RankNovelChapter 178 Although he had only been practicing law for five years, Vincent's reputation allowed him to buy a house and a car in the bustling city of Cresthaven. However, after the purchases, his savings dwindled significantly.
He found himself unable to pay a hefty fine. Without the funds, his house and car were repossessed, and after covering surgery and hospital expenses, his bank account was nearly empty. When he was discharged, he had just a few thousand dollars left-an amount that barely scratched the surface of his needs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtVincent tried to find new job opportunities, but with a broken leg and his law license revoked, he faced rejections everywhere he turned. Former colleagues, who once greeted him with smiles, now avoided him entirely. When he called friends for help, he was met with indifference and outright refusals.
At night, Vincent sat alone in his dimly lit rented apartment, surrounded by the damp and musty air. As he looked around the empty room, despair and regret weighed heavily on his heart.
While Vincent was struggling, The Linwood Group and Cole Corporation were also taking severe hits, with partners backing out of agreements. Nathan and Brian were overwhelmed with work, unable to stop the relentless decline of their company stocks.
Meanwhile, at Foster Manor, Claire was engrossed in preparing a birthday gift for Aberdeen. Sitting at her desk, sunlight streaming softly through the window, she was bathed in a gentle golden glow. In front of her, an almost- completed embroidery of peonies on silk was taking shape, each stitch bringing the design to life.
Claire's hands moved with exceptional dexterity across the fabric. Her eyes were focused and determined, every stitch a precise and delicate dance that seamlessly blended thread and cloth. Her technique varied, sometimes using long and short stitches to outline the petals, creating a natural relief and depth, while at other times, she filled in the colors with flat stitches, each petal evenly colored and strikingly vivid.
To capture the peony's vibrant beauty, Claire selected a spectrum of silk threads, from pale pink to deep rose, transitioning seamlessly. She meticulously combined different colors to embroider the peony's center with the rolling stitch technique, making the golden stamens stand out prominently, as if emitting a subtle fragrance. So absorbed was Claire in her work that she didn't notice Sean standing behind her for quite stime. Sean was truly amazed. He hadn't expected Claire's embroidery skills to rival those of the renowned "Radiant Beauty." It seemed as if Claire could have crafted both the original and its duplicate.
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A month flew by, and Aberdeen's birthday drew near. During this time, e, Nathan was visibly exhausted, his eyes bloodshot from poring over endless reports, desperately searching for a way to save the company. Formerly enthusiastic partners now offered only cold responses, with phone calls delivering relentless termination notices.
Nathan's shouts at his subordinates were futile, solving nothing. Over at Cole Corporation, Brian frequented various business events, trying to mitigate the company's losses, but each attempt ended in disappointment. His hair was disheveled, his shirt collar perpetually undone, a stark contrast to his former confident demeanor.
In their desperate situation, both Nathan and Brian pinned all their hopes on Aberdeen's upcoming om birthday celebration. They fearned the party would be held at Cresthaven's most luxurious hotel, with not only Cresthaven's elite families attending but also the influential dynasties from Northcrest City. This was their only chance.
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