Theodom shrugged off the gold bars with a smile. “It’s fine- these are yours anyway?
Esana waved her hand. “No, you picked that horse for me. I couldn’t have won without you. They belong to you.”
Theodore didn’t argue, directly calling the bank to convert the gold bars into cash and deposit them into ana’s personal account. “This way you can use the money whenever you want.”
Seeing her account balance jump by hundreds of thousands of dollars, Eliana asked helplessly, “Are you sure you don’t want the gold?”
Theodore gave her a sidelong glance. He couldn’t understand why y she fixated on such trivial money
Eliana thought for a moment. “Mr. Russell, can use this money to build the Therapy Center
Now Theodore felt speechless. Whenever she had money, she always thought first of the Therapy Center’s teachers and children, never about improving her own life.
But it was precisely her pure heart that helped people around her reshape their values–both Jayden and himself had unknowingly bees influenced by
Jayden hardly caused trouble at home anymore, showing how deeply Eliana’s act of jumping into the icy lake to save him had impacted his worldview. If their spoiled youngest son could improve because of this, it would be a blessing for the Russell family.
Thinking of this. Theodore agreed. “Alright, do as you wish.”
Eliana was thrilled they saw eye to eye. “Then I’ll donate this money in both our names. Bernie will definitely change her option of you.”
Theodore recalled Bernice’s previous unfriendly attitude and found himself looking forward to her expression when receiving the donation.
Two days later, Eliana answered a strange call. A familiar voice came from the other and. “Elle, it’s me.”
“Harper?” Eliana asked in surprise. “Where have you been? God, I was so worried–I even asked Mr. Russell to send people to look for you everywhe
Harper was speechless for a moment before saying. “So it was you looking for me. I thought I’d committed some heinous crime, since the whole world was hunting me down.”
Eliana smiled sheepishly. “Where are you now?”
“Harper said lightly. “I’m visiting my grandparents in my hometown–finally free from that jerk.”
Eliana knew she meant Ashton. “But he’s worried about you. When Mr. Russell and I went horseback riding the other day, he asked me about you and said he’d forget what happened that night if you came back.”
Harper scoffed. “He “forgets” because he has a guilty conscience. Besides, after all these years, it’s his turn to panic. Ellie, tell your husband to call off the search for me. If he keeps it up, I’ll dig a hole and hide myself”
Eliana said, “But I’m worried about your life
“I’ve saved plenty of money during the years I was with Ashton, Don’t worry, I’m rolling in it. If the Russell family kicks you out, I can support you.” Harper
spoke lightly
Relieved, Eliana said. “Alright, have a good the.”
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Chapter 145
Meanwhile, the Russell Group was laying off employees again.
Stanley carefully placed the documents on Theodore’s desk and said respectfully. “Mr. Hussell, this is the layoff list compiled by HR. Please take a look”
The Russell Group had some humanity–they always waited until after Christmas and the start of spring to conduct mess layoffs.
After checking the list, Theodore said, “Add two more names.
Stanley immediately picked up his pen.
Theodore said flatly. “Nick Lament and David Clavering”
Stanley was taken aback. “Mr. Russell, Nick, and David are both under Mr. Anthony fussell. Are you planning to
“To deter Anthony,” Theodore said. He’d given Anthony too much freedom these past two years, allowing him to grow so bold as to harm their own grandmother.
Thinking of Margaret, still in a coma, Theodore wanted to break Anthony’s legs and tie him beside her bed until she woke
Stanley scratched his head, hesitant. “But without proper cause, Mr. Anthony Russell might object.”
“Do you think I need to explain myself to him?” Theodore glanced at Stanley. “I just remembered–you assisted Anthony during my absence. If you miss him, I can transfer you to work with him,”
Terrified at the thought of “accompanying Anthony to hell,” Stanley turned pale and begged, “No, Mr. Russell I’ll never forget you promoted me to Chief Secretary
“To be honest, though I worked with Mr. Anthony these two years, I never stopped hoping you would be back in charge.
“I remain as loyal to you as ever.”
“Relax, I’m just joking.” Theodore waved him off. “Go do your job,”
Stanley left in terror.
Shortly after, Nick and David, notified of their dismissal, arrived at Theodore’s office. As department managers, they had the right to confront Theodore
directly.
Hearing their shouting outside, Stanley thought they were courting death. “Mr. Russell, shall I let them in?”
Theodore nodded calmly from his chair.
As Stanley opened the door, two middle–aged men stormed in. One pushed Stanley aside and slammed his hand on Theodore’s desk, panting. “Mr. Russell, what does this mean?”
David said, “Nick, calm down. Don’t talk to Mr. Russell like that.”
He then appealed to Theodore emotionally, “Mr. Russell, we’ve worked for the Russell Group since we were young–almost twenty years now. I can’t imagine what we did wrong for you to fire us without a second thought.”
Nick, still leaning on the desk to appear imposing, neered, “Because we’ve insisted on letting Mr. Anthony Russell lead the company.”
He continued, “Mr. Russell, during your two years of decadence, Mr. Anthony kept the company running smoothly. Now that you’re back, you’re firing his trusted employees–are you afraid?
Theodore looked at Nick with interest. “Afraid of what?”
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