The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 239 Humiliation

It was true that Joseph Shaw had only donated 10 million, but he believed that no one would find out about this matter.

"How did I find out about it? Everyone in the country knows about it now." Charlotte Jenkins was almost crying in rage. "Go on the internet and take a look!

Joseph, I'm telling you that you can forget about the marriage if you don't solve this issue." 1

Charlotte slammed down the phone on him loudly.

Charlotte's mannerism was extremely abominable, but Joseph did not have time to deal with her now. He dispatched his order in a rather anxious manner." Quick, turn on the computer and find out what happened!"

The assistant immediately turned on the computer.

The news of the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation had already boiled over. The assistant found the information at once so he said nervously, "Mr. Shaw, the Red Cross posted the donor name list! The words are clearly written on the name list that we’ve only donated 10 million!"

"What? Name list?" Joseph snatched the mouse right away and took a swift glance.

Then, he scrolled down and found the comments section filled with abusive words and there were even users declaring that they would boycott the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation.

More importantly, even the official media in the country also stated their stand. They claimed to condemn deceptive behavior.

Even though the official media did not name any particular person, it was no different than identifying the person's name either.

Joseph wanted to use the donation to strive for favorable impressions, yet who would have thought that the Red Cross Society would display the donor name list just like that.? He failed at gaining favorable impressions but on the contrary, he brought only dishonor without any compensating rewards.

"What's wrong with the Red Cross? I thought they only publish the donor name list once a year? I remember that they already published the name list once last month. The next publication should be next year." Joseph was roaring instead of speaking.

He had one year's time to top up the amount until it reached 100 million if the name list was published next year. The accounts would be perfectly flawless by then and no one could see any issues anymore.

"It seems to be the first time that the Red Cross has even published the donor name list twice consecutively within such a short period of time." The assistant had a bitter expression on his face. "We were just in the right place at the right time. What a coincidence."

"Coincidence? Not necessarily." Joseph’s graceful face was filled with savageness at this very moment. "I’ve never believed in coincidences! This matter is certainly the underhand method of Julian Shaw! I just burned the warehouse and he exposed Joseph-Jenkins Corporation's deception next! Julian, you’re literally exchanging moves with me across the air."

It was rare to see Joseph losing his temper in such a manner. The assistant dared not speak anymore while he stood on the side. 1 This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

He knew that it was Julian’s action, but knowing that was utterly useless in the situation now!

Joseph paced about everywhere with an extremely unpleasant expression.

The start of the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation in the country had to be a good one. 2

The deception incident could affect the reputation of the entire corporation, so he must deal with it immediately. Reputation was something that could not be seen nor touched, but when one's reputation was tarnished, the loss would cost more than 100 million.

The only thing he could do now was to top up the remaining money!

Joseph took a glance at his assistant. "How much liquidity does the company still have now?" "About 50 million," reported the assistant swiftly."

We’ve already invested a few billion for the company's preliminary capital. The few billion can’t be drawn. Next, you talked about arranging for the wedding according to the highest standards and that costs a couple million. In addition, we spent a few million on purchasing jewelry, gowns, and other things for Ms. Jenkins. The 50 million is already the maximum limit that we have at the moment!” 4

Joseph could not help growing even more restlessly.

He was supposed to donate up to 100 million within a year originally, so he was still quite relaxed about having enough funds. However, it was just in time for the start of his career and while the money had been invested, the company hadn't made any profits yet. On the other hand, he had a wedding to prepare for.

He was truly incapable of pooling more money!

50 million! Adding it to the originally donated 10 million would only make 50 million. He needed to fill the gap of 40 million less as soon as possible. 2

Joseph pondered thoroughly and decided that he could only seek Luke Jenkins so he headed to the Jenkins' house.

"Have you dealt with the deception incident already?” Charlotte looked at Joseph with an unpleasant gaze.

"Charlotte, you’re not allowed to speak in that tone." Luke took a ferocious glance at her.

Charlotte could only shut her mouth unwillingly.

Joseph cracked into a shy smile. "It's true that I didn’t consider this matter properly beforehand."

"It's not your fault. No one would have expected the Red Cross to suddenly announce the donor name list." Luke furrowed his brows.

He had also figured out that this was Julian’s counterattack, yet there was nothing he could do similarly.

He could only say that Julian's tricks were truly too ruthless.

If the deception incident was not handled properly, the few hundred million that acted as an upfront investment to the Joseph-Jenkins Corporation would be in jeopardy.

"What are you planning to do now?" asked Luke.

"The only way is to top up the 90-million gap as soon a s possible. I still have 50 million on hand so I'm missing 40 million more." Joseph let out a forced laugh.

"40 million?” Luke could not help frowning.

40 million was nothing much for the Jenkins Corporation originally.

Yet, due to Mrs. Jenkins’ homicide case recently and the fact that the company had just undergone immense restructuring, the Jenkins Corporation had a drastic drop in its stocks at the moment.

Luke was in need of a large sum of funds to stabilize the situation.

Not that he was incapable of contributing 40 million either, only that it would hurt his company...

"Mr. Jenkins, you’ve misunderstood. I don't need the Jenkins Corporation to help in this matter. I only wish to ask for a favor from Charlotte," said Joseph in slight embarrassment.

"What can I help with?" asked Charlotte in an unpleasant tone.

Joseph hesitated for a moment before he said," Charlotte, can you please return the necklace temporarily? The necklace can still be sold off to a large sum of funds. By then, I should be able to gather enough to form 100 million."

"What?" Charlotte shrieked aloud. "You've given the necklace to me yet now you're asking it back? Joseph, do you still have any shame in you?"

Joseph felt rather embarrassed originally, so when he was accused by Charlotte in such a manner, his expression turned rather unpleasant regardless of how shrewd he was.

Luke pondered for a moment before he said straightforwardly. "Charlotte, give him the necklace. The important thing is that you help Joseph pull through now since he is in trouble." "I..." Charlotte still wanted to speak.

Luke frowned and shot a glance at her.

Charlotte could not help biting her lower lip.

Luke was still an authoritative figure in her life. She did not have the courage to speak anymore when he glared at her like this.

Under Luke's tyrannical gaze, Charlotte removed the necklace unwillingly then tossed it to Joseph furiously. "Take it!"

The necklace was tossed right on Joseph’s face.

A cold glint flashed past Joseph’s eyes and vanished i n the next moment. Yet the corners of his lips still cracked into a gentle smile. "I'm sorry, Charlotte. I promise that I'll make it up to you later."

Charlotte turned her head to the side and refused to acknowledge him.