Grandma Is Gone

Chapter 79

James burst into the office. It was chaos. People were everywhere. SEC agents in suits. His employees looked scared.

He spotted Louis and rushed over. "What's happening?"

Louis looked stressed. "They're taking everything, boss. Computers, files, everything."

James felt sick. This was bad. Really bad.

He saw Agent Chen across the room. She was talking to Calum Strickland. They both looked happy.

James clenched his fists. He wanted to punch Calum right in his smug face.

But he had to be smart. He took a deep breath and walked over.

"Agent Chen," he said calmly. "I'm sorry I had to leave. Family emergency."

She turned to him. Her face was cold. "Mr. Watson. How convenient that you had to leave just as we were getting to the important questions."

James tried not to show how angry that made him. "My grandmother is dying. I had to see her."

Calum smirked. "Oh, come on, James. We all know you're just trying to hide something."

James ignored him. He focused on Agent Chen. "I'm here