Chapter 812
Julia glanced resignedly at Michael and urged, "Grandpa is serious. Have you thought it through? Is it worth it for a woman? Without the Jude family's support, how far can you go?"
"I've thought it through. I won't marry someone I don't love like you did," Michael said angrily.
Julia's expression changed, and a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes. She walked out of the pavilion and left.
After standing for a while, Michael walked out of the Jude's house in annoyance.
As soon as he got into the car, he received a call from the general manager of Ocean Blue Group, who stated, "Mr. Jude, the acquisition of SKITTL Group in Selaestan has failed."
"What happened? Didn't you prepare for the acquisition of SKITTL Group for two years?" Michael criticized in fury.
Originally, he had planned to use the opportunity to acquire SKITTL Group to expand Ocean Blue Group's presence in the global shampoo market so he wouldn't have to bother with a mere SE Group. For a company to grow, it must expand its product line. Michael thought this acquisition was a sure thing.
The general manager replied with a bitter smile, "Mr. Jude, SKITTL Group was originally planning to be acquired by us. However, after the news of you being stripped of your inheritance rights by the Jude family spread, SKITTL reconsidered their decision. They thought that without the Jude family's support, the future development of Ocean Blue Group might not be promising, so they chose a large company from Austin instead."
"Nonsense. Did I rely on the Jude family for what I have today? It's all because of my efforts," Michael rebutted, feeling like he had been having a string of bad luck all day.
"Mr. Jude, the most important thing now is to stabilize Ocean Blue Group's position in skincare products in Madison. There are rumors that Laura and the general manager of SE Group are planning to collaborate. Once they develop new products, the position of Ocean Blue Group will be severely compromised, and we might even be eliminated," the general manager said. "With the rapid turnover of products nowadays, we need an outstanding and top-notch formulator. Without the support of the Jude family, if Ocean Blue Group starts to decline, you will become a laughingstock in the elite circles of Madison."
Michael clenched his phone in a rage.
Michael had never imagined that he, the pride of the Jude family, would face such a predicament overnight.
Ocean Blue Group was his everything. If he lost Ocean Blue Group, he would have nothing.
"Mr. Jude, no matter what, you have to bring Laura back to the company," the general manager said bitterly. "We have tried everything. Back then, it was you..."
"Shut up. Enough, I get it," Michael huffed irritably.
Michael almost smashed his phone.
Michael never expected that one day, he would have to beg Laura.
Particularly, Laura had just tarnished Michael's reputation the other day, and he couldn't even confront her.
At night.
Cassie dined with Aiden and Oliver at the Chapman's house.
When Cassie mentioned she would stay overnight, both Aiden and Oliver were very happy. The vast mansion was too empty, with only Aiden, Oliver, and a few servants.
At nine o'clock, when Cassie was gonna put the immersion on for Oliver, the property management of Willow Creek Estates called her.
"Cassie, your neighbor said a man has been waiting for you at the door since this afternoon, and he hasn't left. It seems like your ex-boyfriend," he stated.
"Ex-boyfriend?" Cassie repeated. She was mad. Without a doubt, the neighbor had seen Joseph coming in and out of her house several times before, but then he disappeared for a while. They must have mistaken Joseph for her ex-boyfriend.
"Yes," the property management staff said, "Of course, I'm just calling to let you know about this. Whether you want to come back is up to you. If you find it harassment, you can choose to call the police."
After hanging up, Cassie immediately dialed the police, "Hello, I'm calling to file a police report…"
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