Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Umbilical Cord Around the Neck, Only One Can Be Saved
Kiki visits the old Kane family manor every few days, isn’t she obviously going there for Leon Keane? Moreover, every time Kiki goes, she comes back very late, and there was even a night when she didn’t come back at all.
Kiki’s mother believes that the relationship between Kiki and Leon Keane is definitely not just an ordinary male-female relationship anymore.
As for why Leon Keane hasn’t visited the Jennings family yet, perhaps it’s because Kiki is still young.
The more Kiki’s mother thinks this way, the more she believes that if Kiki can persuade Leon Keane, the Jennings Group will be saved.
Darius Jennings’s dull eyes suddenly lit up, as if seeing a glimmer of hope.
Darius excitedly said, "Yes! Kylie, haven’t you always said that if you marry, it would be to Leon Keane? It’s good to have such determination. If Leon helps the Jennings Group now, it would also be like helping himself! I only have you as a daughter. If he marries you, sooner or later the Jennings Group will be handed over to him."
Darius effectively sent a message through Kiki to Leon, that as long as Leon is willing to help him through this difficult time, he not only agrees to this marriage but will also hand over the Jennings Group to Leon.
Darius only had one child, Kiki, but he has a brother, and his brother has a son, who is Darius’s nephew. Grandpa Jennings is still alive and has mentioned to Darius before about passing the CEO position of the Jennings Group to his nephew in the future.
Darius is filial and has considered this. Traditionally, family businesses are passed down to males, not females, and there’s no dispute about that.
But the situation is different now. As long as Leon is willing to save the Jennings Group, he is willing to let Leon take control. Besides, Leon is the president of the Kanes, and his business empire is far larger than the Jennings. If his nephew follows Leon, he surely won’t lose out. He might even elevate the Jennings Group to greater prosperity.
Darius thought this through very well.
Kiki blushed and said, "Then... I’ll give it a try!"
Kiki left home but did not go directly to the Kane Group to find Leon. Instead, she first went to the old Kane manor to find Leon’s mother.
Recently, Leon’s mother had been quite troubled. Her son was gone, and her most cherished grandson was taken away by him too. She missed them dearly and even had the driver take her to Wellbright Kindergarten yesterday to pick up Ian Keane from school.
But unexpectedly.
Ian Keane refused to come back, saying he wanted to stay with his daddy and be with his brother.
Leon’s mother cast a somewhat resentful glance at Leon and then at Timmy Monroe.
Timmy, however, smiled at her sweetly and called out, "Grandma."
This call of "Grandma" sent a shiver down Leon’s mother’s entire body. The soft and gentle voice almost melted her heart, instantly moistening her eyes.
Leon’s mother dared not look directly into Timmy Monroe’s clear and innocent eyes. She felt guilty, as if the moment she took Ian Keane reappeared before her.
The obstetrician had asked her, "Both are boys. They’re both entangled with the umbilical cord around their neck. You can only save one. Which one do you choose?"
Leon’s mother wanted to save both, but time was running out, and the obstetrician urged her to make a quick decision.
Leon’s mother chose the most foolish and primitive method, her voice trembling, "Save the bigger and healthier one."
So, Ian Keane was luckily carried out by the doctor, and Timmy Monroe became the one Leon’s mother had to abandon.
Leon’s mother remembered the doctor telling her at the time that the other child was taken out dead, with no signs of life. How did he survive? Was it the grace of heaven?
Leon’s mother did not dare to respond to Timmy. She turned and fled in a panic.
"Aunt, are you listening to me?" Kiki had been speaking for a while, only to find Leon’s mother distracted, her mind perhaps drifting to some sad memory, secretly wiping tears.
Kiki felt her anger rise.
This old woman was treating her like she was invisible?
"Huh? What did you say?" Leon’s mother sniffled and looked at Kiki in confusion.
Kiki was almost ready to slap Leon’s mother and had to explain everything again to the old woman.
After repeating herself.
Leon’s mother said, "What meditation? What hacker? I don’t understand any of this. If you want Leon to help, then go to the Kane Group and find him! What’s the point of coming to me?"
After speaking.
Leon’s mother regretted a bit. Kiki was dressed so provocatively and had been seen by the Kane family’s drivers and bodyguards. She certainly wouldn’t let Kiki step through the Kane family’s doors.
Currently, Leon’s mother felt that someone like Kiki couldn’t even compare to Ivana Monroe.
Though she thought little of Ivana, at least Ivana bore the Kane family two grandsons. In this respect, Ivana surpassed Kiki by far!
What does this mean?
Kiki was stunned. Was Leon’s mother unwilling to help?
Leon’s mother added, "Leon has been quite busy lately. If you go to the Kane Group, you probably won’t find him either. Even I couldn’t find him, let alone you."
Kiki left the old Kane family manor, fuming with anger, cursing while driving, "Damn old woman, what the heck is she?"
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GK was a hot topic, and the media came knocking.
Jacobs received several calls from the media, all wanting to interview Ivana Monroe.
Jacobs reported to Ivana.
"Ivana, this is a great opportunity. GK’s reputation can be widely known to the public through the media," Jacobs said excitedly.
Without a doubt, whether it’s Yiren Magazine or the advertisement effect brought by supermodel Phil, none can compare to the television media.
Moreover, what well-established company in Ravenswood hasn’t had its CEO interviewed by a TV station? This is also a symbol of fame. Without a TV interview for Ivana, once GK’s popularity wanes, it would be tough to revive, and it might draw criticism.
The CEO of GK hasn’t even appeared on a TV interview; they’re not famous, just a flash in the pan, destined to fade away.
"Hmm." Ivana’s eyes scanned the TV station list and lit up when she saw "Calyx Television."
Ravenswood is part of Jiangnan, although it’s the most prosperous city, "Calyx Television" has ratings far exceeding "Ravenswood City Channel."
The other channels like "Wealth Channel," "Modern Biography," aren’t Ivana’s style, so she decisively ruled them out.
Ivana pointed to "Calyx Television": "Let’s go with this station! Coordinate the exact time with them, and I’ll do my best to cooperate."
"Got it!"
Jacobs worked efficiently and shortly reached out to the "Calyx Television" production team. They wanted it as soon as possible, preferably at 10:00 the next morning in the studio.
They also offered to send a special car for her.
Ivana settled on the time, at 10:00 the next morning, opting to drive herself instead of bothering "Calyx Television" to send a car.
At 9:50 the next day.
Ivana drove to the "Calyx Television" building, parked her car, and dialed the contact’s number.
A moment later.
A young woman, hair in a ponytail, with an ID badge on her chest, walked over briskly. She immediately recognized Ivana and warmly said, "You’re President Monroe of GK, right?"