Chapter 21

Maya explained, "The Fords went downhill two years ago. With the rise of the new companies, they were gradually squeezed out. Now, even small companies are doing better than the Fords. Naturally, their assets were sold off one by one." Shannon's eyes widened in shock—she truly hadn't known. Ever since the incident at the hospital, she had completely lost contact with Thomas. She had been focused on her career abroad all these years. As such, she wasn't aware that the Ford family had suffered a major downfall. While they were eating, Jade suddenly said, "I feel nauseous, Daddy." Jacob checked her forehead, only to find her burning up. He anxiously said, "She probably hasn't gotten used to the local weather—the back-and-forth travelling must have made her catch a cold." Upon hearing that, Shannon got up in a hurry. She then called a cab to send Jade to the hospital. … Upon arriving at the hospital, the doctor prescribed Jade some antipyretics. After taking the medicine, she fell a