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Chapter 454
The following morning, Donald arrived at the Smith family headquarters earlier than usual.The message he had received at the summit continued to bother him.One of the family's overseas investments had suddenly suffered an unexpected financial setback.Donald sat behind his desk while Alexander stood opposite him, holding a thick file."The numbers don't make sense," Alexander said.Donald looked through the documents."How much have we lost?""Not much yet.""Yet?"Alexander nodded."If we don't identify the problem quickly, the losses could become significant."Donald frowned."Who has access to the accounts?""Only a handful of senior executives."Donald closed the file."Then start with them."Alexander nodded."I've already ordered an internal audit.""Good."Donald stood."I want everything checked. Transactions, contracts, communications, everything.""We'll find whoever is responsible."Donald looked toward the window.Something about the situation felt deliberate.It didn't
Chapter 453
She returned to the country with Jason, carrying a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Her father's insistence that she return had left her curious, especially because he had refused to explain exactly what had happened within the company.Jason, however, seemed unusually pleased."This is a good thing," he told her as they drove from the airport.Jane glanced at him."How?""Your family still trusts you.""Even after everything?""Apparently."Jane sighed."I don't know if my brother agrees."Jason smiled faintly."Your brother doesn't matter."Jane looked at him sharply."He's still my brother.""I know."Jason quickly softened his expression."I'm only saying that your father's opinion carries more weight."Jane turned toward the window.Perhaps Jason was right.She needed to concentrate on rebuilding her life.And if becoming his wife could give her stability, perhaps she should stop looking backward.At the Wilson family residence, Jane was welcomed by her parents.Her mother
Chapter 451
Jane had begun communicating with Jason more frequently. She wanted to convince herself that she was genuinely ready to give him another chance, but deep inside, she knew her decision was complicated.She had failed to win Donald back.Alexander had also begun distancing himself from her.And now Jason was the one person still willing to stand beside her.One evening, Jason arrived at Jane's residence with a small gift."I thought you might like this," he said.Jane accepted it and smiled."Thank you."Jason studied her."You seem distracted.""I've had a lot on my mind.""Is it Alexander?"Jane looked away.Jason immediately understood."You don't have to worry about him."Jane frowned."What do you mean?""I know you were interested in him."Jane remained silent.Jason continued."But he doesn't matter anymore.""How do you know?""Because I know people."Jane looked at him suspiciously.Jason smiled."Let's focus on us."Jane nodded slowly."Perhaps you're right."Jason took her ha
Chapter 451
Jane had begun communicating with Jason more frequently. She wanted to convince herself that she was genuinely ready to give him another chance, but deep inside, she knew her decision was complicated.She had failed to win Donald back.Alexander had also begun distancing himself from her.And now Jason was the one person still willing to stand beside her.One evening, Jason arrived at Jane's residence with a small gift."I thought you might like this," he said.Jane accepted it and smiled."Thank you."Jason studied her."You seem distracted.""I've had a lot on my mind.""Is it Alexander?"Jane looked away.Jason immediately understood."You don't have to worry about him."Jane frowned."What do you mean?""I know you were interested in him."Jane remained silent.Jason continued."But he doesn't matter anymore.""How do you know?""Because I know people."Jane looked at him suspiciously.Jason smiled."Let's focus on us."Jane nodded slowly."Perhaps you're right."Jason took her ha
Chapter 450
Jason arrived at Jane's apartment later that evening, far more excited than he wanted to show.The moment Jane opened the door, he smiled."Jane."She stepped aside."Come in."Jason entered and looked at her carefully."Is everything alright?"Jane nodded."I've been thinking.""About us?""Yes."Jason's smile widened."I knew you would eventually realize that we belong together."Jane didn't respond immediately.She walked toward the sitting room and took her seat.Jason sat opposite her."I want to be honest with you," Jane said."I'm listening.""I've made many mistakes."Jason nodded."Everyone makes mistakes.""I rejected you.""You did.""I embarrassed you in front of my family."Jason's expression briefly tightened."You did.""I'm sorry."Jason smiled."I've already forgiven you."Jane looked at him."Then perhaps we can start again."Jason leaned forward."Are you saying you'll marry me?"Jane hesitated."I'm saying that I'm willing to give us another chance."Jason's heart
Chapter 449
The next morning, Jane woke up earlier than usual.She had barely slept.Alexander's last message continued to occupy her mind."There are some things I need you to explain."She knew exactly what that meant.Alexander was investigating her.For a few minutes, she remained seated on the edge of her bed, staring at her phone.She had two choices.She could continue denying everything.Or she could admit a portion of the truth and hope Alexander would forgive her.Jane quickly rejected the second option."No.""If I admit anything, I'll lose him."She stood and walked toward the mirror."I've survived worse than this."She began preparing for the meeting.Across town, Alexander sat in his study reading the reports his investigators had compiled.The information was disturbing.Some of the evidence connected Jane to the people who had previously attempted to harm Ivy.Other information showed that Jane had been making inquiries about Ivy's movements before the poisoning incident.Alexand
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