Your Uncle’s My Husband Now Back Off, Ex! novel Chapter 181

**Through Unseen Doors We Step Into Untold Worlds Beyond**
**by Sage Hunter Lane**
**Chapter 181**

The moment Richard’s call came through, a wave of dread washed over Clark, settling heavy in his chest like an anchor pulling him down.

“Grandpa…” he started, his voice wavering, uncertain of how to navigate the storm brewing on the other end.

Richard’s voice erupted like thunder, crackling with fury. “Don’t you dare call me Grandpa! I refuse to acknowledge such a foolish grandson! This scandal about that woman’s pregnancy has sent shockwaves through the media, and it’s already taking a toll on the Sumner Group’s stock prices. You need to resign immediately and vacate the company premises!”

The color drained from Clark’s face, leaving him pale and shaken. “Grandpa… but what about my transfer to the subsidiary?” he pleaded, desperation creeping into his voice.

“Don’t even entertain that thought. The board is livid with you at the moment. You must take charge of this scandal. If you can’t clean up this mess, don’t even think about coming back to the company!” Richard’s voice thundered, each word striking Clark like a bolt of lightning, igniting a panic that coursed through his veins.

“Grandpa, I swear I’ll fix this as fast as I can. There won’t be a next time. If the board members have concerns, I’m prepared to start from scratch at the subsidiary,” Clark implored, his heart racing at the thought of being expelled from the Sumner Group altogether. The idea of being barred from the subsidiary was a nightmare he couldn’t bear to contemplate.

A long, suffocating silence stretched between them before Richard’s icy voice broke through. “We’ll discuss this later. For now, take a moment to breathe and think carefully about your next steps.”

With that, Richard abruptly ended the call, leaving Clark in a state of despair. The weight of disappointment hung heavily in the air, suffocating him. He could almost feel the judgment radiating from his grandfather, a man whose approval he had desperately sought. To make matters worse, his cousin Brandon had always eyed his position with envy. With Clark’s imminent departure from the Sumner Group, he knew Brandon would seize this opportunity to ascend the corporate ladder without hesitation.

As Clark contemplated the chaos with Jordyn and the looming specter of his potential dismissal, he couldn’t shake the gnawing fear that by the time he resolved the situation, there might not be a place for him at the Sumner Group.

Resentment and frustration churned within him like a tempest, but he felt utterly powerless to alter his fate.

Just as he was lost in thought, his phone rang again, shattering the silence.

He answered it, his voice icy and detached. “What is it?”

“Clark… I don’t know how this happened, but the news about my pregnancy has leaked, and now there are reporters swarming outside my apartment. What should I do?” Jordyn’s voice trembled, panic evident in every syllable.

“Lock the door,” Clark commanded, his tone firm and unyielding. “I’ll send someone over to handle the reporters.”

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