Julia and Wendy then got in a car and drove off.


    Outside the hospital, Marcus and Natalie sat in a car. The two of them didn''t go to


    a hotel to rest or head home. They just sat from afar and watched what was happening to Sinir Group from their car.


    Natalie grew tired of watching. When she lifted her head to look, she saw Julia and Wendy drive off.


    "Julia and her helper left."


    Hearing this, Marcus also turned to look. "They''re probably running off now."


    "Well? Do we stop them?" Natalie asked, curling her lips. "Right, about that childhood friend of mine, Walter. You know him, right?


    "He''s already settled the matter with Langley Group in Amberton. He was going toe look for me in Dithoria State. Upon hearing I was going back to Amberton to run an errand, he decided to wait for me there instead.


    Upon hearing Walter''s name, Marcus imagined his image in his mind.


    For some reason, he felt ufortable. Even the atmosphere in the car seemed to be tense.


    "Yeah. I know him," Marcus said calmly. "Do you like him?"


    "Yeah, I do," Natalie admitted boldly. Walter was someone she brought back to the Langley residence from the orphanage.


    After all these years, the two of them were practically like brother and sister, so of course, she liked him.


    With Walter''s help, things were much easier for her.


    "After we get to Amberton, Walter will be free of the Langley residence and family. Then, he can stay by my side and help me."


    Natalie didn''t even notice the shift in Marcus'' expression when she said that. She kept going while smiling to herself.


    "Walter''s a really capable guy, Marcus. After you work together with him, you''ll surely like him too."


    The ballpoint pen in Marcus''s hand snapped with a loud crack.


    "What''s with you?" Natalie asked, looking at the broken pen. "What''re you acting crazy for?"


    "Nothing," Marcus said softly. "Just got fidgety."


    Just as he said that, Marcus looked at the iPad in front of him. "You''re not going to watch Sinir Group go bankrupt?"


    "Yeah, I am."


    Natalie''s gazended on the iPad. On the screen was Ivan''s office, and a crowd of people was in front of Ivan. He was raging, questioning why something so important was only brought up to him sote at night.


    The entire crowd was terrified. No one dared to step forward and speak up.


    Once Ivan finished losing his temper, he would order his underling to handle the matter. However, even if they could handle it, the secretary wouldn''t have had to call him in the middle of the night to begin with.


    "Mr. Sinir, this project is the one Mr. Grayson was in charge of. Now that he has disappeared, the raw materials from the factory are low in stock. Without them, the workers can''t keep running the factory. That means we won''t be able to deliver goods overseas.


    "We''re going to have to spend a fortune just for breaching the contract. Most importantly, this overseas project will affect our entire group''s production chain. If this crisis isn''t handled well, the group''s funds will go up in mes," the secretary said carefully.


    Before he could even finish, Ivan flung the cup in his hands toward him.


    He dodged quickly. Now that the group was falling apart, Ivan probably wouldn''t even pay his medical expenses if he got hurt.


    Besides, what point would there be in keeping him around?


    "Mr. Sinir, the deadline for our goods is tomorrow. If we can''t get our goods sent out, we''ll have to pay for breach of contract," the secretary said again. "Perhaps you could take a trip overseas in person tomorrow?"


    "Get out!" Ivan scolded angrily. He grabbed at his own hair in frustration. This whole overseas project used to make millions of dors for Sinir Group.


    Ronald had been the one to secure the project in the first ce. All these years, he was loyal to Sinir Group. Of course, Ivan hadplete trust in him. So, to think he would pull something like this!


    This project would earn them a lot of profits, so naturally, the penalty for breach of contract was exorbitant.


    Now that they couldn''t deliver the goods, Sinir Group would have to pay the price in money and reputation.


    It was an unsalvageable turn of events for both Ivan and Sinir Group.


    Ivan lost his temper again and chased everyone out. He was left alone in his office as he thrashed things about.


    "Oh, Ronald Grayson. How I trusted you! How could you do such a thing?"


    After making a mess of the ce, Ivan took out his phone and called Ronald nonstop.


    But no matter how many times he called, the automated tone said Ronald''s phone was turned off.


    "Ronald, you piece of shit! How dare you put me in a situation like this? I''m going to give you hell when I get my hands on you!"


    Marcus and Natalie watched silently from the car as Ivan raged helplessly in his office.


    "Is this Ronald Grayson person a mole you snuck into Sinir Group?"


    "No. He''s Ms. ir''s secret admirer," Marcus said as he opened a bottle of water and handed it to Natalie. "Drink up."


    He added, "I just gave him a push."


    Marcus opened another bottle and took a sip, stopping the video on the iPad.


    "Now, I''m going to give Ivan his second present."


    "What?"


    Natalie had the feeling that Marcus had orchestrated all sorts of things behind her back.


    "Julia and her helper are about to


    donate the money and run a let


    Marcus chuckled. "Those two.


    always boasting about true love, no? Well, it''s time to put that to the test."


    bet


    Hearing that, Natalie couldn''t help butugh after pondering over what Marcus was going to do.


    Marcus, you''re quite evil,


    revet?


    you?"


    "Oh yeah?" Marcus nced over and stared at Natalie. His dark eyes seemed to


    draw her gaze in.


    "Then, do you like me?" he suddenly asked.


    "Huh?" Natalie asked, wide-eyed. She thought she misheard.


    "Never mind," Marcus chuckled and brushed it off. "Forget it."


    Natalie looked toward him and asked carefully, "Marcus? Are you... okay?"


    Marcus fell silent. "Never mind.


    "Come on, we''ve got a show to watch."


    Marcus put the iPad aside and sent a few messages on his phone. Then, he


    started the car and drove off.


    "Natalie, what did you use to do with Walter?" he asked.


    "Where''s thising from?"


    Marcus nonchntly replied as he drove, "Just chatting. Nothing much."


    Natalie thought for a while before slowly beginning to speak.


    "Walter and I weren''t together for a long time. I chose him and took him home from the orphanage. Mrs. Langley Sénior then arranged for him to start studying. I used to y with him sometimes, and he taught me mathematics."


    Natalie smiled a genuine smile as she reminisced about the past. "Walter''s a good guy. He''s always doted on me and protected me."


    "So you still like him," Marcus said as he drove. His tone carried an unconscious hint of jealousy.


    "Who do you like more between Walter and Tyler?"


    Natalie awkwardly chuckled at Marcus before asking, "Do you want to know the truth or a lie?"