Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 236

Within Clusia's borders, someone revealed that Morris was in a coma in the ICU, causing a panic in the business community.

Since the market opened today, Chivers Group's index has been consistently declining. Many investors voiced their concerns.

One asked, "What's going on? I've invested in Chivers Group stocks and never lost, but today, they just crashed to rock bottom."

Someone said, "Yeah, I saw the company's financial report from last quarter. Their net profit went up by 50 percent. It's strange for it to drop like that suddenly."

One said, "A friend of mine working at Chivers Group told me that their CEO, the famously assertive Mr. Chivers, hasn't been to work for days. Could something have happened to him?"

Someone said, "That would be unfortunate. His pressure is immense because he is so young and good-looking, leading such a big corporation and being the richest in Clusia, so it's not surprising if something went wrong."

One said, "I better sell my stocks just to be safe. Better safe than sorry."

Soon, the internet buzzed with the trending topic, hashtag: [Morris, CEO of Chivers Group, Mr. Chivers, has passed away.]

Everyone had opinions, but those not directly involved couldn't explain the situation.

*****

A couple of days ago, Rayburn discussed staying a bit longer in Betrico with his family to catch up with some old friends. Since there was no rush to go back to Hamolica, he enjoyed his time in Betrico at a leisurely pace.

Rayburn sat in the living room, head down, studying the photos someone had sent from Hamolica. In the background, the evening news was on TV.

While he was carefully dusting the picture frames, the voice of the news anchor came from the TV.

The anchor said, "Now, for a financial news update. It's been reported online that the richest man in Clusia, Mr. Morris Chivers, the CEO of Chivers Group, suddenly passed away yesterday in Astonburg, Manesia.

"We find this rumor deeply saddening but also a reason for doubt. To find out the truth, we interviewed Mr. Morris Chivers's close friends in Betrico to check if it aligns with what is being said online."

Hearing this, Rayburn snapped his head up. He thought, 'Morris? He is Cherise's boyfriend. If it's true, what is Cherise going to do?' He quickly pulled a pair of reading glasses from his pocket and put them on to watch TV.

There was Truman on the TV screen, looking inexplicably sad.