Chapter 1228


    The faint aroma of medicine lingered on the sheets, imbuing the air with a tranquil ambiance.


    Maja had anticipated a night of nightmares, yet even in her unconscious state, she experienced a


    sense of tranquility.


    The man sat by her bedside. Seeing her deep in slumber, he rose, drawing the curtains across the


    windows to shield the room from the sunlight outside.


    Inside, another man reported to him.


    "Ian and Dn are locking horns, Dn''s already initiated aplete blockage on the Raymond


    Corporation’s projects."


    "Hmm."


    The man''s tone was light as he looked out. He was smiling, "And throw Eric into the mix, the chaos


    begins, doesn’t it?"


    His gaze wandered over the distant garden, before returning to settle on Maja.


    After falling asleep, Maja was very peaceful.


    The next step would be to snap her lingering feelings for Ian.


    Sentimental affection would only cloud her future decisions.


    What he needed wasn’t a decision-maker easily swayed by a man.


    The room fell into silence, his fingers ying with the still-burning incense, as the man beside him


    spoke.


    "Although this incense has a calming effect,bined with the medicine you''ve given her, it could


    cause her to be in a daze. Sir, it would be prudent to be careful with these two."


    "I know my limits. I won''t harm her."


    The other man said no more, quietly retreating from the room.


    Ian had a nightmare. He woke up abruptly, gasping for breath.


    Looking around, he realized he had fallen asleep on the couch.


    After several days without rest, his eyes were bloodshot. He had dozed off on the couch but was


    roused by a nightmare.


    Thinking of the dream, he picked up a nearby ss of water, hoping to suppress the rising fear. But his


    hands trembled slightly, causing the water in the ss to ripple before the ss slipped from his grip,


    shattering on the floor with a crisp sound.


    At that moment, the living room door opened, and Jeff walked in.


    Ian quickly asked, "Any news yet?"


    Jeff''s expression was grave as he slowly shook his head, unable to resist adding, "Mr. Raymond, Eric''s


    been handling the Raymond Corporation''s issues for several days now, and he''s doing it exceptionally


    well. The board members hope that you can return soon, or there might be new changes in the


    Raymond Corporation."


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    Even though Ian held more than fifty percent of the shares, and was still the absolute authority, it would


    be challenging to manage thepany if the board members were not on his side.


    Now that Eric was frequently meeting with business partners, rumors were circting that Eric was


    about to take over the Raymond Corporation.


    There were even whispers that Ian had lost his will to fight due to Maja''s disappearance.


    Some even spected if this was Eric''s doing.


    However, Eric''s image was so pristine in everyone''s minds that no one believed that he would resort to


    such tactics.


    "Mr. Raymond, perhaps you should visit thepany tomorrow," Jeff said cautiously. He was also


    concerned for Maja''s safety, but if the Raymond Corporation fell into chaos, Ian''s future would be


    difficult.


    Moreover, Grandma Edith was back and had personally hosted a wee party for Eric the previous


    night, essentially announcing to the world that her only worthy sessor was Eric.


    Ian wasn''t even present at the wee party.


    The living room was silent. When Ian learned that there was no news of Maja, the light in his eyes


    faded instantly.


    He gave a wry smile, his voice hoarse. "What''s the point of having the Raymond Corporation without


    Maja?"


    His eyshes fell, his eyes reddening in an instant.