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.

in the morning. He should be at his office at this hour, but he suddenly came back

conference with the shareholders of White Corporation. I turned

lying down. He marched over and pulled

do you want?” When I finally looked up to speak, my expression was

the one asking you this. Don’t you remember you are pregnant now? Why did you agree to take up Marcus’ case?” His attitude was just as

agitated. He paused, then added, “Did Marcus look you up again? You met again, didn’t you? What did he tell you? Speak up!” He had his hands

face his rage. I clenched my teeth and tried to hide my vulnerability. “It had nothing to do with Marcus. I

not look him straight in the eye. He would have easily seen

paced around the room. “We had an agreement. You stay out of Marcus’

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