A Night's Mistake: The Besotted CEO's Obsession

Chapter 300

Meanwhile, everyone in the Clara family was informed to arrive at the company within half an hour, or they would be expelled from the group.

It was late at night, and most of the people had already fallen asleep. On hearing such a notice, everyone complained but still obeyed the order.

The first rule of the Clara family was to obey all orders from the head of the family unconditionally.

Most of them arrived within half an hour. Only the Clara family’s second branch was like a cat on hot bricks. Zachary was now at the seaside. No way he could make it back within half an hour.

He mused. Didn’t we catch Isabella? Why is Anthony still in the mood to call everyone for a meeting? Did we misjudge Anthony’s feelings for Isabella? Perhaps this guy no longer loves Isabella. After all, a man with a prominent status like his can have any woman he wants. Why would he limit himself to just one?

“Shawn, what should we do now?” Karina, despite being only the stepmother, was also very worried about Zachary.

Shawn checked the time. Ten minutes had passed. He realized they couldn’t wait, given the journey’s length. He knew that if they failed to show up.. Anthony would indeed expel them from the company.

“You go to the company first and calm them down. I’ll think of another way. Call me if there is any problem,” Shawn said.

“Okay” Karina replied. She packed up and rushed to the company.

Shawn called Zachary As soon as the phone was connected, he hurriedly asked, “Zachary, how is it going“”

Zachary said confidently, “This woman is really useful. Anthony has transferred part of his shares”

“Did he actually transfer his shares?” Shawn was surprised. “He just instructed all the members of the Clara family to gather at the company ten minutes ago, threatening expulsion otherwise. Zachary, can you get there in time?”

“What?” Zachary, who had been sitting leisurely, jolted up, his expression instantly changing upon hearing Shawn. His immediate concern was how he could return in time. However, when he saw Isabella on the ground, he suddenly came to his senses.

With Isabella in his grasp as leverage, there was no need to fear Anthony. By the time he got all the shares, he would be in charge of the company,

Zachary felt relieved and sat back in his chair smugly. “Dad, don’t worry. The company will soon be mine. Let Anthony have his moment for now You don’t need to go either.”

Shawn felt a little uneasy. He sensed that their plan had proceeded too smoothly, which wasn’t typical of Anthony’s character.

He confirmed again, “Are you sure everything is going smoothly? Anthony agreed too easily. I’m worried he’s planning something”

“Dad, don’t worry. Then, Zachary sent Isabella’s photo to Shawn. “He risked his life for this woman back then, which proved that she was important to him. Now I have her in my hands, and he dares not do anything”

Shawn looked at the photos and agreed with Zachary, “Okay. You don’t have to come back yet. I’ll go to the company,”

After hanging up the phone, Shawn rushed to the company. Soon, half an hour had passed

All the members of the Clara family looked at Hunk on the main seat with dissatisfaction.

“Hunk, what does Mr. Clara meant He called us here in the middle of the night, but he didn’t show up, someone asked.

Hunk took note of everyone present and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Clara has his reasons for summoning you all here. Til explain shortly. Please be patient.”

Then, he looked at Shawn, who arrived the last. “Mr. Shawn Clara, may I ask why Mr. Zachary Clara didn’t come? The notice said that if he did not show up, he would be expelled from the company.”

Feeling reassured by Zachary’s words, Shawn dismissed Hunk and Anthony’s orders. He leaned back in his chair and said casually, “Zachary has other matters to attend to. I’m here in his place.”

Lewis and the others were taken aback by Shawn’s arrogance. They wondered, “Is he declaring war on Anthony? I hope it won’t end miserably for him. Anyway, we’ll just have to watch them fight from the sidelines:

Lewis teased, “Shawn, why are you suddenly so confident? I need to learn from you!”

Shawn glanced at him lightly, dropping his usual politeness. He raised his head proudly and declared, “After all, we are his elders. It’s time for him to leam to respect us.”

“In a short time, this company will be ours. I don’t have to humble myself and please others anymore, Shawn thought.

Lewis looked at Shawn and curled his lips in disgust.

Hunk was not annoyed by Shawn’s disdain. He just reminded him in a businesslike manner, “The company will issue a notice to expel Zachary from the company per Mr. Clara’s instructions.”

The sound of Shawn’s palm slamming on the table echoed through the room. He crossed his arms and said angrily, “Why? We’re all members of the Clara family. What right does he have to make such a decision? Has he consulted Dad about it?”

Hunk replied calmly. “According to the rules of the Clara family, everyone must obey the orders of the head of the family.”

It was true that the Clara family had such rules, leaving Shawn at a loss for words. He could only change the subject and talk about something else. “Don’t talk tough with me, you servant. Call Anthony out.”

“Yes, what does he call us here for and then not show up himself? another echoed.

“Aren’t our time precious too?” another added.

“How can you lead this family if you behave so unreasonably another agreed.

Provoked by Shawn, everyone began to criticize Anthony’s absence. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Hunk explained calmly, “Please wait a moment, Mr. Clara will give you a satisfactory explanation of what happened tonight”

Then, he walked out of the meeting room

Someone behind him tried to follow him out and ask what happened but was stopped by the security guard at the door. This disguised form of confinement Ignited anger among the people in the meeting room.

Seeing this, Shawn suddenly felt a little uneasy. He secretly sent a text message to Zachary, explaining the situation there.

Zachary disregarded the text message arrogantly. He was still waiting for Anthony to transfer the remaining half of his shares.

Anthony led his men to search the secluded spots on the beach, where people could be tied up without being easily discovered. Suddenly, he got a call from Hunk. “Mr. Clara, only Zachary did not come to the company, and Shawn’s behavior in the meeting room was also suspicious. We’ve checked the surveillance, and Zachary has indeed gone to the seaside. However, many areas there are not under surveillance. We can only confirm he’s in the north.”

“I see. Stay there and keep monitoring Shawn’s phone. He has a weak psychological endurance, so he’s likely to call Zachary, Anthony instructed. “Understood,” Hunk responded.

After hanging up the phone, Anthony and his men headed north.

The northern area was once an industrial zone, with numerous abandoned warehouses ideal for hiding someone..

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