Michael’s car stopped in the hospital parking lot and he saw Meadow’s car at a glance.
Was Meadow here to see Wayne? Why was she so early?
Michael frowned. He got out of the car and went straight to Wayne’s ward. When he pushed open the door, he only saw the servants and Wayne in the room, and Meadow was nowhere to be seen.
Michael was slightly stunned. “Is my mother not here?”
A servant answered immediately, “Madam hasn’t come yet.”
“I saw her car in the parking lot.”
“Maybe she has something else to do,” Wayne replied.
Michael didn’t think much about it. “Grandpa, how do you feel?”
“I have a tightness in my chest, and I’m short of breath and dizzy!” Michael replied.
“I’ll ask the doctor to come and have a look.” Michael was about to call for the doctor, but Wayne stopped him. “I’ve told the doctor. He will prescribe me some medicine and give me an IV.”
Since the doctor knew about Wayne’s situation, Michael did not go to the doctor. “Grandpa, what do you want to eat for breakfast? I’ll buy it for you.”
“The servants at home made soup, and they will send it here soon. You don’t have to worry about my health. But I’ve been worried about the company.”
When Wayne mentioned the company, Michael frowned slightly. Wayne sighed and said, “Michael, I have always been worried about the company. Check on the situation when you have the time. I’m old, and my body is getting out of my control. I can’t help the company even if I want to.”
“Alright. I’ll go to the company later.” Michael agreed.
In Wolf Group Hotel, Richard sat at the table and frowned when he saw Abbie coming in. “Why do you look so pale?”
“I caught a cold.”
“Why didn’t you see a doctor when you caught a cold?” Richard reprimanded her.
“I’ve already taken cold medicine. I’m much better.” Abbie sat down while Richard looked at her and frowned. “Have breakfast first. After breakfast, I’ll take you to the hospital.”
“There’s no need! Richard, I have something urgent to tell you.”
Richard looked at Abbie and waited for her to continue. She couldn’t care less anymore. “Richard, do you have money? Please lend me some money.”
“How much do you want?” Richard asked disapprovingly.
“I… I need quite a big sum.” Abbie bit her lips. “Ten billion dollars!”
Richard was eating breakfast slowly. When he heard ten billion dollars, he suddenly stopped. “Ten billion dollars?”
“Yes!” Abbie bit her lip and lowered her head, not daring to look at Richard.
“What do you want so much money for?”
“Don’t worry about that. Can you give me that much money?”
Abbie wouldn’t tell him the truth behind her asking for money. “Richard, don’t I have company shares? I can pledge those shares to you. I don’t want the shares anymore, and I’ll give them all to you. You only need to give me money.”
“Do you think pledging your shares is child’s play? Don’t you know that as a shareholder of the company, you have to issue a notice?” Richard’s expression darkened.
“Since this is between me and you, can’t we make a deal privately? Why do I need to issue a notice? Or do you not trust in me and think that I will regret it and ask for the shares back later?”
Richard frowned and said, “Abbie, I’m your brother. Can you tell me what you want to do with so much money?”
“I can’t! Anyway, I need money. Don’t you love me the most? Didn’t you say that I am the most precious to you? Why are you different when it comes to money?”
In the face of Abbie’s question, Richard shook his head and said, “Ten billion dollars is not a million dollars. Do you think that we always have so much money in the company’s funds?”
“I can give you time to prepare. A week should be enough, isn’t it?”
“No! I have a lot of expenses recently, so I can’t take out that much money.”
“Then give me some first. One billion or two billion is fine!” Abbie made a concession.
Richard stared at her face again. When he saw the red mark behind Abbie’s earlobe, his eyes suddenly turned cold.
He stood up and said, “Let’s go! I’ll take you to the hospital!”
“There’s no need. I’m fine after taking the medicine. Richard, when will you give me the money?”
“I’ll go back and talk to the chief financial officer first.” Richard said and turned to leave.
Abbie didn’t expect that Richard would leave without saying anything. He didn’t eat much of his breakfast as well.
She was stunned for a moment before following him out. But Richard had already entered the elevator.
After the elevator door closed, Richard picked up his phone and dialed. After the phone rang a few times, the call was answered. “Richard, what’s the matter?”
“Davis! Are you fucking shameless?” Richard gnashed his teeth and scolded.
Michael was stunned. “What’s wrong?”
Richard was infuriated. He was sure that Michael incited Abbie to ask for money from him. He was disgusted with Michael as he was a two-faced liar!
He was furious and was straightforward with his words. “Are you feigning ignorance? Let me ask you. Did you incite Abbie to ask money from me?”
Michael immediately denied it. “No, I didn’t!”
“Don’t pretend. If it wasn’t for you, why would Abbie suddenly ask me for ten billion dollars? Davis, you fucking messed with my sister, and now you’re even eyeing her money? You are so shameless!”
“Richard, I didn’t instigate Abbie to do so. I’m not that kind of person.”
“Alright then! I know you didn’t instigate Abbie, but did you tell her about the situation with your family? You know that Abbie is kind, and she would foolishly prioritize anything regarding you. So you want to use her so I will help you with your situation. Am I right?”
“No, I never have such thoughts. If I had such thoughts, I would be struck by lightning!” Michael swore.
“That’s enough. You don’t need to swear! Let me tell you. I will never give you the money! I have never seen anyone who is as shameless as you. Since you want to fucking marry my sister, don’t you have to prove your worth? You did not even give her a single penny, yet you are coveting her money. You’re even more fucking unashamed and despicable than those gold diggers!”
Michael had an awful expression, and he was humiliated. He never thought to use Abbie and never thought to ask Richard for help. But now, as Abbie had already asked Richard for money on his behalf, he had no explanation.
Abbie was doing this for his good and was worried about him. He had no other way and was too ashamed to defend himself. He could only take in Richard’s scolding, and Richard scolded him for a while before hanging up the phone angrily.
Michael stood there for a while with his phone in his hand before going out while sighing.
Wayne had been quietly listening to Michael’s call. When he saw Michael leaving, an emotion flashed through his eyes, and he sent a message from his phone. “Get ready. Michael should be going to the office these two days. Remember not to leave any traces. You must make Michael believe that the company is done for.”