Chapter 241 Setup
Rachel let go, causing the back of Amber’s head to slam against the wall. Amber wanted to let out an ear-piercing shriek but her voice was caught within her throat, and she stared wide-eyed at Rachel, feeling so terrified that she couldn’t make any sound.
“Let go of her.” The two men then let go of Amber, and she slid bonelessly down along the wall to the ground as she looked up in terror at Rachel.
The latter then squatted in front of Amber and raised a hand slightly, but Amber screamed and put her hands over her head.
“So scared?” Rachel scoffed coldly, holding a hand over the other woman’s head for a moment before dropping it to her shoulder and brushing away a fallen leaf. Slowly, she stood up again. “It’s good that you’re scared. I trust you’ll mind your own business from now on.”
Only after an insurmountable amount of time and when the alley had fallen silent did Amber lift her shaking head. After staring blankly into space for a while, she stood up and raced out of the alley, stumbling multiple times along the short distance.
Meanwhile in the office at the school, Victor was pouring Rachel a cup of tea. “Samuel’s gone off to gym class with his friends. Don’t worry; I’ll stay here in school. Nothing will happen to him.”
In reply, she inclined her head. “I feel better with you here. Plus, I don’t think Amber will be able to cause trouble for much longer.”
“I don’t think she’s the type to let things go easily.”
“Well, if Hudson Pharmaceuticals falls, what more can she do?”
“What do you mean?”
“While abroad, Jolly and I drafted an acquisition plan for Hudson Pharmaceuticals that has been approved by Carter Enterprise’s internal board of directors. When I’m done with my business on hand, the plan will be put in motion.”
“Doesn’t Hudson Pharmaceuticals still have the support of the Burton Group?”
“If Justin still supports them, I wouldn’t be able to do anything to Amber.”
In an instant, Victor understood. “Hudson Pharmaceuticals’ market reputation has been pretty shoddy these few years. Even Jefferey has handed the care of the company over to a general manager. The FDA has found multiple issues, and rumors on the Internet are that Amber doesn’t care much about the company and is focused solely on Burton Pharmaceuticals.”
“It’s not unusual for father and daughter to come to blows considering how capitalistic they both are.”
In truth, Rachel believed Jefferey truly did love Amber as his daughter, but he valued the future of Hudson Pharmaceuticals more. Since Amber wasn’t a fool, how could she possibly allow herself to be manipulated by him?
And the moment there was a rift between them, nothing else would matter.
Once trouble descended, they would each go their own way.
Twirling the teacup in her hand, Rachel asked, “I think grandma would approve of my doings if she were still alive. Don’t you think so, Victor?”
The person that Nancy was closest to in life, apart from Rachel, was Victor. Rarely did Rachel bring Nancy up to other people but in front of Victor, she couldn’t help wanting to reminisce.
Solemnly, he answered, “I wouldn’t know about anyone else, but I think she would support everything you did as long as you were happy.”
“Well, I can’t live my life solely based on my happiness. There are still plenty of issues I have to resolve. Besides, I’m only taking back what I deserve.”
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At the Burton Group, just as Justin was leaving the morning meeting, Frankie rushed up to him to report, “Amber called you multiple times, President Burton, but I refrained from disturbing you as you were in a meeting.”
“What does she want now?”
“She didn’t specify, but Miss Hudson also called and brought up Miss Charlotte’s bodyguards, so I sent someone to investigate.”
“And what did you find?”
Frankie relayed the incident where Amber trapped Samuel in an alley this morning to him.
Justin’s expression darkened in the blink of an eye. “How dare she do such a thing? And what about Charlotte’s bodyguards?”
Looking conflicted, Frankie answered, “Well, your instructions were to guard only Miss Charlotte, so they didn’t dare to leave her side.”
“Are they stupid? Did they just watch on as Samuel was mobbed by a group of adults?”
“Don’t worry, President Burton. It seems Miss Burton expected such a thing to happen and arrived in time not only to send Samuel to school, but to teach Amber a lesson as well. She scared Amber quite a bit.”
“Amber deserved it,” Justin muttered coldly. “I don’t want something like this to happen again. Have two more bodyguards assigned to the kids,” he ordered.
“Of course.”
“Also, revoke the section concerning Hudson Pharmaceuticals in last quarter’s investment plans and put the acquisition plan on hold.”
The best option for Hudson Pharmaceuticals, given its current precarious state, was to be acquired by the Burton Group.
Although Arthur had brought up the topic several times, Justin remained lukewarm to the idea. From his perspective, Hudson Pharmaceuticals’ internal management was in chaos, and a thorough investigation had to be conducted so that a few unsavory gray market practices could be done away with prior to acquisition.
Hence, Amber’s actions today not only angered him but essentially put an end to the future of Hudson Pharmaceuticals.
However, Frankie brought up uncomfortably, “About Old Mr. Burton…”
“Don’t worry about him. Just do what I tell you to. I’ll handle him.”
Thoughtfully, Frankie continued, “Even if we don’t take into account what Amber did, I wasn’t optimistic about the acquisition of Hudson Pharmaceuticals.”
“Naturally.”
“Oh—by the way, President Burton, here’s the mall event plan for Valentine’s Day. Please take a look.” As Frankie said that, he placed a document onto the desk.
When Justin glanced at the poster titled ‘Blooming Valentine,’ he froze slightly. “It’ll be Valentine’s Day in two days?”
“Yes, it’s this Friday.” Being an observant person, Frankie was careful as he added, “The restaurants are bound to be packed to the brim on that day. If you plan on having dinner then, it’s best to make reservations for a table, a cake, and flowers beforehand.”
“Really?”
“Yes, I’ll help you make reservations for cake and a table. What kind of flowers would you like?”
Finally, Justin came back to his senses and glared at Frankie. “Did I mention needing reservations?”
Flinching, Frankie answered, “Do you not need them?”
“You’re taking more and more initiative nowadays. Why don’t I let you sit behind the CEO’s desk instead?”
“No, no, no. It’s your seat!” Frankie shook his head sheepishly and mumbled, “I was out of turn.”
Upon flipping through the document and finding it to be acceptable, Justin put his signature on the last page. “Tell the marketing department to go according to the plan, but switch out half of the red roses for the on-site bouquet arrangements with tulips. Too many red roses would just make the scene tacky.”
“Of course. I’ll let the marketing department know right away.” Taking back the document, Frankie prepared to leave.
“Hold on,” Justin called out before pausing once again.
Puzzled, Frankie stopped in his tracks. “Is there something else you needed, President Burton?”
“Make them white tulips. Got it?”
“Of course. Don’t worry, the marketing department can handle such a minor change perfectly.”
Glumly, Justin watched Frankie leave.
