Chapter 146: A Surprising Visit (1)
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After Veronica left the Mo Estate, she quickly headed to the hospital where Remi was admitted thinking she was still there.
Unfortunately, she was not. Since her task wasn't needed anymore, she didn't have to pretend anymore as well. Even though she didn't do that much, Mo Tian Zi was kind enough to honor his promise. She now has an official job at the young Alpha's future company. The Alpha didn't promise a big salary since they were just starting but she was more than happy.
Dialing on her phone, Veronica sobbed as she waited for her friend to pick up.
"H-Hello?" Veronica sobbed as soon as the other line picked up.
[Vicky? Are you okay?] Remi replied as soon as she detected that her friend was crying. Even though Veronica had not been the greatest friend, she did still become her friend so learning what was happening in the entertainment industry made her worried. She just didn't dare contact first because she was afraid to learn Vicky didn't need her after all.
"I-I'm at the hospital. You're not here anymore, did you check out?" Veronica asked, walking towards her car.
[Hmmm, do you want to meet? I'll send you my new address. Or better yet, I'll come and pick you up,] Remi offered, concern. Her friend probably needed someone at this moment.
"N-No need, you just recovered so I'll come to you. Send me the address," Veronica replied, still sobbing.
[hmmm, okay. I'll hang up now and send you the address, call me when you've arrived so I can tell them to let you in, Okay?] Remi replied thinking it's probably what's best since she was pretending that she had got injured and she had no plan of telling that that was all an act. Veronica quickly hummed okay and then they ended the call. Seconds later Veronica received a text and when she recognized the place, her sobbed halted and a frown formed on her lips.
Veronica thought for a second and quickly remembered that Remi had recently been in a relationship. Looking at the address that's located at the most expensive and high rated area in the country, the wealthiest among the wealthiest lived in that area and even Mo Laotian's mansion was located there, Veronica felt bitter. Remi was just her manager but now her friend was living such a luxurious life than hers.
She should have been the one who'll live a happy life as a star and a member of the most prestigious household in the country but now here she was, almost reduced to nothing while her friend was being well off.
Walking to her car dejectedly, Veronica didn't notice the man at her back. Everything went pretty quick, the man covered Veronica's mouth and nose with a cloth with a chemical on it and just seconds later, she fainted on his arms.
The man carefully lifted Veronica on his arms; without anyone noticing, the man brought Veronica somewhere no one will see her again.
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Two days had passed and the topic about Mo Hanlu and his cheating scandal was still hot on social media and TV. Other topics such as boycotting Mo Empires and dragging in the Mo household are also gathering attention that as presumed by Mo Laotian, the Company was losing millions of dollars. Investors who're not used to Mo Laotian's strategies quickly backed out while few others remained standing firmly beside the company despite what was happening. Some small shareholders sold their shares at a small price; this greatly shows how in grave danger the company was.
Because of this, an urgent company meeting was summoned. It's already 12 noon and the meeting had already been running for about an hour. Employees despite having trust in their boss, they couldn't help but get worried. Of course, if the Mo Empire suddenly announced bankruptcy due to this many of them will lose their jobs. They believe it will take more to force Mo Empire to announce bankruptcy but small employees like them wouldn't know. After all, they don't actually know what the company's situation truly was.
They didn't know that this was all Mo Laotian's scheming strategy, he was actually very thankful that Mo Hanlu decided to do such an act inside his car, or else he wouldn't be able to gain so much after this 'crisis'. This crisis people were saying was only on the surface, investors, and shareholders who were patient enough not to back out or sell their shares will be rewarded greatly.
Mo Laotian, stood in front of the board members and investors as he finished explaining his plans. They all took a huge gulp and despite the room being properly air-conditioned, all of them were sweating. They could not believe this young man was taking such a daring risk. No wonder he reached his first billion before he even reached 30's.
"In two days' time, all of you will be rewarded greatly." Laotian finished and at last smiles and sighs of relief emanated across the room. They were all glad they trusted Mo Laotian while others were also glad they didn't decide too quickly.
In just a day, Mo Laotian managed to take back 9% of the company shares making him the most prominent figure in the company with a total of 49% shares in his name. Overall, Mo Household now owns 88% of the total company shares combining Mo Hanlu and Mo Tian Zi's shares. The remaining 12% were the ones who didn't give up their shares despite the 'crisis'.
Since the Mo Empire is a massive company that develops mostly real estate, hotels and restaurants, telecommunication, co-owner of various hospitals and airlines in the country and abroad, owning even 3% of the company share will guarantee anyone a lifetime of wealth and luxury.
Claps soon emanated in the room, board members and investors stood to handshake Mo Laotian for his success. Laotian patiently shook their hands and later the meeting finally adjourned.
Walking back to his office, Laotian loosened his tie as he walked to his chair and sat there. He then fished out his mobile phone and pressed a key that automatically connected to Daniel's phone number. It's already time for lunch so he believed his wife was now preparing to eat lunch or maybe eating already.
And as predicted, in the hospital bed, Daniel sat up from his lying position. He was deliciously eating his lunch as well as feeding Luangmin when his mobile phone suddenly rang. When he reached out for it, his expression quickly became lighter.
"Laotian! How was the meeting?" Daniel beamed one of his hands feeding Luangmin with food. Earlier, his mother, Diane, offered to take care of Luangmin but because the two-year-old wanted his mommy to feed him, Daniel had no choice.
[It went well, I'm heading back soon.] Laotian replied and a soft smile flashed on his lips just hearing the Omega's lively voice against his ear. [How about you? Have you eaten already? How's Luangmin?]
"We're eating it now; I'm feeding Minmin since he doesn't want to be away from me. Oh and mommy and mother are here as well, they brought me lunch again today." Daniel happily informed him before drinking his orange juice and then carefully helped Luangmin drink from his glass too when he saw his mother drank the orange beverage and wanted to copy.
Seeing his situation, Diane approached the mother and son to help, Daniel silently thanked his mother as she carefully took Luangmin. Of course, this made the two-year-old upset and started squirming not wanting to be away from his mother. Laotian heard this and he sigh.
[Hmmm, that's good. I will go back now, I'll arrive in 15 minutes,] Laotian said, since the hospital is just 10 minutes away from the Mo Empire.
"Oh okay, I'll wait for you then. I'll continue my lunch when you arrive okay?"
[No need to do that, just eat lunch now and later you can eat your desserts,]
"Okay, Okay, I got it. Come back safely,"
Laotian hummed okay to Daniel and soon hung up, he didn't stay long in his office and quickly arranged his briefcase for him to leave. He's still on his leave so his acting CEO will handle the rest of the company's matters. Aside from what Laotian had told to everyone before and after the meeting, the acting CEO should just do what he has always been doing. If there are things that got out of hand then he will let Laotian know.
Meanwhile, after the call, Daniel reached out for Luangmin which Diane handed him, she sighs helplessly observing that her grandson had become so much like his mother when Daniel was little. She could still remember, at two years old, Daniel would never leave her side; he would follow her all the time and would cry when he was taken away by his adoptive grandparents.
"Baby, don't spoil him too much," Diane reminded Daniel helplessly, Laura on the other hand only laughs at the warning.
"It's too late for that Diane, Minmin is already spoiled. I've always reminded Daniel with it too but we can help that Omega's are naturally close to their kids," Laura mentioned fixing the empty containers that were filled with food earlier.
*laughs* "Because! Mommy, Mother, I just can't leave him alone. Look how cute he is," Daniel reasoned out and then pinched on Luangmin's chubby cheeks. "Besides, as long as I'm around, he's not that much of a hassle actually. He's very behaved and just wanted me close to him, he's so much like his Daddy," Daniel laughed, Diane and Laura also couldn't retaliate. Even they can't help but spoil the little man.
While the three were still talking happily, a sudden gentle knock can be heard from the main door. All three of them wondered who it was since if it was someone from the family, they should've just come in.
Daniel wondered if it was Laotian but thought otherwise since it hasn't been 3 minutes since they called each other. Waiting who it might be, the door finally opened and one of the men who were guarding the door came in and excused himself.
"Apologies, sir, madams, there's someone at the door hoping to visit the patient," the man said which caused Daniel, Laura, and Diane to be confused. Since the time when he fell at that art gallery, Laotian suppressed the news from coming out. There had been rumors running around about him having falling and miscarriage however no entertainment agency or channel dared to confirm the scoop that the rumors quickly died down after a few days.
It was too risky even for those huge entertainment agencies because they believe they were partly the reason why Daniel Mo was admitted to the hospital. If they cost more trouble than they did, it would basically mean they're challenging Mo Laotian's power.
"Who is it?" Laura asked. There should be no one that knows Daniel is admitted to this hospital.
"He said he was a painter, his name was Jay Bronson?" The man replied which caused both Laura and Diane to frown not familiar with the name. Laura was about to order the guard to dismiss this unknown visitor but Daniel quickly stopped her.
"No mother, please don't. I-I think I know him," Daniel said after his baffled state. J. Bronson? As in the painter that he admired so much? The one who hosted that invite-only art gallery which unfortunately ended a disaster for him. 'What's he doing here? or is it just someone with the same name?' Daniel thought and he couldn't believe it.
"You know him?" Laura asked, surprised. For the two years that Daniel had married into the Mo family, she never heard him say the name Jay Bronson or any name for that matter. It seems to her like the Omega didn't have a close friend or classmate that he's comfortable to mention or hang out with. It was odd even for Laura since Daniel was young, even her youngest son who stayed most of the time in his room had several friends that he hangs out with occasionally. Daniel and Tian Zi were at the same age but they're completely different.
"Yes. I mean, I know him by name. I admire him the moment he gave that speech at our University; he's one of many that inspired me to become an artist. Oh he's the one who hosted that art gallery Laotian and I visited that day," Daniel replied excitedly.
"Oh, okay. Then let him in," Laura said, understanding but then before the guard could leave, Daniel stopped him abruptly.
"Wait! Wait! I need to prepare. I haven't even washed my face yet,"
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