Chapter 207
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Suddenly, Stella passed by.
Upon seeing her, Cloudia’s expression hardened even further.
Stella’s face was set in a mask of cold indifference, sparing not a single glance for anyone deemed unworthy of her attention.
Following closely behind her, Idris’ expression was stormy, a clear sign that not all was well.
Stella breezed past Cloudia without a word, leaving Imogen momentarily speechless, her lips parting as if to say something but finding herself at a loss for words.
Stella was gone.
Imogen turned to Cloudia with a chilling tone. “You think you’ve struck gold, but it’s merely fool’s gold. The real treasure, its value beyond measure, remains unrecognized. Mark my words: if you dare involve Ursula with Rick again, I’ll ensure it’s the end of her.” Her words were laced with a dangerous edge, no trace of jest.
Cloudia, visibly shaken, was rendered speechless by Imogen’s threat. Leaning against the cold wall, she trembled uncontrollably.
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Over at the Larkin Group, news of Ursula fainting from an argument with Stella had Jaxon rushing to the hospital to check on the situation. However, no sooner had he stepped out of his office than he was intercepted by Blaise.
“You heading out?”
Jaxon nodded. “Mom said Stella got into an argument with Ursula at the hospital and made Ursula faint. She’s being resuscitated now.” Blaise’s expression darkened.
“Do you not see the pile of urgent matters needing attention here at the company?” Blaise chided, alluding to the myriad of challenges they were currently facing, none of which were minor or easy to handle. Jaxon, already tense, felt his breath tighten further.
For two days, they’d been grappling with an unknown adversary targeting the Larkin family business, with partners abruptly seeking to terminate their collaborations.
Upon learning that Cloudia had called Jaxon, Blaise’s frustration only intensified.
“Head to TrueVision Inc. right now and meet with their CEO. We need to understand why they’re pulling out of the partnership,” Blaise instructed, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Jaxon nodded, “I’ll head there right away.”
Blaise instructed, “Make it quick.”
“Understood,” Jaxon replied, fully aware of the company’s dire situation. A mishandling of this issue could lead to bankruptcy for the Larkin Group.
Once Jaxon left, Blaise dialed Cloudia, his tone harsh as he immediately questioned, “How many people do you plan to send to the hospital for Ursula?”
Blaise had always been a domineering man, firmly believing in traditional roles-men handle external affairs, while women manage the household.
To him, if someone in the family was sick and hospitalized, the Larkin family could easily afford the medical expenses. Why did it have to throw the whole family into chaos? Blaise had been particularly dissatisfied with Cloudia’s behavior lately. His abrupt question made Cloudia freeze for a moment, her breathing faltering. “What do you mean?”
Blaise continued, “If Ursula’s sick, treat her. Why are you constantly dragging Jaxon into it? Is he a doctor?”
Cloudia was speechless, her breathing growing heavier.
Blaise pressed on, “And about Stella, what on earth are you doing? How are you even acting like a mother?”
The recent public fallout with Stella, especially with Cloudia’s signed statement, had been magnified across all of Portis City. It was impossible for this not to impact the Larkin Group. Thus, Blaise was particularly angry about this. Cloudia, feeling cornered and blamed for everything, retorted, “How am I supposed to manage as a mother? You know exactly what Stella is like. Haven’t you also found her impossible to handle?”
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