Chapter 359


    The Richards Group''s current car sales had surpassed that of the Whalen Group in every aspect.


    Mainly, it was due to the failings of the Whalen Group. Hence, almost all the orders went to them.


    However, if the problem concerning the raw materials could not be solved, things would not turn out


    well. In the business world, not moving forward means falling behind. The Richards Group were on


    track and had just found their footing. Therefore, a single wrong move could end them.


    He heard about the petrochemical factory by ident when he was abroad some time ago. Once


    he returned, he immediately arranged Jose and a few others to conduct a private investigation. That


    was how he found that ce. Initially, he thought it was a problem he could solve with money.


    However, reality could not be further from that!


    He had always believed that any problem that could be solved with money was not a problem. At


    that moment, money was no longer the solution.


    "Mr. Richards, heavily equipped trucks have been going into the petrochemical factory for the past


    few nights. The trucks are tightly sealed. So, we have no clue what they are loaded with." Alvin


    borated.


    Hansen couldn''t help but feel anxious. He hade across numerous business secrets. Yet, he


    was currently stumped, unable to figure out the secret of the petrochemical factory.


    "Alvin, what are Kyrie andpany up to these days?" Ever since his investment n had been


    disclosed to them, the initial thrill eventually subsided into the grave silence they were experiencing.


    They really could not tell what was on their mind.


    "Nothing, other than the call he made that day, asking if he could treat you to a meal." Alvin


    answered with a frown.


    Hansenughed and thought aloud. "Very well. Looks like they''re ying tricks on me. Ever since


    my debut, there has never been a thing I can''t handle. I don''t believe this dpidated old factory can


    knock me off."


    At the thought of that, his interest had been piqued.


    "It''s just an old factory, isn''t it? It''s going to be shut down soon. How great can it still be?"


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    "Mr. Richards, you should get some rest. We have ovee so many major problems. These small


    matters can''t trouble us," Alvinforted him out of worry for Hansen, as he had seen the way


    Hansen''s brows furrowed together a few moments ago.


    Hansen stared out of the window into the thick darkness. Suddenly, a smile appeared on his face.


    "Don''t worry, I get it now, and I know what to do. You must be tired too. So, go and get some rest."


    As he spoke, the worry on his face disappeared. In its ce was a look of confidence and


    calmness.


    Seeing the look on Hansen''s face, Alvin felt relieved. He had always believed in that resourceful


    president. No matter how difficult a problem was, with his overwhelming power, he could definitely


    solve it. Not to mention their current problem was just a small matter.


    Hence, he went to sleep with a peace of mind.


    At the arrivals lounge of the international airport, a beautiful woman in high heels, walked out of the


    airport gate lightheartedly, tugging a ck luggage.


    Sabrina had finally graduated from college.


    Instead of living afortable life at home, dependent on her father, she chose to further her


    studies abroad instead. Her ambition was to be an international fashion designer, and to be


    well-known like Jenna, designing clothes that were famous all over the world.


    She wanted to be the person everyone admired, to have a sessful career, and be a


    strong, independent woman.


    With such a dream in mind, she arrived in a foreign country as soon as she graduated from college.


    She nned to further her studies at a famous fashion design university, to study hard, and to build


    a foundation for her future career.


    "Sabrina." Just as she walked out of the airport, she heard a deep voice calling her. She turned


    around in surprise.


    The tall, slender man stood by the side, looking at her through his sses. He was wearing a calm


    and deste expression. His eyes were clear, but there seemed to be an imperceptible sh of pain


    within.


    The smile on Sabrina''s face froze. Her hand that was pulling the luggage trembled. It was him -


    Norton Richards!


    It had been almost two years since shest heard of him. That year, after she returned home from


    the Richards Group in grief, she was not able to escape the sadness and disappointment for a long


    period of time. She locked herself up in her room for seven days, before she was finally determined


    to forget everything and start anew.


    Just as she thought everything was over, she unexpectedly met him when she was alone in a


    foreign country after graduating from college.


    "Sabrina, I heard from General Delia that you''ll being here. So, it''s true. I''ve seen it for myself,"


    spoke Norton in his appealing voice. Taking his sses off, there was a surprised look on his face.


    Seen it for himself? Had he been waiting for her?


    Sabrina was surprised, and was even more shocked by his words.


    The man standing before her had obviously changed.


    Having lost a lot of weight, his chiselled face was a resolute expression. Theck of confidence that


    once filled his eyes had disappeared. At present, he seemed to have be self-assured, looking


    much more mature.


    "Were you waiting for me?" she asked coldly. Although she was dumbfounded, Sabrina came back


    to her senses shortly.


    Norton had anticipated her frigid response. Yet, it did not upset him. Instead, a captivating smile


    appeared on his face.


    "I''m here to pick you up. Let''s go. I''ll take you to school," He informed her gently, smiling at her with


    a gentleness equal to that of his voice.


    "There''s no need for that. I can get there myself."


    Sabrina calmed herself down, and rejected him firmly.


    "Sabrina, I... I have some things I would like to say to you. Pleasee with me. Well grab some


    food first." Seeing that she rejected him with no hesitation, Norton was embarrassed. Still, he


    continued to pester her.


    "No," Sabrina said, sounding even colder. At that word, she walked away.


    "Sabrina, don''t go." In his panic, he chased after her at lightning speed, grabbed her hand and


    begged.


    Sabrina''s hand was suddenly grabbed by his big one. Her palm felt the warmth from his body. She


    felt her body tremble before it boiled with fury. As people were passing to and fro at the moment,


    she had no intention of making a scene with that man. Nevertheless, he had hurt her, deceived her,


    and she had vowed to forget him. She shouted angrily, "Let go of me, or I will call the police."


    Her firm and merciless attitude was a big p in Norton''s face. It crushed his heart, but he still


    stubbornly held her hand and begged. "Sabrina, it''s all in the past. Let''s sit down and have a talk.


    Let''s start all over again. I''m begging you!"


    Sabrina sneered. "You and I have nothing to talk about since a long time ago. If you had known it


    woulde to this, why did you act like that? Just give up. We can''t even be friends."


    Her words were sharp as knives. There wasn''t the slightest bit of affection. She was no longer the


    little girl from the past.


    The light in Norton''s eyes gradually extinguished.


    "Sabrina, I know just like everyone else, you look down on me and think I''m not promising, but it''s


    okay. I''ll prove it to you. Just wait. One day, I''ll impress you and everyone else! I was thrown out of


    the Richards Group, so I have no connection with the Richards family anymore. In the future, my


    sess will onlye from my own effort. You can hate me, and even look down on me. I won''t


    me you, because I have hurt you and deceived you. I''m here today, to sincerely apologize to you,


    and to tell you that I love you with all my heart. When I was in prison all those years, I spent every


    single day thinking of you. Each day, I was filled with regret, fear and selfhatred. Why did I go down


    the wrong path? Reject me, despise me all you want now. I won''t me you, but my heart will never


    change. I''m begging you to give me a chance and some time to prove myself."


    Norton ejected all those words in one go. He then took a look at her, as if he was trying to imprint


    her image on his mind. Finally, he turned around and walked away.


    Sabrina stood rooted to the spot, staring at his retreating figure.


    Looking at him from behind, she could feel his loneliness and sadness, yet he moved forward


    courageously, leaving her with a great promise.


    It actually brought a lump to her throat. The feelings she was forcefully repressing began to emerge.


    Yet, they were being held back by another force. She felt depressed to the point she found it hard to


    breathe.


    Standing there, lost in her thoughts, she finally returned to her senses when he disappeared into the


    crowd. Then, she grabbed her luggage and walked forward.


    Actually, when she had returned to Capital City that year, she had asked her father about it. She


    found out that Norton would not be charged with a serious crime, and that he would only be locked


    up for a year or so before regaining his freedom.


    Norton had caused her great humiliation as he had deceived her. More importantly, he had never


    loved her before.


    She was the daughter of General Delia, a well-known officer. Many men circled around her. It would


    not be a problem for her to find an ideal man. There was no need for her to have one more look at


    Norton, who approached her with a purpose. Besides, they had already ended their marriage. There


    was also no love between them.


    Over the years, she had gradually forgotten him. However, he had awakened her love. That


    beautiful feeling was etched in her heart. The feelings for him remained in her, and there''s no way


    for her to get rid of them.


    On that day, she did not expect to meet him there. The feelings she buried deep inside her heart


    were stirring chaotically once again.


    "No way. There''s no way I''ll ept him again."


    She shook her head to remove the thought from her mind as she pulled her luggage and walked


    forward, ignoring her heavy heart.


    At the luxurious vi located in the suburb of Wullen Town, the gate was heavily guarded.


    Yadriel and Sergio were sitting at the dining table, having breakfast.


    "Dad, for how long are you going to be here?" Sergio enquired as he ate.


    Yadriel muttered to himself for a moment before replying. "There are many things happening in


    Capital City. I can''t just leave. Even for this time around, I could onlye over the weekend. As for


    what happens here, I''ll leave it to you." After that, he gulped thest of his soy milk and questioned


    with a serious expression on his face. "Do you have the confidence?"