The Woman From Hell

Today was the day Theo was coming back. It was also the day we would be signing the contract with Nibel. The moment I woke up, my phone blew up.

Shannon called me after I was bombarded by one message after another. Her loud and clear voice rang in my ears the moment I answered, "Wanda, did you just wake up? Did you watch the news? They're saying Theo encountered an avalanche abroad!" An avalanche?

My brain did not register the word as I had just gotten up. "What? What avalanche?"

"You can read the news yourself. Just click into it. It's already trending."

I turned on the loudspeaker mode and went to the news app. Today's hot topic read 'President Grant's Demise After Meeting An Avalanche Abroad!'

What...

"I'm hanging up now. I'm going to give Theo a call."

After ending the call, I dialed Theo's number a few times, but he did not answer.

Immediately after that, I received a call from Grant Corporation's secretary. "President Lane, the company's been surrounded by the press. They probably rushed over for confirmation after hearing the news. Please hurry over."

"I got it. I'll be right over."

The press was fast.

Flipping myself off the bed, I immediately made my way to Grant Corporation.

Sure enough, the entrance was completely surrounded.

I wanted to sneak past them but did not expect to be caught immediately.

"President Lane, is it true that President Grant was killed?"

"Today is supposed to be the big day when President Grant signs the contract with Mr. Nibel. Will the contract be canceled? Is President Grant is truly gone? Will this have any impact on Grant Corporation?"

A bunch of microphones was shoved in front of me, and I struggled to determine which question to answer first.

"Everyone, the news on the internet is just a rumor. President Grant will be back to attend the signing ceremony today. Please rest assured."

"Are you saying this because you managed to contact President Grant?"

I shook my head. "I didn't manage to get in touch with him."

"Then how can you be sure that nothing has happened to President Grant?"

These reporters did not know when to quit.

Just then, Nibel came over, and all of the reporters turned their attention to him. "It's Mr. Nibel. Hurry up and interview him."NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

"Mr. Nibel, what do you think of the news this morning? Will you change your mind about signing the

partnership with Grant Corporation if President Grant isn't able to return?"

I quickly made my way forward and obstructed the media from their questioning. "Excuse me. Mr. Nibel is our distinguished guest fortoday, so please don't disturb him.

I shouted for a few security guards to defend us as I led Nibel into the elevator.

Unexpectedly, the media had already made their way up the moment we arrived at the conference room.

"Do you refuse to let us interview you because you're not confident that President Grant will return, President Lane?"

"Grant Corporation will collapse without President Grant, right?"

"Today is a big day for us. We'll be signing the contract with Mr. Nibel. We'll start in a while." I glanced at the time and then at Nibel.

It was almost time.

"Everyone, why don't you wait with us and see if President Grant makes an appearance?"

I invited the press into the conference room and assigned them their seats.

Soon, it was eight o'clock, but Theo had not shown up.

"President Grant isn't here. I don't think he'll be making an appearance anymore, right?"

"President Grant most likely

perished, yet you don't look worried at all, President Lane. Could it be that your relationship has changed?"

"Delia Owen's involvement back then deteriorated your relationship with President Grant. Are you happy now that something had befallen him?"

How were these people coming up with these?

Expression sullen, I was just about to give them my response when a familiar voice came from the door.

"Our relationship is just fine."