Chapter 173
The atmosphere was tense the next day in the Stone family conference room. Everyone was waiting, the air thick with impatience and frustration.
"Celena, what's the hold-up? You said the suppliers were coming today. We've been here for over an hour and with not a soul in sight."
"Are you trying to pull the wool over our eyes? If you can't cut it, you need to face the music and stop fooling yourself and everyone else!" Cheryl's patience was hanging by a thread, and she was the first to call Celena out. Her face was an icy mask as she stared her down, eyes gleaming with the thrill of the unfolding drama.
Once Cheryl opened the floodgates, the rest piled on with their own accusations. "Celena, have you secured the supplier or what? If you haven't, just spit it out. Don't waste our time. Step down and let someone with the stuff take over. Do you have any idea how much the Stone family stands to lose if this deal tanks?"
"Seriously! Did you find them or not? Now's not the time for games. If you screw this up, the Stone family's not just going to take a hit. We'll be on the outs with the Max Group!"
Celena of her lead role on the Max Group project, effective
whether Liam had even reached out to them. All she could do was silently hope that Liam's words were not just hot air.
to the side, eyeing Celena's nervousness with a smirk. "Celena, I warned you about Liam. He's a lost cause, a nobody. I told you to leave him, but you just wouldn't listen. Now, his empty promises have left you here to face the music alone, while he's nowhere to be found! With all the eligible bachelors in Drunham City, why waste your time on
chimed in with his own jab, "Mom, you're clueless. Only someone desperate would settle for a loser like that. She's got
Tears welled up in her eyes as she struggled to defend
to me... just a little longer... maybe
not having any of it. He huffed in disgust, his face twisted with rage. "That's it! Celena, you're done leading this
sleeve to Reginald with a flirtatious flutter. "Grandpa, I won't let you
I was right about you. You're head and shoulders
"My Invincible Husband Has Returned" by Urban is a gripping urban novel that delves into the depths of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of past decisions.
In the heart-wrenching opening scene, we find ourselves in a hospital room where a young girl, Jovie, fights for her life amidst a sea of medical equipment. Her mother, Celena Stone, clings desperately to her daughter's hand, her anguish palpable as she tries to comfort her gravely injured child. Despite the agony etched on Celena's face, she holds onto hope, reassuring Jovie that her father will return if she holds on.
Celena's plea for help sets the stage for the dramatic entrance of Liam Cole, a decorated military figure and the godson of the prestigious Cole family. Just as Liam is about to be officially handed the reins of the Cole dynasty, he receives a life-altering call revealing the existence of his daughter, Jovie, and her dire condition.
The sudden revelation shatters Liam's composed exterior, plunging him into a whirlwind of emotions ranging from disbelief to profound regret. As he rushes to his daughter's side, abandoning his prestigious ceremony, Liam's inner turmoil becomes palpable, revealing a man torn between duty and the overwhelming desire to right past wrongs.
With each passing moment, the urgency of the situation mounts, driving Liam to push the limits in his quest to reach Jovie before it's too late. His determination to make amends for his past negligence fuels his every action, propelling him toward a confrontation with his own failings and the chance for redemption.
As the narrative unfolds, "My Invincible Husband Has Returned" navigates the intricate dynamics of family bonds, forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit. With its blend of heart-stopping suspense and poignant introspection, this novel promises to captivate readers from start to finish, leaving them eagerly awaiting the next twist in this compelling tale of love and redemption...