Chapter 52


    Without a second thought, Jesper responded, "Jan went to the Harbor today. A shipment of


    equipment arrived, and he went to pick it up."


    "The Harbor? Isn''t that Addrion''s job? Why did he go personally?" I asked straight away.


    Addrion was an older college buddy of mine who had helped me a lot when I was just starting. After I


    registered mypany, I brought Addrion on board to handle transportation and external rtions. He


    was also one of my shareholders.


    "Addrion quit a while ago! He was caught smuggling personal items in our shipments, and he resigned


    voluntarily!" Jesper replied smoothly.


    "Smuggling?" I echoed with skepticism.


    Before Jesper could answer, Jessica pushed the door open and walked in.


    "Jesper, it''s time for the meeting, what are you still doing here?" she said as soon as she walked in.


    Jesper nced at Jessica and retorted, "Can''t you see our sister-inw is here? Tell them to dy the


    meeting."


    "Aaliyah? What brought you here?" Jessica seemed to notice me only then. She turned to the secretary


    who had just brought in the coffee and instructed, "Inform everyone that the meeting is dyed by ten


    minutes!"


    I smirked internally. It was clear that she was trying to get rid of me.


    Jessica sat down next to me with a forced smile and asked, "Are you feeling okay? You need to rest


    more!"


    "I''m fine! I got tired of lying around, and the doctor suggested I get some exercise. I thought I''d drop by


    thepany and join Jan for lunch!" I replied nonchntly. "I didn''t expect you all to be here and so


    busy!"


    "Jan is very busy, running around all day. It''s not like it was when you were here. Thepetition is


    intense now, we have to run our legs ragged to sell a single piece of equipment." Jessica was indirectly


    hinting at our financial difficulties.


    "Well, you guys carry on! I won''t wait for Jan anymore. I won''t hold you up any longer!" I said as I


    stood up. "Tell Jan I stopped by when he gets back."


    Jessica immediately stood up and said apologetically, "I''m so sorry, it''s just bad timing. We have a


    sales report meeting. Why don''t you wait, I''ll call Jan and ask him toe back?"


    "No, don''t bother. I just came out for some fresh air and happened to swing by. I don''t want to hold up


    your work. I''ll be going now."


    I diplomatically excused myself and headed for the door, ncing at the empty conference room


    through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The meeting was obviously a ruse by Jesper and Jessica to get me


    to leave thepany.


    The Dawsons were a family of actors, and Jessica was the star of the show.


    They apanied me to the elevator, all smiles. I waved at them, and as the doors closed, my smile


    faded.


    When the elevator reached the ground floor, ra ran over to see me out. She watched as I got into


    my car.


    As soon as I was in the car, anger surged through me and tears welled up in my eyes.


    Everything I worked for was taken away by these wolves in sheep''s clothing.


    I would not let this stand.


    I drove to a secluded spot, leaned over the steering wheel, and cried my heart out.


    After calming down, I pulled out my phone and dialed Addrion''s number from my new phone to avoid


    leaving a trace. But I was told that the number didn''t exist.


    I sat there stunned, gripping my phone. I dialed the number again, but I got the same response.


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