Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 263

Natalia paused, visibly taken aback. "What's going on?"

Ronin's voice carried a chill. "Last night, the scaffolding suddenly collapsed. Two construction workers got injured. We had already initiated the emergency plan, covering both medical treatment and compensation with the best possible solutions. But somehow, the families of those workers started causing a fuss and even reported us to the safety inspection department, claiming our site's safety standards were compromised. Now, the whole project is on hold." A heavy sense of dread settled in Natalia's heart. "How bad are the injuries?" she asked, hoping for some silver lining.

"Thankfully, they're not severe. The scaffolding wasn't that high."

Natalia felt a momentary relief. But it was short-lived as her worries quickly resurfaced. She had been looking forward to the North Suburb project going live, which would allow her to leave Ron Group and start her new role in the Foreign Affairs Department.

And now, with this incident throwing a wrench in her plans, her agreement with Mason Joyner was at risk. If the project didn't go live before the deadline, she'd be stuck at Ron Group.

"Try to calm the families down and investigate this thoroughly. There's no way our site violates safety standards. Check if the scaffolding was tampered with, especially keep an eye on Patrick Schafer."

She had recently taken Patrick to court over a bidding dispute, fearing this could be his revenge.

Upon mentioning Patrick, Ronin hesitated. "Natalia, the lawsuit against Patrick has been dropped." "What? Why was it dropped? Why wasn't I informed?" Natalia's frustration was evident.

"I don't know what Mason was thinking, just dropping the lawsuit like that."

Natalia asked pointedly, "Did President Joyner order the lawsuit to be dropped?"

Ronin confirmed, "Yes."

Understanding the gravity of the situation, Natalia took a deep breath to calm herself before calling Mason. "President Joyner, I apologize for calling at this hour. May I ask why the lawsuit against Patrick was dropped?" Mason's voice, still laced with mirth, didn't waver. "I heard you've been quite busy, so I didn't want to bother you."

Natalia, fighting to keep her composure, reminded him of their agreement that she'd have full control over the subsidiary's affairs.

Mason explained his stance on keeping a low profile, especially with government contracts making them a target. He had settled matters with Patrick privately, advising Natalia on the wisdom of forgiveness. Despite her dissatisfaction, Natalia knew arguing was futile.

vented her frustration with a heavy sigh, having hoped to finally settle scores with

her distress, inquired

darkened with suspicion. "Is Mason really worried about attracting attention,

Mason's lack of action was not about protecting the project but keeping Natalia

a distant relative of the Joyner family and placed in a crucial position by Mason himself led Natalia to question Mason's motives further.

in a web of corporate and familial obligations, Natalia faced a complex path ahead,

the end of the day,

point talking about this now. Let's just focus on the issue at

did was brush it off with a

worry, we'll get this sorted out," he reassured

adding anything more

rebooked their flight

Natalia called

head straight back to Silkwood City for an emergency but simply said, "There'll be other chances." Upon their arrival in Silkwood City, Alden was already waiting at

soon as he

kept his hands clean." Hamilton let out a cold laugh, "No rush. As long as he's still in the game, he'll slip up

"What about the Ron Group construction

Alden looked towards Natalia.

can proceed. But with the families making such a scene, it's causing a PR nightmare for Natalia. It might be best to have the affected parties come forward to clear the air." Natalia nodded, "I

thanked Alden and was ready to leave when Hamilton grabbed her

and after a moment, she

lower voice, she added, "I'll be

she turned to leave, Hamilton scooped

"Hamilton, what are

have to go. I've already taken care of