Chapter 239 Humiliation
It was true that Joseph Shaw had only donated 10 million, but he believed that no one would find
out about this matter.
"How did I find out about it? Everyone in the country knows about it now." Charlotte Jenkins was
almost crying in rage. "Go on the inte and take a look!
Joseph, I''m telling you that you can forget about the marriage if you don''t solve this issue." 1
Charlotte mmed down the phone on him loudly.
Charlotte''s mannerism was extremely abominable, but Joseph did not have time to deal with her
now. He dispatched his order in a rather anxious manner." Quick, turn on theputer and find out
what happened!"
The assistant immediately turned on theputer.
The news of the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation had already boiled over. The assistant found the
information at once so he said nervously, "Mr. Shaw, the Red Cross posted the donor name list! The
words are clearly written on the name list that we’ve only donated 10 million!"
"What? Name list?" Joseph snatched the mouse right away and took a swift nce.
Then, he scrolled down and found thements section filled with abusive words and there were
even users dering that they would boycott the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation.
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More importantly, even the official media in the country also stated their stand. They imed to
condemn deceptive behavior.
Even though the official media did not name any particr person, it was no different than
identifying the person''s name either.
Joseph wanted to use the donation to strive for favorable impressions, yet who would have thought
that the Red Cross Society would disy the donor name list just like that.? He failed at gaining
favorable impressions but on the contrary, he brought only dishonor without anypensating
rewards.
"What''s wrong with the Red Cross? I thought they only publish the donor name list once a year? I
remember that they already published the name list oncest month. The next publication should be
next year." Joseph was roaring instead of speaking.
He had one year''s time to top up the amount until it reached 100 million if the name list was
published next year. The ounts would be perfectly wless by then and no one could see any
issues anymore.
"It seems to be the first time that the Red Cross has even published the donor name list twice
consecutively within such a short period of time." The assistant had a bitter expression on his face.
"We were just in the right ce at the right time. What a coincidence."
"Coincidence? Not necessarily." Joseph’s graceful face was filled with savageness at this very
moment. "I’ve never believed in coincidences! This matter is certainly the underhand method of
Julian Shaw! I just burned the warehouse and he exposed Joseph-Jenkins Corporation''s deception
next! Julian, you’re literally exchanging moves with me across the air."
It was rare to see Joseph losing his temper in such a manner. The assistant dared not speak
anymore while he stood on the side. 1
He knew that it was Julian’s action, but knowing that was utterly useless in the situation now!
Joseph paced about everywhere with an extremely unpleasant expression.
The start of the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation in the country had to be a good one. 2
The deception incident could affect the reputation of the entire corporation, so he must deal with it
immediately. Reputation was something that could not be seen nor touched, but when one''s
reputation was tarnished, the loss would cost more than 100 million.
The only thing he could do now was to top up the remaining money!
Joseph took a nce at his assistant. "How much liquidity does thepany still have now?"
"About 50 million," reported the assistant swiftly."
We’ve already invested a few billion for thepany''s preliminary capital. The few billion can’t be
drawn. Next, you talked about arranging for the wedding ording to the highest standards and
that costs a couple million. In addition, we spent a few million on purchasing jewelry, gowns, and
other things for Ms. Jenkins. The 50 million is already the maximum limit that we have at the
moment!” 4
Joseph could not help growing even more restlessly.
He was supposed to donate up to 100 million within a year originally, so he was still quite rxed
about having enough funds. However, it was just in time for the start of his career and while the
money had been invested, thepany hadn''t made any profits yet. On the other hand, he had a
wedding to prepare for.
He was truly incapable of pooling more money!
50 million! Adding it to the originally donated 10 million would only make 50 million. He needed to fill
the gap of 40 million less as soon as possible. 2
Joseph pondered thoroughly and decided that he could only seek Luke Jenkins so he headed to the
Jenkins'' house.
"Have you dealt with the deception incident already?” Charlotte looked at Joseph with an
unpleasant gaze.
"Charlotte, you’re not allowed to speak in that tone." Luke took a ferocious nce at her.
Charlotte could only shut her mouth unwillingly.
Joseph cracked into a shy smile. "It''s true that I didn’t consider this matter properly beforehand."
"It''s not your fault. No one would have expected the Red Cross to suddenly announce the donor
name list." Luke furrowed his brows.
He had also figured out that this was Julian’s counterattack, yet there was nothing he could do
simrly.
He could only say that Julian''s tricks were truly too ruthless.
If the deception incident was not handled properly, the few hundred million that acted as an upfront
investment to the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation would be in jeopardy.
"What are you nning to do now?" asked Luke.
"The only way is to top up the 90-million gap as soon a s possible. I still have 50 million on hand so
I''m missing 40 million more." Joseph let out a forcedugh.
"40 million?” Luke could not help frowning.
40 million was nothing much for the Jenkins Corporation originally.
Yet, due to Mrs. Jenkins’ homicide case recently and the fact that thepany had just undergone
immense restructuring, the Jenkins Corporation had a drastic drop in its stocks at the moment.
Luke was in need of arge sum of funds to stabilize the situation.
Not that he was incapable of contributing 40 million either, only that it would hurt hispany...
"Mr. Jenkins, you’ve misunderstood. I don''t need the Jenkins Corporation to help in this matter. I
only wish to ask for a favor from Charlotte," said Joseph in slight embarrassment.
"What can I help with?" asked Charlotte in an unpleasant tone.
Joseph hesitated for a moment before he said," Charlotte, can you please return the ne
temporarily? The ne can still be sold off to arge sum of funds. By then, I should be able to
gather enough to form 100 million."
"What?" Charlotte shrieked aloud. "You''ve given the ne to me yet now you''re asking it back?
Joseph, do you still have any shame in you?"
Joseph felt rather embarrassed originally, so when he was used by Charlotte in such a manner,
his expression turned rather unpleasant regardless of how shrewd he was.
Luke pondered for a moment before he said straightforwardly. "Charlotte, give him the ne.
The important thing is that you help Joseph pull through now since he is in trouble." "I..." Charlotte
still wanted to speak.
Luke frowned and shot a nce at her.
Charlotte could not help biting her lower lip.
Luke was still an authoritative figure in her life. She did not have the courage to speak anymore
when he red at her like this.
Under Luke''s tyrannical gaze, Charlotte removed the ne unwillingly then tossed it to Joseph
furiously. "Take it!"
The ne was tossed right on Joseph’s face.
A cold glint shed past Joseph’s eyes and vanished i n the next moment. Yet the corners of his lips
still cracked into a gentle smile. "I''m sorry, Charlotte. I promise that I''ll make it up to youter."
Charlotte turned her head to the side and refused to acknowledge him.