Zayn's expression shifted instantly. He had always known that Daemon would show up eventually…
But I didn't expect that to happen so soon.
Zayn definitely didn't expect the guy to attack so aggressively that he disoriented Zayn.
What a f_cking "nice" gift! That j_rk!
"Mr. Giblo, are you there?" asked Brandy from the other end of the line. His words disrupted Zayn's train of thoughts.
"Is there something else?" asked Zayn while frowning.
"Mr. Benday called this morning and offered to talk to the media with Ms. Selena. That would help make you and the Giblo family look better. He asked to know what your opinion on the matter is."
"I have to head over to the office now, " answered Zayn as he checked his watch and added, "I can spare an hour to see them today."
"Understood. I'll relay the message. Oh, and Ms. Giblo is being chased by the police for the time being, so she probably won't do anything reckless for now. You can focus on dealing with the other crises, " informed Brandy.
"Okay, " replied Zayn before he hung up. He stood up to leave, but he suddenly heard a raspy voice. "Hey…"
Zayn stiffened a little. He turned around and saw that Jombo had woken up.
The latter was too weak, so his voice too soft to be discernible.
Zayn hurried over to listen closely. "What is it, Grandpa?"
"I said to slow down. D-don't worry. I am here for you, " replied Jombo in bits and pieces after he parted his lips.
It was a piece of simple advice, but that was what Jombo had said to Zayn all those years ago when the latter was just a kid.
When Zayn was young, he had always been eager and would rush into things.
That was when Jombo would scold Zayn. "Slow down. How are you going to accomplish anything if you rush all the time? Solve your issues slowly and don't worry. I am here for you. I will shoulder the sky for you even if it were to crumble on you."
Zayn had always hated it when he heard Jombo saying that as he felt that the old man was just bragging.
Yet, at that moment…
The aging and weak Jombo said those words once again.
That touched Zayn's heart and got him all teary.
However, he didn't want Jombo to see that, so he quickly readjusted his expression. Zayn was pretending to be proud and annoyed when he said, "Got it. Geez, you're already on the hospital bed, so stop showing off."
"P-punk!" scolded Jombo. Unfortunately, he was too sick to sound powerful.
"I have to go now. Rest up and heal well. The kids are waiting for you to go home, " replied Zayn as he held the old chap's hand.
Jombo nodded obediently after hearing those words. He wanted to go home soon too because he missed his great-grandchildren.
Zayn went to another room to change his clothes right away.
"The car is ready, Mr. Giblo. Are we heading over to the office?" asked Benard as he rushed over.
"Yeah, " answered Zayn as he buttoned up while walking over to the elevator. He added, "Send the message along and tell everyone that the company will be having a press conference this afternoon at five."
"This afternoon?" blurted Benard in surprise, "But we haven't solved anything…"
"That is why we must deal with everything before five o'clock. Have Brandy call Layon and Selena. Ask them to meet me at my office at three, " instructed Zayn, who was still checking his watch.
"Understood, " replied Benard before he rushed to deal with the matters.
Zayn had never allowed himself to slack off.
It was eight in the morning at that time. He only gave himself ten hours to solve every issue and settle the matter with the public.
I must deal with this first wave of attack skillfully or I won't be able to keep fighting against that guy.
Zayn had just gotten into the car before he received a call from Shelley. He frowned while picking it up.
"Zayn, save me. The Lierger family is coming after me and…, " yelled Shelley fearfully.
The line was cut off before she finished her sentence.
Zayn's expression changed once more. Daemon really is powerful. He managed to disorient me and find Shelley all in one go…
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