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."

though mellow, made

on his face. "Don't worry about

Chris?" Lance was

dirty look at Christopher and had some choice words for him, which James kept to

James, Christopher was nothing more than a

the past few years, but I kept myself

in Sentania for 15 years. I can call a few favors to get the go-ahead for our project. This

hopeful eyes and smirked to

loser growing up. Lance never expected anything out of

never forget what the family did

Astrid would splash cold water at him and stuff ice down his collar.

stop the bullying. In fact, he would stand on the sidelines with a

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