“What?” Alexa placed her hands over her lips, trying to prevent making so much noise.

“Hanks's group goes down the drain, as the CEO, Hanks Sanders has been confirmed guilty of tax evasion and other heinous crimes,” Alexa read aloud, her eyes wide open in shock.

“Hmm,” Mary mumbled, hardly saying any other word.

“I regret ever bearing that man's last name. What a shame and disgrace?” Alexa queried.

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As soon as Hanks heard the latest announcement, pronouncing him guilty of all charged crimes, he quickly dragged his boxes and bags out and started to throw some clothes and documents into them.

He picked up his phone, dialled his...