Amber couldn't help but chuckle at his awkward attempts.

The security guard, after being hung up on, glanced between the unconscious Octavia and his phone before finally dialing 911.

If Ms. Donahue truly cared for Mr. Ulbricht, how did things end up like this?

...

All of Craneville was on edge. The Donahue family faced a crisis that nearly led them to bankruptcy.

After being discharged from the hospital, Octavia hit the ground running, trying to pull strings wherever she could, only to be met with rejection. She finally understood the pain Elijah and his sister felt three years ago. Octavia looked into Amber and Elijah's past. During Elijah's toughest times, it was Amber who stood by him, step by step, to where they are now. No wonder Elijah was so protective of her.

Upon meeting Elijah again, he handed her an acquisition agreement. Octavia scanned the document. Elijah, being a businessman, offered terms that were almost severe.

"We can't agree on this price."

Elijah didn't see it that way: "Ms. Donahue, given the precarious position of the Donahue family, if you refuse to sign, I assure you, in three days, the Donahue family will be declaring bankruptcy." He shrugged, "Considering our years of acquaintance, I've already offered the most generous terms... at least, more generous than what the Donahue family offered three years ago." Octavia's face turned pale, "Do you hate me that much? To humiliate me like this?"

hours. If you

visit the hospital with

up

"Elijah."

you been well these

mere crocodile tears. He

felt as if all her

their first meeting. Amber accepted it

the Ulbricht family home, and Elijah dropped Amber off at the Granger home: "Get some rest

kissed him on the

to the Ulbricht residence, where Mabel brought up the Donahue family: "I heard you're planning to acquire the Donahue family?"

had some affection for Octavia:

swallowing up our assets. These accounts must be settled." Mabel sighed, ultimately choosing to remain silent: "As long as you and Amber are

"Don't worry, Amber and

Donahue family

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