Amelia swallowed her tension and tried to regain her composure in the face of Axel's hostile attitude. Soon, she managed to regain her calm demeanor."Who's your son, Axel?" Amelia mocked Axel, teasing him. "You're not even married; where would you get a son?""Henry is my son. I won't allow anyone to disrespect the little guy. Even if you're my big sister, there are no exceptions."Amelia, hearing Axel defend an outsider against her, became indignant and visibly irritated, scolding in a stern tone, "You've gone crazy, Axel. Snap out of it quickly, or I'll have you admitted to a mental hospital."Unfazed by Amelia's threats, Axel controlled his temper and said wearily, "If you came here just to spout some high-sounding moral principles and insult my son and wife, please leave immediately. I don't want to see you again.""Are you kicking me out?" Amelia exclaimed in shock, not holding back her accusations. "You've really lost your mind, Axel. Why have you become like this? All because
The moment of silence allowed John to process the information Axel had just conveyed and gave Axel the opportunity to further contemplate his decision."Axel, why do you think Rosa is the mastermind?" John broke the silence, wanting to understand exactly what basis Axel had for arriving at such a determined and thought-provoking conclusion."Because, when reviewing the events that have unfolded, I recall Rosa's threats," Axel explained to help John understand. "Furthermore, there's a very notable detail, which is the mention of my fiancée in the rumors. As you know, John, my engagement to Rosa has never been publicly announced. Only a few people are aware of it. From this, I deduce that the mastermind, or someone indirectly providing information to unofficial media outlets, is someone I know. And my biggest suspect is Rosa.""Are you absolutely certain about this, Axel? There could be some misunderstanding. Someone hostile to you might have orchestrated this and pinned it on Rosa." Jo
As soon as Rosa left the room and the door was quietly closed, Axel shifted his attention to his father. "It's time for you to answer my question." Axel calmly requested: "What did you call me here for? If there's something you need to teach or tell me, just be straightforward." "It's commendable that you can still pretend to be innocent in front of me." Mr. Smith suddenly shouted loudly, startling Axel: "Do you know how serious you have caused, Axel?" "I don't understand what you're talking about," Axel replied slyly, continuing to play dumb. It seemed like acting was Axel's forte. "If there's something, please just say it directly; no beating around the bush; it's a waste of both our time." Mr. Smith knew that Axel was deliberately doing this to make him angry and lose control, so he didn't try to argue or accuse Axel anymore. Instead, Mr. Smith gave a straightforward order. "What's going on with the rumors about you spreading on social media and news websites? Explain quickly.
In the elevator, Axel received a call from John. "What's up, John?" Axel calmly inquired. "Axel, the situation has worsened," John urgently reported. "GDP's stock price has plummeted significantly, and all the collaborative projects are being requested to be postponed. Investors are eager for you to provide an explanation regarding this matter. They state that they won't accept a leader involved in such a serious ethical violation, especially one linked to a married woman." "I understand," Axel responded nonchalantly. "Thank you for informing me." "So, what's your plan now?" John asked, concerned. "The board of directors will undoubtedly summon you for a meeting." "That summoning probably won't happen," Axel asserted. "Why not?" John inquired curiously. "I just finished talking to the Chairman of Smith," Axel announced. "In that case, how did the conversation go?" John was genuinely surprised by the swift developments. Less than a day had passed since the rumors had erupted, a
As soon as she left the apartment building where Axel lived, Amelia drove straight to the hospital, where her aunt Lena worked."What brings you here, Amelia? Are you not feeling well?" Mrs. Lena asked in surprise and concern when she saw Amelia enter her office."Hello, Aunt." Amelia quickly got to the main, urgent, and important issue: "I came here because there is an urgent matter that needs your help.""What is it, Amelia?" Mrs. Lena asked anxiously, noticing the distressed and worried expression on her niece's face. "Please stay calm and tell me.""This is related to Axel," Amelia began, but she was immediately interrupted by Mrs. Lena. "If you're talking about the scandal, there's nothing to worry about. Those malicious rumors will eventually disappear over time," Mrs. Lena stated objectively. "Axel often gets involved in these trivial matters." "This time is more serious than previous ones, and the likelihood of Axel being negatively affected by this scandal is very high," Am
"What did you just say? How did Axel agree?" Amelia asked in disbelief. She hoped that what she had heard wasn't true."I don't understand why you're reacting so dramatically. Is there something bothering you, or are you dissatisfied?" Instead of responding to Amelia's request to confirm, Mr. Smith expressed a condescending attitude towards his daughter's apparent lack of intelligence."You said Axel agreed willingly," Amelia exclaimed, her face showing deep shock at the news. "That can't be true, can it? You're joking, right?""Unfortunately, no," Mr. Smith emphasized, his stern expression at this moment quite detestable. "Axel willingly accepted my orders. He's smart and knows when to comply. So, there's no need for you to be surprised by Axel's decision.""I don't believe it," Amelia vehemently denied. "You must be lying. This can't possibly be happening." Amelia believed that Mr. Smith was saying this to deceive her, perhaps to make her give up her intention."Believe it or not, t
Two days have passed since the conversation between Axel and Mr. Smith, and today, Axel received a new notification from his father. There would be a party hosted by Taylor, and he was requested to prepare himself to attend. After ending the phone call with Mr. Smith, Axel turned his attention to John, who had been in the room with him for a while. "Axel, what's the purpose of Taylor organizing this event?" John was curious to know. "According to my father, it's to commemorate the founding day of the Taylor Corporation," Axel casually replied. "Do you really think it's that simple?" "No," Axel affirmed firmly. "Could it be related to you and your scandal?" John expressed his concern. "I know what you're thinking, John," Axel acknowledged. "And I agree with your inference." "So, how do you plan to deal with this?" "It depends on our preparation," Axel emphasized. "So, John, how far have we come with that?" "It's all set," John replied, calming Axel's anxiety and tension. "And
When Axel appeared at the hotel with John, he noticed that there were many invited guests at the party, including journalists. It was clear that Taylor's family had prepared meticulously for this important and grand event. Standing near the entrance area, Axel happened to glance in Rosa's direction and saw her looking cheerful, engrossed in conversation with her friends. Rosa's confidence and arrogance at the evening party today annoyed Axel greatly. He really didn't want to confront or even speak to Rosa. Just as Axel was looking away, Rosa noticed him. Rosa quickly bid farewell to a few of her friends, then excitedly approached Axel, who was standing with John. Axel didn't notice Rosa approaching him, but John did. John immediately issued a warning to Axel. "It seems that before the storm hits tonight, you won't get the peace you desire, Axel. We've just set sail, and there's already a strong wind blowing." "What do you mean by that?" Axel wondered, finding John's words rather cr