Chapter 2278


    “Linton Group is just a tool for me to make money,” Zeke replied. “Money is the one thing I do notck.


    I''ll be fine with or without Linton Group. Even if we go bankrupt, I will never sell to you.”


    Daisy smiled. “You have integrity, Mr. Williams. I like that. Let''s see if you''re as proud as you are now


    when the timees. Here is my business card, by the way. You can contact me whenever you want if


    you change your mind.”


    With a final charming smile, Daisy turned to leave.


    Zeke nced at the business card which indicated that Daisy was the founder of Eminent Group.


    “Have you heard Eminent Group?” Zeke asked Lone Wolf.


    Lone Wolf looked confused. “Is that a legion or apany, Zeke?”


    Having dealt with the military all his life, he was ignorant of the civilian industry.


    Zeke grabbed hold of another employee. “Have you heard of Eminent Group?”


    “Yes, Mr. Williams,” the employee said. “It''s apany that makes leather purses. In fact, they opened


    a couple of days ago down this very street.”


    “A couple of days ago, you say? They didn''t exist before then?”


    “No, Mr. Williams. Not to my knowledge.”


    Zeke smiled grimly.


    The establishment of Eminent Group at this juncture is too much of a coincidence. Its sole purpose is


    probably to annex Linton Group. The mastermind behind Eminent Group must be the culprit!


    “Have your men conduct a thorough investigation of Eminent Group and its founder, Sole Wolf,” Zeke


    ordered. “Report back to me as soon as you find anything.”


    Lone Wolf nodded. “Understood, Sir.”


    Without daring to dy another moment, he took out his phone and ryed the instructions to his


    subordinates.


    In the meantime, Zeke dialed Lacey''s number to ascertain her location.


    “I''m at Hearnd Hospital, Zeke,” Lacey said. “Come over quickly.”


    Zeke felt nervous at the anxious note in her voice. “Is something wrong, Lacey?”


    She sighed. “It''s Dawnie. She has encountered some trouble, it seems. Come quickly, please. Nancy


    and I don''t know what to do.”


    “I''ll be right over, Lacey,” Zeke said at once. “Don''t worry.”


    After hanging up the phone, Zeke made his way to Hearnd Hospital as quickly as he could.


    Before he arrived, Lacey entered ward 302 with a bag of fruit.


    Nancy was fussing over Dawn on the hospital bed when Lacey leaned in to ask in a low voice, “How is


    Dawnie doing, Nancy?”


    Nancy heaved a sigh. “There''s been no sign of improvement.”


    Lacey''s expression grew sadder at the news.


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    The sound of her pushing the door open had woken up Dawn, who turned her pale face toward her


    visitor.


    “Lacey, Nancy,” she called in a shaky voice, “you should head back to thepany. I''ll be fine.”


    “Just focus on getting better for now, Dawnie,” Lacey said gently. “Don''t you worry about anything else


    at the moment.”


    “I''m fine, Lacey,” Dawn murmured. “I''ve been overworked, that''s all. I''ll be right as rain again with a little


    rest. Linton Group is on the verge of bankruptcy. It needs you.”


    Lacey smiled bitterly. “We can rebuild thepany if we lose it, silly girl. But if anything happens to


    you, I don''t think I''ll ever be able to forgive myself.”


    “Besides,” she added, “we wouldn''t be of any use even if we are there right now. Given the current


    situation of Linton Group, it wouldn''t change a thing even if we were all hands on deck. Don''t worry


    about us or thepany. Just focus on getting better.”


    Dawn gave up at the sight of Lacey''s firmly set jaw. Thetter proceeded to peel an apple.


    “Here, Dawnie. Have an apple.”


    Dawn shook her head. “I have no appetite right now.”


    “Have half of it,” Lacey coaxed patiently. “The doctor says it''s good for you.”


    Dawn reluctantly received the fruit and took a bite.