My Mute Bride

Chapter 272 Root of the Problem

At this moment, it was very late at night. Due to the spreading news, Justin had been having meetings with the staff of the entire Public Relations department for consecutive nights to come up with solutions to tackle the issue publicly.

Rachel walked out of the office and coincidentally bumped into Frankie, who had just returned from the hospital. “President Hudson.”

She nodded in response. “President Burton and the rest are inside. I’m going out to get some food for everyone.”

“I’ll go. Please rest, President Hudson.”

“No. Go join them. He’s waiting for you.”

Unable to counter Rachel, Frankie hastily went into the meeting room.

With that, Rachel turned around and took a glimpse, only to find out the window blinds behind the meeting room’s glass walls weren’t closed, allowing her to vividly witness the meeting from outside, as well as Justin’s tensed brows that loosened at Frankie’s arrival. In the last few years, Burton Group had undergone major staff reshuffles. Everyone who was once close to Justin had left except Frankie, and that was why Justin had utmost trust in this assistant of his. Rachel figured the reason Frankie was able to remain wasn’t because of his work capabilities, but because of his obedience—his obedience to Arthur.

As Rachel was heading to the twenty-four seven convenience store on the other side of the road, she dialed a number. “I’m getting some food right now. It’s about time we put an end to the news.”

“That’s it?” In the phone was Jolly’s voice, along with the rhythmic clicks of a keyboard. “I was just getting started on these comments, though…”

“We’ve achieved our goal. There’s no need to overdo it.”

“Why? Is the old man having a huge quarrel?”

“Yeah.”

did you

Justin a call during the meeting, and

fast. Old Mr. Burton isn’t even in Riverdale right now. How did

Justin or Jason, the old man surely has men watching them in the dark and feeding him reports at all times. That’s all I have to say. I can’t be out here for too long. It’s up to you how you handle the

Don’t worry. I know my limits.” Jolly stopped tapping on the keyboard and asked,

pondered. “He’ll come to

them before leaving. Earlier, the incident at Phase Three Land between the demolition team and the holdout property owner was all rooted from the instructions she gave Jolly, which was to stir up some drama along with some hired recruits. From the holdout

to acquire every property in Phase Three Land with a tremendous sum—one that exceeded their capital—no ordinary person could resist, but among all the houses in Phase Three Land, one remained unobtainable, thanks to Jolly’s anonymous bribery. No matter how much Burton Group offered the owner, Jolly promised to pay double. Given how unwavering the holdout

Arthur to take on such ignoble responsibilities. He didn’t care when the citizens fought each other. Even if Justin managed to hurry over, there

other words, it was merely a milestone in her grand scheme. Only with Justin truly hurt could the damage be pinned on Jason or his men. As such, Arthur would intercept their feud. Sadly, the more the old man

person left in the office. “Where are the others?” She placed down the

“The meeting’s over. They’ve all returned to their own offices.

everyone.

“Thanks a lot.”

It’s the least

she was seemingly

“Rachel.”

turned to the man. “What is

remarriage. I’m serious about

his words, she subconsciously withdrew her hand, leaving his hand hanging in the air as she attempted to avoid eye contact with