Chapter 436


    "Jenna, calm down." Seeing that her face had turned pale, Sergio''s heart ached for her and he


    couldn''t bear to see her in anguish anymore. Hence, he attempted tofort her. "Don''t worry, we


    will do our best to get to the bottom of the mystery. To be honest, I don''t believe that the Richards


    Group will do something like this as well. However, since we have the evidence, we must carry out


    an investigation. This is a serious offence. Please inform Hansen to return immediately."


    It was a disaster. Bizarre events had urred in the past few days but she did not expect that it


    would lead to this. She closed her eyes in despair.


    It did not ur by chance. Someone had been plotting this for a long time. Their goal was to ruin


    the Richards Grouppletely.


    The Richards Group had many connections. For the time being, no one could sever those


    connections. However, with this offence, the Richards Group was as good as dead.


    As long as it was an offence that affects politics and the country''s profits, apany would be


    ruined instantly regardless of its power and connections.


    Who could have been so ruthless to havee up with a scheme like this? Jenna broke out in a


    cold sweat.


    As the vice president of the Richards Group, she had always worked hard for thepany''s


    economic growth. She would never believe that Hansen or any of the employees in thepany


    would be so foolish as to be involved in such a matter. It was impossible.


    However, the impossible had urred. What could she do?


    Quivering, she dialed Hansen''s number. Hansen answered immediately and his warm and gentle


    voice rang.


    His voice was deep, gentle, and filled with confidence. Her stomach was in knots as she debated


    whether she should tell him the news.


    How could someone so proud and haughty like him take such a blow?


    Tears were about to stream down her cheeks but she blinked them away. She kept her voice steady


    as she said gently, "Hansen, something happened in thepany. Can you return as soon as


    possible?"


    Hansen replied immediately, "Alright, honey. I''ll be right back." "Okay, I''ll wait for you," Jenna said


    gently as she forced a smile.


    She knew that Hansen was driving. He wasn''t used to being driven around by a chauffeur. Besides,


    the Hummer was his prized possession and he won''t let anyone touch it.


    She feared that he would lose his cool upon receiving the news and start driving recklessly. After all,


    she had once seen him went go of his mind and ignore his safetypletely when he drove. It


    almost scared her out of her wits.


    She wasn''t by his side at the moment. Hence, she did not wish to reveal the news to him out of fear


    that he would go nuts. She put on a brave front and pretended as if nothing had happened.


    However, she knew without a doubt that he would return immediately. Whenever he left the


    company to meet potential clients, she seldom asked him toe back midway. Now that she had


    requested for him to return, he would definitely make his way back right away.


    While waiting for his arrival, Jenna remained in a daze as she sat on the couch. She stared nkly


    ahead, cracking her head as she wondered how in the world something like this could happen. Most


    of the cars designed by the Richards Group were approved by her. How could it possibly be


    associated with the disclosure of the nation''s top secrets?


    How could such a thing happen? It was unnerving!


    Hansen hurried back to thepany.


    As soon as she caught a glimpse of his slender figure approaching the office, Jenna felt a lump in


    her throat.


    "Mr. Xanthe, it''s a pleasure to meet you." As soon as he stepped into the office, he noticed that


    blood had drained from Jenna''s face and it made his heart ache terribly. Looking around, he saw


    the men sitting on the couch and his heart sank. He could sense the overbearing aura that they


    emitted but he did not lose his cool. With a calm expression, he entered. He put on a smile as he


    sat down beside Jenna and greeted Sergio politely.


    At first, the two other men sitting on the couch were being pretty arrogant until Hansen strode into


    the office and sat down on the couch. They could sense themanding aura around him. He was


    not someone to be underestimated.


    They were overwhelmed by thepelling aura around him. It was apparent that he had been born


    into a noble family just by looking at him. He was calm, cool and exuded a powerful aura, and they


    were forced to look at him.


    "Hansen, I didn''t expect that we would meet in such a predicament." Sergio raised his eyebrows as


    his mouth twisted into a wry smile. He looked haughtily at Hansen, regarding him as an inferior


    opponent.


    Judging from the atmosphere in the office as well as Sergio''s hostile attitude, Hansen sensed that


    something was amiss. He couldn''t help but to narrow his eyes.


    These people wouldn''t appear at their doorsteps without a valid reason.


    They hade to the Richards Group with a purpose. Hansen wasn''t going to regard them lightly.


    He reached out his hand to hold Jenna''s hand and gave her a nod to calm her down. He was asking


    her to trust him.


    Jenna must have been scared out of her wits. Her face was pale and it made his heart feel worried


    about her.


    As a member of Richards Group, he knew that they had always abided by thew and had never


    gone against their principles. Hence, he was not afraid. He sighed. After all, Jenna was just a


    woman. It was natural for her to be frightened.


    He gave a confident smile and asked casually, "Mr. Xanthe, what brings you here?"


    Sergio nced at Hansen, who was holding Jenna''s hand, and his expression darkened. He sat up


    straight and announced with a solemn expression, "Mr. Richards, I order you to recall all the cars


    designed by Richards Group in the market currently. It must be done immediately."


    What? Recall all the cars in the market?


    What nonsense!


    Hansen furrowed his brows and his jaws thrust forward with indignation. Sergio didn''t seem to be


    kidding when he mentioned it. After a while, his gaze fleeted among them as he demanded, "Mr.


    Xanthe, give me a reason."


    "A reason?" Sergio raised his eyebrows and he sniggered. What he said next was harsh and cold.


    "The cars produced by yourpany are involved in the leaking of the nation''s top secrets. It has


    brought immense losses to the country. This is a matter of high importance. Capital City had already


    issued an order to recall all the cars produced by the Richards Group. No dys are allowed and


    the order needs to be carried out immediately."


    At this point, Sergio took out his ID and the letter issued by his superiors and handed it over to


    Hansen.


    It wasn''t until he saw the ID and the letter did Hansen ept that what he said was true. Fuming


    mad, he clenched his fists.


    The sales of the cars produced by Richards Group was soaring high and it was highly associated


    with the other industries under Richards Group. If they were to recall the cars in the market, what


    would it mean?


    It meant that they were no longer allowed to produce the cars. To put it bluntly, it meant that their car


    industry was ruined.


    The car industry was Richards Group''s main business. If it was ruined, it would serve a great blow


    to thepany.


    He finally understood why Jenna''s face had turned so pale.


    Burning anger rushed through him and he clenched his fists tightly, forgetting that he was holding


    Jenna''s hands. He was holding her hand so tightly that her skin turned pale.


    A feeling of triumph filled him as Sergio noticed Hansen''s distress. He was enjoying himself.


    Sneering, he thought to himself.


    "Hansen, it looks like the tables have been turned. I didn''t expect that you would be in such a


    miserable state one day. You only have to recall the cars for now but if you were found to be guilty,


    the Richards Group would be cklisted by the nation and it would go out of business immediately."


    "If that happens, it will be the end of your glory days."


    The thought crossed his mind and he sniggered.


    Hansen remained motionless as a statue. Jenna could sense that he was breaking out in cold


    sweat. His palms were sweaty. For a moment, she could not tell who was more nervous.


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    "Mr. Xanthe, we have alwaysplied with thews and have never gone against our principles.


    It''s impossible that we will be involved in leaking out the nation''s top secrets or anything of that sort.


    I hope that you guys can distinguish between the good and the bad and avoid showing any bias


    when you investigate the matter. You must understand how heavy the loss would be by recalling all


    the cars in the market. The loss is unprecedented. If we were found to be innocent, who would bear


    the consequences?" Hansen said coldly as he overcame his anger and stopped himself from


    blowing a fuse.


    He was a man of the highest integrity and had never done anything illegal, let alone be involved in


    the divulging of the nation''s top secrets. What utter bullsh*t! Hence, he had the right to object.


    "Mr. Richards, it''s not up to you to decide whether you are innocent or not. Since we are here, we


    must have some form of evidence. What it is and whether any of you are involved, we will proceed


    to investigate it. However, the GPS in the cars produced by Richards Group has shown signs of


    leaking out the nation''s top secrets. To prevent the situation from getting out of hand and affecting


    the nation''s safety, Capital City would like you to recall the cars immediately. No dys are allowed.


    Otherwise, you will be charged for the illegal disclosure of the nation''s top secrets andmitting


    acts against the nation''s interests right away. We will have the right to take you into custody." Sergio


    drove his point across without beating around the bush.


    Hansen and Jenna were in a daze, unable to utter a word.


    Who would dare to disobey thew?


    Jenna''s face turned pale. She was concerned that Hansen would not be able to take the blow. She


    was also worried that Hansen would object and act recklessly, giving Sergio an excuse to take him


    into custody.


    She could still think clearly and she understood the consequences of acting recklessly. Hence, she


    said at once, "Mr. Xanthe, since the cars have shown signs of leaking out the nation''s top secrets, it


    is definitely a serious breach of thew. I''m sorry. We will recall the cars at once. Please give us


    some time."


    She then turned around to face Hansen. "Mr.


    Richards, since I''m in charge of the car industry, let me announce the recalls," she said solemnly.


    She was quivering and her hands were trembling nervously but she kept her voice steady. Her eyes


    were filled with a fierce determination.


    Hansen held her hand even tighter and their eyes met. He was filled with anguish but he hade


    to his senses. He understood at once what Jenna meant and nodded his head in agreement.


    Jenna pulled away from him and spun around. She walked to her desk, turned on herputer,


    and sent an email to recall all the cars in the market.


    Although she was putting on a brave front and her expression was pretty calm, she could not


    control herself from shuddering.