Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1120

"Spit it out."

Cedric didn't dare turn around. Keeping his back to the room, he reported.

"There's movement over in Tranquil Meadows. News just broke that Nelson is critically ill. The Madden Group's stocks are already freefalling, and that old jackal from the Porter family couldn't hold back anymore."

Lizetta slipped off Remington's lap, sat on the sofa beside him, and pulled out her phone.

Sure enough, headlines about her grandfather's critical condition dominated the news. There was even a video of a financial reporter cornering Chairman Porter outside the Madden Group headquarters.

Looking devastatingly grief-stricken, Chairman Porter leaned heavily on his two sons as he faced the cameras, forcing a solemn tone.

"Nelson collapsed because his granddaughter had an accident, and the shock was simply too much for him. I am deeply heartbroken..."

"Chairman Porter, as far as the public knows, there is only one Ms. Madden. Are you referring to the mysterious Ms. Madden who only returned to the family half a year ago?"

"Yes. It's truly tragic. That poor girl suffered so much on her own, and just when she finally returned to her family, this happens... Ah, life is so unpredictable."

"Did something happen to Ms. Madden as well? With no heir to take over, what is the future of the Madden Group?"

"There's no need to panic. The Madden Group has grown to a scale where the loss of one individual will not derail the entire enterprise. Anyone familiar with the company knows that while Nelson is the founder, his health has been declining for years. He hasn't been directly involved in daily operations for quite some time. Of course, his collapse will have an impact, I won't deny that, but it is not enough to shake our foundations. As Chairman Porter, I promise the public and our shareholders that with me at the helm, the company will continue to operate flawlessly. I will stabilize the situation and ensure absolutely no one's investments are compromised!"

Lizetta watched the interview, her blood boiling. She let out a sharp, cold laugh.

"The nerve of that man!"

She and her grandfather were perfectly fine, yet Chairman Porter was practically hosting their funerals on live television.

She was leaning in close. In her clear, bright eyes, his handsome face was perfectly reflected, as if he was the only thing left in her entire world.

Remington stared right back into the eyes of the woman entirely captivated by him. It had been so, so long since she had looked at him like that.

It felt like a completely different lifetime.

Had the girl he lost—the one who used to follow him everywhere—finally returned to him?

Remington's Adam's apple bobbed. Acting purely on instinct, he pulled her back into his arms, holding her tightly as he whispered against her ear.

"I'm not good at comforting people. I'm only good at comforting you."