Ava managed to escape, as expected. However, someone did not want to look for her.
“I just want to find Elena and bring her back.” Old Master Garcia sat on the hospital bed, and he looked desperate. On the day that Elena disappeared, his health condition was like a roller coaster ride, his mood fluctuated, and it went on for a long time. However, it was like a silver lining. He had woken up the next day and was conscious, but his granddaughter was gone.
It seemed impossible to hide the news from the Internet from him. The old master was anxious. His heart ached, and he was as anxious as an ant on a hot plate. He sent everyone out to search for Elena; even Joseph and Francis were not spared. Had the Garcia family not been busy with the search for Elena and neglected Ava, how could she have a chance to escape? As Ava said, the Garcia family valued relationships the most. That was why no one cared if Ava was gone. They all had their attention on Elena.
“Eldest Brother, Michael had withdrawn the people that he sent out for the search.” Francis told Joseph that as soon as he received the news.
Joseph snorted coldly in disapproval. “The bastard! Of course, he doesn’t care at all. It doesn’t matter. We have many people here, are we afraid that we won’t be able to find her?”
He was wrong about Michael! He thought that he had cared for Elena, but he did not expect he would only care for three days! The man only cared for himself.
“Eldest Brother, what about the contract between Garcia Corporation and Williams Corporation?”
Ava was not the person who signed the contract. Instead, it was their second granduncle, a major shareholder in Garcia Corporation! Ava was as cunning as a fox. She even got that covered. That person was also a member of the Garcia family and a shareholder in Garcia Corporation. The contract was valid even if something was wrong with Ava!
“Eldest Brother, we are doomed because of that woman and Porter!”
The 30 billion compensation was a fatal blow to Garcia Corporation. The Garcia family would have to sell their shares to cover the damages. Unfortunately, that would lead to a panic in the stock market, and it would bring down its price. They would have to sell even more to get enough money. It was a vicious cycle.
“Even if I sell my company, I’ll only get two billion. That’s not enough!”
Even though Francis had done a great job out with this company, it was too small when compared to the huge Garcia Corporation.
“Eldest Brother, what should we do now?”
“There is no way we could do those two projects per the contract. It’s laborious and a strain on our resources. In the end, it will hurt our foundation.”
Therefore, the only way was to pool money.
“But where do we get the money? Even if we sell all of our assets, it won’t fill the gap. Do we sell the mansion too?”
Francis thought about it and shook his head. “Even with the mansion, we won’t have enough.”
They needed 30 billion; the amount from the mansion would not help.
“Don’t let Grandfather know about this…”
“You all are hiding things from me; what good grandsons do I have!”
Old Master Garcia appeared in his wheelchair and stared at them.
Joseph’s heart sank. “Grandfather, it’s okay. Don’t overthink this.”
‘I was too engrossed in my thoughts that I didn’t even hear anyone approaching. ‘
Francis also went to his grandfather with a smile. “Grandfather, what are you talking about? How can we hide anything from you?”
Old Master Garcia waved his hand; he did not want to listen to their lies.
He looked at Joseph and said, “I have something to ask you.”
Joseph and Francis exchanged looks. Francis wanted to say something, but Joseph shook his head. After that, Joseph pushed the wheelchair into the elevator. They went to the garden outside.
Even though it was not a quiet place, it had great scenery. There were many people around; some were patients, some were doctors and nurses, and family members who were with the patients.
“If Elena were still here, she would bring me here every day to get some sun.”
As he looked at the blue sky in the distance, the old master felt heavy-hearted when he thought of Elena.
“Grandfather, don’t worry. Elena will definitely be back. I will find her.”
Joseph wanted to comfort him, but the old master did not need his comfort at all. The old master shook his head and sighed.
“Elena won’t be back. There is something in her heart that she can’t figure out yet.”
He watched the two videos that she had posted. She was disappointed with the situation, why would she return??
“Tell me.” The old master suddenly placed his hand over his heart, his face scrunched in pain.
“Grandfather, what’s the matter?” Joseph was startled. He was afraid that his grandfather would have a heart attack.
“Grandfather, does your heart hurt? Let’s go see the doctor.”
“No…” The older man firmly pressed his hand over his heart, but the pain in his eyes could not be hidden.
“I know that Elena is in despair. I am worried that she would take her own life.”
“No!” Joseph answered resolutely.
“She—” The old master looked into his grandson’s eyes. “Do you…know where she is?”
“I don’t know, but I know that she will never do such a stupid thing. Definitely not! Trust me.”
The old master believed him. He knew that Joseph did not say so to comfort him, but how could he be so sure?
“Can she live like this?” Would she have the courage to live?
“No matter what, she will survive. She will not let herself be in trouble!”
Joseph was sure of that. However, Old Master Garcia did not have much confidence in his words. His hand was still on his chest, and his breathing was labored.
“I don’t know. I’m terrified…”
“Grandfather, don’t be afraid. She… She has the motivation to continue living. She won’t do something so stupid!”
“Joseph, you are hiding something from me.” The old master was good at reading people. When he looked at Joseph, he knew that things were not as simple as it seemed.
Joseph pursed his lips. He wanted to say something, but he was not sure whether he should say it.
“Joseph, if you don’t tell me, my heart will continue to hurt.”
The old master looked like he was in pain, but he had faked it. Joseph knew that. However, he knew he would have to tell the truth so that his grandfather would be more at ease. He sighed; he felt helpless at what he was about to say.
“Elena… She is pregnant.”