Chapter 887:
Recently, for unknown reasons, every project Alicia managed encountered a myriad of issues, all demanding her attention. Growing impatient after addressing countless problems, Alicia made a call to inquire about the ongoing issues.
Corey’s response was unexpectedly personal. “How are things between you and Caden?”
It had been some time since they last talked, and Corey’s voice sounded rougher, as though he had aged significantly overnight.
Alicia responded icily, “That’s irrelevant to you. Your focus should be on your responsibilities as a shareholder.”
Corey’s reply was dismissive. “What’s the value in accumulating wealth? The things I truly desire cannot be purchased.”noveldrama
Alicia, puzzled, promptly checked Corey’s recent activities. She noticed that he had purchased a ticket to Terriland and transferred a substantial sum of money, though the specifics eluded her. This pattern suggested that Corey was likely involved in something dubious.
“What exactly did you acquire in Terriland?” Alicia pressed.
Corey sounded annoyed. “Are you investigating me?”
Alicia retorted, “For transactions exceeding fifteen million, compliance with the contract is mandatory. Did you adhere to it?”
Corey remained silent.
The shift in dynamics, from CEO to being eclipsed by a woman, left him visibly unsettled. During the last two years, Alicia had devoted herself entirely to supporting Gemma, while he had handed over the group’s power, never taking her seriously, thinking she was just playing around.
But Alicia had revamped the entire operational structure, gaining the trust and support of the team. Most of the company’s success was due to her strategies behind the scenes. Corey had grown complacent, and now he found it impossible to regain control.
Furthermore, Alicia’s potential actions during a major restructuring were concerning. Caden would likely exploit any instability to take over the Hampton Group.
After a tense pause, Corey finally spoke. “I received some news in Terriland you might find pertinent. Dorian has taken Yolanda back. It appears a father-daughter reconciliation is on the horizon.”
Alicia’s thoughts drifted to Dorian, stirring a pang of ache in her heart.
In the past two years, after discovering her partnership with Corey, Dorian had offered quiet support in numerous ways, driven by guilt. Yet, Alicia had consistently declined his offers for reconciliation.
The car accident remained a haunting memory that she couldn’t shake off. After hanging up the phone, Alicia struggled to settle her emotions.
She picked up a book and absentmindedly began flipping through its pages. Eventually, she realized it was a cookbook tailored for those with erratic schedules and digestive issues, recommended by a gastroenterologist she had consulted recently at the hospital.
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