Justin hadn't anticipated finding Nicholas in his office that morning, given his recent return. Alfred had informed Justin that Nicholas had assumed the position of acting CEO in his absence, a role he seemed to have grown quite comfortable with.Glancing at Nicholas, who sat confidently behind his desk with legs crossed, Justin couldn't help but wonder what had emboldened Nicholas to behave in such a manner. The daring stare from Nicholas left Justin questioning the audacity behind his actions.In a chilly tone, Justin inquired, "Why are you still here, Nicholas?"Nicholas responded with a wicked smile, leaning forward and placing his hands imposingly on the table. "I suppose you haven't heard, brother. This is still my office, for now.""What does that even mean?" Justin snapped, finding it hard to believe what he was hearing. Wasn't Nicholas expected to relinquish his role as acting CEO now that Justin had returned? Was there something transpiring that he wasn't aware of? The uncer
Mr. Hemsworth was utterly taken aback. While aware that something substantial must have kept Justin hidden for an extended three-year period, he had never fathomed it would be a life-threatening attempt that had driven his son into hiding.The revelation stirred an intense rage within Mr. Hemsworth. Determined to identify the assailant, all he needed was a name, and he vowed to take care of the rest. No one who dared to mess with any member of the Hemsworth family would go scot free as Mr. Hemsworth was always prepared to fiercely protect his family and fight battles on their behalf.A hush fell over the room as all eyes remained fixated on the screen. To everyone's surprise, Justin had presented a silent recording, a visual account of the assault he had endured in his hotel room. The board members and shareholders exchanged incredulous glances as the video unfolded before them. It showed Justin attempting to fend off armed assailants in his hotel room, ultimately succumbing to a bru
Mr. Hemsworth took center stage as the bearer of the announcement. The moment the woman responsible for tallying the votes disclosed the outcome to him, he rose from his chair, capturing the undivided attention of the audience eagerly anticipating his words.Nicholas, seated beside his father, started to experience a twinge of unease. His brother's words were not only poignant but also laden with emotion, raising concerns that the audience might be swayed by the sentiment and cast their votes in favor of his brother's continuing in his role as the CEO of the company.Contemplating whether a larger portion of the audience would acknowledge the commendable efforts he had dedicated over the past three years, Nicholas pondered the possibility of garnering votes against his brother. Regrettably, the abrupt nature of this meeting left him yearning for more time.The short notice had caught Nicholas off guard, he wished the meeting had been scheduled a week ahead. If it had, he would have en
Justin walked majestically into the room with his hands folded behind his back; Kelvin followed after him. As soon as they got in, Jessica shut the door.Jessica stood beside Justin, utterly stunned. How was it possible that he was here right now? She had just spoken to Kelvin about half an hour ago and told him she was going to come over when she was done. How, then, were they able to be here in front of her so fast? Jessica wondered.She stared at Justin and opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. She remembered she had asked him a question earlier to which he had given no answer. The air in the room was becoming awkward with everyone staring at one another.With a raised brow, Justin asked, "Aren't you going to introduce me to your mother?""Oh! Forgive my manners," Jessica stuttered. She looked over at Rebecca. "Mum, this is Justin Hemsworth, my husband," averting her gaze towards Justin, she said, "Justin, meet my mum.""Oh dear, come here, son," Rebecca said, standing u
The waiter stared at Rebecca helplessly, not knowing how to respond or what to say. Justin, trying to rescue the poor girl, took the menu from Rebecca and scanned through it. Justin decided he was going to order the cheapest thing on the menu just to appease his mother-in-law, even though that might not be what he wanted. When he saw that Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes was the cheapest, he chuckled. Was that why she was fussing over it?Justin looked up at the waiter, "Four servings of Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes and your finest bottle of red wine, please." The waiter immediately wrote them down and scurried away before Rebecca could say something else.Jessica placed her hand on her mother's, signaling her not to confront her husband and just let him do whatever he wanted. Rebecca understood the unspoken words and refrained from asking Justin questions about what he had just done. Instead, she stared incredulously at him, thinking, "Who exactly was this man that he is will
Justin glanced at Rebecca and then at Jessica; a smile formed on his lips. "As much as I would love to spend the night with my wife, I wouldn't want you to be lonely on your last night at the hospital," he casually placed his hand under Jessica's chin, lifting her face as he gazed into her beautiful brown eyes. "After tonight, I would have you all to myself. You take good care of Mum, alright?" He planted a sensual kiss on her lips. Jessica felt a wave of passion wash over her.She felt so lightheaded. Everything around her seemed to freeze when Justin had kissed her. It was almost as if they were in another realm alone, just the two of them. She fluttered her eyes open as he released her face. What did he say? Something about her taking care of her mum all night? Oh!Rebecca, on the other hand, was observing the couple and how affectionate Justin was towards her daughter; a smile graced her face. It made her remember her late husband, how inseparable and lovey-dovey they always were.
Kelvin had looked at Justin to see how he would react to the doctor's words, but Justin looked indifferent. His face held no emotions at all. Kelvin already knew how well his boss was at masking his emotions, so he understood quite well how Justin must be feeling inside.The doctor stared at Justin for a few seconds, waiting for the information to sink in before continuing, "You need surgery, and you need it very quickly. But I must warn you, the procedure is a very difficult one with only a 10% success rate." Kelvin felt his heart constrict at that moment. What was this doctor saying? Was he, in any way, insinuating that his boss was going to die?He had to butt in; he just had to say something. "What must we do, doctor? What must we do to save my boss? There has to be a solution" he panicked.The doctor's face fell, and when he raised it again, he gazed straight into Justin's eyes. "There is indeed a solution. Only one surgeon has been able to successfully remove damaged brain cells
Justin promptly cleared his throat and fixed his indifferent dark eyes on his father. "Nothing, father," he uttered. Turning to his desk, he settled into his chair, raising a brow as he asked sarcastically, "To what do I owe this visit?"His father's presence wasn't a shock; Justin had anticipated it, half expecting an earlier arrival, maybe even right after yesterday's meeting.Mr. Hemsworth drew back the chair behind Justin's desk, settling into it while maintaining an unbroken gaze with his son. Their eyes engaged in an intense, silent competition, as if surrendering the stare meant conceding defeat. Justin, resolute, had no intention of backing down, and neither did Mr. Hemsworth.In a hoarse tone, Mr. Hemsworth inquired, "Tell me the truth, Justin. Are you certain you haven't identified who sent assassins after you?"Justin drew in a deep breath, lowering his head before meeting his father's gaze once more. As anticipated, his father intended to take control of the situation.But