"Mr. Hastings, we''re not making things difficult for Alex." The director who disagreed with my deduction began searching for excuses.


    Finally, he pointed at me, saying, "This youngdy has zero experience, yet she became thepany''s vice president. I''m not happy about that."


    Mr. Hastings Senior announced sternly, "Serena''s my daughter. She handled the coboration between Scheider Group and Excel Group. Why don''t you guyse up with solutions instead of criticizing these youngsters here?"


    There was anger in Mr. Hastings Senior''s tone. Although the elderly shareholders were cunning people, they dared not argue with Mr. Hastings Senior. Hence, they could only leave disappointed.


    Mr. Hastings Senior approached me and asked with concern, "How are you getting used to things in thepany, Serena? These old farts are always like that. They''ve already left Hastings Group, but they still hold on to the shares. Hence, they''ll asionally have an itch to cause trouble whenever things happen. You don''t need to worry about them."


    I nodded. "Don''t worry, Mr. Hastings Senior."


    Mr. Hastings Senior looked at me with relief. "Serena, you really impressed me. I can be more at ease now that I have you assisting Alex here."


    I nced at Alex, who looked gloomy as usual. Mr. Hastings Senior looked at Alex as well. "What do you n to do about this?"


    "We''re notpensating or giving any response. We''ll leave the kes alone for now. Since they want to attack Hastings Group, I''ll let them have a taste of our power," said Alex, crossing his arms.


    Meanwhile, Julian waited for three days in the hospital. Still, there was no response from Hastings Group. Furious, Julian hissed, "Is Alex not worried that the rumors could affect Hastings Group?"


    Julian suddenly lifted his hand but identally pulled at the wound on his shoulder, making him hiss in pain.


    Feigning concern, Elena approached and advised, "Don''t hurt yourself, Julian. It breaks my heart to see you like this."


    Julian cast her an icy nce. "Go away. I''m annoyed right now."


    Elena had no idea what came upon Julian. When he was cheating on Serena, he had treated Elena with affection. But as time passed, Julian started treating Elena coldly too. Sometimes, Elena felt that Julian hated her.


    "It must be because of Serena. I took Julian from her, and she''s taking revenge on


    us," thought Elena to herself while gritting her teeth.


    However, Julian was too blinded to see through Serena''s tricks. Clenching her jaw, Elena muttered under her breath, "Serena, I won''t let you take Julian away from me."


    At that thought, Elena rushed after Julian into the ward.


    Walter frowned. "I think you should keep a low profile for the next few days. I''ve done everything you said, but the Hastings family aren''t doing anything. Clearly, they don''t care about it."


    Julian roared angrily, "How could they not? Shouldn''t Alex be nervous when hispany''s stock price is dropping? Isn''t he afraid we''ll keep pestering Hastings Group?"


    Shaking his head, Walter asked, "What if Alex really isn''t afraid? He achieved great sess at a young age. That means he isn''t an easy person to deal with."


    "I can''t ept this," growled Julian, punching the bed.


    "Excuse me... Is this Julian ke''s ward?" asked a voice.


    Everyone inside turned their heads in the direction of the voice at the same time.