Chapter 35 – His Second Chance Love: The Freezing Silence

Sitting down again, I said nothing and waited for him to continue.

He found a space to sit beside me and continued, “It has been about a year since Featherstone Corporation was listed. On the surface, the company’s growth seems to be in full swing and has yet to meet any problems. However, if you think carefully about it, why would the company lose so much simply because of a short delay in the project you and Caleb handled? Do you really think the loss was due to the delay in funds because the company was growing too fast?”

Frowning, I pondered about it.

“If Featherstone Corporation lost so much due to the delay in the final payment of a project, it indicates that the company’s internal funds have been used up. Anthony is not partnering with AC Credit because once Featherstone Corporation’s deficit shows up in their audit report, Featherstone Corporation’s stock prices will plummet, and investors will panic.”

Squinting at him, I probed, “Wait, but Anthony did not directly appoint you to conduct Featherstone Corporation’s audit. Besides, as the director of the company, don’t you think I would know better?”

“Haha!” He mocked, “Sienna, don’t jump to conclusions too quickly.”

Agitatedly, I rose to my feet and cut him short. “Since we made everyone bid for Featherstone Corporation’s audit, we shall see if Harrison Credit is worthy enough to win the project. As for my company’s situation, I think I know it better than you. You should return home and wait for the news instead, Mr. Harrison.”

Then, I left the lounge and headed for my car.

As I started the engine, I recalled what he said. There was some truth to his words, but I could not believe it as a whole. After all, Featherstone Corporation had suffered losses from delays of payments before, so this is nothing out of the ordinary.

Nonetheless, I could not assume that there was nothing wrong with Featherstone Corporation either.

When I drove back to my office, I was surprised to see Jared there, and it seemed like he had been waiting for me.

At the sight of me, he put down the magazine in his hands and greeted, “How was the bidding?”

“It was alright.” Then, I stared at the lunch box on the desk. Raising my brows, I asked, “What is this?”

“It’s the soup Devon made, and it helps with reducing morning sickness.” He explained while stepping forward to open the lunch box.

I remembered the serving he gave me this morning. It seemed to work as I did not feel nauseous the whole morning since I had some. I guess the soup is effective.

“Thank you!” I gratefully exclaimed and returned to my seat. Then, looking at him suspiciously, I jabbed, “Are you only here to send me soup?”

“Nope!” He replied truthfully. “Have you decided which company to select after the bidding?”

I shook my head. With regards to the selection, it was quite a headache. “I instructed Stacey to come up with a more detailed report. Once it is submitted to me, I will make my choice.”

As though he was disapproving it, he frowned. “Don’t you realize that if Harrison Credit doesn’t get through, AC Credit would be the next best choice?”

Truth be told, there was a huge chance for AC Credit to be selected. I lifted my gaze and stared back at him. “What is the real reason behind why Anthony wants to switch from AC Credit?”

“You should ask him directly!” He advised and defended, “There must be a reason why Anthony chose Harrison Credit.”

This was too complicated, and I did not want to think too much about it. Therefore, I changed the topic. “Once we confirm the bidding results of the audit, I may have to go on a business trip. For my trip, I will need your help to prepare some medicine that I can take along with me.”

Having to be out often, there would be times where I would get tired. Jared had good medical knowledge, and it would probably help to have some of his medicine with me.

Acknowledging my request, he signaled for me to drink the soup. Otherwise, it would turn cold soon.

Before I could take more than two sips, my phone rang. It was Macy. She must have woken up since it was already afternoon.

Picking up the call, Macy exclaimed before I could even speak, “Sienna, I am at the police station. Please come here!”

I was shocked. Why is she at the police station?

The call ended before I could ask any further. Hurriedly, I grabbed my bag and rushed outside. “What happened?” Jared stopped me to ask.

“Macy is at the police station. I have to go there.”

“Let me go with you!” Jared offered.

Without rejecting him, we arrived at the police station together and spotted Macy at the observation area. When the policeman on duty saw me, he confirmed, “Are you Ms. Stanhope?”

I nodded and anxiously enquired, “Why are you detaining Macy? What happened?”

“Ms. Markle is involved in the illegal reselling of kyanine. She will need to be questioned, and I hope you can cooperate with us Ms. Stanhope.” The policeman sternly requested.

I broke out in cold sweat. Drugs?

How could Macy be involved in such things?

Grabbing the policeman, I agitatedly raised my voice and rebuked, “Sir, Macy can’t be involved in something like that. I’m sure there is some misunderstanding, so I hope you can clear it up.”

Seeing how emotional I was, the policeman furrowed his eyebrows and assured me. “Ms. Stanhope, don’t worry. We will carry out a thorough investigation. There are some questions we have to ask you personally though, so I hope you can come with us.”

I could not think of anything else in that situation and followed the policeman into an interrogation room. After answering a few questions, I could roughly grasp the issue.

Last night, someone found kyanine at Macy’s bar, and there was a large amount of it. However, it was odd that he did not report to the police when he found it. Instead, why did he report it a day after?

After the interrogation, I finally met Macy. Although she had been held for only a few hours, she looked especially haggard, bare-faced and with prominent dark eye circles.

Immediately, she reached for me and pleaded, “Sienna, someone set me up! I’m sure it is Rylee. Last night, she came to the bar with a man, and I thought she was only there for a drink. Who would expect her to set me up?”

Rylee was at the bar with another man?

“Did you see how the man looked like?” Rylee was only close to Anthony and Joe, so who else would she be with?

“He was tall and looked flamboyant. Oh, and when I went to Featherstone Corporation to look for you the last time, someone called him Mr. Quinn.”

Joe?

Well, Rylee did hate me. However, why did she have to do this to Macy?

“Why would they call the police today? If I were them, I would call the police last night.” There was something that did not match up.

Rubbing her eyes, Macy responded, “They want to torture me. When the police went there to investigate, they found the drugs in my closet.”

“Macy, are you hiding something from me?” Based on Rylee’s character, she would definitely try to destroy Macy. Why did she only attack Macy but leave her bar alone?

Macy hesitated before she confessed, “Sienna, I’ll tell you the truth, but you have to promise me not to get mad. Anthony bought over The Hour Bar. When you asked me to go to Q City, I have already sold the bar to him.”

Her sudden confession took me by surprise, and I fumbled to think of what to say. “Why would Anthony buy out your bar?” He was busy enough with Featherstone Corporation. Why would he take over another business?

Shaking her head, Macy stammered, “I am not sure either. A month ago, he came to look for me and paid me double the bar’s worth. Then, he even registered it under Rylee’s name. I wanted to tell you about it, but you were busy and not feeling well…”

It was a terrifying thought. What is the difference between buying the bar to transfer it to Rylee’s name and Rylee buying it herself?

Whatever she wanted, Anthony would willingly give to her. Unfortunately, getting the bar was not Rylee’s ultimate goal.

I’m afraid she planned to do this to me.

My head started to hurt, so I comforted Macy and left the detention room. Jared, waiting for me outside, immediately walked up to me when he saw me emerging from the room. “Is everything alright?”

“If she gets charged, how many years will she have to serve?” I forced out the words as my head started to pound harder.

“It will be either fifteen years of imprisonment, life imprisonment or the death penalty. The sentence will be based on the details of the case. The heavier the crime, the heavier the sentence will be,” Jared clarified as he walked out of the police station with me.

I could hear a buzzing sound in my head, and my world started to spin. Rylee was ruthless. Simply by using the bar, she ruined Macy’s life.

“Don’t panic yet. The police are still investigating, and there is a possibility that things may turn out differently,” Jared comforted me as he brought me to a corner to rest.

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