Chapter 227
Chapter 227
The Wilson Group faced significant losses, leading to increasing dissatisfaction among shareholders with Ronald. Consequently, pressure was mounting for him to resign as chairman in favor of Bryan.
Ronald seethed with anger, while Carmen, filled with guilt, stammered, “Dad, I saw how busy you were back then, so i didn’t want to disturb you. I thought I could handle it on my own. Dad, I’m so sorry–it’s all my fault. I guess I’m just not as good as Aubree. I don’t have what it takes like she does”
While the reactions of others were unclear, Daxton and Alice felt a deep ache for her. “Ronald, Carmen only wanted to spare you the trouble. She never intended for things to turn out this way–why are you directing your anger at her?”
As the owner of her own company, Alice understood that a title was merely an aesthetic label; in truth, she was every bit a businesswoman. Deep down, she recognized that Carmen was largely to blame, yet she struggled to bring herself to scold her.
She could only blame Aubree, convincing herself that it was entirely Aubree’s fault–that Aubree couldn’t stand to see their family happy and was deliberately causing trouble for them, never considering who had started it all.
Daxton interjected, “Yeah, Dad, Carmen always thinks about the family, and you still treat her like this? What’s the point of losing your temper now that things are already this way? Instead of wasting time blaming everyone, shouldn’t we focus on how to fix the situation?”
Ronald was so furious that he nearly lost his balance, staring in disbelief at Alice and Daxton. ‘It’s unbelievable–my company’s stock keeps plummeting because of Carmen, but the moment I lose my temper, I’m suddenly the one in the wrong?! he thought.
A suffocating sense of injustice, unlike anything he had ever felt before, clogged Ronald’s chest. He gasped for breath, his chest heaving violently as the weight of regret pressed down on him, haunted by the realization of having driven Aubree away.
They made a valid point. At this stage, damage control was what truly mattered. Ronald rubbed his forehead, overwhelmed by exhaustion. He felt the weight of age pressing down on him and resolved that once the chaos was settled, Bryan would return to the board and take over managing the group.
Ronald stated emphatically, “This situation has escalated into a significant crisis. Since Aubree is closely tied to it, she undoubtedly possesses substantial evidence. With Playzy already facing its issues, it is essential to make a public acknowledgment of the mistake and announce a thorough revamp of MindDrift. Once Playzy falls, I’ll leverage my connections to help get MindDrift back on track.”
Ronald, practical as ever, knew how to prioritize. Scheming against Aubree was nearly impossible now, and as sworn enemies, he couldn’t let her thrive. Although Carmen was average, she was better than anyone else. With some guidance, she might recover.
Carmen listened to the suggestion, her heart sinking. ‘A public apology? Wouldn’t that mean admitting defeat to Aubree?‘ she thought bitterly. ‘How could I allow her to walk all over me?‘
Carmen clenched her fists and gritted her teeth in frustration. Under Ronald’s warning glare, she reluctantly nodded and forced herself to say, “Got it, Dad. I’ll do what you say.”
Ronald knew that Carmen would never dare to defy his wishes. He nodded, considering the matter resolved, and then instructed, “Call the doctor to examine her.”
After all, Carmen was the daughter that Ronald had cherished since childhood. Although recent events had begun to tarnish his view of her, he still cared for her deep down. Instinctively, he reached out to comfort her, but halfway there, he hesitated and withdrew his hand.
“Don’t overthink it, Carmen. Once this situation settles, I’ll have the Wilson Group invest significantly in MindDrift and create new media ventures around it. After that, you’ll be in charge of everything.”
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