Without any hesitation, I called Marcus.

“Scar?” Marcus sounded surprised.

“Why did you not tell me about White Corporation’s trouble?” I demanded. I hated being kept in the dark.

“It has nothing to do with you,” he sighed and left it at that.

I had no time for casual talk, so I went straight to the point. “I don’t know where you are now, but if you trust me, send a power of attorney to White Corporation and grant me agent powers to act as White Corporation’s chairman in your absence. I will represent you in the acquisition bid negotiations.” Before long, news of me appointed as acting chairman of White Corporation spread like wildfire through the city.

I was expecting GW to come knocking at the door first. Surprisingly, it was Ashton.

at his office at this hour, but he suddenly came back and barged into

conference with the shareholders of White Corporation.

not take that disregard lying down. He marched over and pulled

while. “What do you want?” When I finally looked up to speak, my expression was cold.

pregnant now? Why did you agree to take up Marcus’ case?” His attitude was just as hostile as

to be agitated. He paused, then added, “Did Marcus look you up again? You met again, didn’t you? What

the first time I had to face his rage. I clenched my teeth and tried to hide my vulnerability. “It had nothing to do with Marcus. I approached him. I received his help, so I am returning a favor. That is how things

in the eye. He would have

that?” Ashton swore and paced around the room. “We had an agreement. You stay out of Marcus’ affairs and the

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