Chapter 1428: Taken Away

She was taken away abruptly. The company’s authority was back in Regan Padilla’s hands. In the office, Ahmad Ellison sat across from her, his expression grim. “Were you involved in this?” Regan Padilla’s face remained calm. “Father, have you forgotten? This project was something Callie sought out herself. When it made the news back then, you were quite approving.” “I asked if you were involved!” Regan took a deep breath and stood up. “That’s a question you should’ve asked when you gave her those shares. Don’t you think it’s a little late to ask now?” Ahmad’s face turned ashen. In just a few hours, he had exhausted every connection he had to get Callie released, but nothing worked. The allegations of money laundering didn’t just implicate Callie—it threatened to bring down the entire Oconnor Group. “I’ve treated you well.” The winter sunlight was always lacking warmth. Even standing in its rays, one couldn’t feel any heat. “It wasn’t me, Father. I didn’t do it,” Regan said bitt