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    The news of Lucas falling into aa hit the Hawthorne Group like a bombshell, sending shockwaves through the entirepany. In no time, chaos erupted.

    “Mr. Hawthorne’s unconscious again? Is that even true?”

    “They say he hasn’t been seen in four days. Even upper management can’t reach him. Looks like something really happened!”

    “Oh my god, if Mr. Hawthorne’s really out ofmission, what’s going to happen to thepany? What about us?”

    Panic swept through the offices as employees whispered nervously to one another. Meanwhile, the people Larry had nted inside the Hawthorne Group seized the opportunity to fan the mes. Rumors of Lucas’s “grave condition” and “imminent death” spread like wildfire, growing more exaggerated by the hour.

    It didn’t take long for the media to pounce.

    “Hawthorne Group CEO Lucas in critical condition, unconsciouspany on the brink!”

    “Lucas gravely ill–Hawthorne Group stock plummets as shareholders scramble!”

    “What’s next for the Hawthorne Group? Lucas’sa triggers chain reaction!”

    With the media fanning the mes, thepany’s stock nosedived within hours, wiping billions off its market value. Furious shareholders rushed to headquarters, demanding answers.

    “Where’s Lucas? We need to see him–now!”

    “Thepany’s in chaos! If Mr. Hawthorne doesn’t show himself, how can we trust anything?”

    “Andrew, stop dodging! Is it true Mr. Hawthorne’s unconscious again?”

    Andrew stood in the conference room, surrounded by angry shareholders. Cold

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    sweat dotted his forehead as he tried to calm them down. “Everyone, please—Mr. Hawthorne is fine. He’s just dealing with a personal matter and hasn’t had time toe into the office. There’s no truth to the rumors about him being sick or unconscious. Everything in thepany is operating normally. Please don’t believe the gossip.”

    But no one was buying it. Chairs scraped back, palms mmed against the table.

    “Personal matter? Then why won’t he show his face? Stop lying, Andrew!”

    “Exactly! The stock’s crashing and we’re bleeding money! Who’s going to cover those lossesb?/bb” /b

    “You’d better give us a real answer today, Andrew. Or we’re not letting this go!”

    Andrew was backed into a corner, his anxiety mounting. He knew if Lucas didn’t show up soon, things would spiralpletely out of control. But Lucas was still unconscious–there was no way he could appear in front of anyone.

    Just then, the conference room door swung open with a dramatic creak, and a cold, sharp voice rang out. “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s no need to panic.”

    Everyone turned toward the entrance. Mason walked in, dressed in a ck suit, nked by several men. He sauntered in like he owned the ce.

    “Mason? What the hell are you doing here?” Andrew’s face went rigid the moment he saw him.

    Mason smiled with smug amusement, his toneced with sarcasm. “Andrew, you’re just a glorified assistant. How could you possibly handle a situation this big? As a member of the Hawthorne family, it’s only right that I step in and take control.”

    “Mason, Mr. Hawthorne already removed you from your position. You have no right to meddle inpany affairs.” Andrew didn’t know how Mason had returned to the country, but there was no way he’d let him seed in whatever scheme he was cooking up.

    Mason’s smile froze. His eyes went cold.

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    He stepped in closer, voice low and threatening. “And you? You’re just an assistant. What gives you the right to run your mouth in here? I’m a son of the Hawthorne family. I have every right to manage my family’s businessb./bb” /b