Chapter 040

Few days later,

In a luxurious office at central Ashton,

An old man with a bald head sat down on a chair, his fingers continuously tapping on the desk in front of him. His assistant, Steve moved back slightly, his body trembling in fear.

“So what did you say happened? Are you sure you're telling me the truth?” Landon Scott, Martin's father asked, his voice cold and menacing, sending shivers down Steve's spine. “The Duke's empire..they've stopped investing in our company. And Due to this. He paused, other companies stopped investing too because they believe that for the Duke's empire to stop investing in a company, they must have some reasons for taking that action.” He concluded.

Landon slammed his fists on the desk, almost shattering it. “So you're telling me that the Duke's empire and a few other investors have..stopped investing in my company and I'm just knowing this?” He growled.

“Y…yes yes..” Steve stuttered as he hung his head low, afraid of gazing into His boss's eyes. Co