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Chapter 41

Dravyn stepped down from his car, with his phone in his hand, which vibrated under his grip. He threw the car key to the security guard waiting for him, while his other hand operated his phone.It was a message from Han. Before he left the house, he had given him a small task to do before he would take Jane and Betty to see the buildings."Good morning, Mr. Woods," a worker greeted as he passed him.Dravyn lifted his head and only nodded. He returned to his phone, checking out what Han had delivered. He was at Woods Apex Intelligence. He is supposed to have a meeting with the executives regarding how far they have gone with the projects they had at hand."Good morning, sir," his secretary greeted from afar, rushing to meet up with him. "Sir, everyone is in the meeting room," she informed him."Okay," Dravyn replied, but kept walking toward his office.When he made a turn toward his office, the secretary called his attention. "Sir, the venue is this way.""I know," he answered, slipped

Chapter 42

Whispers filled the room, and heads turned as everyone asked those around them questions. Dravyn allowed the noise to last for a few more minutes before he snapped his fingers, and silence filled the room."Do you care to explain?" Dravyn asked the executive."Yes," he answered, pointing to another executive at the table. "He is the spy."Again, noise erupted in the room until the executive who was being accused stood up. "I have never done anything to betray Woods Apex. Why would you falsely accuse me? Who paid you to do this?" he questioned the other executive."Mr. Woods, I do not speak without proof." He walked over to Dravyn with a phone in his hand.Dravyn took the phone and scrolled through it. There were videos and messages.The executive who was now standing behind Dravyn said loudly, "I shared a new idea with him that would help us improve as a company." He paused, looked at the faces of everyone, and continued. "By the next day, the plan was missing. I acted as if I had no

Chapter 43

Lila marched into Henry’s office, her face tight and her body movement stiff as she walked.She had been called by her father to come over. Since the incident with the launch, Lila had not been herself, even though she tried to be."Dad, I am here," she announced.Henry raised his head to look at his daughter. Lila looked around the office and saw Leo sitting in a corner, his closed hand resting on his jaw."The board has called for a meeting." Henry checked his wristwatch. "It is a few minutes from now.""Dad…" Lila walked over to him and stood beside his chair. "The investors are on my neck. Mr. Howard will be here soon and I have nothing to say to him yet." She sat on the desk, facing Henry.Henry leaned back in his chair and stared into space for a few minutes. "What are his demands?" he asked."Dad, have you forgotten? The agreement we signed with him clearly stated that any issue means an automatic refund of his investment, otherwise, we will meet in court." She sniffed. "Mr. Ho

Chapter 44

Henry took his seat at the head of the table. Leo, the CEO, sat to his right, while Lila sat to his left. They hadn't fully settled in when a board member spoke up."Henry Vale, what do you have to say about the issues caused by the midgets you forced us to accept into positions they aren't ready for?"Lila snapped her head toward the member. Her body lifted off her seat, her eyes boiling with anger as she stared dead into his eyes, a glare he immediately reciprocated.Henry cleared his throat. "I won't take such language from anyone in this room. They are my children, my own blood," he pointed out, almost yelling."I am sorry for how he phrased that," another member spoke up, "but we just want to know one thing, what are you doing concerning the issue at the moment?""Vale Corp stock has gone below average for the first time in its history," another person added. "We know you are aware of what it means to be below average. It is so embarrassing that I have something to do with this c

Chapter 45

"Take this." Dravyn handed a customised bag to Jane.On his way home, he stopped at a clothing shop and made a few purchases, as he knew Jane's size. He had spent the rest of his time at the shop until he got the exact dress he wanted. When he arrived home, he grabbed the bag from the back seat where the shop attendant had placed it."I hope she likes this one," he muttered to himself, staring at the bag.He entered the living room. Everyone was there, but the room was quiet, with only Han's voice being heard as he spoke with someone on the phone. Jane sat beside Betty on the sofa while Han stood ahead of them, his back turned to them."Welcome, Mr. Woods." A maid who was standing in a corner rushed over to Dravyn. She attempted to take the bag from him, but he put a hand forward while the hand holding the bag shoved it back."Don't worry, I will handle it myself. Thank you," he said calmly. The maid nodded and walked back to her previous position.Neither Jane, Betty, nor Han noticed

Chapter 46

Jane followed Dravyn into his room. As soon as they entered, he removed his suit jacket and started to unbutton his shirt."Don't forget I am here," Jane quickly said from behind him, covering her eyes."Sorry, I forgot." Dravyn turned to her with a smile as he stopped.He walked over to his bed and sat on it, offering Jane the chair close to it. Jane looked around Dravyn's room, taking note of the decorations and the setting.The last time she had come into this room, it was to make Dravyn rethink his suggestions. How time had flown.She lifted her feet off the ground and walked to the chair. As she sat down, she dropped the bag on the floor.Jane gave the room one final glance before she turned to face Dravyn. She startled when her eyes met Dravyn's, who had been looking at her."I am sorry I scared you," Dravyn chuckled."It's fine. I guess I was spaced out," Jane apologised. She adjusted herself in the chair. "About the building... thank you." She tightened her lips, her hands pin

Chapter 47

The cold, early morning wind blew the curtain, allowing the cold breeze to enter the room. Lila rose from her bed, walked angrily to the window, and shut it.She had barely had any good sleep because the thought of everything falling apart at Vale Corp would not let her rest. She sat at the edge of the bed, staring at the wall, her elbows on her knees and her hands holding her head. She turned to look at Greg, who was sleeping peacefully, and hissed.Greg? He had woken up during the night, saw her thinking, and never even bothered to question her. He quietly went back to sleep."What can I do?" she whispered.Staying up all night? That was the least she had done so far. The doctor said she should try to rest because of the pregnancy, but how could she?Lila got up again and walked to the shower. She took a hot bath, the steam from the water filling the washroom. When she was done, she began to dress inside the bedroom. The noise from the luggage she was moving around trying to get her

Chapter 48

"Sir, the old man's temperature has gone up again. It's the second time today," Old Woods' personal maid had told Dravyn over the phone.Dravyn left everything he was doing at the company and rushed over to the ancestral house."Welcome back, sir," one of the maids said."Is the doctor here yet?" Dravyn asked, ignoring her greeting."Yes, sir, but he left a few minutes ago," she replied.Dravyn let out a heavy breath. "How is Grandpa now... where is he?""He is fine and in his room," she responded quickly.Dravyn nodded and walked off. He passed the help in the walkway leading to the living room. As soon as he turned the doorknob of the living room and entered, he saw Old Woods sitting down, drinking fruit juice.Dravyn stood at the door; he couldn't stop staring at Old Woods. He was supposed to be in bed, but there he was, sipping a drink from a glass, looking perfectly fine."Grandpa..." Dravyn called out, walking over to him."You rebellious child!" Old Woods dropped his glass and

Chapter 49

After the old maid grabbed Old Woods and began taking him to a chair a bit far from where Dravyn stood, Tristan rushed over to them."Oh, Grandpa, you shouldn't be doing such strenuous activities at your age. It is very harmful to your health." He assisted the maid in helping Old Woods sit down.The maid collected the cane from his hand and placed it a bit far from where he sat. That way, she would hear him if he tried to get close while she spoke with Dravyn."Dravyn, you have to stop being stubborn and listen to Grandpa." Tristan walked closer to Dravyn, one hand in his pocket. "You are his favourite grandson, and you should know what comes with it. Every aspect of your life will have to be decided by the old man, including who you marry. Why are you refusing now?" Tristan asked bitterly.Dravyn didn't say a single word to Tristan. He only tightened his fist and jaw, and Tristan could read the room immediately.He rushed back to Old Woods. "Grandpa, Dravyn wants to fight with me bec

Chapter 50

Jane, from the side of her eye, noticed Dravyn was counting his steps. His hands were barely moving beside him. She was ahead of him but stopped. When he got to her, she asked, "Dravyn, is everything okay?"Dravyn’s eyes moved around too quickly within a second. He wasn't expecting the question."Yeah... I mean... I am fine..." He raised his shoulder. "Yes, I am fine, of course I am fine," he repeated.Jane raised a brow and then crossed her arms. "You don't look fine at all." She breathed out, "Hmm... Are you sure you are fine?" she asked, her head tilted to the side while she observed him."Yes, I am." Dravyn raised his left hand and placed it behind his neck, rubbing it slowly as he came up with an excuse. "The company has a lot of activities going on today. It will be over soon, anyway.""Okay." Jane faced the building entrance. "If you say so." Then she turned abruptly to Dravyn, making him jump. "But if I find out something is wrong, I won't go easy on you," she warned."Hahaha.

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