Chapter 542

The eleven ships contained Huey's entire fortune.

His legs shook uncontrollably.

He couldn't decide whether this was just bad luck or if

Daniela was behind the whole thing.

Desperate, he reached out to every contact he had,

hoping to recover the goods from the ships.

Huey dialed Hackett's number.

Hackett,dismissive of the situation, responded, "What does Daniela have to do with this? Even Cedric couldn't pull something like this off. Eleven ships with hundreds of containers, worth billions. Do you really think Cedric has the power to do that? Even if he did,he couldn't sell it all."

Huey voiced his suspicion. "What if it's Daniela instead of Cedric? She has connections overseas!"

Hackett laughed out loud. "Huey, have you lost your senses? Daniela? She's insignificant! Do you believe she could hijack so many of your ships? If it were really her, I'd cover your losses, no problem."

Hackett burst into laughter on the phone. Huey looked down, saying, "I just confronted Daniela today, and then, my ships were ambushed by pirates.How could that be a coincidence?"

Hackett chuckled. "Don't worry. I'll look into it, but with that much lost at sea, it's usually gone for good.Brace yourself."

Hackett ended the call.

Huey spat,seething with anger.

He stood by the hotel entrance, waiing for Cedric to finish with his foreign guests.

Over half an hour later, Cedric finally appeared, and Huey's phone rang.

A friend told Huey, "No matter what you offer, those ships are gone for good."

Huey felt his heart drop. "Why?"

"They say you've upset someone. The goods aren't coming back. Stop wasting your time."

Desperate, Huey said, "You've been in this game for over fifty years. Don't you have any sway? This represents everything I've worked for. Those raw materials are of no use to them. These are client orders, and if I mniss the deadline, I'll face heavy penalties! It will destroy me!" The person on the other end paused for a moment,then said, "I can't help you here. I don't have that kind of influence. You should find someone locally to produce a new batch and beg the person you've angered for mercy. That might be your only shot."

Huey sighed, ending the call.

He needed to locate a factory to produce the goods,but where could he possibly find one?

In his days of monopoly, he'd crush any competitor at the slightest challenge.

Now, there wasn't even a small workshop available,let alone a factory.

Huey looked up and saw Cedric had already departed with the foreign guests, leaving the area deserted.

Feeling defeated, he told his driver to head for Daniela's place.

As Cedric returned from the reception, he noticed Daniela holding a shivering stray puppy in her arms.

As they got ready to take the puppy to the vet, Huey showed up.

"Not right now," Daniela said, pointing to Cedric behind her. "Talk to Cedric." This time, Huey was more cautious.

He gave Cedric a quick glance before following Daniela as she walked out.

"Ms. Harper, I know a great pet hospital with skilled doctors.Follow my car."

Huey's behavior now was utterly submissive, a sharp contrast to the arrogance he displayed at the banquet and his ruthless nature after being humiliated by Lillian.

The puppy was taken to the hospital, and Cedric gently placed a coat over Daniela's shoulders.

"Ms. Harper, today's incident was a misunderstanding.

I'm truly sorry! I spoke without thinking! I was

incredibly drunk! Please don't hold it against me."

Cedric turned to face Huey, his brows furrowed in confusion. "What exactly did you say?" His voice carried an underlying menace.

Huey's heart dropped. "I forgot. It was a slip of the tongue, not intentional. Please, I'm really sorry!"

Huey, known for his appearances on financial channels, was typically arrogant and dismissive.

The last time he visited this pet hospital, he'd even assaulted a doctor.

Now, his submissive behavior, almost bowing in front of them,was a gratifying sight.

All eyes turned to Daniela in curiosity.

They hadn't anticipated that the CEO of Elite Lux would be so powerful.

After all, this was Huey.

Daniela's expression remained calm as she took the puppy from the doctor and said to Huey, "I told you,if you have a problem, talk to Cedric. It's pointless to speak to me."

Huey quickly responded, "If talking to you is useless,then I have no one left to beg. Ms. Harper,it's all my fault. Please speak to whoever took my ships and ask them for mercy. If I lose these goods, I'll be ruined!"He begged earnestly.

Daniela instructed the vet, "Give it a vaccine. I'm keeping this dog."

The vet, intimidated, glanced at Huey and asked nervously, "What will youname your pet?"

Daniela responded, "Monster."

Huey's jaw dropped in shock. He couldn't fathom that the tiny puppy would have such a name.Monster? But there was no time for him to dwell on it. As the vet took the dog inside, Huey immediately begged Daniela. "Ms. Harper, please, have mercy on me."

Daniela looked at Huey, observing as he slowly knelt before her.

People moved about them.

Daniela, dressed casually, remained indifferent,her eyes emotionless. She wondered if her mother could see this. The ones who once inflicted harm upon her mother were now finally bowing to her.