Chapter 12 I Have Plan

After wrapping up with VitaNova Pharmaceuticals, Thane called Melody. He assured her, "Miss Torris, we've checked it out. That Watson Family? They're a joke. I've told my team to cancel all their orders. From now on, the Torris Family will get the first dibs on everything from VitaNova Pharmaceuticals." This time, Melody put him on the speakerphone so everyone could hear. "Hahaha, Melody, do you think I'm dumb? Some random guy calls, pretends to be VitaNova Pharmaceuticals' chairman, and claims they're canceling all orders with my Watson Family. Who does he think he's fooling? All bark and no bite!" Alexander mocked, chuckling derisively. Hearing Alexander's laugh, Thane responded firmly, "Alexander, huh? Since you disrespect VitaNova that much, prepare for what's coming!" He then added confidently, "Don't worry, Miss Torris. I'll make sure this guy pays for messing with you." After hanging up, he turned to his secretary and ordered, "Do whatever it takes to crush the Watson Family in Josenz. I want them out of the game in thirty minutes!" "Yes, Mr. Everett," the secretary replied, sympathizing with the Watson Family. Yet, seeing Thane's determined face, she knew he meant business this time. She thought, When Thane gets like this, it's not just the Watson Family that feels it. The entire Josenz will hear about it. After all, Thane carries a lot of weight in the Everett Family. "You think you can threaten me? Do you seriously think you're the chairman running VitaNova Pharmaceuticals? All you're doing is bluffing. You're clueless. If you've got guts, let's settle this face-to-face!" "Melody, who's this actor you hired? How much you paid for this? This whole act is a joke!" Alexander mocked with a sneer. However, his phone rang before his grin could fade. His heart sank when he saw it was his father, Arlo, calling. Arlo laid into him, "You moron, who've you gone and pissed off now? The Watson Family's about to hit rock bottom!" Meanwhile, a series of shocking reports came in the background. Several people barged into Arlo's office, updating him on the dire situation just as he finished scolding Alexander. "Mr. Watson, bad news! Sanctum Enterprise got busted for peddling fake and shoddy goods. They're sealing the place up!" "Mr. Watson, the supply chain is in shambles. The source wants thirty billion for the losses they're crying about!" "Mr. Watson, it's a disaster! Shareholders are dumping our stocks like crazy, and we're bleeding money!" Thud! Alexander's phone hit the ground, and he crumpled like a sack of bricks. Finally, it hit him. The person who called Melody earlier really is indeed Mr. Everett! D*mn, my beef with him has brought total disaster to the Watson Family! He began, "Melody, I messed up big time! Please... Please, call the chairman of VitaNova Pharmaceuticals and try to save the Watson Family!" "Melody, all this chaos today was Talon's idea. He heard you were back in action and married some loser, so he put me up to messing with you. I swear, it wasn't my plan!" Alexander fell to his knees before Melody, imploring for forgiveness repeatedly. Talon immediately intervened, "Watch your words, you piece of trash! Melody isn't someone you can mess with! Security, get this idiot out! Don't let him stain our reputation!" After hearing about Thane's warning over the phone, he knew it was a disaster. Without hesitation, he kicked Alexander to the ground. Shortly afterward, two security guards showed up and hauled Alexander away. Outside, Alexander's faint pleas could still be heard. "Melody, you're incredible! I never imagined you'd have such a good rapport with VitaNova Pharmaceuticals' chairman. From now on, my family will count on you!" Talon jumped in to flatter Melody. "Absolutely. With Melody, the Torris Family will be on top. Josenz won't just have the Four Great Families; we'll be the Five Great Families. Our Torris Family will truly become a top-tier family!" Excited by the praise, Jennifer abruptly announced, "Melody, it's official. You're now the vice chairman of Torris Corporation, handling all things VitaNova Pharmaceuticals. You'll be pulling in a cool 200 thousand a month." "Thank you, Grandma! What about Xaiden? Can he still stay with us?" Melody asked softly. Jennifer replied, "Since you're fond of him, he can stay." Melody was thrilled and hugged Xaiden tightly. "Xaiden, did you hear? Grandma's okay with you sticking around. You can stay!" "Thanks, darling. It's because of you that I get to stay. I'll make sure to be there for you from now on!" Xaiden replied and grinned warmly. He remarked inwardly, Taking on the Watson Family is just a child's play for VitaNova Pharmaceuticals. Haha... The news of the Watson Family's collapse caused a big stir in Josenz. Harrison, the patriarch of the Watson Family, passed away just yesterday, and today, the family declared bankruptcy. It all happened so fast—they went from top-notch in Josenz's elite circles to drowning in debt in just two days. Meanwhile, Harrison's coffin was still in the main hall of Cloud Group and was not yet buried. All the Watson Family members stood around, and Alexander kneeled in the center. "Alexander, tell me straight. Who's to blame for our family's mess?" Orson, who had just returned from Goldenia, asked Alexander. The family was in turmoil as soon as he arrived back. If Arlo hadn't had only one son, Orson might have given him a piece of his mind. "It's Thane Everett, the chairman of VitaNova Pharmaceuticals. I heard him planning to destroy us on the phone, and then everything went downhill for the Watson Family!" Alexander cursed loudly. "Plus, Melody from the Torris Family. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have provoked Thane, and we wouldn't be in this situation!" Alexander added bitterly, still on his knees. Alexander knelt on the ground, cursing loudly. Bang! Orson slammed his fist on the table, shattering it instantly. His eyes narrowed with anger as he declared, "Thane Everett, you've crossed the line messing with my family like this! Even the Everett Family in Goldenia can't save you now! Mark my words, Melody Torris! You'll regret this as I wipe out your family from Josenz!" "Orson, what's the plan now?" Winnie asked, sounding worried. "Don't worry, I've got this," Orson replied calmly.