Chapter 195
"Mrs. Winston, right this way, please."
Snapping back to reality, Ariana quickly ushered Ivan into the conference room.
Haley was inside going over some documents. Hearing them enter, she stood up with a welcoming smile, "Mr. Winston, please have a seat."
Ivan pulled up a chair and sat down as Ariana hurried out to make coffee.
A look of surprise crossed Haley's face, “Why is it just Mr. Winston?"
She had expected Nicholas, or perhaps Ivan accompanied by Louis and Mark. It never crossed her mind that he would show up alone.
Ivan's eyebrow arched subtly, “Were you expecting Louis?"
Haley was momentarily at a loss for words.
Can this man ever engage in a simple conversation?
Pushing the papers across the table, she took a seat again. "These are the updated design proposals we've revised following our discussions with Nicholas," she said. Mr. Winston, kindly review and let me know what you think."
Ivan, however, barely glanced at the paperwork.
"I'm not here to discuss business today," he stated calmly.
"Then what's the matter?" Haley inquired, resting her chin on her hand, “Is this about Owen?"
Ivan shook his head, “Last night around eleven, did your company's website experience a cyber-attack?"
Haley's expression turned serious, “You know who was responsible?"
Ivan pressed his lips together, regret evident in his eyes.
He had to acknowledge his son, Keith's mistake.
With a solemn tone, he offered, "My son was behind the attack on your company's website. I intend to make full restitution for any damage caused to your business."
Haley's eyes showed a mixture of curiosity and disbelief, “Owen, a hacker?"
"No. It was Keith, my elder son," Ivan clarified, his voice deep and steady.
As Ivan spoke, Haley recalled who Keith was. The talented boy and now the designated successor of the Winston Group. Ivan had mentioned him before, hinting that Keith's intelligence might even rival that of Todd.
No wonder their website's backend had been in such disarray. Keith's hacking skills were evidently formidable...
"Keith may have misunderstood something about you, leading him to target your company's website. I'm here to apologize on his behalf," Ivan said sincerely, his gaze meeting Haley's.
Haley's lips formed a wry smile, “An apology from you on his behalf? Is he even aware of it?"
Ivan understood her implication. His tone softened, “He does need to apologize in person, but as his father, I also wanted to express my regret for not guiding him better."
Haley looked at him thoughtfully. Watching him render an apology was quite a shock, it seemed she was seeing a different side of this formidable man, Mr. Winston, who was known to be unyielding across the city, now offering an apology.
She had never expected to see him show a hint of vulnerability. She nodded, “Alright, I accept your apology."
"I'll have Keith contact you to apologize personally, "Ivan assured her gently.
Haley leaned back, her curiosity piqued. She was quite interested in meeting this young man whose intellect was said to rival Todd's.
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