[Camari]Today was full of surprises! I'd never felt so happy and so scared at the same time. After successfully clearing Otis' name, I had to deal with the crazy woman who had her bodyguards’ pointing guns at us.Didn't she listen to Otis' report at the shareholders' meeting? The company was almost bankrupt. What did she want with the Haworth heirloom? As owners, the Haworth would have to pay for many losses with their assets. Homes, vehicles, and jewelry might have to be sold to cover the losses.Then what did she want to do with maintaining her son's position in Father's company? I couldn't understand. Haworth lost everything because of her foolish son!I thought I was going to die, so I apologized to everyone in my head. Fortunately, help came unexpectedly. I didn't care when Father met and talked with Dante. All I could think about was that our lives were intact."Thank goodness, we're all safe," I muttered in the elevator."Why do we have to go back to the office, ma'am? Mr. Hawo
The apartment lights didn't turn on automatically as they usually do when someone enters the room. But in the darkness, candles lit up the room. The candles lining the floor leading to the bedroom caught my attention.I turned to Otis. He smiled. I followed the candles' guidance to the room with the door open. The candles stopped not far from the bed. I saw a bouquet of red roses and some jewelry boxes on it."Otis, what is all this about?" I asked in confusion."I can't repay what you did yesterday with any money. So, I thought of a suitable gift for you. I know you got a lot of jewelry from Farrell, but you sold it when you divorced," he explained."I don't know what you like. But the shop assistant said this jewelry is favored by high society women. You'll be proud to wear it." He smiled.I smiled back. "You don't need to do this. I have plenty of jewelry from Father and enough to attend different events. Besides, I'm your wife. I'm obligated to help you in times of trouble."I took
I accepted Father’s offer to fly on his private jet to my parents' town. Since I couldn't drive, Nicole drove the car Father had prepared at the airport. My whole body was shaking from watching the bad news last night.I thought everything was safe when Eleanor was in jail. She was no longer a threat to my parents. I didn't expect trouble to arise when we let our guard down. I'd forgotten what happened to my dad a while ago.Farrell had everything. Why would he spread the financial problems of Dad's company now? What else did he want? Was he getting back at me because I refused to talk to him? What a coward. I would get back at him after helping my dad."Camari!" greeted Mom. She stood up and ran over to me. "Your father ...." She hugged me."Don't worry, Mom. I'll help however I can." I rubbed her back. "Where is Dad?" I looked around me."They're holding him and refusing his request to be released on bail," Mom complained.I closed my eyes, calming myself down at the injustice. "Mom,
[Otis]I was caught off guard. I was too focused on the problems at Haworth Incorporation to realize they were after Camari's father. I allowed my wife to help her parents and take a few days off work.I could take care of the administration for a while without her help. Besides, I could check the files directly on the email and have Jasper print them before I signed them. While he was printing them, I could do other work.At lunchtime, Jasper and I headed to an office. It was time for us to meet and talk. I brought all the evidence so the man wouldn't get away with it. The money they received was a lot. So, I didn't want to let it go.Seeing Farrell in the room, I glanced at him for a moment. I thought he wouldn't want to come. Fortunately, he still had a sense of responsibility for the mistakes he had made. Thompson greeted me kindly, but I ignored his helping hand."I didn't come to make friends, Derek." I pointed to a chair near me. "May I sit down?""Of course." He smiled."We nee
[Camari]I hurriedly cleaned myself up and changed my clothes. Father was furious when he discovered the source of the two hundred million. I was sure he'd gone to his house to talk to him. I asked Nicole to drive quickly."James calmed down last night. I don't know what he read in that report to leave like that. What should we do, Camari? What if your father did something stupid?" Mom said worriedly."Dad isn't answering his phone." I sighed. "I can't reach Jasper because he's dealing with other things.""We see the mayor sometimes at events but don't get along. Why would he and Greg do this to us?" Mom muttered again.My phone vibrated as I thought of someone else I could ask. "Brad!" I greeted."What's your dad doing at the mayor's house?" Brad asked in surprise."Are you there? Please stop my dad from doing anything stupid, Brad." I turned to Mom. "We know where the money came from.""We should meet," Brad suggested. "Your father doesn't know me. He won't listen to me, Camari. We'
Otis laughed when I asked him about Jasmine. He glanced at Jasper, and the man stood up. Otis invited me to follow him. I frowned as he led me to the parking lot of his car."Where are we going?" I asked when we were in the car."You'll find out soon enough," Otis replied mysteriously.Otis never allowed our two bodyguards to be in the same vehicle. Therefore, Nicole followed us on her motorcycle. Jasper drove to a place I recognized. We had just come from that place, Haworth Tower.Security greeted us warmly, as did the receptionist. We entered the executive elevator and headed to the top floor. I frowned as Otis headed for the finance director's office. The secretary greeted us and invited us to meet her boss."Good afternoon, ma'am. I have a guest to see you," the woman said politely."Guest?" a woman from inside said in confusion.I rounded my eyes, then turned to Otis. He just smiled meaningfully. The secretary opened the door wider and invited us to enter. I walked in first and
[Otis]It was my third meeting with the psychologist. I deliberately chose a different clinic from Camari's. At first, I didn't want her to know I had mental problems, but I changed my mind and put the medicine on the nightstand.It was the best decision I ever made. Camari didn't mock me, but she supported my recovery. Also, she didn't feel ashamed of having a husband who worried excessively. Her support encouraged me to heal.Edward asked me to be patient with myself. My recovery process would be long and painful. Just hearing that made me want to give up. I was used to pain, not that I wanted to feel it again."I'm glad to see your progress, Otis." He lifted his head from his notes. "I watched the video Jasper sent. You interact well with your employees. How did it feel to be among them at lunch?""Strange," I admitted. "But their acceptance of my condition helped boost my confidence. They respectfully looked at me, and no one made fun of me.""It's your acceptance of yourself that
They were stunned for a moment before exchanging glances. Their faces paled, and some lowered their heads. A few more looked at me arrogantly but said nothing in response to my question."I hold sixty-five percent of Precious Fund's shares. All of you united against me can’t dethrone me from my position. If you are dissatisfied and fear a loss, I'll buy back your shares at a high price."I built this company from scratch. You invested money here, but that's the extent of your role. You've never made brilliant suggestions or helped when the company was in crisis. I shouldered everything."Then, when news broke about my shortcomings, you questioned my abilities. You haven't answered my question. What do you want?" I urged."That's no way to talk to them, Otis." There was a voice at the door. I turned around and saw Father entering the meeting room. "Let me help you.""Father, what are you doing here?" Camari asked with concern.Father smiled at her. "I'm helping my son, who's having tro