My family was already powerful to begin with, and once Ken got involved, things moved along even more quickly. Several of Chapman Corp’s major partners pulled out overnight without warning. The company’s stock price plummeted.
While watching the financial news on television, I observed a graph showing the company’s crash in stock price. I couldn’t help but point my fingers down while a smirk appeared on my face.
Just as I was enjoying the show, my phone screen lit up. Scott was calling. I frowned subconsciously, and my fingers recoiled from the screen as a wave of nausea surged.
Without a second thought, I blocked his number.
Scott stared at his phone in disbelief. The rejection hit him like a slap. His weariness was instantly replaced with rage.
He stormed back to the villa and demanded to see me, only to discover that Brian had released me without his permission.
Furious, Scott threatened to fire Brian.
Brian, who had watched Scott grow up, only looked at him with quiet disappointment.
“Mr. Chapman, before I go, there’s something I need to say.
