The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 1049

Amber couldn't help but chuckle at his awkward attempts.

The security guard, after being hung up on, glanced between the unconscious Octavia and his phone before finally dialing 911.

If Ms. Donahue truly cared for Mr. Ulbricht, how did things end up like this?

...

All of Craneville was on edge. The Donahue family faced a crisis that nearly led them to bankruptcy.

After being discharged from the hospital, Octavia hit the ground running, trying to pull strings wherever she could, only to be met with rejection. She finally understood the pain Elijah and his sister felt three years ago.

Octavia looked into Amber and Elijah's past. During Elijah's toughest times, it was Amber who stood by him, step by step, to where they are now. No wonder Elijah was so protective of her.

Upon meeting Elijah again, he handed her an acquisition agreement. Octavia scanned the document. Elijah, being a businessman, offered terms that were almost severe.

"We can't agree on this price."

Elijah didn't see it that way: "Ms. Donahue, given the precarious position of the Donahue family, if you refuse to sign, I assure you, in three days, the Donahue family will be declaring bankruptcy."

He shrugged, "Considering our years of acquaintance, I've already offered the most generous terms... at least, more generous than what the Donahue family offered three years ago."

Octavia's face turned pale, "Do you hate me that much? To humiliate me like this?"

Elijah sidestepped the question: "You have twenty-four hours. If you refuse to sign, then there's nothing more to discuss."

Elijah had plans to visit the hospital with Amber later and needed to prepare.

He stood up and left.

"Elijah."

Octavia's voice cracked behind him: "Have you been well these past three years?"