The stock market of Saunders Group plummeted overnight, hitting the limit down.
Even though Victoria had made a public statement, there was a mysterious force behind the scenes deliberately stirring up trouble, firmly branding Saunders Group as unscrupulous merchants.
If Victoria could not produce evidence to prove her innocence within the stipulated time, this turmoil was likely to bring about a catastrophic disaster for Saunders Group.
Even if Bailey, Lionel and others intended to help her, they couldn't restore the tarnished image of Saunders Group in the eyes of the vast consumer base.
After all, in the future, Saunders Group would have to rely on the market to survive. If the entire market began to ostracize a single company, then that company would essentially have no place in the business world.
The Shurmer residence.
Bailey's courtyard.
Last night, she was worried that Victoria would be attacked by forces lurking in the shadows. Therefore, after discussing countermeasures with her at Saunders Group headquarters, she brought her back to the Shurmer residence.
Initially, she thought that Victoria would need a few days to gradually recover. However, after several months of battling in the business world, this woman had indeed changed a lot.
She was far from being upset or distressed. Actually, she had a night full of pleasant dreams and enjoyed a comfortable sleep.
If it weren't for the fact that she was lying right next to her, witnessing with her own eyes how this woman slept soundly throughout the night, she would never have believed that her self-healing ability could be so powerful.
“You didn't sleep well last night, Bay. Hmm, you've regressed and not even as good as me now.” Victoria emerged from the bathroom with a face mask on. Her tone was gentle.
Bailey leaned against the head of the bed. She couldn't help but laugh in resignation.
She had indeed regressed, her composure was not as good as it used to be.
“Alright. You've had a good night's sleep, so your mind must be clear now. Have you figured out who's trying to harm you?”
Swish.
Victoria forcefully pulled open the heavy curtains, and said lightly, “In the past two months, I've only offended one person, and I know she would go to such great lengths to harm me.”
Hearing that, Bailey was thoroughly convinced that she had calmed down. At this moment, she was more lucid than ever before.
“Alright. Now that you know who's messing with you, don't show them any mercy. In Hallsbay, you have the support of the Luther family, the Shurmer family, and the Gezmond family. There's no need for you to be timid.”
“You know the saying 'beat someone at their own game or give them the taste of their own medicine', right? I don't need to teach you that. Go ahead and do what you need to do. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me. I've got your back.”
A hint of sharp light flashed in Victoria's eyes. “Thank you, rest assured, I'm not so easily defeated. I will return the problems they have created for me and Saunders Group tenfold or even a hundredfold.”
With a smile playing on her lips, Bailey gracefully got up and strolled towards the restroom.
If Victoria managed to successfully navigate through this crisis, she would undoubtedly excel in the business world thereafter. She would be able to handle all sorts of overt and covert challenges with swift decisiveness.
Ten minutes later, the two left the room, ready to have breakfast in the main house.
As soon as they descended the stairs, they saw Zeke sitting on the sofa with a newspaper, seemingly waiting for them.
Victoria walked straight up and bowed her head before she said, “Mr. Shurmer, I am truly sorry. The recent turmoil within Saunders Group has unfortunately impacted the reputation of Shurmer Group.”
“But rest assured, I will definitely find a way to prove my innocence. I will never let the reputation that the Shurmer family has built over many years be tarnished.”
Zeke waved his hand and said, “I'm only responsible for transportation, as per the contract we signed initially. As for the quality of the product, it's not within Shurmer Group's scope of consideration.
“Even though there are some insignificant jesters out there trying to exploit this situation and undermine the strength of Shurmer Group's, they are simply not at the same level. They cannot shake the foundation of the Shurmer family.
“Besides, the Shurmer family isn't in the logistics business. We're in pharmaceuticals. Those who rely on Shurmer Group's modern medicine wouldn't target the Shurmer family over such a trivial matter.”
Zeke gave a gentle smile.
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