“The doctor had seen her, and I didn't dare take Mom to a psychiatrist. Instead, I brought the doctor and all his equipment to the house... In layman's terms, she had a breakdown, a mental one," sighed Graham heavily. "I only found out after the incident that she had gone to plead with her high society friends that afternoon over some business matters. They said some pretty harsh things... even mentioned Ms. Lawrence."
Jacob's fists clenched.
"The driver said that when she left, she... she ran into Ms. Lawrence and her husband. That must have been the last straw."
Jacob was silent for a long moment before looking up at Graham. "Dad, you just focus on getting better and staying by Mom's side. I'll handle the company."
"Jacob, things are pretty bad right now."
"Worst comes to worst," Jacob said with a grin, "we'll all go down together, but the Strand family won't go down alone."d2
Leaving Graham's place, Jacob called over the driver who had been with Lenora that day.
He got the names of all those ladies his mother had met with, and which powerful families they hailed from.
That afternoon, Jacob instructed his assistant to send out invitations for a shareholders' meeting of the Strand Group to be held the next morning at ten o'clock.
At that time, Rosalynn had just returned to Bane Corporation, preparing to review a major project proposal.
Karl from the president's office rushed in. "Ms. Tesdal, the Strand Group has sent out invitations for a shareholders' meeting to President Silverman and you. Jacob Strand is back."
Rosalynn nodded calmly. "Book me a flight. If Jacob Strand is taking the helm of the Strand Group again, Bane Corporation should definitely be in attendance."
"Right away!"
Karl left, and Sean looked at Rosalynn. "Isn't Jacob being a bit hasty? He's just returned today, and he's calling a shareholders' meeting tomorrow?"
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