Chapter 60
Chapter 60
When Alfred Kingston returned home, Jasmine was already waiting anxiously by the front door.
As soon as he stepped inside, she rushed forward and embraced him tightly.
“Thank God you’re safe, Father,” she whispered, relief evident in her voice.
Alfred hugged her back, his grip firm. “And you as well, my dear. I was worried.”
He pulled back and looked into her eyes.
“Come inside; there’s something important we need to discuss.”
They moved to the living room, the soft glow of the fireplace casting warm shadows across the room.
Once seated, Alfred turned to her with a grave expression.
“Jasmine, what I’m about to tell you must remain between us. Can you promise me that?”
She nodded, concern knitting her brow. “Of course, Father. What’s going on?”
He took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts.
“You know that our family holds significant influence here in Vancouver. We’ve always been loyal to the new king, carrying out their directives faithfully.”
Jasmine nodded, remembering the turbulent times when the new king fought the old one for control of the country.
Her father had chosen to support the new king, and in the end, the new ruler had won.
Alfred’s eyes met hers, a hint of excitement breaking through his seriousness. “The king has asked me to take over operations in Los Angeles.”
Jasmine’s eyes widened. “Are you serious?”
Their country had twelve major cities, each one controlling different parts of the land.
Vancouver was ranked last–city number twelve–filled with poverty, slums, and the least education among all the cities.
Los Angeles, on the other hand, was ranked number eleven.
Being asked to take over that city meant the new king fully supported Alfred.
He nodded, a proud smile spreading across his face.
“But what about Vancouver?” she asked softly. “Who will manage things here?”
Alfred reached out and took her hand gently.
“That’s where you come in. The leadership has agreed to let you oversee Vancouver in my absence. You’ll need to manage our operations here, including dealing with any factions that may oppose us.”
Jasmine hesitated. “Do you really think I’m ready for this?”
Alfred’s gaze softened. “Jasmine, you’ve always been the smartest and most capable person I know. M success is because of your insight and guidance. I have complete faith in you.”
of our
She looked down for a moment, then met his eyes again. “What about David Sinclair? I know he opposed you
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fiercely.”
Alfred’s expression turned steely. “David Sinclair passed away suddenly–heart attack, they say. His organization is in disarray. It’s the perfect time for us to make our move
“Alright, Father. I’ll do it. I’ll take care of Vancouver while you focus on Los Angeles.”
He smiled warmly. “That’s my girl. Remember, I’m just a call away if you need anything.”
“What about Charles?” she asked.
“Your brother will accompany me to Los Angeles,” Alfred replied. “He needs to learn the ropes firsthand.”
Jasmine took a deep breath, steeling herself. “I won’t let you down.”
“I know you won’t,” he said softly.
Late that night, the Lancaster family was thrown into turmoil. Abraham Lancaster had been rushed to the hospital.
“What happened to Grandfather?” Malvin demanded as he paced the hospital waiting room, his face etched with
worry,
“I don’t know,” Mike replied, his voice shaky. “When I got to grandpa room, he was already on the floor.”
After what felt like an eternity, the doctor emerged, his expression serious.
“How is he?” Justin asked urgently.
The doctor sighed. “He’s stable for now, but he’s slipped into a coma. We found a bruise on his head. Did he have a fall recently?”
Grandma Amelia stepped forward, her face pale. “He was alone in his room. Perhaps he fell and hit his head.” The doctor nodded thoughtfully. “At his age, a fall can be serious. We’ll do everything we can, but it’s hard to say when–or if he’ll wake up.”
A heavy silence settled over the family as they absorbed the news.
In Abraham’s hospital room, the family gathered around his bed. The steady beep of the monitors was the only sound.
Malvin cleared his throat, his eyes glistening. “I was looking through Father’s belongings,” he began.
“I found some documents and messages on his smartwatch. It seems he was working tirelessly to secure a future for our family.”
“What do you mean?” Florence asked.
“He reached out to his old contacts and managed to secure a partnership with the Kingstons,” Malvin explained. and BioHealth company will receive their support back. We’re saved.”
Gasps and murmurs spread through the room.
“Is this true?”
”
Malvin nodded. “And that’s not all. Somehow, Father acquired one of Chris Roland’s mansions, It’s wo forty million dollars. We can use it to stabilize our finances.
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