Chapter 33 An Old Friend
Right now, the Jones Group is literally waiting to go bankrupt. Their eight furniture outlets are very quiet; in the past week alone, only ten items have been sold. Their poor reputation has really affected their economic turnover.
In addition, the Johansen Group is no longer willing to support them. How will they survive?
This situation contrasts with the Nexus Group's apartment business. Apartments that were once unpopular are now experiencing a 300% increase in demand.
"I've done what you asked. I've been monitoring Roland since you met him. As you suspected, he has been in direct contact with Jake. It happened more than once," Darren reported.
Rossie let out a long sigh.
Meanwhile, Darren said again, "Your guess is correct, ma'am."
"The Jones Group will hold a press conference at the end of the week, and we'll see what they have planned!" exclaimed Rossie with a cold stare.
Soon after, they received news that some furniture from a new vendor had arrived, so Rossie rushed to check the quality, followed by Darren.
"Miss Rossie, you don't need to do that. There's a team at our company that will check it! "Darren reminded her.
Rossie turned around," The quality control department has been doing this job for 20 years, but look at the results. Are they still reliable? "
" But this will be tiring, "Darren continued.
" There are things more tiring than this," Rossie replied coldly.
She was reminded of her life with Bryce.
Four years ago, Bryce was seriously injured while trying to escape from the people who had kidnapped him because the Johansen family was in debt and his company was nearly bankrupt.
Rossie, who happened to be helping Dominic with his volunteer work, accidentally saw him hiding in a dying state.
Rossie's deep love and empathy made it impossible for her to stand by and watch this happen. With a body only half the size of Bryce's, she guided him and took him to the hospital.
It was at the hospital that she met Lily, who knew Bryce. Because Rossie received a call from Dominic about an urgent matter that needed to be addressed, she handed Bryce over to Lily to look after.
Not stopping there, she secretly supported the Johansen family so they could get back on their feet, no matter if she had to go against her own family. Unfortunately, all Rossie got was hell in her marriage.
Rossie and Darren walked to the loading area, where employees were unloading goods, then carefully inspected the furniture and nodded with satisfaction.
"Everything is good. Unload everything."
Meanwhile, a black Lamborghini Aventador roared into the lobby. The car was driven by a handsome young man with dark brown hair and sharp features, Alex Thorne. He was not alone, but a woman in a designer dress sat beside him.
He accidentally saw Rossie walking out of the unloading area, and a slight smile spread across his face.
'It's been a long time, and she looks even more graceful and elegant.'
Alex was not a new figure in Rossie's life; in fact, they knew each other before Rossie married Bryce. Unfortunately, their encounters never left a good impression, at least in Rossie's eyes.
"Hmm, interesting!" he muttered.
"What?" asked Violet Carl, the woman sitting next to Alex.
Alex only glanced at her briefly. "None of your business, let's go inside! Are you coming to eat or not?"
This luxurious apartment was equipped with luxurious facilities on the bottom three floors, one of which was a restaurant.
During lunch, Alex's eyes kept scanning the lobby. He was looking for Rossie, who was nowhere to be seen.
"I'm sure it's her, but why isn't she showing up? If she walked from the loading dock area, she must work here, right? Are there visitors who can enter and exit that area?" thought Alex.
"What are you looking for?" asked Violet suspiciously.
Alex said nothing and picked up his cutlery. But just as he picked up his knife, he saw an elegant woman enter the same restaurant area as him.
Alex couldn't help but look at her. His hands froze as he held his knife and fork.
At the same time, Rossie turned her head in his direction and was so surprised that she covered her mouth with her hand.
Violet saw this moment and felt annoyed. She felt that Alex's gaze was different towards the woman. It was as if love were beginning to grow. She was jealous.
Rossie ignored her and looked for a place to sit to order coffee. But Alex got up from his seat and approached Rossie.
"Hey, what a coincidence. Are you also here for your lunch break?"
Rossie didn't answer.
"Hmm, I see you work here? What for? Is it because Bryce and your three older brothers can no longer take care of you? Tsk, tsk, tsk. Instead of letting you suffer here, he should have taken you away and treated you like a precious treasure. How cruel of him, "said Alex, stroking his chin.
" Take me away? "Rossie sneered," Bryce hid me away for three years, and I've had enough of days like that. Are you telling me to go through it all again, Mr. Thorne?"
Alex was startled. Rossie's smile was tinged with a coldness that made him uncomfortable,
'After leaving Bryce, I promised myself I would become an independent woman. Even though it would be a difficult journey, I didn't want to be a low-status wife at home anymore, and I didn't want to depend on my husband either.'
"You're free to say whatever you want about me, but don't say anything about my three brothers. I know more about them! "
Alex was at a loss for words.
" Mr. Thorne, your girlfriend is still waiting there. I don't think it's appropriate for you to chat with other women, "Rossie lowered her head, trying to end their conversation.
" How can she be my girlfriend if I only ate with her? If that's the case, does that mean I'm already married to her if I kiss her?"