Chapter 103

I skimmed through messages, ignoring the disingenuous concerns. Then, I saw a message from Zhu Manting, the team leader of my former project team. It was from three days ago. She mentioned that the the Shaw Corp and Crowe Group project was in trouble. Crowe Group’s loan was blocked by Jones Group Bank.

Jones Group… My heart skipped a beat. I immediately called Zhu Manting “Manting, tell me about the project.” Zhu Manting hid in the stairwell. “Crowe Group said it was the CEO of Jones Group Bank’s order. He said the negative publicity could impact the project, causing repayment issues, requiring re–evaluation. Even though I work for the Shaw Corp, I shouldn’t be saying this, but Jones Group’s CEO is truly powerful.““Apparently, the CEO went to the Crowe residence that afternoon. It didn’t go well. The Gus threatened to cancel the project if he didn’t marry Rita. He retorted that he only loved…” she paused, her voice lower, “He said he only loves his wife! He only loves you, the boss! He’ll never marry Rita!““Right after the families clashed, Secretary Huang rushed over to tell Mr. Crowe about the blocked loan. Wasn’t that amazing? Like he had a crystal ball.”

Me:“…Amazing!” I paused.“Is the project really canceled?”

Everyone says it’s about his sister or the project. Afterward, they

and Gu families suffer, but the repercussions would continue. I could imagine Jiang Wenhui being berated; the Crowes probably wanted to lock up Rita. Business is business. The Gus used the project as leverage; Julian

clear, the sea boundless, the sun bright, the clouds soft… I had to admit…having someone protecting

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to Chicago took seven hours. I’d arrive around 8 PM. I was in a good mood.

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