Chapter 307 Thawing Old Grudges, Letting Bygones Be Bygones At the Miller Group.
Hunter raged like a wild beast, cursing out the entire executive team.
"What a bunch of incompetents! !" Hunter said, raging like a wild beast. "Look at this trash you call a plan. I don't pay you a fortune not for you to sit around waiting for me to do your thinkingthink for you."
The executives hung their heads, dead silent, too scared to utter a word.
Hunter mercilessly hurled the documents from the table at them.
While the hard covershardcovers of the files hit them painfully, they didn't dare cry out, wishing they could just disappear right there.
Hunter's eyes were redblazed with fury as he glared at the collectiongroup of deadbeats in front ofbefore him, itching to clean house.
James looked up from his computer, his voice grave as he broke the news. "Mr. Miller, the figures are in. The data breach cost us a staggering five billion and led to the termination of contracts with five companies. The banks are playing the waiting game, holding up our funding. If we don't secure fresh capital soon, I fear..."
He left the rest unsaid., but Hunter knew all too well.
But Hunter knew all too well.
Without swift financial intervention, the Miller empire could tumble from its lofty perch as the wealthiest family in the nation, and he would be branded its eternal pariah.
And he would be branded its eternal pariah.
If Sadie Davis Sadie seized this moment to strike back, Hunter's grip on power might slip through his fingers.
And if he lost his standing, his chances with Patricia, against the likes of Martin, would evaporate into thin air against the likes of Martin.
James, seeing Hunter's silent agitation, pressed on. "Mr. Miller, we need tomust secure funding fast, and scout out new partners."
Hunter's piercing gaze swept over the executives, who seemed to shrink beneath the weight of his stare, hoping to dodge the bullet.
His chiseled face twisted in anger, turning pale; it was a ghastly sight.
"Get out, all of you..."!" he bellowed.
With his order, the executives bolted from their seats like prisoners granted clemency, scrambling out as if chased by a flood or ferocious beast.
James stayed put. "The virus has been neutralized, and the firewall fortified. It's rock-solid—I've tested it myself."
Hunter sat behind his desk, face ashen, silent for a moment before picking up his phone and dialing a number.
The call connected quickly, and a melodious female voice greeted him.
"You finally called."
Hunter's eyes narrowed coldly, a sinister smile curling at his lips. "Soldiers await their day of battle for years. Now it's time to prove your worth—"."
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In the days that followed, Patricia, acting as if nothing had happened, dutifully cared for Martin, taking turns with Carter and Luke to stand the night watch.
With his robust constitution, Martin rallied by the fifth day, making a fuss to be discharged like a petulant child.
Unable to withstand his persistence, the three of them relented to his wishesrelented to his wishes. They opted to drive back instead of flying due to the close proximity of N City to Ivara City. They set out after a noon meal, and by evening, they had reached Ivara City.
Due to the close proximity of N City to Ivara City, they opted not to fly, but to drive back instead.
They set out after a noon meal, and by evening, they had reached Ivara City.
Martin personally escorted Patricia to her doorstep. Seeing her increasingly gaunt face wrenched his heart. He spoke softly,
"You've been through a lot these past few days. ," he said gently. "Get some rest. I'll take care of your leave at the hospital."
She didn't resist the idea, nodding in agreement. "I'll rest at home for a few days, and then I have to arrange Randy's second surgery. I'll do my best to avoid a third one."
Martin caressed her face gently. "Don't push yourself too hard. After all, it's been five years. A little more time won't make much difference."
Patricia smiled faintly, silent. She turned to open the door and enter when Martin took hold of her wrist. and turn her to face him.
"Hm?"
With a surprised turn, she faced him, but beforeBefore she could speak, she feltsensed a shadow looming, and warmth swept across her forehead.
Martin had planted a fleeting kiss on her brow.
"I'm going to check on Charles and the others, and ," he said, "I'll come see you tomorrow."
Emotions swelled within Patricia – sourness, sadness, heartache – tangling into a torment that stirred her soul.
Only after she'd closed the door and she had assured herselfhim of her safety, and closed the door did Martin leave, at peace.
Jade, who had been anxiously waiting on the sofa for Patricia, rushed over when she heard movement and rushed over, hugging her. Crying, she hugged Patricia fiercely while crying andthen playfully hitting her.
"You, little brat, do you realize how worried I've been? Hunter, that jerk - —I took him for a good guy, and even thought about setting you two up. I must've been blind. Patricia, are you okay? Did he do anything to you?"
Tears misted in Patricia's eyes. Not wanting to cause worry, she hid the truth about her children and managed a strained smile. "Apart from holding me captive and not letting me leave, everything else was fine."
Jade didn't believe her, pulling back to check Patricia from head to toe.
Patricia glared at her playfully. "Well? Did you find anything?"
Flustered, Jade's cheeks flushed red. "You're still lying to me. Frank told me everything. He said Hunter hit you! The day Hunter took you away from the hotel, you were covered in bruises. It's been a week; the marks probably healed already."
Patricia cupped Jade's face. "That day, I angered him, which is whyso he lashed out. After that, I was careful, and he didn't lay hands on me again."
After that, I was careful, and he didn't lay hands on me again."
"Really?" Jade questionedsaid, with a hint of disbelief.
Patricia nodded emphatically. "I swear, that's what I'm telling you is the truthhappened."
Seeing the sincerity in her expression, Jade reluctantly began to believe her.
They were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice an interruptsion.
"Junior sister"Patricia..." a voice chimed in.
Caught off guard by the sound, Patricia blinked in surprise, realizing for the first time that itJade wasn't just Jadealone in the house - —Frank was there, too. He'd been quiet, which is whyso she hadn't noticed him earlier.
Jade glanced back and forth between them.
GivingAfter giving them a chance to talk alone, she said, with feigned casualness, "I'll go make dinner. You two have a good chat."
After these words, worried Patricia might still be upset with Frank, Jade added,
"Patricia, I've already hit him and given him an earful. If you're still mad, feel free to give him a piece of your mind – just stop short of killing him. He's been beating himself up over this for a while, and Hunter was threatening him, too. Let him off the hook this time, or he might feel like his only option is to make the ultimate apology."
With that, she shotShooting Frank a look and, she retreated to the kitchen.
Her departure left the living room laced within an awkward silence.
Frank had so much he wanted to tell Patricia but couldn't find the right words to start.
Meanwhile,Patricia, on the other hand, had become more reserved after everything that had transpired, Patricia had become more reserved.
For a while, neither of them spoke.
Feeling the tension rise, Frank licked his chapped lips and said hoarsely, "Patricia, I'm sorry. None of this would have happened if it weren't for me. I don't expect your forgiveness; I just hope you won't hate me."
Blinking back tears, Patricia fought the emotion swelling in her eyes, but drops cascaded down her cheeks regardless.
Seeing her cry, Frank panicked and fumbled with a tissue from the coffee table, attempting to dab at her tears.
Patricia stepped back, awkwardly wiping her face with her hand.
" You'll always be important to me, Frank. ," she said soothingly. "I've never blamed you, nor have I ever hated you. If it weren't for me, Hunter would've never targeted you. It's my fault you're in this mess, and I know you've been suffering, full of from guilt. Please don't blame yourself for what you've been through," she said soothingly.."
Relieved, Frank's own eyes reddened.Frank said, "How could I ever blame you? Just likeLike you said, we willwe'll always be friends, and I'll always be the godfather to Charles and FannieFannie's godfather."
Patricia's tears fell harder as she said to Frank, "Thank you so much!"
Patricia said, her tears falling harder. "Thank you for looking after me, and for loving Charles and Fannie like you do."
Frank's eyes moistened, and he affectionately reached out to ruffle her hair affectionately.
"If you thank me one more time, I'm going to be downright embarrassed."Please don't keep thanking me. It's embarrassing. These past days, I've been sick with worry, eating and sleeping poorly. Now that you're back safe and sound, I can finally enjoy a decent meal and get a good night's sleep."
With a small smile, Patricia suggested he sit on the couch for a bit while she headed to her room to take a shower and change clothes.
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