Chapter 559 Sophia''s Critical Condition


    Calvin had long since made detailed arrangements.


    A reshuffle was taking ce in the market.


    "It turned out that the Harvey Group''s businesses that had been seized by Zoe were swiftly won back


    by the Harvey Group. Moreover, they hadunched a new round of attacks against the Sky Sword


    Group."


    "As a result, the newly listed Sky Sword Group was severely afflicted by the Harvey Group, until it was


    left shaken, and was on the verge of copsing with its shares index dropping. If there were no new


    resources put in, it could only be bought over or reorganized."


    "The market was cruel, and there could only be one winner. What was more, Zoe offended Calvin of


    the Harvey Group, who was ruthless. For the first time, Zoe could feel how obliterated to the ground."


    Everything seemed to have returned to square one.


    "Only thetest ''online shopping mode'' she created was barely holding on. Fortunately, she had relied


    on the ''Miss Universe'' beauty pageant to push the Sky Sword Group''s online shopping feature towards


    global attention. Hence, thepany was able to hang on. In terms of its financial situation, it had


    been utterly defeated. The moment Zoe announced thepany''s bankruptcy, she would have to


    move thepany back to C City."


    "Miss Yates, don''t worry. Let''s take it slow. Although we have temporarily failed, we still have our


    chances in the future. Octavia had been by Zoe''s side all the time,forting her."


    "Calvin was indeed a business prodigy, and his skills were really peculiar. With no one holding onto his


    weakness and threatening him in thest three days, it was rumored that he was with Belle and their


    child at the Seaside Resort for a holiday. Yet, he still almost managed to destroy the Sky Sword


    Group."


    "Zoe leaned against the back of the couch, as she stroked the scattered ck hair in front of her


    forehead with her delicate hand. There was starlight shining in her cold eyes."


    "Being suppressed by the Harvey Group, she had to retreat in defeat, but she was not as beaten down


    as she had imagined. Even though the light in her eyes was dim, the expression on her face was still


    quite calm."


    "Octavia, thank you for being with me all the way. I can count on you to be there through thick or thin.


    She lifted her delicate eyebrows and expressed her gratitude softly."


    "Miss Yates, it''s my honor to be appreciated and valued by you. Without any hesitation, I''m willing to go


    through any difficulty and challenge for you. Hearing this, Octavia hurriedly expressed her loyalty."


    Thank you. I''ll give you an important position in the future. Zoe was also very grateful to have such a


    loyal person standing by her side.


    "Octavia''s face blushed, and she replied sincerely, ""Miss Yates, I used to be an insignificant figure in a


    smallpany. I''ve learnt many business experiences and skills from you in these years, and you


    trusted me so much. I really have no regrets."""


    "Excellent, Octavia. As long as you continue following me in the future, I''ll never mistreat you when I


    stand firm one day. Zoe shifted her gaze to the mango tree outside the window and asked, ""Where''s


    Liya now? How''s she?"""


    "Thank you for your trust, Miss Yates. Octavia''s face was all smiles. She bowed and carefully uttered,


    ""Miss Yates, Calvin has announced that the wedding''s just a show. I don''t think Liya has the guts to


    stay any longer. She left Harvey Manor and concentrated on preparing for her Uncle Reid''s funeral.


    Yesterday, our people saw her at the cemetery. Her eyes were dull, her gaze was deste, and her


    face was pale. She had long lost her glory."" "


    "When Octavia said this, there was a hint of delight in her eyes."


    "What about Oscar, that stupid pig? How has he been during this period of time? At the thought of that


    nightmare, Oscar, anger surfaced in Zoe''s eyes."


    "Miss Yates, after Old Master Jones called Oscar back, he received a good scolding. It was said that


    several women came looking for him at his manor. So, Old Master Jones was furious and punished him


    by ordering him to ponder over his misdeeds. He should not be allowed to leave these days. Thinking


    of Oscar''s lecherous appearance, Octavia was overjoyed."


    "Hmm. Well done. Zoe nodded her head. Upon knowing that Liya was going to hold a wedding with


    Calvin, Oscar did not have the courage to fight against Calvin. Without Liya as her recement, Zoe


    was afraid that she would be further ruined by Oscar. So, she came up with that idea."


    "Surely enough, Oscar had just been dealt with by Matteo. He would not be leaving his house for the


    next few days."


    "Octavia, we can''t afford to offend Matteo now. We must make use of him. So, we can''t deal with Oscar


    for the time being. We can only keep him aside and utilize him when the timees. Zoe''s gaze


    showed pain and bewilderment as she mumbled to herself."


    "Octavia understood what she meant and nodded in agreement. Even though she saw that Zoe was


    slightly downcast, she could not think of anything tofort her."


    Where''s Sergio? Zoe asked again.


    "Miss Yates, Sergio has been back in Capital City for several days now after Calvin''s wedding. I


    wonder if he''lle back? Octavia could not track Sergio''s movements in Capital City. She could only


    figure out his actions in A City."


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    "A sinister smile began to appear on Zoe''s face. That man was brave and resourceful. It was right for


    him to stop her that day. As expected, Calvin began to use his powerful means when she was no


    longer a threat to him and defeated her in an instant. What right did she have to fight with him?"


    "At present, Liya could still be regarded as a pawn."


    "If she was not mistaken, Liya should be hating Calvin to the core right now."


    "Calvin had used her. Her beloved uncle, Reid, had died at Harvey Manor, and it was during her


    wedding. She understood the pain of losing a loved one very well."


    "Liya would never let the matter slide. For now, she was still immersed in grief and hadn''t yet armed


    herself. Zoe had reason to believe that Liya would cause more trouble to Harvey Manor once again."


    "Octavia, don''t worry. Sergio will definitely return, and he will be even more terrifying. Zoe


    suddenlyughed out loud in pleasure. ""The charges against the Harvey Group have not been


    dismissed. How can he, Sergio, let it go just like that? Besides, the crucial moment for Yadriel''s election


    ising up."""


    Octavia was stunned for a moment before she understood everything andughed along with her.


    "Since we can''t destroy Calvin in terms of strength, then let''s watch from the sidelines as they fight and


    reap the benefits after. Zoe''s smile was creepy, whereas Octavia could roughly figure out what she


    said."


    Time flew as they were having fun.


    "Belle and Calvin lovingly spent three days in the Seaside Resort''s vi, enjoying their vacation. On the


    evening of the third day, the phone rang."


    "Calvin picked up the phone, and Hudson''s serious voice came from the other end of the line."


    "Calvin, your grandmother is on her deathbed. Hurry up, bring Belle and Jerry back. Hudson''s voice


    was calm, but it couldn''t conceal his anxiety."


    Grandma!


    Calvin instantly scrambled from the bed as his expression changed drastically.


    "In this period of time, in order to save Evan, he did not visit Sophia everyday as he used to. When he


    heard what Hudson had said, a trace of pain and guilt surged in his heart."


    "Alright, Dad. We''ll be right back."


    He hung up the phone as he spoke.


    "Calvin, what''s wrong? When Belle noticed that Calvin seemed to be an entirely different person


    after picking up the call, she was anxious and immediately asked."


    "Belle, Grandma is dying. We must go back immediately. Calvin spoke in a hurried and rapid tone. As


    he spoke, he had already started packing up his things. While he was doing that in a hurry, he called


    Aron and ordered him to drive the car over to the seaside to pick them up."


    "Belle knew how important Sophia was to Calvin as she rarely saw him so flustered. Right then, she


    quietly packed her things up."


    The family of three boarded the cruise ship and returned to Harvey Manor that night.


    "The night at Harvey Manor was dark, and there weren''t even any stars. It seemed as if it was going to


    rain the next day."


    In the hall of the Ink Garden.


    "Hudson''s whole family, Evan and his second wife, as well as Old Master Harvey'' two sons-inw and


    children, were all present. Even Rosa was present."


    "When Calvin walked in with Belle, Hudson was having a conversation with the doctor, Cadrez."


    "Mr. Hudson, to be honest, Old Madam has fainted several times in recent days, and she has not been


    eating much. If there''s no incident, then she will only have three days left. It''s time to prepare for the


    funeral. Although Cadrez''s words were somewhat heavy, he had to tell the truth."


    The faces of everyone in the hall turned gloomy as they felt sorrowful.


    "Is there any other medication that can be used? Please do your best. Hudson''s heart was heavy, as


    he nodded solemnly while asking."


    "Mr. Hudson, all the drugs used by Old Madam are imported and most advanced. Many state-of-the-art


    hospitals in the country can''t even get hold of those drugs. Our team of experts is also on duty round


    the clock. Therefore, we have tried our best. With Old Madam''s condition, it ismendable to have


    been dyed until now, Cadrez exined in a serious manner."


    "With that said, everyone could understand that Old Madam was already in her advanced years, and


    even miracles couldn''t save her."


    The two daughters began to cry when they heard the doctor''s words.


    "Hudson and Evan discussed for a while. In the end, Hudson issued the final announcement with a


    heavy heart."


    "From today onwards, all of the descendants will have to live in the Ink Garden and prepare for the


    vigil."


    Everyone understood that it was time to pay their final respects.


    "Belle couldn''t look too overwhelmed with sadness. She immediately notified Maud to begin tidying up


    the guest rooms in Ink Garden, as she was the head of the household. So, she had to be clear-


    headed."


    "Quick, tell Martin to hurry back. Hudson immediately instructed Belle when he thought of Martin."


    "Alright, Dad. Belle instantly dialed a foreign number."


    Martin set off as soon as he received the call.


    "The Ink Garden was crowded. Half of the manor''s servants were transferred over. Belle knew that


    from that day onwards, the Ink Garden would be busy until Sophia''s funeral. However, she did not


    know how long they would be busy."


    "Belle, let me help you. As soon as Belle sat down in the office of the Ink Garden, Rosa came over."


    "Rosa, thank you for looking out for the Harvey Group these days. Calvin was busy with the wedding,


    and we couldn''t have attended to thepany''s affairs without you, Belle held Rosa''s hand and


    thanked her sincerely."


    "Belle, don''t mention it. I didn''t have anything else to do either. I just regard it as a summer job. What''s


    more, I gained a lot of knowledge while working at Harvey Manor, especially the recent days when we


    taught Sky Sword Group and Zoe a lesson. It felt amazing. Now I know that Calvin is powerful. Rosa


    "Belle wanted tough when she heard Rosa''s words, but she couldn''t."