Chapter 182
Magnus confirmed his chips before dialing Isabe''s father’s number, uttering just one sentence. "Mr.
Simmons, I didn''t think you had it in you to keep your cool! Thepany will bear the name of the
Andersen Corporation by tomorrow. You can take your wife and children and leave Melfort now."
Mr. Simmons had been in a state of distress all day. He was always meticulous in his work, and the
withstanding the Andersen Corporation''s thunderous assault.
Just as Mr. Simmons was racking his brains, unable to understand why the Andersen Corporation
would target him, he received this call from Magnus, and everything clicked into ce. For many years,
they had coexisted peaceably with the Andersen Corporation and even cooperated on a few minor
projects. Now, with Magnus'' words, it was clear that the problemy with his beloved daughter.
Closing his eyes in frustration, he knew Isabe had been infatuated with Magnus, and even went to
lengths to seduce him behind closed doors. But he never imagined that her actions would result in such
a dire consequence.
Mrs. Andersen and her child had drowned at sea. This was sensational news in Melfort, and he had
been worried about the implications this would have for Isabe. Now, hispany was being
acquired.
"Mr. Andersen, I beg you to spare the Simmons family. I have severed ties with my disgraceful
daughter. Her fate is no longer my concern." Michael didn''t want to see his life''s work crumble to dust,
so he ruthlessly abandoned his daughter to protect his family.
Magnus remained silent, closed his eyes, and hung up the phone.
As soon as he put down the phone, Michael immediately called Isabe toe to the office. Isabe
drove her little Chevrolet to the office. She had recently learned about Natalia''s drowning and was
overjoyed, seeing everything in a positive light.
Natalia was dead, perfect! It wouldn’t be long before she could rece Natalia as the new wife of
Magnus!
As she walked into her father''s office, striding confidently in her high heels, and brimming with triumph,
she was met with a resounding p in the face.
Isabe covered her face in disbelief, staring at her father. "Daddy, have you lost your mind? Why did
you hit me?"
Michael Simmons red at Isabe with anger. "Lost my mind? You''re the one who''s lost it, don’t you
think? Are you mad? You deliberately provoked Magnus. Do you know the state you''ve put the
Simmons family in? You ungrateful child. Get out! You’re no longer a part of this family. I disown you!"
Isabe''s face quickly turned bright red from the p, and her cheek stinging. She yelled out of control,
"What are you talking about? Why can''t I provoke Magnus? I like him, and I want to be the wife of the
CEO of the Andersen Corporation!"
"p!"
Michael pped Isabe again, and her ears were ringing from the impact. "You''ve really lost your
mind! How many times have I told you not to provoke Magnus, but you wouldn''t listen, now look! He''s
about to swallow up the Simmons Group, and we''re going bankrupt!"
Isabe was shocked. "What? We''re going bankrupt? No, I''m going to find Magnus. Why is he doing
this?"
"Why? Because he is the king of Melfort." Michael''s face was still filled with anger. His gaze towards
Isabe was growing colder. "You don''t need to find him. If you want to save the Simmons Group,
there''s only one way."
Isabe was anxious. "What way?"
Michael slumped in his chair. "That is to sever ties with you. Only then can thepany avoid being
implicated by you!"
Isabe paled. "Daddy, are you really going to disown me?"
Michael sighed deeply, looking at Isabe with some remorse. "Be, I have no choice. You must
understand that the Simmons family may not be as powerful as the Andersen Corporation, and I can''t
let our family business end under my watch. You should leave."
Isabe burst into tears. "No, Daddy, how can you do this? How can you discard me for this? Didn''t you
say I was your little princess?"
Michael looked at Isabe with a hint of sadness, and sighed, "Ah, what can I do? If it weren''t for your
wrongdoings, would Magnus target the Simmons family? I''m not just responsible for you but for
thousands of families. If the Simmons Group goes bankrupt, where will they go?"
"What do their lives have to do with me? Dad, you promised to give me a princess-like life. How can
you ignore me for these people?" Isabe cried out loud.
"Secretary!" Michael shouted.
Immediately, Michael''s secretary entered the room.
"Sir!"
"Announce immediately that the CEO of Simmons Group and his daughter Isabe are severing ties.
Freeze all her bank cards, and seize her property!"
Michael''smanding voice made Isabe take a step back. She stared at her father with wide eyes,
as if she didn''t recognize him.
"Understood!" The secretary immediately exited to carry out the orders.
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Tears streamed down Isabe’s face as she dashed out the door, colliding head-on with her mother,
Desiree.
"Isabe, what''s wrong?" Desiree asked, looking at her daughter''s tear-stained face.
“Mommy, Daddy is disowning me!” Isabe wailed out loud.
“What… What on earth makes you disown our child, Michael?” Desiree fired at her husband.
“If I don''t disown her, we’ll all end up homeless and begging in the streets. Choose! Daughter or
destitution?” Michael retorted.
“I…” Desiree was speechless.
Unable to hold back her emotions, Isabe ran out again. Her tears were blurring her vision. As the sun
set, her sobbing continued into the night. Suddenly, she remembered Magnus and thought of pleading
with him to spare the Simmons family. Surely, he would show them mercy for old times'' sake.
As she rose to return home, a group of vagrants approached her.
“Hey, there''s a prettydy here. What''re you doing out here sote, sweetheart?”
“Get lost!”
“Did you have a fight with your boyfriend, darling? Come, let usfort you.”
They surrounded her, tearing at Isabe’s clothes.
“Get away… somebody, help!” Isabe’s clothes were torn off in an instant, exposing her body.
In the darkness, lecherous hands explored her body. The vagabonds wereughing grotesquely.
Suddenly, a shadowy figure swooped in, grabbing one of the vagabond''s hands with a loud “snap!” The
vagabond cried out in agony as the shadow swiftly knocked them all down, draping his jacket around
Isabe.
In the moonlight, Isabe saw the man''s deep, dark eyes, as fierce as a demon from hell, locking onto
her. Terrified, she fainted.
The mysterious figure scooped Isabe into his arms and hopped onto a speedboat, quickly
disappearing into the waters off the coast of Melfort.