Chapter 241 One Dilemma


    After Another


    "What if I am?" Cn calmly snuffed out his cigarette, facing Bruce''s piercing stare with a taunting half-smirk.


    "Thepany''s crisis seems tied to your private dramas, doesn''t it, Mr. Ashton? Given your promise to Corrine, why the continued intrigue with Leah? Your scandal has taken over the inte, and now, leaking Corrine''s photos seems like a desperate diversion. Is it so hard to face up to your misdeeds?"


    Cn''s criticism cut deeper as he continued, "Corrine had a point. Your personal indiscretions impact thepany directly, given your role. If youck the insight to see how crucial your conduct is, why should you remain at the helm? Our funds were supposed to support Ashton Group, not your public scandals,”


    Bruce''s stance was firm, his hands balled into fists as he suppressed his mounting fury,


    "Mr. Ashton, consider this a grace period to sort these issues out. Should you fail to reassure us, we''ll be forced to reconsider our investment." Rising abruptly, Cn stormed out, the door mming resoundingly behind him.


    The room fell silent as the other board members cast uneasy looks toward Bruce, and


    then quietly left one after another,


    Now alone in therge meeting room, Bruce remained.


    Just as the assistant was about to step in, he heard something shatter inside the room.


    He stood frozen, momentarily shocked,


    A tense silence followed until the meeting room door finally swung open.


    Bruce appeared, his demeanor ominous and foreboding, radiating a cold hostility.


    Observing for a moment in silence, his assistant approached him carefully, addressing him with a respectful, "Mr. Ashton."


    Bruce''s sharp eyes cut through him.


    With trembling hands, the assistant handed him a document.


    Bruce inquired coldly, "What is this?"


    The assistant nervously exined, "The senior authorities just issued this


    announcement."


    Bruce headed toward his office, reading the document with a critical eye. His expression darkened progressively, his visage seeming to harden like ice.


    In his effort to protect Rita, he reluctantly forfeited the southern districtnd.


    So, he redirected his energy toward other ventures.


    The document in his grasp, however, appeared to seize his ns.


    Impossible!


    It seemed fate itself was aligned against him.


    The authorities were scrutinizing Ashton Group''s environmental practices, specifically halting the hot spring hotel initiative.


    Each day''s dy at this crucial early phase spelled increased financial setbacks.


    If this kept up, the ongoing projects would eventually pull Ashton Group down with


    them.


    This project was Bruce''s first solo endeavor since Corrine''s departure from Ashton Group, and he was determined to prevent any errors.


    Should the board members discover the issues, his leadership was at risk.


    He felt as though he had escaped one dilemma only to encounter another even


    more


    dire.


    With a swift motion, Bruce shut the document, masking his growing anxiety. "Get Mr.


    Hayes on the line immediately!"


    At The Summer Bistro, the setting featured small bridges over trickling streams, with vintage furniture that radiated an old-world allure.


    Under the evening sky, the flowing water shimmered like threads of liquid silver.


    The Summer Bistro, a haven of exclusivity, catered only to Lyhaton''s elite, never opening its doors to the general public.


    Its renowned discretion made it a preferred retreat for the city''s power yers.


    After several toasts, Bruce asked, "Mr. Hayes, any word on when the authorities will wrap up their investigation?"