Chapter 115: New President of Anderson Empire
The flight back to Beijing wasn’t what Jazmine Harrison had expected. Emily Carrol had failed to appear for some reason, and Jazmine had to message her to meet directly in Beijing. That left her with more alone time than she had anticipated—with Sebastian Crowne.
But no matter how much time they spent together, it always felt like too little. The hours vanished like sand through her fingers.
Sebastian made her promise that she would spend more time with him—or else he’d force her to move in with him. Jazmine was aghast. He couldn’t be serious. She was still married! But she also wasn’t stupid enough to test his resolve. So, she agreed. Still looking glum at having to part ways, Sebastian was reluctant to leave.
With a sigh, Jazmine gave him a kiss to bribe him. That seemed to do the trick. Like an obedient puppy who just got his treat, he let her go, grinning like a fool.
Sliding into the backseat of her car, Jazmine turned to her assistant. "What happened?"
"President, do you remember Gideon Langford? The one who had been entrusted with the property transfer in Central City?" Emily handed Jazmine her coffee and spread the files over her lap.
"Let me guess. He’s failed to fulfill his part of the bargain before the deadline? He’s ignoring our calls? Wants to drag us into lawsuits?"
"No, President. Quite the contrary. He’s gone missing. His company is in complete disarray in his absence. With no clear leader, things are falling apart. Some members are trying to pocket what they can before the collapse."
Jazmine frowned, a flicker of guilt passing through her chest. She shook her head slowly. "The company was in crisis even when we first contacted them. Construction costs were ballooning. I offered them a partnership with the Qin Jua, providing manpower and concessions. All I asked in return was for Mr. Langford to keep it confidential. I guess someone in his company betrayed him."
"Does President Harrison trust Mr. Langford?"
"I do. I think when the Anderson Empire offered him something better, he declined. He struck me as honest back then, but I wasn’t sure."