My Mommy Became A Billionaire After the Breakup
Chapter 159 Death

Chapter 159 Death

"Herman!"

Rose hurriedly called for doctors and nurses.

In the chaos, Athena unintentionally locked eyes with Herman.

Herman's withered hand reached out toward Athena.

Athena could feel that Herman wanted to say something.

"You... You..."

Herman struggled to say something but failed.

Before the medical team rushed in to save Herman, the light in his eyes suddenly vanished, and his hand fell heavily.

The heart monitor emitted a piercing beep, declaring Herman's death.

"Herman!"

Rose rushed over, sobbing bitterly.

But her cries soon fell silent.

Rose passed out.

"Madam Stella!" Athena exclaimed.

After the chaos, Rose was also taken into the hospital room.

With the help of translation software, Athena asked Jaxson about Rose's medical background.

Fortunately, Rose had always been in good health.

She fainted today totally because of her sadness.

Walking out of Rose's ward, Athena took a deep breath.

The air was bitterly cold on the early winter night.

Athena lingered by the fence, unable to cease her thoughts from dwelling on the penetrating gaze Herman cast upon her just before his demise.

Her phone beeped in her pocket.

Athena withdrew her thoughts and took out her phone.

It was a voice message from Evie on WhatsApp.

Evie sent several messages in a row.

"Darling, do you remember when I told you that the company wanted to get a difficult project? This afternoon, a man who claimed to oversee that project called me and asked to discuss contract matters with our company. And just now, they signed the contract with us!

"I was ready to resign from this crappy job! A huge opportunity just landed on my doorstep!

"Now my boss wants to promote me to director of the sales department!

"What the hell. I'm a designer, and I've only been with the company for less than a month, yet now they want me to lead the sales department!"

After a few more minutes, Evie sent one final voice message.

"I just saw their representative off, and he told me that Mr. Crawford highly recommended me. Could this Mr. Crawford be your Mr. Crawford?"

Athena furrowed her brows slightly.

Athena thought that it must be Byron.

Thinking of that, Athena immediately called Evie.

Evie answered right away, "Darling, where have you been? Why did it take so long for you to call me back?"

"Have you carefully read the contract?" Athena cut to the chase.

Evie gritted her teeth and said, "I'm reading at it right now. I've read it twice and even consulted a friend who studies law. It doesn't seem to have any traps!"

Athena bit her lips and was lost in thoughts.

She couldn't figure out what Byron intended to do.

Why would Byron donate to George and pull a project for Evie?

"Don't worry. I'll go directly to him and ask!" Athena said sternly.

"My dear, don't be impulsive. Maybe he doesn't have any malicious intentions." This project was a golden opportunity for their small company. Many companies would go to great lengths to secure it. However, they won it without any effort.

Athena didn't respond to Evie.

"Keep reading the contract."

After hanging up the phone, Athena checked the time.

It was already almost midnight.

Athena could imagine that Byron was probably with Heather now.

After hesitating for a moment, Athena made up her mind.

She dialed Byron's number directly.

The phone rang several times.

Athena steeled herself as she dialed Byron's number, preparing for that it might be Heather who would pick up the call, akin to what happened in Salin City.

Just before the call would be automatically disconnected, someone picked up the call.

Athena didn't speak.

A voice came through from the other side, "It's me, not someone else."

Athena didn't know what to say.

Embarrassment washed over her as Athena felt her intentions had been exposed.