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Chapter 71 - Disillusion
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2024-10-29 19:42:56They went downstairs and looked at the living room, but Cassie wasn't there. They rushed out frantically and ran to the beach, but Cassie was not there. They came back and went on searching for her in the garden but she wasn’t there. Christine’s knees gave way and she almost fell but Marty quickly held her arms and he pulled her up to his chest.
“Marty, our daughter, ” she sobbed on his chest.
“Hush, we’ll find her. Let’s go inside,” said Marty, trying to pacify her.
Sensing her trembling body, he knew that she can’t walk so Marty scooped her in his arms. She sobbed and hugged his neck trying to get strength from him.
On their way back to the house, Greg came near them, looking at his boss’s grim face, he asked, “Sir, what happened”
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“What are you doing here?” asked Christine and jerked her hand away. "This is for me to ask you, what are you doing here and who is taking care of our daughter?" replied Marty as he held back his anger. He was on the verge of taking away Christine but was holding back. He saw the whole thing, and he didn't like Graham's head and arm hanging on her shoulder. Karen's feet were rooted in her place, she could not move because of Marty's formidable aura. Christine didn’t answer, but sat defiantly in the driver’s seat, however, Marty prevented her from closing the door. “Where do you think you're going?” Marty said in an exasperated tone, still holding the car door. Christine lifted up her eyes and raised an eyebrow, defying him, and said, "I'm going to bring him home." "No!" Marty grunted and added, "I won't let you do it.". The thought that something will happen between them made his blood boil. Karen, watching them get really nervous. "Get out of the car!" Marty commanded betwe
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As usual, the company employees dispersed whenever they saw Christine getting out of the elevator. She had ignored this time after time, but not today, they have already crossed the line. Rather than going straight to her office, she stood there and looked at the employees. The employees were terrified at the coldness in her eyes. Her sternness was nothing more than a facade that she wore when dealing with her employees so that they would not take her lightly.She opened her mouth and addressed the employees, “I have observed for a long time that some if not most of you are either loafing, dallying or goofing employees. I warn you, I won't think twice before I kick you out of the company when I find you messing around in the company."Once done reprimanding them, she turned and strode into her office followed by her assistant. Christine ordere
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With just a short notice, journalists poured in at the press conference Luke had organized. Journalists are generally in competition for scoops so they wouldn't let this opportunity slide, especially as they will be able to write something about business magnate Marty Jacobs. The conference hall was livened up by animated conversations of journalists. Luke entered the conference room, and stood beside the platform, and in less than a minute Marty entered. The man oozed a silent commanding authority that with his mere presence the animated place fell into a dead silence. He climbed up the platform and sat. His eyes scanned the group of reporters and then glanced at Luke. As his personal assistant for more than a decade, Luke instinctively knew what that gaze meant. Luke gave a short introduction to the purpose of the conference and thanked the media reporters for coming considering that it was a very short notice. Following a short introduction, Marty took over. "As my assistant a
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Marty phoned Greg, the call was answered on the first ring. "We leave in 30 minutes." Marty told Greg and finished the call without waiting for a reply. He went to the bathroom, took a quick shower and put on skinny chinos, a shirt and paired it with loafer shoes. As ever whatever outfit he wears he naturally carries them well and doesn't need to put an effort on it. He then proceeded from his office to his private elevator. Coming out of the elevator, he walked past several female employees. The titillated employees were unable to openly show their attraction to him because of his manifest aura of power. They're satisfied admiring him secretly. These female employees were giggling while watching him depart and their eyes followed him until he
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Marty was alarmed to hear her trembling voice."Something's wrong?" asked Marty."Marty, our daughter is missing," Christine's voice cracked."Relax, our daughter's with me." Marty said, and then he continued, "We'll be there in less than an hour. See you. " He ended the call and they left the restaurant.In Christine's villa, she switched on the TV and watched while waiting for Marty and Cassie. She switched channels and her attention was drawn to a channel broadcasting Marty's press conference. Christine’s emotion was like that of a roller coaster while watching the press conference.The father and daughter came to the villa during the final part of the interview. Christine was overwhelme
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