Chapter 21
Roxanne led Novex Technologies in a full–scale assault against the Frey Group.
Backed by the immense financial strength coming from Airville, Frey Group found itself suffocating. Louis wanted to step onto the battlefield personally, but Stanley stopped him.
“Dad, I owe Rox this. As long as she’s happy, what’s a little money?”
That was the first time Louis slapped Stanley, and he struck so hard that it left Stanley’s face swollen
and red.
“You idiot! She’s only going after Frey Group’s core, legitimized businesses. Why do you think she’s not touching our less–than–legal operations? Why on earth do I have a son as idiotic as you? If Oliver were still here, he’d never behave like you, sacrificing the future of our entire family for a woman.”
At the mention of Oliver, Louis‘ face clouded with sorrow.
Hearing his father’s words, rage surged through Stanley. “He’s already dead, and you’re still thinking about him. But what about me? I’ve worked so hard and listened to every ridiculous thing you’ve ever said—and you’re still comparing me to Oliver? He’s dead, Dad! I’m your only son now! “I’m the one calling the shots at Frey Group right now. Roxanne is my wife, and if I want to give her those businesses, then I will!”
Louis sneered. “Are you sure you’re giving it to her? Stanley, you can’t even hold your own against a woman. You’d be better off going to the hospital, getting your illness treated, and giving me a grandson.”
His words pushed Stanley over the edge. His mind buzzed with fury as he stared at his father, who was still mocking him relentlessly. In a fit of rage, he lashed out.
Stanley was carried out of the building and rushed straight to the emergency room at the hospital.
The fact that Louis was beaten so badly by his own son that he suffered a brain hemorrhage was shameful, so the Freys kept it under lock and key. But, there was no such thing as an airtight secret.
Rumors of the Frey family’s impending collapse somehow began to spread like wildfire. Overnight, the sales at their most profitable jewelry stores plummeted. The casinos under their company also came under investigation one after another, and their profits nosedived as well.
Moone Group, which usually kept its distance, seized the opportunity to kick them while they were down, wanting to get a piece of the pie from their shady business operations.
Stanley was completely overwhelmed. The man who rarely ever fell ill came down with two serious bouts of sickness and lost a considerable amount of weight.
However, he persisted in messaging Roxanne every day. She never replied, but she hadn’t blocked him either. He still adamantly believed that there was still love between them, and once Roxanne was done with her tantrum, she would return to him
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And when Novex Technologies merged into Frey Group then, no one would dare gossip behind his back ever again.
While Stanley was dreaming about the future, Roxanne’s plans continued to unfold methodically. She first directed Novex to absorb Frey Group’s largest legitimate revenue sources, while also having Quinn suggest to Alfred that they take the opportunity to devour the Frey family’s shady assets.
The results were undeniable. Frey Group, which had once held an edge over Novex, was soon
stretched too thin.
As for Stanley’s messages, they shifted from disgusting sweet talk to asking her when she would return. The only reason Roxanne hadn’t blocked him yet was to keep a sliver of hope alive in his
heart.
Even though Novex had the financial backing of her parents and brother, crumbling a century–old giant like Frey Group still required some extraordinary measures.
For instance, today was the day of Macy’s C–section.
Roxanne arrived at the hospital with a dozen bodyguards and three young boys in tow.
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