The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 190

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The news of Lucas falling into a coma hit the Hawthorne Group like a bombshell, sending shockwaves through the entire company. In no time, chaos erupted.

“Mr. Hawthorne’s unconscious again? Is that even true?”

“They say he hasn’t been seen in four days. Even upper management can’t reach him. Looks like something really happened!”

“Oh my god, if Mr. Hawthorne’s really out of commission, what’s going to happen to the company? What about us?”

Panic swept through the offices as employees whispered nervously to one another. Meanwhile, the people Larry had planted inside the Hawthorne Group seized the opportunity to fan the flames. Rumors of Lucas’s “grave condition” and “imminent death” spread like wildfire, growing more exaggerated by the hour.

It didn’t take long for the media to pounce.

“Hawthorne Group CEO Lucas in critical condition, unconscious–company on the brink!”

“Lucas gravely ill–Hawthorne Group stock plummets as shareholders scramble!”

“What’s next for the Hawthorne Group? Lucas’s coma triggers chain reaction!”

With the media fanning the flames, the company’s stock nosedived within hours, wiping billions off its market value. Furious shareholders rushed to headquarters, demanding answers.

“Where’s Lucas? We need to see him–now!”

“The company’s in chaos! If Mr. Hawthorne doesn’t show himself, how can we trust anything?”

“Andrew, stop dodging! Is it true Mr. Hawthorne’s unconscious again?”

Andrew stood in the conference room, surrounded by angry shareholders. Cold

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sweat dotted his forehead as he tried to calm them down. “Everyone, please—Mr. Hawthorne is fine. He’s just dealing with a personal matter and hasn’t had time to come into the office. There’s no truth to the rumors about him being sick or unconscious. Everything in the company is operating normally. Please don’t believe the gossip.”

But no one was buying it. Chairs scraped back, palms slammed against the table.

“Personal matter? Then why won’t he show his face? Stop lying, Andrew!”

“Exactly! The stock’s crashing and we’re bleeding money! Who’s going to cover those losses?”

“You’d better give us a real answer today, Andrew. Or we’re not letting this go!”

Andrew was backed into a corner, his anxiety mounting. He knew if Lucas didn’t show up soon, things would spiral completely out of control. But Lucas was still unconscious–there was no way he could appear in front of anyone.

Just then, the conference room door swung open with a dramatic creak, and a cold, sharp voice rang out. “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s no need to panic.”

Everyone turned toward the entrance. Mason walked in, dressed in a black suit, flanked by several men. He sauntered in like he owned the place.

“Mason? What the hell are you doing here?” Andrew’s face went rigid the moment he saw him.

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