Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Flossie frowned and asked quickly, “What rules?”
“You’re close to Halston, so I’m surprised you don’t know this. There’s a rule in H Group stating that whoever takes over the company must be physically healthy and have full civil power. If not, a new leader will be selected from the legal heirs.”
“So, you did all this to prove that he doesn’t have full civil power so you can replace him as the legal heir of H Group?” Flossie sneered.
“No need to paint me as a villain, Flossie, I’m just worried about my dear cousin’s health. As for whether I have to replace him as the head of H Group, it depends on the board of directors. I am just a pawn in their hands.” Jovan shrugged casually, his eyes glinting.
“Yes, clearly you’re innocent in all this,” Flossie scoffed sarcastically, infuriated by Jovan’s words.
On the contrary, Halston was very calm. He said expressionlessly, “That is indeed the rule of H Group. As the current leader of H Group, I have to set an example. If the board of directors makes a decision, I cannot say anything about it.”
“How very open-minded of you.” Jovan revealed a smug smile, delighted that his plan was falling into place.
At that moment, the eight members of the board of directors of H Group arrived with the medical investigation team.
Some of the directors were Halston’s supporters, while some maintained a neutral stand.
However, all of them had only one goal in mind right now, and that was to confirm that
Halston was blind and had brain damage like the rumours said. If it was true, they would have to vote him out for the sake of H Group’s future regardless of whether they were
Halston’s supporters or not.
Undeniably, Jovan’s plan was working.
“Mr. Guajardo, thank goodness we finally found you.” One of the directors, Leo Sanders, had always been loyal to Halston.
When he saw that Halston was safe and healthy, he burst into tears and said to the other directors, “I told you that the rumours were rubbish! Mr. Guajardo is just tired so he came toGreenwood Sanatorium to relax for a while. He’s not blind or has brain damage. They’re just rumours!”
“How absurd! The people who spread rumours have gone too far. How could they curse Mr. Guajardo like that? He’s clearly fine and healthy. What is the PR department of H Group doing? They should have issued lawyer letters to those who spread the rumours!”
“Ah, it’s great that we found him. We can explain it to the shareholders at noon.”
All the directors sighed in relief. They had all been hoping that the rumours were fake, because H Group could not survive without Halston. If something happened to him, H Group would be ruined.
“Gentlemen, please be quiet. Since you’re so worried about Mr. Guajardo’s condition, I think the professional medical investigation team should evaluate his health.” Jovan waved his hand and said seriously.
“That’s right. Let’s ask the medical team to do an evaluation. ” Some of the other directors echoed Jovan’s words, and right away, medical staff in lab coats approached Halston with their equipment.
As soon as she saw them, Flossie said fiercely, “Stop right there! Who dares to touch my man?!”
Flossie’s aura was so strong that the medical team immediately froze. They didn’t dare to approach this woman who looked like a ferocious tigress protecting her cub.
“Er…” The members of the medical investigation team glanced at Halston, then turned to the directors helplessly.
“Hmph! What a pathetic woman!” Jovan looked at Flossie coldly. She had risked her life for Halston, and Jovan was so jealous that it almost drove him mad. He flashed her a sinister smile. “You claim that he’s your man, but why don’t you ask him if he is?”
He walked over to Flossie and leaned down to whisper in her ear, “You care so much about him, but he doesn’t even remember you. Clearly, you’re not that important to him. Don’t you find yourself pitiful?”
Flossie was at a loss for words. She pursed her lips, unable to deny it. Jovan knew her weakness, and was cruelly using it against her. ‘He’s not wrong… Halston, you jerk! How can you remember everyone but me?’
When Jovan saw the pain in Flossie’s eyes, he stood tall in satisfaction. Finally, he said,
“This is a matter of the Guajardo family and H Group, so please don’t meddle in this. Currently, H Group doesn’t have a leader, so the board of directors needs to give the shareholders an explanation. I hope that you can cooperate, or else, things might turn nasty.
“I don’t care who you need to explain it to; none of you will lay a hand on him as long as I’m here! Try it if you dare!” Flossie clenched her fists and straightened her spine, glaring at the people around her defiantly.
Halston had worked so hard for so many years for H Group. He had put all his pride and energy into it, but now, he was being forced to give it to someone else.
Flossie couldn’t bear to let Jovan succeed!
“You stubborn woman!” Jovan hissed impatiently, then turned to the medical team. “Mr. Guajardo’s health is the priority here, go and check on him. After that, give us a report on his health. Just… leave this woman to me.”
Before she could protest, Jovan walked up to Flossie and grabbed her slim waist. He smirked wickedly and murmured, “I’m sorry. I don’t want to fight you, but it seems like it’s inevitable. My men have full control of this sanatorium, and I’ve taught the dean and deputy dean a lesson because they didn’t give me their cooperation. You’re smart, so I’m sure you don’t want to suffer like them, do you?”
“You scumbag! What did you do to Mr. and Mrs. Walker?” Flossie’s mind went blank and she could no longer think straight. She instinctively grabbed his arm to throw him over her shoulder, but she couldn’t because of her wrist injury. Jovan immediately took this opportunity to tighten his hold on her.
“I told you… You shouldn’t attempt the impossible.” Jovan held Flossie in his arms and whispered cruelly.
“Let go of me!”
Flossie’s body was so weak that she couldn’t even struggle to free herself. She had used too much of her blood as medicine for Halston, and now, she couldn’t even fight against a worthless piece of trash like Jovan.
She felt so useless.
After a long silence, Halston finally spoke up, “Let them evaluate my health, since everyone’s so curious about my condition.”
The medical staff heaved a sigh of relief and approached Halston to carryout the evaluation.
“Mr. Guajardo, we will begin now. Well inspect your brain first. Please bear with us.”
“No, you can’t!” Flossie screamed, exhausting herself as she struggled in Jovan’s grasp.
“Don’t let them touch you! You’re Halston Guajardo! Didn’t you say that you weren’t a coward?
How can you admit defeat so easily?!” Flossie knew that if H Group did have such a rule,
Jovan would succeed as soon as the medical report was produced. She didn’t understand why Halston would admit defeat at such a critical moment. However, Halston ignored Flossie’s advice and appeared composed. “It’s too noisy here. Please leave after the inspection is over.”
The medical staff carried out the full body check-up and soon produced a report on Halston’s condition.
“Mr. Guajardo, Mr. Jovan, gentlemen, we have concluded our report for Mr. Guajardo, which has already been uploaded to the internal platform of H Group. Currently, Mr. Guajardo is blind with a fourth-level brain injury and a fractured bone on his right calf. His mental health is unstable, and his physical health is worrisome. After our investigation, we have come to the conclusion that he doesn’t have full civil power.
He cannot use his brain intensively for work, and needs to rest and recuperate for a long time.” The staff reported emotionlessly.
“Shut up! How can you call yourselves doctors? Cut the crap! It’s just a brain injury. You claimed that he doesn’t have full civil power, but is this approved by law? Also, he’s only temporarily blind, and will recover soon. Your lousy report isn’t fair and objective!” Flossie roared furiously.
“Miss Ellsworth, calm down. We didn’t know that Mr. Guajardo was suffering from such serious injuries. Although H Group can’t survive without Mr. Guajardo, Mr. Guajardo’s health is the most important thing here…”
“That’s right. We hope that he can recover soon. Well leave H Group in someone else’s care. Nothing is more important than one’s health!”
“When he’s healed, he can return to H Group. It’s no issue.”
After the board of directors learned that Halston was blind and had a brain injury, they quickly withdrew their support. Even Leo, who had always been loyal to Halston, chose to give up. He said in a low voice, “That’s right. Mr. Guajardo, you need to recuperate. I believe that there’ll be a more suitable person to take over H Group temporarily.”
A victorious smile bloomed on Jovan’s face. He immediately cleared his throat and stated,
“Gentlemen, don’t worry. As the only suitable heir of the Guajardo family’s third generation, I’ll follow Mr. Guajardo’s excellent example and bring H Group to higher levels.”
“Well, thank you, Mr. Jovan. Well leave H Group in your care from now on.” The directors clapped enthusiastically to express their loyalty. After all, Halston’s blindness and brain injury were irreversible. He was no longer the mighty and outstanding man from before, and could no longer turn the situation around.
The situation in the H Group, as well as the Guajardo family, had now changed. A new leader had emerged and was now in power
The members of the board of directors produced a document and handed it to Halston respectfully. “Mr. Guajardo, this is the document to give up the right to manage H Group. We need your signature, but we don’t know if you can sign it on your own given your current condition.”