Riches in Ruins
“Are you really trying to make it up to me, or are you just trying to save Marvel Corp’s business? Marvel Corp’s stock is crashing, Xander is going to prison, your empire is falling apart, and now you suddenly need me?”
“No, that’s not it!” she said in a panic.
However, I didn’t want to hear another word. I pushed past her and left with my senior.
That night, someone posted the entire scene online. The public tore Marvel Corp apart all over again.
By morning, Mom looked like she’d aged fifteen years as Xander’s arrest made national headlines. The fallout was huge. This time, not even all their money could save him, and honestly, they didn’t try. They had enough problems of their own.