Chapter 1220 Does Love Blind Her?
"I heard about it too," Aiden sighed. "Honestly, you shouldn't have made up with Joseph. You wouldn't be so stressed now. Cassie, you've got it rough."
"Dad, the Hernandez Group is in trouble because of me. My enemies are behind this," Cassie said bitterly. "The company got dragged down because of me."
Aiden looked shocked. "How did you get on the wrong side of someone so powerful?"
"It was my cousin, Olivia. She fled abroad and met some influential people," Cassie warned. "I think after the Hernandez Group falls, I'll be next. Dad, be careful."
"Cassie, I'll find a way to help you," Aiden said, looking worried.
"You can't help me. Olivia has the president's backing," Cassie shook her head. "Don't get involved. The main thing is to stay strong. Joseph said if he can't hold on, we'll leave Madison and move to Yugrot."
Aiden nodded. "Joseph's right. Staying alive is what matters. If you want to start over there, I can sell some shares to fund your new venture. With your skills, you can start fresh anywhere."
"Thanks, Dad. Don't worry about us. If you really want to help, stay out of it." After comforting him, Cassie drove away.
When she got back, she was in a bad mood but didn't tell Joseph about Isabella. He was already stressed and busy, and she didn't want to add to his worries.
The next day, Cassie called Laura to the Peace Group.
"What's up? Why did you call me over?" Laura asked, sitting down. "Is it about the Hernandez Group? I've been to the Jude Manor every day. Carl said..."
"Alright, I know you and Michael have done your best," Cassie interrupted, handing her a document from the drawer.
Laura opened it and saw it was a transfer contract for the Peace Group.
"I'm handing the Peace Group over to you," Cassie said.
Laura was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"When the Hernandez Group falls, Olivia will target the Peace Group. I have to sell it before that happens. If I sell it publicly, Olivia will either undercut the price or take it over. Getting a good price is impossible, so I'm giving it to you," Cassie explained. "You're the only friend I trust, and because you're Carl's goddaughter, Olivia's backers won't dare to make a move. Otherwise, it would be a slap in Carl's face."
Laura slowly understood but was still shocked. "Do you know how much the Peace Group is worth? Billions of dollars. You're just giving it to me? Aren't you afraid I won't give it back?"
"If the company falls into Olivia's hands, I'd rather give it to you," Cassie said. "Besides, Joseph and I will probably leave Madison with Sophia and Oliver soon. I don't know when we'll be back, at least not until we're strong enough to compete with the top forces in Madison. Who knows how long that will take? If I never come back, consider it a gift."
"Alright, stop saying that. I'll buy it."
"With the money you have, you think you can buy the Peace Group?" Cassie laughed. "Let it be. If I don't give it to you today, my mom's last gift to me might be destroyed. At least in your hands, you'll take good care of it, right?"
Laura looked worried. "But I don't know how to manage it."
"Don't worry. I've talked to Charles. If you don't understand something, you can always contact me. Although I'm officially stepping down, I'll guide you from behind," Cassie said, her eyes showing a hint of apology. "But do you want to discuss it with Carl?"
Laura thought for a moment and waved her hand. "Forget it. Carl is too cautious. If I discuss it with him, he might not agree. You're my friend, and I have to help you. The company can be under my name, but I won't take your dividends. When things settle down in a few years, I'll transfer it back to you."
"Laura, thank you," Cassie said. "But I can't let you bear this responsibility for nothing. Let's split the dividends, or I'll feel uneasy."
"Do you think I need your money?" Laura scoffed. "What about you and Joseph? How will you start a business without any funds? Stop talking nonsense, or I won't help you."
Cassie smiled, thinking having a friend like Laura in her life was enough. "Alright, sign it. But publicly, we'll say you bought my company."
"I know." Laura nodded, signing the document.
That afternoon, they completed the necessary procedures. The next day, Cassie and the Peace Group's official account publicly announced: [Due to a share transfer agreement signed between shareholder Cassie and a third party, and the submission of a shareholder change application, effective immediately, Cassie officially steps down as the chairman of the Peace Group and will no longer hold any position. The sole shareholder of the Peace Group is now Laura.]
The news caused a stir among netizens.
[What happened? Joseph just got investigated, and now Cassie sold the Peace Group?]
[Could it be that the Hernandez Group is facing a financial crisis, and Cassie sold the company to save Joseph? Does love blind her?]
[I think there's a silent purge happening in Madison's business world.]
[Exactly, the Hernandez Group is struggling, the Peace Group is sold, and coincidentally, David's Wit Group recently signed a big international deal, and their stock price is soaring.]
[Did anyone notice that the new shareholder, Laura, is Carl's goddaughter? Laura's background isn't simple. The Peace Group might expand even more under her leadership.]
[Should we buy some Peace Group stock? It's going to skyrocket.]
While netizens were buzzing, a reporter rushed to the Peace Group building and saw Cassie leaving, looking dejected.
The reporter quickly took a photo and rushed over to interview her. "Ms. Brooks, why did you suddenly sell the Peace Group? Is it because Joseph is having financial problems?"
"Yes, I plan to go through this crisis with him," Cassie said tenderly.
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