Chapter 424
Then I thought about what Eric told me this morning. He asked me to focus on research, and that everything would change when I got back. Was that a tip? My heart started to pound. If this was all Eric’s trap, Carson was lost, especially after Dylan’s involvement. After saying goodbye to Victoria, I hailed a taxi and returned home delighted.
Mrs. Fant was surprised to see me so happy. “Lily, you look radiant. Did you win the lottery?”
“It’s better than that.” I smiled. “Mrs. Fant, please prepare more food tonight.”
“No problem.”
Afterwards, I went back to my room and put my headphones on while humming happily. Immersed in my music, I didn’t even notice that my dad had come home, I didn’t even notice that Mrs. Fant knocked on my door. Shortly after, she entered. “Lily, Mr. Hawkins asked you to meet him at the office.”
“Dad’s back? Alright, I’ll be there.”
I walked into the office only to see my dad looking somber while I was still smiling. “What’s wrong, dad? Did something happen?”
My father sighed. “Sit down, Lily. I need to ask you something.”
I sat across from him. “What is the problem? You look serious.”
“Do you know about the financial situation of Carson’s company?” my father asked.
This was the first time he mentioned Carson before me, and also about his company’s operations. I felt nervous. “Why are you asking, Dad?”
“Just answer me.”
“You know how lazy I am. I don’t care about those things.”
“I knew.” He sighed again.
“Did something happen, dad?”
“Mr. Williamson at the commercial bank called me and said that Carson asked him for a big loan. He couldn’t approve everything himself, so he asked me about it.”
“But that’s Carson’s problem. Why is he inviting you? Does he have nothing better to do?”
“You silly girl. Because you are my daughter. If Carson is in trouble, then so are you.”
I was surprised. Bankrupting Carson was what I was worried about right now, so I didn’t think much about that problem. “AND?”
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