
“Do you really think you can?” Jeremy asked. “I heard that the investigating officer handling
Henry’s case is Silas Taylor.”
“Silas Taylor?”
“Winston Taylor’s second eldest son and Alyssa’s second elder brother.”
Javier’s breathing caught nervously, and he leaned back into his chair as if he’d just seen a ghost.
“Alyssa has had a knife against our throats from the start. Of course, it’s without a doubt that
Sophia and Henry are to blame for getting themselves into this mess too.
“As President of the company, you need to start thinking for the good of the big picture. For example, making contingency plans for our stocks crashing on the market.” Jeremy clasped his hands together, ready to rise from his seat. He no longer wished to discuss this.
“Wait!” Javier cried. “You know Dr. Frederick Gunn from Yoarkley, don’t you? If we can get him to become our biomedical department’s specialist cum consultant, our reputation will surely recover! Contact him right away and persuade him to come on board!”
Jeremy narrowed his eyes just the slightest. “Alright.”
Javier’s shoulders finally relaxed. But just when he thought things had calmed down, Jeremy suddenly said, “On one condition.”
“Yes?”
“You make me Vice President of the company board.”
“Don’t cross the line, Jeremy Walsh!” Javier cried, slamming his hand on the desk.
“Business is business, Dad. Keep the personal things out of it. That’s what you’ve always taught us
Jeremy languidly leaned into his chair, expression calm.
“You’re greedy, that’s what you are! Haven’t you had enough? What should have been Justin’s post was given to you already, yet now you still want to aim for the board? Why don’t you just swap in as President yourself?” Javier roared.
Jeremy sneered, shooting his father a cold glare. “Haven’t you benefited more from me being in my current position? Ever since I was young, you have set a price on every single thing I wanted to attain.
“You know full well why I’m in the CEO’s chair today, so why act like the innocent victim here?
We’re the only ones in this room. Don’t you get tired of putting on this act?”
Javier was left red¨Cfaced and speechless.
“Me as VP, in exchange for the company’s salvation from a serious crisis. It’s your choice.” Jeremy stood up from his seat and went to the door.
Before he left, he looked back and said, “Of course, you could continue insisting on Sophia to become VP if you don’t mind things spiraling further out of control.”
When Jeremy returned to his office, it felt like a great weight had been lifted from his chest. He closed the door behind him and took a deep breath, flexing his clenched fists.
He hadn’t had that much fun in ages.
Seeing Javier suffer for Sophia’s crimes and feeling helpless in meeting his demands was so refreshing and welcoming. It felt like he had been rejuvenated with a life elixir. 1
Still, Jeremy had to admit that he couldn’t have done it without Alyssa’s help.
He had only planned to push Sophia out from the board, not cause such a commotion as to crash.
the family business.
Alyssa’s plans had done the work intended. They not only kicked Sophia out of the picture but chance of Sophia keeping him in check.
Jeremy should really be thanking her. Yet, disappointment and fury replaced these emotions upon recalling what she had said to him.
Why should he be thanking her?
Her motivation had been to steal the Verdane Valley project from their company. Now that her plan had worked, they were considered even.
Just then, his phone vibrated. He glanced at the caller ID and scowled before answering it.
“What now?”
“Please stay with me tonight, Jeremy …” came Landon’s raspy voice. He sounded like a mistress who had just been kicked out by her lover.
He continued, “I’ve bought three limited edition elite¨Cclass luxury cars and had four A¨Clist celebrities drinking millions of dollars worth of alcohol with me, but I still can’t find solace from my sadness. Is this what breaking up feels like? It’s so fucking terrible!”
“Go to a hospital and have them check on your heart. Don’t bother me.” Jeremy was about to hang up when Landon suggested, “Hey, why don’t we celebrate that stepmother of yours being arrested instead?”
Jeremy pursed his lips. “Where and when?”
Later that evening, a Rolls Royce rolled up to Solana Film Academy, its Spirit of Ecstasy glinting in the lamplight. Though it tried to keep away from prying eyes, it still caught the attention of
“Ms Alyssa, I’ve heard there’s a wonderful cafe in the university with the best macchiatos. Why don’t I grab some for you and Ms Tatiana?” Sean suggested.
“That would be lovely. Bring her out here too.” Alyssa’s eyes never left the plans she’d printed out.
She added, “She didn’t answer my call just now, so call her later when you head inside. I don’t think she knows we’re using this entrance.”
“Alright, miss.” Sean stepped out of the car and went into the university.
The moment he did, several young students gave him admiring looks. He was quite attractive, tall, and dressed in a proper suit and tie.
Sean ignored the looks sent his way and proceeded to buy two coffees. Nonetheless, he still managed to catch the attention of the female baristas.
Two fashionably dressed students walked into the cafe, all designer clothing and jewelry.
“Did you hear? The performance arts’ convocation play is setting Tatiana Taylor as the female lead!
Sean paused what he was doing and focused on listening to what the two had to say.
“Hmph. Her again? She must have slept with the teachers to win that position!”
“Right? Earlier, I even saw her leaving for the forest behind campus with Tyler Crowley, the hottest guy in our term. What a slut! We should tell everyone to stay away from h¨Cah!”
The girls suddenly shrieked, the sound shocking everyone in the cafe.
Sean had splashed the hot coffee in his hand onto them.
“A¨CAre you crazy? How fucking dare you?” the girl screamed. Their makeup was starting to run.
down their faces.
“Section 312 of the Criminal Code provides that whoever states, makes, circulates, or encourages statements or claims or any information of any kind which amounts to intentional slander or defamation of another’s personal reputation or name, can be sentenced to three years maximum of imprisonment or be stripped away the self¨Crealization right of politics,” Sean recited curtly.
Then, he said, “You two should be grateful I don’t hurt women.”
One of the girls was terrified, while the other remained adamantly proud. “You’re Tatiana’s boyfriend, aren’t you? Why don’t you go behind campus and see what’s going on for yourself? We don’t go around making shit up!”
Tyler Crowley, the hottest male student in Solana Film Academy, had cornered Tatiana in the forest area behind campus.
“I’ve told you countless times, Tyler. I don’t like you or want to be with you.” Tatiana rolled her eyes. She was turned off by his personality and countless designer brand clothing.
She added, “I have a dinner date, so bye.”
“Do you think I’m just playing around, Taty?” Tyler cocked his head, ignoring her words. He pulled a red velvet box from his pocket before opening it up. Inside was a diamond¨Cstudded Cartier watch.
“I chose this just for you as a token of my affection. Keep it. As long as you’re my girlfriend, you can have anything you want¨Ccars, horses, clothes… I could even give you your own house.”
Tyler grinned slyly, licking his lips. “Besides, I can satisfy you in other ways, too.”
Though Tatiana had always remained pure at heart, she instantly picked up on what the boy was implying.
Thoroughly disgusted, she flinched and smacked the box out of Tyler’s hands. The watch landed in the dirt by their feet just like that.