Chapter 17

After Steven left, it took Marrie a while to calm down. Then, she called her secretary. "Mrs. Qualls, something happened," Queenie Ziegler, Marrie's secretary, reported. "Speak." Marrie immediately regained her usual authority and demeanor. "Twilight Group just sent someone over and terminated all our deals together. It seems like the shareholders got wind of it beforehand. They want you to come to the company now and give them an explanation." Marrie frowned. "Don't panic. Zack's birthday banquet is today. Many people are trying to curry favor with him there. They're all eyeing that big shot. Twilight Group intentionally terminated our agreements at this time to test our sincerity. They might be trying to negotiate for more benefits." "But the shareholders..." "Tell them all to go home. I'll handle this matter myself. They're not in the position to meddle in this." Marrie remained assertive as usual. After saying that, she hung up. She then freshened up, got dressed, and went