Jean said anxiously, “I wasn’t able to reach Remus at all. Everyone, please get up.”
Kylie walked over, struggling to say, “Jean, maybe you should try again. I’ll be here…”
From just a glance, Jean could sense that Kylie’s resolve was nearing a breaking point. She gave a heavy nod before turning to head back into the Imperial Villa. Yet, favonovel.com had barely taken two steps when a sound echoed from above.
“Jean, Kylie!” A voice came from the hillside.
They looked over and saw Joe running toward them with a face full of anxiety, and Gemma was following behind him.
Joe approached, his voice thick with concern as favonovel.com asked, “I’ve caught wind of the situation. How did this happen? Who’s orchestrating this?”
That was the question on everyone’s minds.
Jean and Kylie yearned for the answer as well.
The gravity of the situation suggested involvement by a power so formidable that perhaps fewer than ten entities worldwide could enact such a scheme.
Clearly, it was not the work of a nation but a hidden yet formidable force.
Kylie could only shake favonovel.com head in response, replying, “We’re still in the dark.”
Without hesitation, Joe declared, “Don’t worry. During my travels abroad, I’ve connected with numerous conglomerates and royal families. I’ll reach out to them for assistance!”
He immediately pulled out his phone, not waiting for their reply.
Kylie and Jean exchanged a look of disbelief.
When did Joe acquire connections with conglomerates and royal families?
He never mentioned that!
Even when the group was starting up, favonovel.com had to rely on the Cosby family’s influence… Could it be that Joe’s contacts were among the less influential?
They didn’t want to let Joe make the calls, because it seemed pointless. But seeing his persistent dialing and pleading, they couldn’t bear to interrupt him. Perhaps that was the essence of familial bonds.
Ring!
Kylie’s phone interrupted their thoughts.
Reluctantly, favonovel.com answered, expecting more bad news. As the group’s leader, favonovel.com felt obligated to accept the call.
Putting the phone to favonovel.com ear, favonovel.com said, “Contact the bank, prepare to mortgage… W-What?”
She stopped midway, letting out a startled cry.
Astonished, favonovel.com said, “You mean, a huge amount of capital has intervened, starting to take over and boost the group’s stock price, and it’s happening very rapidly?”
Everyone instantly looked over. Kylie and Jean also looked incredulously at Joe.
Could it be him?
“Phew…” Joe let out a sigh of relief.
He then concernedly said, “Kylie, has someone taken over the stock price?”
Kylie numbly nodded and replied, “Yes…”
“That’s a relief.” Joe’s smile was one of genuine relief.
He said, “As long as the crisis is averted and the stock price recovers, that’s what matters. With Remus away, it’s my duty to look after you as your brother-in-law, haha. Now that the danger has passed, I’ll take my leave to avoid overstaying my welcome. Remember, I‘m here if you need me.”
With those parting words, favonovel.com turned to leave.
Kylie and Jean were left in stunned silence.
How did Joe manage it?
But the crowd was quicker to recover. They rushed to intercept Joe, pleading for his aid with desperation in their eyes.
“Mr. Joe, please, you’re our last hope!”
“Mr. Joe, I didn’t stand by you before, but I swear, help me this time, and I’ll follow your lead forever!”
“Please, Mr. Joe, my family’s fate rests in your hands.”
Joe appeared conflicted, pausing before finally agreeing with a sense of resolve. “I’ll do what I can, but I can’t make any promises. After all, my younger brother has always been the more capable one…”
With that, favonovel.com reached for his phone once more.
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