Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 203

[Let’s meet up.]

At the time, Remington was at The Starlight Group’s tech division, listening to the chip team rattle on about their latest gizmo. They’d been pouring cash into this thing for over two years without seeing a dime in return.

A few board members were at each other’s throats over whether to keep throwing money at the project, while the techies were making their case with gusto.

Remington had this icy vibe going on, but when his phone buzzed, a quick glance had him visibly mellowing out.

He picked up his phone and double checked the message, then a smirk flickered across his lips.

That smirk was totally out of place, leading the the noisy boardroom to go dead silent; the mood got all sorts of weird.

Remington shot back a speedy reply.

[Sure]

He stood up and said, ‘Innovation ain’t something you achieve overnight. And you’re all bickering like it’s doomsday? What, if we don’t see results by next year, you’re gonna flip the table? So here’s the deal: I’ll buy your shares right now for 20% above market value. Anyone who’s lost faith in seeing a return, you can cash out with Cedric right here and now Mr. Kris, President Warner, shall we start with you?”

The two named were the most vocally opposed, they exchanged looks and managed an

awkward chuckle.

“Mr. Dashiell, we’re not in a rush.”

“Yeah, I mean, if Mr. Dashiell is this confident and bold, what are we scared of? Let’s keep the investments rolling!”

then, meeting

and President Warner cornered Cedric, fishing for

to crack. Why’s he all sunshine and rainbows

Starlight Group got some new trick up its sleeve?

Cedric was stumped.

down a hopeless romantic, and his sudden good mood was all thanks to Mrs.

a

to swing by the hospital today.

out, but before she left, she had to ensure Thaddeus Gardenia was safely on his

medical staff with him every step of the way to

was planning to head straight to the

meet Remington was a coffee shop near the hospital.

didn’t expect to run into

what brings

into the coffee shop solo,

“A friend wanted some medical advice, so we

they’d bumped into each other and Remington wasn’t there yet, Lizetta offered

I treat you to a coffee first? We can chat about my brother’s situation.”

grinned, “I’d love

waiter brought their coffee, a figure charged over, grabbed a cup from the table,

“Shameless, home–wrecker!”

“Look out!”