One Hundred and Six

CHAPTER 106

Angela's footsteps stopped as she entered the meeting room of the chief commissioners. Her red heels perfectly matched the red dress she wore that afternoon. Her eyes, covered by Gucci glasses, scanned the surroundings. She looked at the important people in the room, before finally sitting down and clearing her throat softly.

"We can start the meeting now," Angela said.

She was a strong and independent woman who, despite being fifty years old, was still a woman of strong character and conviction.

"Alright. We will open today's meeting with stock information regarding the plan to build a specialty hospital in the UK." Anna spoke formally. She stood with a folder in her left hand. Anna was Prof. Kyoto's secretary. A doctoral professor who was well-versed in the medical field. Anna walked to the large screen at the front of the room, pressed the remote button and started showing the results of the stock investment report for the construction of the hospital.

Angela watched the graphs projected on the screen, her mind spinning with thoughts beyond the financial report. As the numbers danced across the screen, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong, an idea hidden behind the progress and profits.

She leaned forward, her voice measuring but firm. "Anna, stop for a moment."

Anna paused her presentation, her brow furrowed in concern. "Is something wrong, Mrs. Vashylchenko?"

Angela hesitated, her intuition fighting against the rationality of the data. "Have we checked the stakeholders and the development plan carefully?"

The room fell silent. Angela's reputation as an intelligent person was well known, and her intuition was often the compass that guided them through difficult situations. Anna exchanged glances with a few others in the room before hesitantly answering, "We have followed the due diligence process, but there was a slight discrepancy in the project documentation. However, it was considered an administrative error."

A wave of anxiety ran through Angela. "I need a thorough review. We can't afford to ignore potential dangers, no matter how small."

Her directive struck a tone of urgency, sending Anna and the team on a mission to scrutinize every detail. However, as they dig deeper, hidden truths begin to surface - truths that not only expose the hospital project, but also the integrity of the influential figures involved in it.

Amidst a chaos of revelations and hidden agendas, Angela finds herself at the center of it all, navigating a web of deception, power plays and personal vendettas. Her journey not only uncovers corporate intrigue, but also exposes vulnerabilities within herself, challenging her beliefs and convictions.

"What percentage of funds do we have to start construction?" Angela asks Anna.

Besides Anna, there was Victor who was in charge of the field workers, Susan, a talented young designer and Jacob, one of the people in charge of the investors.

Anna pressed the remote in her hand again, and the image on the screen changed rapidly. "We already have thirty percent of the investment. You're not included. And Professor Kyoto said that if you want to really get involved then you should invest immediately, so that we can determine the profit value that you will get in the future."

A low sigh escaped Angela. She crossed her arms over her chest and bit her lips in doubt. As of this moment, Wilson Blake, her husband had not given her enough funds for the project and Angela was getting anxious.

The hospital project promised huge profits and Angela was very interested in the business. After leaving the New York City Council, her career began to fade. Especially after Wilson Blake was hospitalized and in a coma for several years. His financial situation was critical, and he needed more money to survive.

And this hospital project was her only hope.

As Angela stood in the center of the group, her mind raced. She knew the importance of this hospital project, not only for the potential profits but also for her husband's life. They were racing against time, both for the construction of the hospital and for Wilson's medical needs.

"Anna, are there any alternative sources we can tap into for funds?" Angela asked, her voice laced with a sense of urgency.

Anna glanced at Jacob, who adjusted his glasses before speaking. "There may be potential investors that we haven't explored yet. I can reach out to some contacts and see if we can get additional funding."

Susan, the young designer, leaned forward. "We could also consider crowdfunding or launching a public awareness campaign. Sometimes people are willing to contribute to meaningful projects like this."

Victor nodded in agreement. "And I can gather the workers, negotiate better deals on materials, and streamline the construction process to optimize our budget."

Angela's hope returned as she listened to the suggestions. She knew that this was the team that could make it happen. But her mind drifted back to Wilson, who was lying in a hospital bed, fighting against time. She had to act fast.

"Let's do it. Reach out to every potential investor, explore crowdfunding options, and let's spread the word about this project," Angela declared with determination. "As promised, I will fund about fifty percent of this project. I need to wait for my son to sign off on everything and that won't be long now."

Anna sighed, then turned off the screen with the remote in her hand. "Mrs. Vashylcenko, can you keep your promise to Professor Kyoto? Fifty percent of the funding you will provide and everything will go well, but if you fail to provide that much money... you will lose everything, including Professor Kyoto's trust. You know that he is a strict and principled doctor, don't you?"

Angela's laughter filled the room. She looked at Anna, Victor, Susan and Jacob in turn, then confidently said, "You have nothing to worry about. Because I already have the master key to melt my son's cold heart. He will surely submit to me and give us the shares we need in the near future."