Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around! novel Chapter 378

“Grandpa Jones, are you talking about selling the shares to Master Russell?” Audrey exclaimed in surprise, “But the White family’s stock market has been plummeting day by day recently, who would possibly take over the shares?”

Master Jones could no longer maintain his composure anymore and stood up abruptly. “Leah, what’s going on? Talk to me! Didn’t you say that it wouldn’t be a problem to sell Master Russell the shares because of the two new drug treatments?”

Leah’s lips quivered. She opened her mouth several times to respond but no words came out.

“What new drug treatments? The Sommer family is the main drug and medication developer in the country and we are constantly aware of the happenings in the industry but I didn’t hear anything about any new drug treatments!” Audrey said.

Master Jones’ face instantly paled. “You… Are you sure?”

“Of course. Grandpa Jones, is it possible that you have been deceived?” Audrey asked innocently.

Master Jones clutched his chest as he panted heavily. “Leah Jones!” He gritted his teeth and yelled.

His hands reached for whatever he could grab around him and flung it at Leah.

Leah was struck in the head and her body was soon covered with cuts and bruises, yet she did not move.

She had never expected an idiot like Sterling to set up such a well-designed scheme, and most of all, she never thought she would jump into his trap so willingly as well!

Go ahead, bash her to death! Then, at least she would not have to force herself to face reality!

Master Jones was close to losing his mind, his eyes filled with rage. “You set the loan duration to seven days because you thought this would convince Master Russell to believe your bullsh*t! The deadline is the day after tomorrow and we have all these shares in our hands, what are you planning to do now?”

“Leah Jones! You truly ruined the Jones family this time! Do you know how much money you just lost us?”

“Scram! Get the h*ll out of… of here…”

Bam!

Master Jones fell straight to the ground.

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At the Swiss Hotel.

“The Jones family is trying to suppress all the bad press about the White family but with us around, how could that even be possible? Hahahaha… That wh*re should regret digging out all of our dirt now, don’t you all agree?”

“They’re probably worried that if this goes on, the stock value would drop even more, and on top of that, their loan payment is due really soon and they might not be able to pay up on time. Then, they would offer that old friend of mine a low rate and convince them to take over the shares!”

“After all the trouble they’re about to go through, Jones Group wouldn’t be able to run the projects that they snatched over either. They’re certainly not capable of paying the breach of contract fine now so they would contact our side and beg us to take over the projects.”

“This mess has cost Jones Group to lose several hundred million so far, I heard their shareholders are having a riot at the company now, asking the Jones family for an explanation!”

“Master Jones was so furious he suffered a stroke too! He’s currently admitted to the hospital ICU, but not before he kicked Leah out of the family! Now that Leah is exiled, I guess this entire mess is up to William and his father to take care of!”

“Once we come out tomorrow and clarify all the negative news that was leaked today, then tell the press about Leah’s plan, White Industries’ stock value would certainly rise. By then, I think Master Jones might just suffer another stroke!”

Sterling’s face was radiant as he explained the Jones family’s current situation. Then, he raised his glass and gulped down the entire glass of wine. Finally, he felt that his thirst had finally been quenched.

“Come on, give me another glass! Harris, I truly admire you for this one. Here, let me drink a toast to you and Soph!”

Sterling poured Charles another glass full of wine before turning to Sophia.

“Don’t give her anything.” Charles grabbed the bottle away from him and placed it aside on the table, then poured Sophia a glass of warm fruit tea.