Chapter 101: Cayden Huxley Pursues Hailey Camden!
Rachel answered, “I’m doing some work at Starbucks. How’s it? Do you have good news?”
Hailey answered gleefully, “Yes, I’m expecting!”
“Really!?! That’s great… Ah!”
Rachel was excited and elated that her best friend was pregnant.
However, she suddenly exclaimed in horror.
A man in the Starbucks joint that she was at suddenly spilled the cup of coffee that he was holding onto Rachel’s left shoulder by accident.
Rachel was furious at first and looked up in annoyance, only to realize that it was a tall and dashing young hunk. Thus, her anger vanished immediately.
“What’s wrong? Rachel?” Hailey asked worriedly after hearing her exclamation.
Rachel said into the phone, “Oh, it’s nothing, someone accidentally spilled coffee onto me. I’ll talk to you later.”
After hanging up the phone, the young hunk apologized to Rachel politely, “I’m really sorry about that, Beautiful. Let me wipe that for you.”
The young hunk took out a piece of tissue paper and wiped Rachel’s clothes with it.
Rachel sized up the young man whom she guessed was three to five years younger than her. He had a fresh and clean appearance, as well as excellent body proportions. He was totally Rachel’s cup of tea.
Rachel said, “Cutie, my outfit is Gucci. Even if you wipe it clean, I can’t wear it again.”
The young man said, “Why don’t I buy you a new set? How much will it cost?”
Rachel chuckled and said, “It’s so tacky to talk about money. Are you alone? Sit down.”
The young man obediently took a seat opposite Rachel.
Rachel continued to ask, “Handsome, what is your name?”
He answered with a coy smile, “Cayden Huxley.”
During dinnertime at the Camdens.
Jordan arrived at the villa, and the Camdens greeted him enthusiastically as soon as he entered.
“Jordan, you’re here.”
Elle was also behaving herself.
Jordan smiled, pinched Elle’s chubby cheeks, and said, “Are you finally willing to stop flirting with me and treat me as your cousin-in-law instead?”
Elle had been vying with Hailey over Jordan and would write love letters to him every time they met.
Elle let out a long sigh and said, “Everything has been set in stone. I don’t have a chance anymore.”
“Everything has been set in stone?”
Jordan thought Elle had repeated something wrong, but Hailey broke the good news when he walked towards the table to his surprise.
“Hubby, you’re going to be a father!”
Hailey said to Jordan gleefully.
The Camdens cheered joyfully and congratulated Jordan.
Jordan was on cloud nine too. He hugged Hailey and gave her a kiss, extremely overjoyed that he was about to move on to the next phase of life!
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Sylvie greeted Jordan enthusiastically and said with a beaming smile, “Jordan, you have to think of a name for the baby. Otherwise, you can ask your grandfather too. He’s so cultured. He must have many suggestions!”
“Also, many people want to let their children marry your baby in the future after hearing that Hailey is expecting! I have a classmate…”
Before Sylvie could finish, Benedict rebuked, “The grandchildren of those classmates of yours are not worthy of being married to our grandson. You’re so senseless!”
Sylvie retorted, “Some of my classmates are rich too, alright?”
The two of them often bickered, so Jordan and Hailey just treated their quibbles as jokes.
During dinner, Jordan suddenly asked, “How is the Hailey Residences project going? It would be great if it can be completed before our baby is born.”
Hailey said, “It’s going very well, but I don’t like the foreign architect we hired previously. Communicating with him is too troublesome. I think we should hire a local instead. Hubby, you’re fine with that, right?”
The foreign architect was an internationally renowned architect whom Jordan had specially hired for Hailey.
Jordan laughed and said, “Of course, I am. You’re in charge of that project. You can hire whoever you want.”
Hailey received a call from Rachel at 2 pm the following day.
“Where are you, honey?” Rachel asked.
Hailey answered, “I’m in the Queen’s Palace.”
“Queen’s Palace” was Hailey’s nickname for Hailey Residences because it was named after her.
Rachel said, “Wait for me there. I’ll be right there.”
Soon, a limited-edition Aston Martin One-77 pulled over at the construction site of Hailey Residences.
As soon as it arrived, Hailey realized that the workers and staff on site were all staring at it.
The sports car was obviously so incredible that it attracted everyone’s attention.
Hailey quickly walked over when she saw her best friend, Rachel, getting out of the passenger seat.
At this moment, Hailey also noticed a young, tall, and dashing man getting out of the driver’s seat.
Hailey asked curiously, “Rachel, who is this?”
Rachel smiled and said, “He is a famous local architect I found for you, Cayden Huxley!”
Chapter 102: Hailey Wavers!
Yesterday, Cayden had deliberately shown up at the Starbucks joint where Rachel was and spilled coffee on her for the sake of getting to know Rachel.
Ever since he heard the voice recording that Tyler let him listen to, Cayden had been lusting over Hailey and even swore that he would get his hands on her.
Hence, Tyler helped him come up with the idea of using Hailey’s best friend, Rachel, to get close to her!
Cayden slept with Rachel last night.
He even forced Rachel to help him woo Hailey by threatening her with her husband’s career!
Rachel didn’t want to ruin the relationship between Hailey and Jordan. Still, for the sake of preventing her husband from getting implicated, she had no choice but to comply.
“Cayden, this is Hailey Camden, the deputy project director of Hailey Residences.”
Rachel introduced.
When Cayden saw Hailey, he was awestruck, and he couldn’t take his eyes off her at all.
He exclaimed exaggeratedly, “Oh my gosh! Is this real? You must be a goddess! How can there be such a beautiful woman in the world?”
Cayden was indeed stunned by Hailey’s beauty when he saw her in the flesh. Still, he was deliberately giving Hailey a compliment to please her.
Hailey felt a little shy after getting complimented.
Hearing that he was an architect, she hurriedly said, “Mr. Huxley, you’re too kind. I’m just an ordinary woman.”
With her sharp eyesight, Hailey could tell at a glance that Cayden’s car was exorbitant.
She asked, “Mr. Huxley, does this car belong to you? It must be costly, huh? Why don’t you park it elsewhere? Construction works are going on around here. You don’t want anything to scratch your car.”
Cayden patted the beautiful front end of his Aston Martin and said with a smile, “It’s alright. It doesn’t matter even if it gets smashed. I have many of such cars.”
Rachel was afraid that Hailey might not know the exact price of that car. Still, she too knew that it wouldn’t be appropriate for Cayden to reveal the cost of his car himself because that would make him seem like a showoff.
Hence, Rachel said, “Hailey, can you tell which model this car is? It’s a limited-edition Aston Martin One-77, one of the only 77 units ever made and available in the world. It has a price tag of about $3.5 million, just a little more expensive than your husband’s Maybach!”
“What? $3.5 million? More expensive than my husband’s car?”
Hailey’s jaw dropped. She had always thought that Jordan’s Maybach was the most expensive luxury car in the world. Still, she didn’t expect Cayden’s car to be about $2 million more expensive than Jordan’s Maybach!
‘He owns a car that costs a whopping $3.5 million… What kind of status does he have?’
When Hailey looked at Cayden again, she found him much more dashing and pleasing to the eye than before.
Hailey asked, “Mr. Huxley, are you an architect? You seem a little too young to be one.”
Cayden took out a sketch from his car and handed it to Hailey before saying, “Miss Camden, just call me Cayden. This is the blueprint I’ve drawn for Hailey Residences.”
After looking at the sketch, Hailey exclaimed approvingly with joy, “I like this design. It’s better than what the foreign architect came up with previously!”
Needless to say, the design didn’t belong to Cayden but a famous architect he hired.
Of course, Cayden had also studied architectural design and thus, had considerable knowledge of matters related to the industry.
Rachel said, “Cayden started learning architectural design from a famous master when he was young. I know you’re looking for an architect lately. How’s this one I found you?”
Hailey was delighted with the designs, but after taking a look at Cayden’s expensive car, she said, “I’m just afraid that I can’t afford to hire him.”
Cayden smiled and said, “Miss Camden, as long as you’re satisfied with my design, you can pay me whatever amount you want. It’s my honor to serve a goddess like you!”
Cayden was clearly different from the majority of wealthy and handsome men. Yet, he kept calling Hailey a “goddess,” which was very much to her pleasure.
Hailey didn’t continue being wishy-washy. After all, it wasn’t easy to find an architect whose designs she liked. Hence, she took the initiative to extend her hand towards him. “Welcome on board!”
Cayden shook Hailey’s hand, but he refused to let go for a long time.
Hailey felt somewhat awkward, and Cayden let go of her hand only after Rachel coughed a little.
“Uh, I won’t disturb you two any longer. Go cooperate well. Hailey, do take good care of him.”
Rachel was about to leave after saying that.
“Hey, wait a minute!”
Hailey walked up to her and pulled her to the side. She whispered, “Who exactly is this guy? Is he your new boyfriend? Where did you find him? He’s so handsome and rich!”
Rachel said, “I’d like to sleep with him, but he doesn’t fancy me. He’d only sleep with a gorgeous girl like you!”
“Hailey, you’re pregnant with Jordan’s child anyway. Why don’t you consider Cayden?”
Hailey looked at the tall, dashing, and wealthy Cayden, who kept showering her with compliments. She wavered!
Chapter 103: Cayden Confesses!
Although Cayden made Hailey’s heart race, she didn’t show it.
Hailey nudged Rachel and chided, “What nonsense are you spouting? I’m not the same as you, married yet still eying young hunks. I’ll never betray my husband.
In Hailey’s eyes, Jordan was now the perfect man for her as he fulfilled all her fantasies about her dream guy.
Rachel continued, “I know you and Jordan love each other, but a little fun won’t hurt, seriously. I’ll let you in on a secret, Cayden’s family is worth billions too. He’s just as wealthy as your husband!”
“What?”
Hailey’s jaw dropped. ‘Why have I never met a billionaire scion in the past but now that I’m married, even a random person I meet is a billionaire.’
Since she was being threatened by Cayden, Rachel had no choice but to continue to put in a good word for him. She said, “Hailey, your husband might find out about you and Tyler one day. Besides, you used to treat him so terribly in the past three years. He might just divorce you someday.”
“I think you should find a backup boyfriend. Cayden is very smitten with you, and he’s quite a good catch. You should consider giving him a shot.”
After saying that, Rachel left.
“Miss Camden, do you have time now? I can tell you more about the source of inspiration for my design and the future plans for this private residential project.”
Cayden was pretentiously acting like he was working seriously.
“Sure.” Hailey ruffled her long, beautiful tresses and answered smilingly.
Three days later.
It was drizzling at 9 pm.
Jordan was still working in the office. He knew that Hailey would be supervising the progress of Hailey Residences for the time being and was much more worried about her than usual because she was pregnant. Hence, he gave her a call.
“Honey, are you still at the construction site of Hailey Residences? You didn’t drive today, did you? Do you want me to go over and pick you up?” Jordan asked.
Hailey answered, “It’s alright, Hubby, continue with your work. I called a taxi, and I’m already home!”
“Oh, okay, I’ll be home soon. Go to bed if you’re tired.”
“Alright, love you.”
After hanging up, Hailey touched the car’s glass window while admiring the raindrops that were trickling down the window, feeling extremely at ease.
At this moment, she was sitting in the passenger seat of Cayden’s $3.5-million sports car.
Cayden had just driven her to Rose Garden Villa.
He pulled over across the road and did not drive-in.
“Thank you for sending me home, Cayden.” Hailey smiled and thanked him.
Cayden teased, “Sending a goddess home is something mortals like me would die for. I should be thanking you instead.”
Cayden had a glib tongue, and he had utterly put Hailey on a pedestal with his sweet nothings. For the past few days, Hailey worked with Cayden and grew fonder and fonder of her.
Hailey patted Cayden gently and said, “You’re so good at sweet-talking and coaxing girls. God knows how many girls you’ve fooled.”
Cayden defended himself innocently, “I’m so wronged. Miss Camden, you’re the only one I’ve ever complimented in this life! Other women can’t catch my eye at all.”
“Psht, as if I’d believe you. You’re such a dreamboat. There must be plenty of girls courting you.”
Hailey couldn’t help but glance at Cayden’s dashing side profile before saying, “It’s getting late, and my husband is coming home soon. It would be bad if he sees us. I have to get going. See you at the office tomorrow.”
Hailey was just about to open the car door and alight from the car, but to her surprise, Cayden suddenly grabbed her hand.
“Miss Camden…”
Extremely stunned and at a loss, Hailey asked, “What are you doing?”
Cayden had been deliberately trying to get closer to Hailey for the past three days, and he felt that the time was ripe.
Thus, he confessed, “Miss Camden, I’ve been in love with you ever since I saw you three days ago. You’re the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever met. I really adore you!”
Hailey was at a loss for words in response to Cayden’s confession.
However, a woman’s sixth sense is very accurate. She could tell since a long time ago that Cayden was interested in her.
Hailey let go of Cayden’s hand and said, “Cayden, I’m married, and I’m expecting now. You’re such a brilliant man. Why do you fancy me? There are many girls you can choose from.”
Cayden grabbed Hailey’s hand again and said with a sincere expression, “No woman in this world can compare to you!”
Hailey was feeling extremely conflicted, but a three-day encounter was still no match for a three-year relationship.
Besides, she didn’t know Cayden very well yet, so she couldn’t say yes to him.
Hailey said, “I don’t know much about you yet.”
Hailey also wanted to take the opportunity to find out what exactly Cayden did for a living and why he was so affluent.
At this moment, Cayden decided to come clean with her. “My family runs a logistic business. Breezy Express belongs to us.”
Hailey was immediately shocked to hear his words. “Breezy Express? Mr. Arthur Huxley is your grandfather? Are you Tyler Collins’ cousin?”
Cayden nodded.
Hailey was stunned. Breezy Express was the biggest logistics company in the nation. If Cayden was Arthur Huxley’s grandson, it was no doubt that his family would have billions in assets!
However, Hailey was a little worried at the moment because Jordan had had a feud with Tyler previously, and Tyler had gone to the Huxleys for help.
Hailey once again let go of Cayden’s hand and asked, “What are you here in Orlando for? Surely you’re not here to look for trouble with my husband, are you?”
Pretending to be unaware of the situation, Cayden asked with a puzzled expression, “Look for trouble with your husband? Why would I do that? By the way, do you know Tyler too? Tyler may be my relative, but the Collins has never been in touch with the Huxleys, and I haven’t seen Tyler in years.”
Hailey had been “married” to Tyler before, so she had heard from him that the Huxleys, indeed, wouldn’t entertain the Collins or even see them when they visited.
Thus, it was perfectly reasonable for Cayden to have not met Tyler before.
Hailey continued to ask, “Didn’t Tyler go to New York to look for you guys?”
Cayden answered, “I don’t know, I’ve been abroad for the last few years, and I just came back a few days ago. As soon as I did, Rachel dragged me here to help you. I haven’t gone home yet. What’s the matter? Did something happen?”
Hailey waved her hand and said, “No, it’s nothing.”
Since Cayden didn’t know what happened between Jordan and Rosie Huxley, she decided not to tell him.
Jordan had explained to Hailey that nothing happened between him and Rosie Huxley that night . He merely asked her to sing for the entire night.
Hailey knew what kind of a person Jordan was, and she trusted him too.
Hailey asked, “Cayden, how is your relationship with your aunt?”
Cayden asked, “You mean Rosie Huxley? She’s not my aunt. The Huxleys disowned her a long time ago.”
Hailey felt relieved. She thought that since the Huxleys had disowned Rosie, they wouldn’t take revenge on Jordan for her.
Cayden grabbed Hailey’s hand again and asked, “Goddess, are you deliberately changing the subject? I’ve just confessed my love to you. How exactly do you feel about me?”
Hailey suddenly felt shy and was at a complete loss for words.
However, this time, Hailey didn’t shake his handoff.
Instead, she allowed him to interlock his fingers tightly with hers, as lovers would!
Chapter 104: Hailey’s Lies!
The raindrops continued to fall on the car windows. The area where Cayden pulled over was pitch dark.
Besides, the windows of Cayden’s Aston Martin car were heavily tinted. The situation inside the car could not be seen from outside at all.
At this moment, Cayden even switched off the headlights of the car.
It was as if they were hiding in a well-concealed darkroom which was extremely safe and would quickly go unnoticed.
Hailey felt extremely “safe” in such an environment.
The reason being, no one outside would be able to see anything even if she did something in the car with Cayden.
Hailey and Cayden were holding hands tightly like a couple would.
She said, “Cayden, I actually feel pretty good about you too. You’re so dashing, and you come from a wealthy family too. Which girl wouldn’t like you?”
“However, we’ve only known each other for a short period after all, and my husband is treating me very well now, so I’m sorry, but I have to turn you down.”
Hearing Hailey’s answer, Cayden understood what she meant.
“Will you consider giving me a shot if we spend more time together and your husband starts mistreating you?”
This time, Hailey hesitated to answer instead of decisively refuting again.
She reminded Hailey that it would be best to keep Cayden on the hook as a backup lover in case things don’t work out with Jordan or if she doesn’t inherit the Steeles’ assets. She would then fall back upon Cayden, the young and insensible scion of a wealthy family.
Hailey said, “If and when that really happens, you’d probably already have a girlfriend.”
To her surprise, Cayden said devotedly, “No, I won’t get a girlfriend. I’ll keep waiting for you. I’m willing to wait until you’re ready, be it three years, five years, or even ten! I won’t mind it even if you have a child!”
Feeling rather touched, Hailey looked at Cayden. ‘A multibillionaire like him is willing to be a backup lover?’
A month ago, Hailey asked Jordan to be her backup lover and to wait three years until Tyler divorced. She had a share of the assets before getting together with her.
However, Jordan refused on the spot!
They were both multibillionaires, but unlike Jordan, Cayden was willing to wait for her and be her backup lover!
“Hmph, Jordan should really listen to what Cayden has just said. They have about the same net worth. Why is Cayden willing to wait for me, but Jordan isn’t!?!”
At this moment, Hailey even blamed Jordan a little!
Hence, she took the initiative to hold his hand even more tightly. “Cayden, you’re so silly.”
Of course, Cayden wasn’t really silly because he had merely made up that speech of infatuation and devotion to deceive Hailey.
How could a multibillionaire be willing to be someone else’s backup lover!?
Hailey was the foolish one!
She thought that all men in the world would be willing to be her slave just because she was gorgeous!
Cayden continued with deep emotion, “I feel really blissful to be able to become silly for a woman.”
As he said that, Cayden tried to take the opportunity to kiss Hailey, but she declined.
“No, I can’t let my husband down.”
Hailey’s words were harsh, and it was as if she was warning Cayden that holding hands was fine but not kissing.
Hailey wasn’t as promiscuous as Rachel and had her bottom line.
“Alright.” Cayden didn’t force it and kept acting like a gentleman.
“I’m leaving.” Hailey let go of Cayden’s hand.
It was still raining outside, and Cayden hurriedly opened the car door to alight. He then scurried to the passenger seat and opened the door for Hailey while holding an umbrella in hand.
He then handed the umbrella to Hailey.
“Bye.”
“Bye, see you tomorrow. I’ll be at the site of Hailey Residences at five in the morning!
Hailey smiled and didn’t say anything else. Instead, she just walked across the road.
Looking at Hailey’s beautiful back, Cayden was highly anxious.
“Damn it, when can I teach this woman a lesson?! However, I’ve made some progress. At the very least, Hailey is willing to hold hands with me.”
“Hmph, Jordan Steele, I will definitely make you pay for humiliating the Huxleys!”
At 5:30 am the following day, Jordan had just woken up. He turned to the side and wanted to hug Hailey.
However, when he turned around, he discovered that Hailey wasn’t on the bed.
Jordan got out of bed and found that Hailey was putting on her makeup outside. She had also already dolled herself up.
Jordan found it rather strange because Hailey usually woke up at only 9 am or 10 am.
‘Why is Hailey up so early today?’
“Honey, why are you up so early?” Jordan asked.
When Hailey saw Jordan, she put down the Saint Laurent lipstick she was holding and walked towards him affectionately.
“Hubby, you’re awake. I couldn’t sleep anymore, so I thought I’d go to the site of Hailey Residences to take a look.”
Jordan took a look at the weather outside the window and found that it was still drizzling out there.
Jordan intimately pinched Hailey’s nose and asked, “Why do you like working so much these days? You’ve been leaving home early and coming home late every day. Now that you’re expecting, you should pay attention to your health. Besides, the construction of Hailey Residences has already begun. I’m very worried.”
Hailey said, “Ah, I’m only a month pregnant, and I don’t do strenuous exercise, so I’ll be fine. I’m really bored at home when you go to work every day. I might as well go to the site and supervise. I’d like to see Hailey Residences getting built before my baby arrives.
Jordan felt that Hailey needed companionship because he had been busy working and neglecting her.
However, the business trial that his family assigned him to had requirements for the revenue. Jordan had no choice but to spend all his time and effort working. Otherwise, it would be difficult to pass this trial within a year or two.
“How about I take a day off today and stay home with you?” Jordan asked.
If Jordan had said that three days ago, Hailey would have been overjoyed to hear it.
However, now, she had met Cayden, who was inferior to Lucas in terms of looks, maturity, and talent.
Hailey had seen Jordan’s face for three years after all, and she was getting sick of it.
On the other hand, Cayden gave her a sense of novelty, and he knew how to coax her better than Jordan did.
At the thought of Cayden waiting for her at the Hailey Residences construction site, Hailey Residences said, “Don’t do that. Hubby, you should get going to the office. I want you to pass this business trial as soon as possible so that Grandpa will be impressed with you!”
After saying that, Hailey pushed Jordan into the bedroom and said, “Hubby, be good and catch some more sleep. Don’t bother about me. Call me if you miss me, alright?”
Jordan continued sleeping without saying anything else.
Half an hour later, at Hailey Residences.
The air was fresh, and it was drizzling.
There was a mobile cabin in a maple leaf forest.
The sounds of joyous laughter and a happy conversation between a man and a woman kept spreading from the cabin.
Chapter 105: Cayden Huxley Attacks Ace Corporation!
Just like that, another week passed.
After sending Hailey home one night, Cayden drove back to West Lake Hotel, where he was staying and soon received a call from Tyler.
“Hey, how are things going with my ex-wife?” Tyler asked with a grin.
At this moment, Tyler was not in Orlando but New York.
Jordan’s power in Orlando was way too formidable. Tyler was afraid that Salvatore or Pablo would be beaten to death if he were to run into them in Orlando.
Tyler would not return to Orlando before Cayden defeats Jordan.
Cayden sighed and said, “Ugh, don’t even talk about it. It’s been almost half a month since I met her, and we still haven’t made any progress!”
“Hailey Camden only lets me send her home now, and I bet it’s because of my $3.5 million sports car.”
“We didn’t even have any intimate physical contact, and all we did was hold hands. Oh, and Hailey let me carry her when she sprained her ankle the last time.”
Tyler laughed out loud. “The famous scion of the Huxleys from New York actually did not get to kiss the woman he has been courting for half a month?”
“Hey, little cousin, I’ve at least slept with Hailey Camden before! You’re far inferior to me, do you know that!?!”
At this moment, Tyler seemed to have a strong sense of superiority.
Cayden was incredibly furious. How could he possibly let Tyler surpass him?
Cayden said, “Screw you! What the heck are you showing off for? What was her husband’s situation when you were courting her, and what is his situation now that I am courting her?”
“At that time, her husband was still pretending to be a penniless takeout deliveryman! Jordan Steele is now the president of a huge corporation!”
“Tyler, I’m not looking down on you, but if you try to woo Hailey Camden now, you can forget about holding her hand. Given how aloof of a person she is and her strong feelings for Jordan Steele, she won’t even take a glance at you!”
Tyler agreed, “I believe so. Hailey Camden is indeed not as promiscuous and easy as Rachel Quinn.”
It was Tyler’s idea for Cayden to deliberately try and get close to Rachel at Starbucks the other time.
Tyler said, “Hailey Camden still has a bottom line after all. Compared to Rachel Quinn, she’s considered a good woman, but she’s very prideful, materialistic, and mercenary. If you can make Jordan Steele penniless, I guarantee it’d be a piece of cake for you to win her heart!”
Cayden began considering it seriously.
After spending time with the gorgeous Hailey during this period, Cayden had indeed fallen in love with her.
As a scion of a wealthy family, he had dated numerous celebrities whom millions adored and revered. If he couldn’t even win Hailey’s heart, he would be indignant!
After thinking about it for a while, Cayden said, “Okay, I’ll officially declare war on Jordan! I’m going to make Ace Corporation go bankrupt!”
Tyler was extremely excited because this is precisely what he had been waiting for!
Three days later, Ace Corporation made the headlines on the front page of two major financial news websites!
Several TV channels had aired exclusive media coverage of Ace Corporation!
The Economic Channel.
The host said, “Today, short-selling firm Bonitas has done a 43-page short-selling report on the listed company, Ace Corporation!”
“In the report, Ace Corporation was accused of inflating their earnings in last year’s earnings announcement by 125 million dollars. The management of Ace Corporation is also allegedly corrupt, especially the young president Jordan Steele who lacks leadership competency and wastes money recklessly. The report claims that the shares of Ace Corporation are worthless!”
“The short-selling report triggered a steep plunge in Ace Corporation’s stock price by 23%, the largest decline since the company was listed.”
“Ace Corporation has now launched an emergency trading halt and awaiting a public clarification by Mr. Steele.”
“Victoria Clarke and Hailey Camden, vice presidents of Ace Corporation, told our reporter that the content of the short-selling report does not reflect the company’s true situation. They have also revealed that the corporation’s board of directors is now in an emergency conference for this matter.”
“Founded in 2003, Ace Corporation operates businesses in fields including national asset management, investment, and development, domestic trade, real estate development…”
At the board meeting of Ace Corporation.
Jordan, Victoria, and the company’s top executives were present in the conference room while Hailey Residences was frantically making her way to the office from the construction site of Hailey Residences.
Victoria answered the phone and said, “Mr. Steele, we have discovered that the 43-page short-selling report was written by Cayden Huxley, the grandson of Arthur Huxley, Chairman of Breezy Express.”
“It was done by a Huxley?”
“I knew it. It didn’t make sense for us to be suddenly targeted by Bonitas for no rhyme nor reason. Mr. Steele, this must be a form of revenge being exacted on you over a personal feud, isn’t it?”
“Could it be because of the previous incident between Mr. Steele and Rosie Huxley?”
The shareholders at the board meeting were discussing and whispering among themselves.
Jordan smiled and said extremely calmly, “So it was a Huxley. Seems like Tyler Collins is finally getting some help from the Huxleys.”
Jordan wasn’t bothered by the Huxleys’ attack at all!
Back then, when Jordan made the Collins go bankrupt, Victoria reminded Jordan that Tyler’s mother was from a top-tier family in New York.
Jordan didn’t care about it at that time.
Likewise, he didn’t give a hoot about them now.
‘What’s the big deal about the Huxleys?’
‘So what if they’re on the list of the country’s richest families?’
‘So what if they are worth billions?’
‘They have no idea how powerful the Steeles really are!’
Although the Steeles were said to have hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, even Jordan wasn’t sure of how much money the Steeles really had!
The Huxleys were not on the same level as the Steeles at all!
Jordan knocked on the long conference table and told everyone to quieten down before saying, “Everyone, you don’t have to panic. This matter arose because of some personal affairs of mine. I’ll definitely handle it properly and give all shareholders an explanation after I take care of it.”
“I guarantee that we won’t lose a single cent because of this matter.”
Everyone knew that Jordan must have a mysterious background and hidden capabilities since he could become the chairman as soon as he joined the corporation.
“Mr. Steele is right. It’s just a third-generation heir of the Huxleys provoking Mr. Steele. Arthur Huxley hasn’t declared his stand yet, so we should all trust Mr. Steele!”
“Even if Arthur Huxley joins his grandson, I believe he won’t be a match for Mr. Steele!”
“Yes, yes!”
Jordan looked at Victoria and instructed, “Victoria, prepare a clarification report immediately and send it to the media agencies.”
“Yes!”
Jordan called Mr. Walton and said, “Mr. Walton, the Black Friday sales event is still a few months away, but I’d like to sign some extensive cooperation contracts with you in advance. Mr. Walton, I know that you’ve retired and no longer manage the majority of your company’s affairs. Please rest assured, I’ll definitely offer you a price that’s satisfactory to everyone on the board of your company.”
On the other end of the line, Mr. Walton chuckled and said, “Others may not know, but I’m well aware of how loaded your family is! Mr. Steele, thank you for your generosity. I’ll accept your offer on behalf of the board of directors. You may contact them directly in half an hour!”
“Thank you.”
Afterward, Jordan made a few consecutive calls to several bigwigs. With their help and the financial support of the Steeles, the stock price of Ace Corporation would definitely soar tomorrow!
Soon after the meeting was adjourned, Hailey arrived in Jordan’s office in a hurry. She frantically asked, “Hubby, what happened? I heard that Ace Corporation was maliciously targeted by someone. Did you find out who it was?”
Jordan answered, “Cayden Huxley from New York.”
Hailey immediately shuddered.
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