Chapter 223

After his many long years of devoted service, Lockwell was a man Frank trusted above all others. If Lockwell himself said so, then it was a matter of fact. It seemed that the situation at Hughes Corporation had indeed become dire. Willow Nason had to be removed. “Lockwell, contact the Human Resources Department, and instruct them to terminate Willow Nason’s employment immediately, by my order.” Frank’s intention was to bypass Jasper’s authority, in order to get rid of Willow directly. “But, what about your grandson…?” Lockwell was afraid this might be seen as an act of defiance against Jasper. Frank fell silent for a long moment, remembering the phone call he’d just received from Jasper. …The warning he’d just received from Jasper. If he found out that Frank had pulled strings behind his back like this… it wouldn’t go well. But then, he had a brilliant idea: “Just don’t tell Jasper about it. If he asks about Willow’s absence, tell him she resigned on her own, claiming t