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Author: Solomon

2025-12-17 21:28:42

After being berated by Lance, Marcus was naturally furious. Upon returning from Whitmore Industries, he flew into a rage and even smashed his phone to pieces.

"Damn it!"

"Lance is such a heartless traitor!"

"I was blind to have wasted my money on that idiot!"

"He ruined everything for me!"

Marcus cursed loudly, frightening his female secretaries who stood nearby with pale faces, not daring to breathe.

Over the years, Marcus had spent enormous sums currying favor with Lance, thinking he'd be useful at critical moments. But now, it had all been for nothing.

How could Marcus, who'd failed so spectacularly, not be enraged?

"Mr. Thornton, I think there's something suspicious about this."

"Lance promised us before, but today he suddenly changed his mind and even went to apologize to the Whitmore family."

"What's more, even the head of the Bancroft family, James Bancroft himself, personally appeared at Whitmore Industries."

"Whitmore Industries is just a third-rate company in Riverton. How c

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"Old Wu is a very kind person and has always been friendly to others," Dr. Webb explained. "He also runs a foundation that has helped countless disabled children in rural areas for many years. He's a well-known philanthropist in the Pacific Northwest Region.""As for the incident at the medical clinic before, it was just a moment of impatience from the Wu family. Mr. Wu has apologized to me several times since then."Dr. Webb was trying to ease the misunderstanding between Cal and Harold."Oh?" Cal's attitude toward the old man softened when he heard about the foundation for disabled children.Perhaps it was because he remembered his own experience—being treated as mentally challenged by his parents and relatives when he was young."Yes," Dr. Webb confirmed. "Mr. Wu donates millions of dollars to the foundation every year to cover medical expenses for disabled children. The state government even features his work in annual reports."Dr. Webb clearly admired the old man's philanthropy.
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"You're crazy!""Who asked you to meddle?""You useless troublemaker—what else can you do besides causing problems?""If you don't want to work, then quit!""Our Whitmore Industries doesn't hire brainless idiots like you!"At that moment, Grace Archer rushed over and began berating Cal.Earlier, Cal had publicly beaten Wesley Wu, which undoubtedly escalated the conflict between Whitmore Industries and the official.Grace was naturally furious, convinced that Cal was pouring gasoline on a fire.Cal ignored Grace and looked at Serena, whose face had gone deathly pale. "President Whitmore, I'm sorry. I was a bit impulsive just now.""I'll resign immediately.""If they come looking for me, just say you fired me.""Put all the blame on me."Cal spoke calmly.After that, he returned to the security department, turned in all the work clothes and badges the company had issued, and left without looking back."Brother Cal, are you really not staying?""What about your salary?"Wayne, Chris, and
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Wayne recognized Wesley and Billy instantly. It was impossible to forget the men who'd been kneeling and calling them "father" just last night. Serena also clearly remembered Billy—he was the one she'd hit on the head with the wine bottle.Just as Serena and the others wondered why Wesley had appeared, the government officials who'd sealed the company approached him and reported respectfully, "Director Wu, Whitmore Industries has been sealed and ordered to cease operations. Do you have any other instructions?"Wesley nodded with satisfaction. "Hmph, you've done well. After you return, investigate thoroughly and clear CEO Whitmore's name, understand?"But Serena and the others couldn't smile.Hearing the officials address him as "Director Wu," Serena's heart sank. Grace's face went even paler as she frantically checked her phone."Serena, I... I looked it up online. He's the second-in-command of the Industry and Commerce Department here in Riverton..."*Buzz!*Serena felt utterly hopel
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When Serena arrived, the company lobby was already packed with people."She's here!""Ms. Whitmore is here!"Upon seeing Serena's arrival, the employees instinctively parted to make way for her."Hello, I'm Serena Whitmore, CEO of Whitmore Industries. How can I help you today?" Serena asked the uniformed officials before her, confusion evident in her voice."You are Ms. Serena Whitmore?" A thin man stepped forward. After sizing her up, he smiled with unpleasant meaning and presented his credentials. "We're from the Industry and Commerce Regulatory Department. We've received reports from the public that your company is involved in illegal activities—operating beyond the scope of your license, engaging in unfair competition, producing substandard drugs, and lacking proper business qualifications.""So we're here today to investigate and collect evidence. We hope Ms. Whitmore will cooperate with us.""What?!" Serena's face went pale."This... this isn't true.""Whitmore Industries has al
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No one expected Rain would suddenly ask such a question—and Serena seemed caught completely off guard.She thought she could answer without hesitation. But in that moment, memories suddenly surfaced: Cal making medicine for her every day, getting out of the car without complaint to go to work, bringing her flowers, warning her of danger. Even that night when he took her wine glass and drank the poisoned wine himself.Sometimes she thought that guy Cal actually had some redeeming qualities. At the very least, he was genuinely good to her."Ah...""Although we have an engagement, in the end, we're still fundamentally incompatible.""I don't want to marry a country bumpkin, no matter how good he is to me."After a moment of silence, Serena finally answered Rain's question."Well said!""We sisters are going to become wealthy wives in the future—how could we possibly marry a country bumpkin?"Grace applauded enthusiastically.But neither of them noticed the gradual relaxation in Rain's ey
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"Ah... well..." Rain stammered. "The police arrived, those people ran off, and then I just left."Serena looked skeptical. "Is that all?"Rain nodded, forcing a nervous smile. "Yes."She deliberately concealed the fact that Cal had helped her.For reasons she couldn't quite explain, she felt a strange compulsion to keep Cal's true abilities hidden from Serena and Grace."Why did you come back so late?""When we went to the restaurant to look for you two hours ago, they said you'd already left," Serena pressed."I... the police took me to the station to give a statement," Rain lied again."What about the flowers?""Did the police officer give those to you too?"Grace immediately noticed the bouquet of roses in Rain's hand and eyed her suspiciously.Rain quickly offered her prepared excuse. "On the way back, a little girl was selling them for Valentine's Day, so I bought some."Every lie required another to cover it, and Rain felt increasingly trapped.But she had no choice.If her frie

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