Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 191

Izzy was a bit bummed, “Ethan, how come you never put on any weight?”

“Because I work out every day. You could try getting up early and jogging with me.”

“Nah, I prefer doing some yoga or something at night when I have time. It’s way more relaxing.”

“That works too.” Ethan said with a laugh.

When they were getting ready for bed, Ethan had his arms around her. Izzy started to worry again and couldn’t help but ask, “Ethan, you won’t get sick of me, will you?” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Ethan replied, “Silly, what are you thinking? I feel so comfortable holding you, not like before.”

Izzy responded, “If you want comfort, why don’t you go buy a piece of meat to cuddle with? Wouldn’t that be more comfortable?”

Ethan didn’t say anything and just chuckled lightly in her ear. It was a sound that could make one intoxicated, and Izzy quickly became drowsy.

Ever since Silas had told her about the unusual movements among the directors of the Galeana Group, Izzy knew her day to join the group wouldn’t be too far off. She just didn’t expect it to come this quickly.

Near dawn, Izzy’s phone suddenly rang. Ethan woke up immediately, and Izzy opened her eyes in a flash, saying, “I think that's my phone ringing.” She always kept her phone on when she slept.

Ethan turned on the light, picked up the phone from the bedside table, and said, “It’s Silas.”

Izzy’s heart clenched. Ethan had already answered the call. “Ethan, it’s bad. The news of the chairman’s illness has leaked. It will probably be public by tomorrow morning. This news will

definitely cause panic in the stock market. I wonder what Ms. Galeana is thinking now? It’s time for her to join the Galeana Group.” Silas sounded alarmed.

“Who leaked it? Find a way to control this news.” Ethan furrowed his brows. He didn’t really want Izzy to take on the responsibilities of the Galeana Group. It would be tiring. He hoped to postpone this for as long as possible. “Ethan, I’ve been trying to control this news these past few days and also had Mr. Galeana contact the directors who were making unusual movements. The news was under control, but someone took a photo of the chairman receiving treatment in A City. By the time I found out, it was too late. The news will be public soon.”

Izzy saw that it was already past five in the morning. It was indeed too late. The newspapers must have already been printed.

Ethan put the call on speakerphone. Izzy could hear Silas’s voice, and she just nodded at Ethan. Ethan’s eyes flickered, and he told Silas, “Prepare a press conference immediately to announce that Izzy will be acting as chairman. I will take Izzy to the Galeana Group as soon as possible. Try to hold the press conference before the stock market opens to minimize the impact on the Galeana Group’s stock price.”

“What about the relationship between Izzy and Mr. Galeana?” Silas asked cautiously.

Ethan replied, “Do you think we can continue to hide it?”

Silas smiled with relief, “No, there’s no way to hide it anymore. I know what to do now.”

After hanging up, Ethan looked at Izzy’s gloomy face and said with a laugh, “You don’t have to worry about gaining weight anymore. With the Galeana family’s responsibilities on your shoulders, it won’t be so easy.”

Izzy mumbled, “I feel like this was all planned by Hunter. Him suddenly agreeing to get treatment doesn’t seem like his style.” Especially after being away for such a long time, he must have used this opportunity to unload his responsibilities.

Ethan chuckled, “Whether or not he planned it, his illness is a fact. He knows your character and has ways to push you to this point.”

Izzy looked at Ethan seriously and asked, “Ethan, am I too kind-hearted? Is that why I’ve ended up in this situation?”

Ethan pinched her face, “I like you just the way you are. Get up and get ready to leave. If we’re any later, we’ll miss the press conference.”

Izzy nodded and got up to wash up. Phillip saw them come down together and asked puzzled, “Izzy, why are you up so early today?”

“Grandpa, there’s some trouble with the Galeana family. I need to hurry over.”

Phillip nodded and sighed, “Go on then. Your father didn’t have it easy either. It’s his life’s work. As his daughter, you must help him protect it.”

Hearing this, Ethan glanced at Phillip, but they were pressed for time, so he quickly left with Izzy.

When they arrived at the Galeana group, Silas had already arranged everything. Emma Galeana looked at her angrily. Izzy quickly realized that Emma was now the manager of the PR department, so her being at the press conference was normal.

Izzy spoke before Emma, “I don’t want to argue with you now. If you want what’s best for the Galeana group, then calm down. Otherwise, if the Galeana group falls, you won’t even have a place to cry.”

Emma glared at her fiercely but didn’t say anything and went to do her own thing.

Seeing her so understanding, Izzy oddly felt out of place.

Watching her back, Izzy couldn’t help thinking that it was so dangerous to wear such high heels while pregnant.

"Ready, Ms. Izzy?" Silas approached. Izzy nodded, Ethan tightened his grip on her hand, "Chill out, just throw out there the stuff I taught you in the car. You don't have to answer all the reporters' questions, just pick one or two to answer. If they ask about you and Hunter, just let the cat out of the bag, don't hide anything. Because the news about Hunter cutting ties with you is already out in the open, you can't hide it even if you want to. Just say your mom left you shares and you're now the second largest shareholder of the Galeana group; taking over as chairman makes complete sense."

Izzy nodded, "Yeah, I got it."

"Don't sweat it too much, we've got friends among those reporters, they'll guide public opinion, it won't be a big mess."

Knowing Ethan was nearby, Izzy felt unusually calm. Without any hint of nerves, she and Silas walked towards the temporary stage.

"Ladies and gents of the press, there have been some rumors floating around that are not so favorable for our Galeana Group. Today, we've called this press conference to clear the air and give you guys the real scoop, so you're not swayed by the rumor mill."

As soon as Silas finished speaking, murmurs began to ripple through the crowd. "Silas, why hasn't Mr. Galeana shown up yet? Is it true, as the rumors suggest, that he's seriously ill and there's no cure?" A reporter cut straight to the chase, voicing everyone's burning question.