The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1490

Presley gave her an excuse, a true one at that.

The Harper Group just couldn’t cough up that much cash right now. He was willing but unable, so Wendy couldn’t really force him to provide the money. Besides, what was the point of forcing him when he was flat broke?

Meanwhile, over at Cole’s end, Robin gave him a straight answer. At the same time, they noticed that the scattered shares in the stock market were being snapped up again. Who was behind it, they didn’t know yet.

Grace, having been a high–society wife for decades, was clueless about business matters. But she knew that the Alonso Corporation was in hot water. If they couldn’t find the money to solve their problems, they would be in deep trouble. But she was helpless.

The night deepened, and Wendy felt a chill in her heart.

“Mom, call home and see if Dad’s back yet?”

“Alright.”

Grace was in a state of turmoil. When she heard Wendy’s words, she just followed her instructions without thinking. The maid on the phone told them that Cole hadn’t returned home. After hanging up, Wendy instructed the driver to head straight to the office.

Without a doubt, with the company in such a mess, Cole was probably trying to figure out a way at the office. The employees were all working overtime, but they were just huddling together, discussing the latest gossip. When they saw Wendy, they didn’t even bat an eye, too busy with their own work.

Upon entering the office, she saw a lone figure sitting in the dark behind Cole’s desk. Wendy flicked on the lights and stared straight at Cole. “Dad,

find another solution?”

did

you

at her without emotion.

with Wendy anymore. She seemed to be always unaffected, only caring about what she thought was important. From the start, she never thought

felt anger boiling inside her. “So, what are

deal with the losses

dropping, they could only brace for bankruptcy. Today, even the international bank called to urge the

more hits could

the company?” Wendy understood what Cole meant and

didn’t answer, his silence a tacit

could it come to this? You give up the company, and you want me to surrender to

sending chills down the spine. Cole

on Alonso Corporation! It’s mine! How could you give up on it? If you let the company go down under your watch, you wouldn’t be able to face our ancestors

by Cole’s slap. Her

to help her, but Cole shoved

ever letting you inherit the Alonso Corporation. Do you dare to curse me to death? You devil! The predicament the Alonso family is in now is all your doing! The only thing

looked up at him, her eyes full of anger. “What are you planning to do? Do you want to take away my inheritance? I’m telling you,

“Watch me!”

you planning to make the heir? Phoebe? That fool, you trust her?”

“Anyone is a