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 adjourned.”

Kris and President Warner cornered Cedric,

tough nut to crack. Why’s

Starlight Group got some new trick up its sleeve? Spill the beans, Cedric.”

Cedric was stumped.

he tell them that, despite looking all business, Mr. Dashiell was deep down a hopeless romantic, and his sudden good mood was all thanks to Mrs. Dashiell finally

about a

swing by the hospital today.

days out, but before she left,

of the way to Astoria, and Lizetta still

head straight to the hospital after meeting

the spot she picked to meet Remington was a coffee shop near the

run into Hogan before Remington even

brings

the coffee shop solo, catching Lizetta

medical

other and Remington wasn’t

you to a coffee first? We can chat

“I’d love to.”

just as the waiter brought their coffee, a figure charged over, grabbed a

“Shameless, home–wrecker!”

“Look out!”