Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 916

"Then we'll follow your recommendation. We'll admit him now, and upon discharge, I will personally transfer him to a private medical retreat. From this day forward, he is not to be informed of a single family matter."

Owen stared down the couple, his gaze carrying an overwhelming, predatory threat.

Jocelyn shuddered in terror, shrinking behind Richard.

"But..."

Richard barely got a word out before Owen cut him off.

"But what? Is the family drama more important, or is Grandfather's life more important?"

"What about the Chairman position?"

"I will be assuming the role, obviously," Owen stated matter-of-factly.

"What, you want to be Chairman? Well, I suppose you could try. You're welcome to gather whichever shareholders still support you and break off to form your own little splinter company. Then you can be their Chairman all you want."

"You..."

...

Meanwhile, Mira was having lunch with her classmates.

"How are things going on Owen's end?" Harvey Rivers asked.

"The dust will settle today. Tomorrow at the latest," Mira replied softly, her fingers flying across Emerald Messenger as she texted Owen: *Is the old man acting 'normal' today?*

An instant reply popped up: *Normal.*

*When are we going public with the corporate truth?*

*Planned for this afternoon.*

Mira then nodded to Harvey. "This afternoon."

Harvey's eyes lit up with excitement. "I can hardly wait."

The two resumed eating in comfortable silence. Their classmates knew better than to interrupt whenever Harvey and Mira were discussing business.

Just as they were finishing their meal, Jillian Lowe spoke up. "Look. Seraphina and Luna are heading this way."

Harvey gave Mira a covert thumbs-up, whispering, "Flawless assist."

From the crowd, someone yelled, "Call 911!"

Several students instantly pulled out their phones.

"Remember those assassins who attacked Mira outside the school gates on the first day? These two hired them!" Jillian pressed the offensive.

"Oh my god, call the police!"

Luna and Seraphina stood paralyzed in shock. They never expected the situation to escalate like this. Having never faced this kind of mob mentality before, they were utterly bewildered.

"No need to dial, the police are already on their way."

"Let's grab them so they can't escape!"

And just like the incident at the school gates, the student body swarmed them.

Mira watched the chaos unfold with ice in her veins, while Harvey watched with wide, thrilled eyes.