James, without time to get home for a change of clothes, was summoned to the hospital by Lance.

In the VIP ward, Lance learned of the business' recent profit loss of $2 billion and trashed the place in a fit of rage.

Money was not the main cause of his outburst.

Most importantly, the negative press halted the company's new venture in Sentania, and the many government bodies looking into the Iverson Group's finances and credentials were a huge blow to the company.

"Settle down, Dad. Getting angry won't do you any good."

James looked haggard with his greasy hair and stubble. He barely had his voice. "We can always make more money, but if we don't handle this mess right, the effect on our family will..."

"We can always make more money? Easy for you to say!"

Standing on a pile of mess, Lance huffed furiously. "It's not just $3 billion we're talking about. The suspension of the project abroad will cost us close to $10 billion. What can you do to recuperate the loss?"

James froze.

"Don't panic, Dad."

voice, though mellow, made

no worries. He kept a smile on his face. "Don't worry about the project in Sentania. I have a plan to take

do, Chris?" Lance was

Christopher and had some choice words for him, which

James, Christopher was nothing

been living abroad for the past few years, but I kept myself busy

forget that I lived in Sentania for 15 years. I can call a few favors to get the go-ahead for our project. This is a little something I can do for you." "Really,

stared into Lance's hopeful eyes and smirked to

hit him and call him a loser growing up. Lance never expected anything out of

forget what the

would splash cold water at him and stuff ice down his collar. Christopher had a fever for three whole days while his mother kept by his side in

of them all, did not stop the bullying. In fact, he would stand

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