The following morning, Robert woke up to more bad news. Roxanne’s company had officially declared bankruptcy.Margaret called at seven AM. "Roxanne's company is done. Everything is being taken by the creditors."I know." Robert said. He'd been expecting it."There's more." Margaret said. “The bankruptcy trustee are selling assets of the company. They're asking for bids."Robert was quiet. "How much?""Five million." Margaret said. "It's nothing. The equipment is more valuable itself. But they would prefer to cash in quick.”"Why are you telling me this?" Robert asked."Because you could buy it." Margaret said. "For pennies on the dollar. It would be a good investment."“Or it would be like I was exploiting Roxanne.” Robert said."Probably both." Margaret admitted.Robert hung up. Stared at the ceiling.Roxanne's company. Her father's legacy. Sold at a price of five million dollars.He could buy it. Save the jobs. Or let it die.His phone rang. Dave calling.“Have you heard about the c

Something unexpected happened a week after Maxime was arrested. Roxanne went on television. Unannounced. Unplanned.Robert was at Zenco when Margaret rushed into his office. "Turn on Channel Seven. Now."Robert grabbed the remote. Roxanne appeared on screen. Live interview."Ms. Murillo, thank you for coming forward." The reporter said."Thank you for having me." Roxanne said. She looked nervous. But determined.“A few weeks ago, you gave an interview regarding your ex-husband Robert Jackson.” The reporter said. “You made serious charges against his business conduct.”"I did." Roxanne said. "And I'm here to say I lied. About everything."Robert's eyes widened."You lied?" The reporter asked. "Why?""Because I was paid to lie." Roxanne said. “A man, named Leonard Hayes, offered me ten million dollars to ruin the reputation of Robert on TV.”"That's a serious accusation." The reporter said."It's the truth." Roxanne withdrew papers. "I have bank records. Wire transfers. All that indicat

That night Robert did not go home. He immediately approached the office of Marcus. Held an emergency meeting at two AM.Marcus. Dave. And the head of the security firm that had provided Steve.One of your men is bought off. Robert said. Showing them the evidence.The owner of the security firm face went pale. "Steve? Are you certain?""Completely." Robert said. “He is working with Leonard Hayes.”"This is unacceptable." The owner said. “I will dismiss him immediately.”"No." Robert said. "Don't alert him. I want to use him.""How?" Marcus asked.“So that Steve can believe his plan is working.” Robert said. "Let him try to kill me. Then we catch him in the act.""That's insane." Dave said. "You're making yourself bait.""I'll wear body armor." Robert said. The real security will be somewhere around. Steve will not come near enough to even hurt me.”"This is too risky." Marcus said."Leonard wants me dead." Robert said. “Stopping Steve will only make Leonard send another person. However

The week after Diana Castellano's dinner invitation, she didn't give up. She called Robert twice. Sent flowers to his office. Left messages with Margaret."She's persistent." Margaret said, bringing in another bouquet. Expensive orchids. "This is the third arrangement this week.""Send them to the hospital." Robert said. "Let patients enjoy them.""Are you going to meet her?" Margaret asked. "About the partnership?""I don't know." Robert admitted. "Her proposal is solid. However, I do not trust the Castellano family.”“Diana appears to be different from her mother.” Margaret said."Or better at hiding it." Robert said.Diana appeared at Zenco that afternoon unannounced."Mr. Jackson." She smiled as she was shown in by Margaret. "I know I'm being pushy. But I really believe in this partnership.”"So you've said." Robert replied. "Multiple times.""Then have dinner with me." Diana said. "One meal. Hear me out properly. If you still say no, I'll leave you alone."Robert considered. "Fi

Three days after Leonard's trial ended, Robert received an urgent call from the hospital. Sandra Murillo had been admitted. Heart attack."Who is this?" Robert inquired of the nurse in the telephone.“This is a call from Memorial hospital. You are one of the emergency contacts of Sandra Murillo.”"That's a mistake." Robert said. "I'm not family.""You're her son-in-law." The nurse said. “Her daughter Roxanne named you.”"We're separated." Robert said."Nevertheless, you're listed." The nurse said. "Ms. Murillo is in a serious state. Her daughter is asking for you."Robert hung up. Stared at his phone.Sandra. The woman who'd abused him. Slapped him for five years and humiliated him.Was now in the hospital. Dying possibly.He should feel nothing. Should refuse to go.But he couldn't. Because Roxanne needed him.Robert drove to the Memorial Hospital. Stumbled over Roxanne in the waiting-room. She looked destroyed. Eyes red from crying. Hair messy."Robert." She stood when she saw him. "