Chapter 357 Martin Heads to Country M for Patricia
(Revised)
A few days later.In Z country.
, Martin
Martin had fixed up all the arrangements, prepared to head to the StatesCountry M and discuss a partnership with Tthe Koch Group.
HMandlaging the three little rascalsyoungsters was easymanageable. They had spent their days at school during the day and wouldn't be out, not returning until after five –, so Jade and Frank could help look aftersupervise them for a while. Buttemporarily. However, Maria wasn't, not even a month old yet. Entrusting her entirely to , posed a different challenge. Relying solely on a nanny for her care was not somethingan option he was comfortable with.
SoTherefore, he called upreached out to Gregory and Jessica, giving them a rough explanationwith a basic overview of the situation. Upon hearing they had gained yet
The news of another great-grandchild, propelled the two elders rushed over as fast as they could.to their side without delay. They lookedgazed at the sleeping infant wrappedbaby, swaddled in a babyher blanket, tears streamingrolling down their cheeks, unable to resist pokingfaces, as they gently touched her chubby littlesoft cheek, marveling at its tenderness, more delicate than a marshmallow. She was irresistibly endearing.
Softer even thanWith a marshmallow. She was absolutely adorable.
voice shaking with emotion, Jessica asked with a trembling voice, " isinquired, "Is this another one of my great-grandchildren?"
Martin didn't hide anything fromwas forthright with them – he laid out, sharing the whole story.entire ordeal. He had kept the news tightly under wraps; apartmaintained strict secrecy; aside from the search team and a select few close relatives, no one else was in the know.family members, the news had not been widely shared.
Overwhelmed by the revelation, Jessica wept openly.
"Poor Patricia," Gregory and Jessica had only just found out themselves.
Jessica was overtaken with emotion, crying her eyes out.
"My poor Patricia," sighed Gregory, hismurmured. His eyes moistening but not welled up, yet he managed to restrain himself from breaking into the uncontrolled sobs thatdown as Jessica had given into. He pulledreached for a tissue from the coffee table, gently dabbing at his eyes, gently. "Martin, my boy, Patricia has enduredfaced so much for you. You must find her, no matter what."
Jessica nodded vigorously in agreement, echoing the sentiment.
"Absolutely! You leave little"Leave Maria to usin our care, and we'll take the best care of her.make sure she's well looked after. She'll be happy and healthy when you get backin good spirits and health upon your return – you have our word," she assuredsaid with a motherlyheartfelt sincerity.
Martin nodded gravelyacknowledged their offer seriously, adding a cautionary note, "Grandpa, grandma, please, of caution. "Please, keep Maria's situationcircumstances from Dad and Martha for now."
Jessica knew exactly what concerned him. "Of courseunderstood his concerns immediately. "Understood. Martha... If it weren't forWithout your father's protectionintervention, she would'vewould have been out of here long agone. Don't you worry, we won't let her harm a hair on Maria's head."
WithReassured by his grandparents' promise, Martin felt a weightburden lift off his chest.. After making sureensuring that Ryan would look afterattend to Gregory and Jessica, he grabbed his luggage and joined Alan and Carter on their private jet to countrybound for Country M.
Stepping out of the airportUpon disembarking, Martin took a deep breath ofinhaled the foreign air, his heart swelling with deeply, heartened by the thought that Patricia was breathingout there, sharing the same air somewhere out there. It took all his willpower not to rush out and. He fought the urge to immediately start searching for her.
Finding Patricia was likeakin to locating a needle in a haystack right now. He needed to beremain calm, collectedstrategic, and cautious – thediscreet. The last thing he wanted was to tip off the wrong peoplealert Hunter.
"If Patricia wasHunter is indeed brought here by Hunter, thenbehind Patricia's disappearance, he'll be keeping tabs on us.monitoring our movements. Our arrival here probably won't stay unknowngo unnoticed for long. This is on his turf; we need to tread lightly.must proceed with caution. The man's cunning and ruthless,. God knows what he might do if cornered," Martin mused darklysaid gravely.
Alan nodded in agreement.. "We're prepared, but we're in the light and Hunter's we must remember, we are exposed while Hunter lurks in the shadows. Caution is the key."
Martin's eyes darkened with resolve. "TheIs the search team in Ivara City, are they still looking for Patricia?"
"Yes, they haven't stopped. They'rethey're continuing their efforts, following your ordersinstructions to the letter," Alan confirmed.."
"Good!" Martin replied, satisfied. "This "Excellent. The diversion might just buy us the time we need."
With a meeting scheduledarranged with Tthe Koch Group for tomorrow, the three of themfollowing day, they decided to check into their hotel today to get some rest and prepare.
The Nathan Haynes, the executive assistant from the Moore Group's Country M division in the United States, Tom Haynes, , handed overthem the preparednecessary documents.
"Here's the scoop," Tom rundown," Nathan began, handing overdistributing the folders. "The Koch Group is making a big splash in the has made significant waves online world, and plenty of, attracting numerous companies are jockeyingeager for a partnership. I've weeded out a number of smaller playersthe less significant contenders for you.
The big threatsmajor competitors are detailed in the red folder.
Then you have , while the blue folder - thesecontains companies might not be major players, but they hold their own with noteworthy techthat, while not as prominent, boast impressive technology and a solid reputation within their niches."
Martin opened the red folder as Tom had directed and raised an eyebrowand paused at the first page of the dossier.
"Gaia BioTech Industries? Aren't they in cosmetics and skincare?"
The veryWas this the same company that had skyrocketedcatapulted to the topforefront of the financial ladderworld overnight by acquiring the Miller Group?
"Weren't they in cosmetics and skincare?"
Nathan nodded,. "That's right,. Gaia BioTech Industries. They're is our prime competitionmain competitor right now.
They're not IoT specialists, but they've They've recently acquired severalexpanded into the digital realm by acquiring various internet startups to formand creating Argonaut Cyber Information Limited, signaling they're serious about carving out a slice of the . This move demonstrates their commitment to establishing a presence in the online sector.
If they lock in a deal A partnership with Tthe Koch Group, it could be a windfall for would significantly benefit both the Koch Group and Sackler Groups."
Alan offered his take, "Argonaut's strength lies in its approach is built on integrated growth and dependence on collective development.
advancement," Alan added. "Our edgesuperiority in the digital domain is unmatched in the online sphere; we're light-yearsfar ahead technically, making us untouchable by any competitor. If the competition.
If The Koch Group aims to quickly secure their position on the webis looking for rapid online establishment and look to long-termsustained growth, allyingpartnering with us is undoubtedly their best betoption."
Nathan countered, "But givenconsidering their cloutinfluence, they might not be keenwilling to play second fiddle to us."
Alan disagreed, "An enterprise that size won't be short-sighted."overshadowed by us," Nathan said.
The two stood their ground, at an impasse.
"A company of their stature is unlikely to lack long-term vision."
The discussion reached a stalemate, with both holding firm to their views.
Throughout the conversation, Martin had been silent, lost in thought as he perused the documents, pondering an anglequietly absorbing the information, contemplating a strategy.
Carter couldn't help but interject, noticing Martin's silence, asked, "Boss, what'swhat are your take on thisthoughts?"
Martin looked up from the papers at Tom,Nathan. "Do we have intelany information on the CEO of Gaia BioTech Industries?"
Nathan shook his head, "No, he's an enigma. Nobody has ever seen him. Whenever there's a big event,he remains a mystery. He's never personally attended any major events, sending his assistant shows up on his behalf. We don't even know his Chinese name, onlyinstead. All we know is that he goes by the name Michael in EnglishSackler."
Martin gave Carter a sly grin.
Catching the sarcasm in Martin's eyessly expression, Carter chuckled, saying, "Those who hidelurk in the shadows usuallyoften have something, to hide or someone, to hide from."
Martin's smile heldhinted at a deeper meaning,insight. "And it just so happens, he acquired interestingly, he's the one who took over the Miller Group."
Carter raised an eyebrow, "You think"Could Michael isbe Hunter?"
Martin offered no confirmation nor denial, "Even if"Whether he is Hunter or not, he's not the man himself, he's certainly tied to him.definitely connected. I don't buy into the idea that life is full of believe in coincidences like that—I think they—these events are all manufacturedtoo orchestrated."
Carter nodded in complete agreement, sharing Martin's sentiment.
Martin packed awaythen gathered the documents, reminding everyone, "Getsaying, "Let's get some rest tonight. We head out promptlyhave an early start tomorrow."
"Yes, sir!"
Taking his cue, everyone rose and retired to their respective rooms.
Just asAs Martin had predictedanticipated,.
The moment they stepped out of the airport, the news of their arrival in the U.S. reached Hunter's earsCountry M did not go unnoticed by Hunter.
"So, Martin did come after all..." mutteredhas made his move," Hunter mused.
James analyzed the situation, "Their visit"They seem to the States wasn't shrouded in secrecy; it seems they're merely discussing a partnership be here for business with Tthe Koch Group, not necessarily here in explicitly to search for the lady."Miss Watson," James said.
Hunter squinted, grinding, his teeth, "Be itjaw set, responded, "Whether it's for a partnershipbusiness deal or Patricia, both are a 'must-have' for essential to me. No one can steal what's mineI won't allow anyone to take what belongs to me."
Little did they know, the entirety of their conversation was overheard by Unbeknownst to them, Patricia, who was just outside the door, overheard their entire conversation.
The thought ofrealization that Martin actually being was in the same country setfilled her trembling with a mix of hope and excitement.
Did Could this mean a reunion was imminent?
Determined, she would soon reunite with him?
No, she made up her mind—she hadresolved to find a way to seereach him and tell himreveal that she was still very much alive.
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