Chapter 972
Chapter 978:
“Are you sure you can win?” Bettina probed.
“Absolutely. Don’t worry,” Candice assured her with a grin.
“Actually,” a significant thought popped into Candice’s head. “When I was hospitalized, we were more than halfway done with acquiring Karen Steel Company. Most of the hurdles have been cleared, so what remains shouldn’t be an issue. I initially planned to head to Thonde for the trial after finalizing the acquisition, but time’s not on my side. Could you wrap things up with Karen Steel while I’m gone? And don’t forget to transfer 3% of its shares to me. I’ll have my assistant deliver the contract to you tonight.”
“Understood,” Bettina said. “I’ll make sure those shares are in your name before you return.”
“Great. If there’s nothing else, Betty, I gotta go.”
“Alright, just be careful and look after yourself.”
“Don’t worry, I will,” Candice reassured her. Then she ended the call.
The international human rights case and the acquisition of Karen Steel Company were her remaining responsibilities. Candice knew she needed to bring both matters to a close.
A month later, on her flight back from Thonde, Candice wore a vibrant dress, an uncommon choice for her. A pristine white cashmere coat lay next to her, creating a stark visual contrast. This year, winter in Ploville was exceptionally chilly. Before taking off, she checked the forecast. It was snowing with a temperature of negative three degrees Celsius.
In the first-class cabin, WiFi was available. She turned on her phone to skim the latest headlines, something she often did. Kori, a little-known actress, had gained prominence after landing a role in a hit TV show. This show was filmed and aired episode by episode, receiving positive market responses. Over time, Kori’s fame had soared, attracting a slew of advertisers, agents, and entertainment offers. Contracts seemed to come her way effortlessly.
Candice kept scrolling through the news. The prevailing opinion was that Kori’s newfound fame had been orchestrated by influential backers. Rumors circulated of Kori and Milton being spotted together, even entering a hotel at the same time. Subsequently, reports emerged that the Royal Garden Corporation had invested in Kori’s film company, fueling the rumors further.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 gⲁⳑ𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽ⅽ𝗈𝗺
Just two days ago, photos surfaced of Kori shopping at an upscale fashion boutique owned by Royal Garden Corporation. Globally, chatter about Milton reached an intense level. Since his engagement party, his public persona had shifted. Once seemingly indifferent to romance, he was now the subject of various rumors.
Other than Kori, there were more whispers. Milton had been seen in close quarters with Maia Patel, the newly-appointed secretaries’ boss of the Royal Garden Corporation. Maia was a well-known name in the corporate world. She was charming, attractive, and competent. She was considered every executive’s dream.
Further rumors suggested tension between Kori and Maia, competing for Milton. This sort of internal drama was a common sight within the Royal Garden Corporation. Candice squinted as she read the headlines, each more sensational than the last. “Mr. Lopez Starts Playboy Lifestyle.”
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