Chapter 1594

Dead!

Jackson's face went pale, and the atmosphere around him took on an ominous vibe. As he turned, his young assistant was so spooked he was left stammering, frozen in place, unable to move.

"Why did it suddenly die?" Jackson's deep voice echoed, his face a canvas of icy indifference. Those eagle-sharp eyes of his were especially fierce. "Find out."

"Yes, sir."

The assistant didn't waste a second and dashed out of the office.

Half a mile away, the pressure was so intense it felt suffocating. Jackson stared out the window, his thoughts drifting. Whatever was on his mind made his fists clench so tightly they creaked. Anger radiated from him, and in a fit of rage, he punched the wall, causing a bit of dust to fall.

His knuckles were bloodied, with faint traces of blood oozing from the wounds, mixing with the wall's plaster. Jackson seemed oblivious to the pain, standing there, lost in thought.

finally moved, heading to his desk to grab his phone and dial a number. He was on the line for a

...

Fiona spotted Jackson waiting for her at the entrance.

raising an eyebrow. "Don't tell

am," Nash replied with a smug grin, like it was some sort of badge of

at Jackson. If Nash was right, and the

would basically

it?

of them got out of the car together. The gala was taking place at the city's

Splendor. The place was

so often,

noticed Jackson approaching, their faces lit up with welcoming smiles, eagerly sidling up to him, bowing deferentially. Mr. Woods, you're here! Please,

was a bit wrinkled from all the foot traffic, and one of

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