The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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At Manoban mansion,

Zain had completed his lunch so he just accompanied the Manoban family, his little sister's family as they ate, drank wine, and spoke a lot.

The time was enjoyable, light. The happiness was glowing on everyone's face forgetting the problems.

It was nearing dusk, Zain decided to take his leave after accepting the invitation to attend the next day's party.

Ruby Jane went out to send off Zain so Lisa, Jisoo, and Chaeyoung had followed her out.

Lisa wrapped his hand around Ruby Jane's shoulder and turned towards the main door once the car left. Looking at Jisoo and Chaeyoung, he had expected some development between the two but the duo was treating each other like long-lost old neighbors. Not too close, not even strangers.

Thinking he might have read it wrongly, he asked them with a sinister smirk on his face, "With your permission, may I have some time with my dear wife?" He didn't get a minute to patiently speak with his precious wife after their marriage.

Chaeyoung and Jisoo weighed the threat behind his request. So Jisoo raised his hand and Chaeyoung zipped her lips before they went inside to give them time.

Ruby Jane chuckled before turning to her husband and his lips landed on her forehead as he wrapped his arms, firmly and warmly around her.

Enjoying the warmth, Ruby Jane was about to wrap her hands, Jisoo ran out hurriedly before they could even utter a word for each other, "I am so sorry, bro, you need to watch the news." His expression revealed the emergency.

Ruby Jane and Lisa looked at each other and strode inside. Lisa checked his mobile which had five missed calls of Milo Wen as he watched the news playing on television.

Jisoo reported at the same time, "Secretary Wen reached out to me. The gas explosion has caused 3 deaths and 2 are critical, they are admitted to the hospital. The families are going rampant saying the safety measures aren't taken and blaming us for asking us to take the responsibility. The worst part is some employees even lied to the media as there are no safety measures for them and they were living their life in their hands, especially after we acquired the Golden Oil..."

Jisoo reported everything and shortly Milo Wen again called Lisa. Milo Wen had tried to handle the situation but it was spreading like a wildfire. M Industries has faced lots of challenges but this was a matter of life and M runs hospitals hence the public in Coasta were affecting the functioning of the hospital.

Milo Wen reported the so far actions taken, "President, the cops are around and I have informed the deputy officer to take care of the case. Public relations is trying to handle the situation. The explosion has destroyed the camera. We are trying to recover the tape..."

Then he hesitated to say, "President, we might have to get there quickly else..." He didn't continue that the matter might go out of control if Lisa won't go there. And the media will take the chance and condemn them. "The team is ready and I have arranged the flight in an hour. If there is any adjustment, please let me arrange accordingly."

Ruby Jane didn't know what Milo Wen was saying but if the project halts for even a week, M Industries will have a huge loss and it might take many months or years or two to recover it. That will adversely affect the growth of Manoban and they might not be able to focus on future planned projects.

Her gaze shifted from television to Lisa who already had his eyes on her. She could guess he was reluctant to leave her on the very day of their marriage. She held his arm and firmly said, "You should go." She didn't want to be the reason for many employees losing their job instead of facing the losses.