Most shareholders pulled fond from the Nathan Group. Only the Nathans struggled to support themselves.
Meanwhile, in the city center, another accident happened at the Nathan Hotel. More than a dozen customers came and complained.
They checked in at Nathan Hotel several days ago and were now infected with a skin disease. They requested an explanation and compensation.
This accident made the situation worse.
The occupancy rate of the Nathan Hotel already suffered a sharp drop because of the video being exposed last time, which revealed the poor hygiene in the Nathan Hotel. Coupled with the accident this time, the Nathan Group finally lost nearly all its customers.
It cost more than ten thousand yuan a day to run a five-star hotel. So it would be fatal if there were no customers.
The share price of the Nathan Group also kept plunging.
The Nathan Group was defeated within just half a month. It was truly rare in this industry.
It was reported that the Nathan Group was trying its best to look for new partners for a new round of financing.
Derek focused on the tablet and had read almost all the news about the Nathan Group.
“Derek! Why is there no signal on this island?”
Serina held up her phone, looking for the signal.
Derek immediately put the tablet away.
“I just found that there was no signal, too.”
“Shit! I’ll die without the Internet! Don’t the tourists here go crazy?”
Serina sat down beside Derek.
“Perhaps this is a new type of travel. Nowadays mobile phones take up too much of people’s time. Why not put down our phones, just relax and have more contact with our relatives, friends, and nature?”
Derek looked very calm.
Serina pondered for a moment, “You are right.”
“There are pigeons and various seabirds on the island. If you are lucky enough, you can see turtles laying eggs on the beach.”
Serina was surprised to hear this, “Really?”
“It’s the season for turtles to lay eggs now. Maybe we can see it.”
“I haven’t seen a turtle before. How big is a turtle egg?” Serina gesticulated, “Like this?”
Derek smiled, “I don’t know. You can go and see it yourself.”
Serina put her phone into her pocket and walked out. But when she reached the door, she stopped and turned around, “You lied to me!”
Derek looked up.
“It’s impossible for the turtles to lay eggs on the tourist island. Even if they really come, tourists will cook and eat their eggs!”
Derek chuckled. “Water Cloud Island is not open to the public all year round. To protect the turtles that come to lay eggs, the island is closed during this time every year. After the little turtles come out, the island will be reopened to the visitors.”
“Oh, it’s like that.” Serina felt that she was like an idiot.
“Wait! If it’s usually closed now, why did it still let us in!”
Serina looked at Derek puzzledly, who just took a sip of the juice on the table without replying.
Then Serina suddenly realized that rich and powerful as Derek, he could come here whenever he wanted, even if it was closed.
No wonder that she could only see the staff on the island!
At first, Serina thought that was probably because it was off-season. But now she understood!
This island was only open to her and Derek now!
“Derek is so rich and powerful!”
“I have to write about it in my novel.”
City A
In a villa district in the western suburb.
An old castle stood serenely on a vast lawn. Surrounded by various plants, its white walls looked distinct in the endless green. The air was filled with the clean fresh smell of grass and flowers.
City A used to be a colony. The westerners invaded here and built many castles and pavilions here.
The Maynard family’s ancestors bought this place as their private residence after the westerners left. And the other buildings were owned by the government and became tourist attractions.
In the garden of the castle, there was a pavilion, where two ladies were seated.
One of them was in a black embroidered cheongsam, which heightened her beautiful figure. She looked graceful, gorgeous, but supercilious.
She was Lauren, the mistress of this castle and Derek’s mother.
Zoe, the daughter of the Webber Group’s chairman, was sitting opposite Lauren.
Second to the Saint Group, Webber Group was also one of the top multinational corporations.
However, the Webber wasn’t a big family. Zoe was the only offspring in her generation. Although Zoe began to work for her family’s company at the age of eighteen, due to her gender, her situation in the company was not so good.
Some shareholders of the Webber Group didn’t admit Zoe and wanted to be chairman of the board. So an outstanding son-in-law was urgently needed to control the overall situation. It would be great if he had a strong background.
Lauren looked up and down at Zoe. Zoe was beautiful with a good figure.
But for a mother like Lauren, no matter how perfect a lady was, she was not good enough for her son.
“Miss Zoe?”
“Yes, Mrs. Lauren. You can call me Zoe.”
Lauren smiled gently. “It is said that the Webbers are famous for their beauty. That’s true.”
Zoe smiled and put her hair behind her ears. “No one dares to call herself a beauty in front of Mrs. Lauren.”
Lauren covered her mouth and laughed, “You are so sweet!”
Zoe smiled gracefully. She must marry into the Maynard family. That was her task from her parents.
So the Maynard family could be the biggest backer for them.
A servant came. “Mrs. Lauren, news came that Mr. Derek went to Water Cloud Island for a holiday these days.”
That drew Zoe’s attention immediately.
“Holiday?” Lauren sighed, “He’s been too tired these days and really needs a vacation. Send him some ladies. Choose those who are beautiful, careful, and lovable.”
“Yes, Mrs. Lauren.” The maid left immediately.
Zoe frowned a little.
Lauren glanced at Zoe and took a sip of the tea on the small stone table.
“What’s wrong? Are you uncomfortable hearing this?”
“No. No.” Zoe smiled awkwardly.
“It’s fine if you feel uncomfortable. Every woman wants her husband to be monogamous. But …”
Lauren paused, “Miss Zoe, if you want to marry into the Maynard family, you need to know some rules.”