Chapter 175
Reginald had not even reached the conference room door when a cascade of footsteps announced their arrival. Five chairmen with the presence of titans strode in, their assistants in tow.
Their entrance charged the room with a palpable tension.
Those were the big shots of the Drunham City decor materials scene, and they had the mighty Jerden Group at their backs. Their power was unmatched.
"Mr. Zimmer, Mr. Wells, Mr. Sabine, Mr. Quier, Mr. Ford, what brings you to our doorstep so unexpectedly? We're caught off guard and couldn't prepare a proper welcome. Please, forgive us," Reginald said, his smile betraying his nerves as a sheen of sweat glistened on his brow.
The Stone family's top brass and relatives lined up on either side, each wearing a sycophantic grin.
kingpin of Drunham City's renovation materials market, a man with deep pockets. He cast a detached glance at Reginald and cut to the chase. "Mr. Stone, let's skip the small talk. We're here to inquire about someone in the Stone family. Do you have
spread across the faces of the Stone family and
looked from Mr. Zimmer and his entourage to Celena, who seemed lost in
you!" Cheryl, assuming the bigwigs
a daze, nervously made her way out from the crowd, her
a document from his assistant and presented it with both hands, saying earnestly, "Ms. Stone, here's the contract Zimmerman Group has drawn up with you. Please take a look. We'll get you any materials you
Group. Take a look at
Stone, this one's from
Quilla and Fonda Groups. Please give it a once-over. If everything checks out, we'd be thrilled to have your signature. Then, we're
material moguls elbowing their way to get Celena's attention, each desperate to ink a deal with her
"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.
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