The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge novel Chapter 1314

James, without time to get home for a change of clothes, was summoned to the hospital by Lance.

In the VIP ward, Lance learned of the business’ recent profit loss of $2 billion and trashed the place in a fit of rage.

Money was not the main cause of his outburst.

Most importantly, the negative press halted the company’s new venture in Sentania, and the many government bodies looking into the Iverson Group’s finances and credentials were a huge blow to the company.

“Settle down, Dad. Getting angry won’t do you any good.”

James looked haggard with his greasy hair and stubble. He barely had his voice. “We can always make more money, but if we don’t handle this mess right, the effect on our family will...”

“We can always make more money? Easy for you to say!”

Standing on a pile of mess, Lance huffed furiously. “It’s not just $3 billion we’re talking about. The suspension of the project abroad will cost us close to $10 billion. What can you do to recuperate the loss?”

James froze.

“Don’t panic, Dad.”

The voice, though mellow, made James’ heart sink.

Christopher stepped into the ward, his refined face bearing no worries. He kept a smile on his face. “Don’t worry about the project in Sentania. I have a plan to take care of it.”

“You do, Chris?” Lance was shocked.

James pulled a blank face, but he snuck a dirty look at Christopher and had some choice words for him, which James kept to himself.

To James, Christopher was nothing more than a bootlicker.

“I might have been living abroad for the past few years, but I kept myself busy and established some connections, Dad.”

Christopher approached Lance and patted his back. “Don’t forget that I lived in Sentania for 15 years. I can call a few favors to get the go-ahead for our project. This is a little something I can do for you.”

“That’s my boy!”

Overjoyed, Lance grabbed him by the shoulders. “I was harsh to you, Chris. I haven’t been the best father to you, and for that, I apologize.”

“Don’t say that, Dad.”

Christopher hugged his father and patted his back. “You’re my father. Of course, I’ll help you. You were stern with me so that I could be a better man. I understand that. I have never blamed you for it.”

Lance teared up.

“Don’t be so full of yourself, Chris.” James narrowed his eyes dangerously at Christopher. “Don’t make things worse than they already are. If you are that competent, why wait until now to prove yourself?”

“Well, you’re the CEO of the Iverson Group. I have always trusted in your competence and thought you would lead the business through the hard times. I didn’t want to go over your head and tell you how to run the business.” Christopher blinked innocently, hitting right where it hurt.

“Hmph! The Iverson Group’s progress wouldn’t have stagnated in the last two years if James was a good leader. The Salvadors even stole the place as the richest in the city.” Lance scoffed and snapped an angry look at James.