Chapter 1379
"They were big to begin with, and who knows how much they'll grow in the future."
"The Alonso family is certainly going to feel this. This storm only serves to highlight Peck Innovations' strengths."
This was basically saying that the Alonso family couldn't hold a candle to Peck Innovations right now.
Wendy could never in a million years have imagined that today's board meeting would turn out like this. She had goofed up countless times in the past, and losing to Chloe was one thing.
But her father? How could he mess up? Why?!
Clutching her hands tight to stop them from shaking, she said "Just because one deal fell through, you're comparing Peck Innovations to the Alonso family."
"Mr. Alonso, can you tell us why the negotiation failed? I heard that you had a confirmed answer before you went to M Country, so why did the investors there have a change of heart?" Just as Wendy finished speaking, a reporter's voice came over the TV. Cole's face was even grimmer, but he didn't say a word.
Axel sighed, "I feel sorry for Mr. Alonso about this. The main reason is that the Alonso family's lady caused some trouble at a critical moment. At such a time, she made some huge mistakes at home. If the company goes under, that's one thing, but being involved in fraud and abusing power, forcing others to do illegal things, it's unbelievable. You may not know that the investor had already signed the contract, but when he heard about the mess Ms. Alonso caused at home, he tore up the signed contract on the spot."
The room was silent. Wendy's face was indescribable.
The shareholders bowed their heads and chuckled, most of them taking pleasure in her misfortune.
"So that's why. She brought the trouble overseas!"
"She's made so many stupid mistakes, and now she's trying to marry into the Harper family! Has the Harper family become a dump?"
"If Damon actually marries such a woman, he's marrying a disaster. Even a signed contract can be torn up by her. That's really something!"
"And Presley, what was he thinking bringing her to the Harper Group's board meeting?"
At this point, someone grabbed the remote and switched to the stock market channel. The Alonso family's stock index was falling at a rapid pace, but Peck Innovations' stock index was rising quickly.
If the taunts didn't make Wendy panic, the sight of the Alonso family's plummeting stock index did. She felt drained of all energy.
Presley's face turned pale. They had been with the Alonso family for so many years but had never seen them in such turmoil. If the trend continued, it was unthinkable.
A few monotone claps started to echo, Yasmine clapping with a faint smile on her face. "Good show, I'm very satisfied with today's board meeting. As for the rest, it might not take place here. Ms. Alonso, I should thank you for giving me such a great project with Peck Innovations." Wendy's nails were digging into her palm, her gaze at Yasmine full of hatred, "It's just a business deal."
Wendy stared blankly as the pair strolled past her. Her eyes flickered, and she froze on the spot for a moment before suddenly turning and striding out.
Downstairs at Harper Group's building, a swarm of reporters had gathered. Spotting Damon and Chloe together, they quickly closed in. Of course, they were promptly stopped by the bodyguards.
"President Harper, seeing as you're together with Ms. Summers, does that mean you won't be the next Chairman?"
"Did President Harper willingly give up his inheritance to the Harper Group for Ms. Summers?"
"Damon!" Before the reporter could finish, Wendy came stumbling out from behind, abruptly pulling Chloe to the side and clutching onto Damon's arm.
Chloe didn't expect Wendy to unravel like this. She swayed slightly, but was quickly steadied by a bodyguard.
Damon's dark eyes narrowed as he pushed Wendy away to help Chloe. But Wendy was quick to cling onto him again. "Damon! Please."
Seeing that the bodyguards had successfully shielded Chloe, Damon finally turned his gaze to Wendy.
His stare was icy, devoid of any warmth, but Wendy seemed unbothered. She gripped Damon's arm tightly, seemingly ready to go all in, "Damon, please, look at me. Even if it's just one more glance, I wouldn't have done so much irreparable damage. I did it all for you, Damon, please."
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Can't understand it, the translation is poor...
Lame translation....
did it really end this way. can I have the rest of the book ending??...
So, all of them were basically forced into sexual acts by their partners the first time, then their partners wanted to seclude them from everyone. On top of that, all of are jealous of their own children. The only couple that seem to have it good were Azriel & Phoebe. This book was honestly quite sickening & there’s no way anyone should find this romantic...
These typos are so annoying..can't even understand a single word...
Some chapters are missing and some of them are repeated..it feels like story takes a jump because of it...
I really like the book but there are a lot of typos which is making it even more difficult to read and stay engaged. Author please do some edits....
Best story ever...
I've been waiting for the wedding of Chloe and Damon until the ending of this novel their wedding doesn't happen at all!......