Chapter 681

Eleanor closed the door behind her and immediately called Ellington, relaying everything lan had just told her. She wanted him to come up with the best countermeasures.

On the other end, Ellington let out a sigh of relief. “I trust Mr. Goodwin will find a way through this p>

“The afternoon meeting is canceled. I want you to keep an eye on his case let me know the moment anything comes up,” Eleanor instructed.

“Understood, Ms. Sutton. Don’t worry, I’ll attend the Goodwin & Co. meeting on your behalf p>

“Good p>

News about Goodwin & Co. dominated the headlines, with the company’s every move under intense scrutiny.

Three days later.

Regulators arrived at Goodwin & Co., and reporters camped outside the tower around the clock, broadcasting every development of the crisis.

Over the past few days, Goodwin & Co.’s stock price had been in freefall, sending shockwaves through the market.

Rumors swirled that lan had been required to cooperate with a 48-hour investigation.

Others claimed he had volunteered to meet with the regulatory commission.

At Vanessa’s home.

Serena had been glued to her phone, anxiously refreshing for the latest updates about Goodwin & Co.

“Vanessa, do you think my brother’s in real trouble? Mom asked him about it, but he wouldn’t say anything just told us not to worry p>

Vanessa’s concern was written all over her face. “Ian really is in hot water this time, but there’s nothing we can do to help p>

Serena sighed, weighed down by guilt-not just for the recent trouble she’d caused, but for feeling helpless now. She’d even called off her plans to buy a new place, deciding instead to stay at Goodwin Manor to look after her mother and grandmother.

“Serena, you should go home. Your mom and grandma need you,” Vanessa said, giving her a reassuring pat. “You can’t help your brother with work, but you can take care of your family and give him peace of mind p>

Serena looked at Vanessa with gratitude; somehow, Vanessa always managed to guide her whenever she felt lost.

Eleanor could never compare in that regard.

Maybe Eleanor wasn’t even worried about lan at all—she might even be secretly pleased to see the Goodwin family losing their footing.

By the third day of the investigation, Goodwin & Co.’s stock had hit its lowest point in six months. Investors started dumping their shares.

Just when everyone thought lan was finished, the regulatory commission released a statement: lan’s complete trading records and the board’s resolutions were made public.

The findings confirmed that every options transaction had been legal and aboveboard-no violations were found. However, because of the negative publicity caused by certain decisions, lan was personally fined fifty million dollars.

The media quickly reported that three board members had been escorted out of Goodwin & Co. Tower by the police.

Suddenly, lan’s fortunes reversed. Goodwin & Co.’s stock price soared, climbing two percent higher than it had been before the crisis.

That night, Eleanor received word that an emergency board meeting was scheduled for the following morning.

After nearly a week of turmoil, the storm at Goodwin & Co. had finally passed.

Eleanor asked Ellington to attend the board meeting in her place. On the other end of the line, he sounded visibly relieved. “Ms. Sutton, Goodwin & Co.’s crisis is finally over, and our shares have stabilized p>

Eleanor gave a quiet acknowledgment.

“But honestly, I had a feeling you expected this outcome all along. Mr. Goodwin’s tactics are nothing short of decisive p>

They chatted a bit more, and then Ellington hesitated. “Ms. Sutton, I’ve heard some things… I’m not sure if I should tell you p>