Valence Group.
Weary from the phone calls, Glades Horne leaned back into the black swivel chair, his handsome face slightly grim. He rotated in the chair, back and forth. The situation was becoming increasingly bleak.
His warnings were effective to some extent, but he could only warn a select few.
The uncomfortable gossip spread like a virus—all of it reaching his ears.
He knew very well that the rapid spread of rumors was partly because the Horne Family was too wealthy, and he was too formidable. Many people who appeared respectful to the Horne Family were actually filled with jealousy. The current gossip surrounding Adele was just an opportunity for them to vent their envy.
He had just made a call to Adele Horne.
Adele's voice was relatively calm, which somewhat relieved him.
Hansen Ruiz and Rachel Bailey had just married the previous day. He didn't feel it was right to disturb his capable assistant, so he dealt with these matters single-handedly.
