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Chương 23: Chapter 23: Stock Dropping Quickly

He then suddenly thought of something and picked up the phone.

"Find out who posted the video clip. Quick!"

As soon as he hung up, the general manager, Robert Holland, walked in, phonically. "Mr. Carter, terrible news. Our stock price is dropping quickly!"

Frank almost jumped up from his seat, looking distraught, "How bad?"

"6% within two minutes, and it's still going down. What should we do?" Robert Holland was concerned.

Frank was sweating with worry. If it keeps declining, it will hit the lowest point ever. This is something that's never happened to the company.

He tried to think of a solution quickly, and then in despair, he demanded, "Buy-in as many shares as possible, quick! Now!"

He understood very well the importance of a steady stock price for the company in this situation. He had to do something to stabilize the market.

Robert hurried out and soon came back as fast as he left. "Mr. Carter, it's too late. There are too many people selling the stock. It's hit the circuit limit." He almost cried.

Frank panicked, staring at his laptop screen, banging his fist on the desk. "We have to stop this from happening. Keep buying it in. We have to!" He yelled back.

There was nothing they could do about it. It was all too late. The stock price hit the lower circuit limit, and the trading was stopped.

He collapsed into his chair, exhausted, physically, and mentally, eyes fixed on the stock table. It meant that the same thing would happen again tomorrow. What could be done?

The phone rang again, and it only agitated him more. He wanted to hear from no one or see no one.

But he could only wish so. There was a knock at the door, and his pretty secretary gently pushed the door open, and meekly she announced, "Mr. Carter, it's Mr. Smith and Mr. Ford."

Frank Carter had always thought these two the most annoying members in the Board of Directors, stingy and narrow-minded. He knew they were the last people he should displease under such circumstances.

Skinny Richard Smith stepped in, followed by big Nicholas Ford. "Frank, what are you doing now?" Richard questioned directly.

They had lost 10% of their assets in one single day because of the Carter family issue. They were furious for sure.

Frank sensed an ill omen in the air. If he failed to please them and deal with the incident cautiously, there would be more trouble. He put on a positive and smiley face, greeted them with a cheerful tone, "Hey, Richard and Nicolas. How have you been? Come, take a seat..."

Nicolas waved his hand impatiently. "Seriously, Frank, what's happening? We can't just see our money gone like this!"

"It's all because of your precious son! How could he beat his own sister like that?! It's unbelievable. Frank. I'm sure you have heard of the saying 'Like father, like son'. Shouldn't you do something about it? He will be put in prison one day..."

Frank did not like what he heard at all. I, myself, never say a word against my son. Who do you think you are? How dare you interfere? He thought to himself, but remained apologetic "You are right. It's all my fault. I will give him a good talking to. I promise it will never happen again."

Frank took all the blame to protect his son.

It's his only son, the heir to his business, and he would do anything to protect him from any accusation.

Nicolas sneered, "Huh. He's a wastrel, good for nothing. Someone has to pay for our loss."

You are just thinking about protecting your son. What about the shareholders? Any qualified presidents could have done better than you. They both thought.

However, they had to agree that Frank Carter had the capability and talent in the business field. Also, the company had been run by the Carter's for decades. It was not an easy job to oust him.

Richard supported Nicolas. "Frank. You have to take full responsibility. Your family issue has ruined the company's reputation."

You two cunning assholes. When I was making money for you two, what did you say? Huh. It's just a small loss now, and you are asking me to pay for it all! Stingy bastards.

Frank hid his thoughts and replied reassuringly, "No problem. No problem. Don't you worry? I will sort it out. I'll make sure you get all your money back."

That was the guarantee the two came for. Hearing so, they felt relieved.

Before Richard left, he patted Frank on his shoulder and said with a heavy heart, "Frank. Nathalia is your own daughter. You won't even treat a stranger like that. How could you ever allow such cruelty to happen?"

Now I've become an unfair and cruel father. Huh.

"No. No. I mean. I love my daughter..."

Nicolas let out a sarcastic laugh, thinking, did you actually say you love your daughter?

"Come on. Frank. The truth speaks itself. We've all seen the video clip. What your son did was completely brutal. My wife cried when she watched it. It's horrendous."

Frank joined in "Your wife has been very good at acting. Even if she hates her step-daughter, she should at least keep doing her pretending job. It affects the reputation of our company. I'm sure you understand that." He paused with a deep sigh, then continued, "What else can I say? You and your family have totally destroyed our name."

Frank was enraged, but he managed to put on a guilty and regretful look, "I understand. I will do everything I can to save our company's reputation."

"You'd better do."

Frank's face turned stern as he watched the two leave. As soon as they were out of sight, he slammed the door shut!

Smashing and banging noises were heard. All the staff looked at each other silently. That's the sound of real anger there.

A new guy in the office secretly opened the link to watch the video clip. "I've never expected

Mrs. Carter to be someone so merciless. She always looks, well, acts, so gentle, virtuous, and caring."

Someone who had worked there for some years commented, "The perfect one looks, the more they are trying to hide. Think about it. Her daughter Evette Carter is just one year younger than Nathalia Carter. What does that mean? She'd been the mistress that Mr. Carter secretly kept till Nathalia Carter's mother died."

Virtuous. You are joking with me. That's the last word I would use to describe her. Calculating, manipulative, cunning, pretentious, that's more like it.

The new staff were shocked and grew excited. "Wow, we didn't know that. Really? Tell us more, please." Soon everyone joined in the excitement. Who would not like a bit of gossip?


Chương 24: Chapter 24: All Of You Deserve It

In the bustling city centre stood a tall, grand edifice, the Davison Group office building. The gold-coated letters shone in the sunlight.

On the 88th floor, it was quiet. The sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the spotless floor. By imposing a massive desk in the office sat a handsome figure, working hard on some documents.

Someone pushed the door open, casually, like he had done it many times before. He sat onto the grand desk, looking jolly. "Spencer, it's lunchtime. Let's go. I've booked a table at The Capital Grill." Steve Walken grinned.

He was one of Spencer's besties. They had been friends since childhood.

Spencer Davidson had just returned from a trip abroad and was busy dealing with some company matters. He had totally forgotten about time. "What brought you here?" He looked up from the thick pile of documents.

He knew Steve well. He must have a hidden agenda.

Steve smirked. "Hahaha. Can I borrow your new Porsche?" He loved supercars. Whenever he heard about a new one, he would not miss it.

Spencer had guessed it and wasn't surprised at all. He rolled his eyes and sipped his tea. Impatiently, he said, "It was only delivered here yesterday. Where did you get the news from?"

"Well..." Steve smiled broadly. "It doesn't matter. What matters is I treat you to lunch, and you lend me your car. Deal."

Spencer was speechless.

As Steve was waiting for Spencer to get ready to leave, he picked up the remote control and turned on the TV.

"Isn't that Nathalia Carter?! Wow. Shit. She's taken a good beating from her brother. Poor girl." The news was on, and the video clip was playing.

Even though he had only met Nathalia once briefly, he remembered her as calm and smart from the party and took pity on her.

Spencer stared at the screen, astounded and furious. He smashed his teacup onto the wall and cursed madly, "Bastard!"

"Animal!"

"Barbarian!"

Steve was startled and bewildered. Then he suddenly remembered what Spencer had gone through and immediately switched off the TV. The TV was off, but Spencer's anger was still rising. Steve grew worried and tried to distract him, "Come, Spencer. Let's go for lunch."

"I need to make a phone call first." Spencer picked up the phone, dialed a number. He looked cold and stern.

"Stop all the business with the Carter's right now." He demanded.

You stupid girl. Why didn't you ask me for help?

Why did you have to go that way?

Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! He screamed in his mind.

He thought angrily and worriedly.

Just in a few minutes' time, he seemed to have changed to a totally different person. He was fuming with anger.

Steve let out a deep sigh, thinking He hasn't got over it yet. To show support, he made a phone call and made the same order to his staff, no more business with the Carters.

Hearing so, Spencer turned and looked at Steve, a bit confused and surprised.

Steve patted him on his shoulder and explained without explaining, "Spencer, you are my best friend."

Spencer looked into Steve's eyes, and anger slowly disappeared from him as he rested his hand on Steve's and said, "Thank you."

Half an hour later, both the Davison Group and the Walken Corporation held an impromptu press conference to announce the decision. It was shocking news in the business field. Instantly, all the other companies followed suit. More press conferences were held, and the same decision was made public.

The Carter's was crushed, quick and sudden. Their stock price hit the circuit limit two weeks in a row. The once Miami's No.1 enterprise was now tumbling down.

All the staff grew worried and restless. Anxiety and tension filled the air.

The shareholders were vexed, and all blamed Frank Carter for their loss. Everyone pointed their fingers at him, demanding a solution from him.

Frank tried every possibility he could think of. He had been running about, seeking help but had no luck. All the banks refused to give him a loan. Worried, and sleep-deprived, he looked like he had aged vastly in just two weeks' time.

Meanwhile, Anne Carter and her two children had been hiding at home. As soon as they left the house, they were surrounded by the paparazzi and attacked by scolding from the public. Some had even thrown bottles at them. So, they had learned/ been forced to stay in.

Evette felt really sorry for herself. She could not understand why she had to take the blame as well. I didn't do anything wrong. Why do I have to be involved in this shit? Again and again, she complained and even blamed her brother, Zack.

It was because of Zack. I can't even go out, can't go to school, can't answer any phone calls. This is like being in prison!

I've had enough. This is driving me crazy.

Despite his age, Zack was a child and a helplessly spoiled one. Expectedly, he would never take the blame. He would not even listen to his parents, let alone his sister. The two of them end up arguing the whole time they were confined to the house.

Anne Carter had no idea what to do. She loved both her daughter and son. She couldn't just stand by one's side and neglect the other. At the same time, neither of them listened to her. The house had turned into chaos. Everything and everyone was in a mess, except Nathalia.

She stayed in her room, left in peace and quiet. Anne Carter was exhausted, trying to have some quiet time from her two spoiled children and had no time for Nathalia. The only one that would go into Nathalia's room was the housemaid, bringing food and drinks regularly. She enjoyed her own space.

They must be in a mess now. Nathalia thought, pleased with herself.

You deserve it. All of you. I am just beginning to collect all your debt. Soon all of you will regret making my life miserable.


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