Chapter 209 - Taking Over Janice

''Mr. Yun, is it true that Janice Jewelry is going bankrupt and is registered in the market for sale?''

''Does this have to do with the plagiarism that had taken place?''

''What kind of punishment are you going to give to the designed who plagiarized the work of Cheodong Gallery?''

These and more were the questions being asked at the Press Conference that William and Janice held inside the company's meeting hall.

When Natalie opened the two-way doors and entered, a lot of the reporters turned to look at her. Natalie stood at the door and looked at them.

''It's Natalie Jun!'' one of the reporters said and they rushed towards her.

''Miss Jun, what do you have to say about the plagiarism?''

''Are you here to admit that you plagiarize?''

''What are you going to do about the harm that this has caused Janice?''

Natalie looked at the reporters and walked towards William and Janice Yun.. The reporters parted, giving her way and watching with curiosity what was going to happen.

Natalie stood in front of Janice and asked, ''is it true that Janice is now listed in the market?''

''Natalie, what are you doing?'' William asked softly.

''How much is it going for? All movable and immovable assets, including the warehouse and everything down to the security guard outside. How much are you going to take?''

Janice smiled and looked at Natalie and asked, ''tell me, Miss Jun, how much are you willing to give for all those things? How much is Janice worth in your eyes?''

Natalie smiled and looked into her bag. She removed a cheque and wrote a number on it, signed and handed it over to Janice.

The reporters looked confused. Heck! Everyone was confused and didn't know what was going on. It was as if both women were speaking in a language only them could understand.

''What is going on there?'' one reporter asked.

''Is she buying Janice?'' another also asked.

''It seems to be the case'' one other said.

''Is Janice worth this much in your eyes?'' Janice asked.

''Janice is like my first love. It gave me to opportunity to believe in myself and to also learn to dream, believe in such dreams and learn through my mistakes. Janice gave me confidence and the ability to stand on my own. Janice opened my eyes to a world I didn't know I could have''

''You can have Janice then. I will get the paperwork ready and give you a call''

''Mother, what are you doing?''

''Don't you think I deserve an apology, William?'' Natalie asked.

''What?''

''You need to apologize to me and also compensate me for what I went through. Cheodong Gallery found the person who tried to mess with them and me. The police should be on their way to arrest Miss Susan by now. But, let's say that in exchange for that apology, you will give me what you have''

''What do you mean?''

''Your expertise. I can't deny the fact that you are a good manager. Teach me everything you know and I will consider that as my apology and compensation''

''Hey! Natalie, I didn't know you were so unscrupulous? You want me to work under you?''

''Well… you can decide to reject my offer. After all, I still have Jason and Amy. They are willing to work with me because they still love Janice. You just broke your mother's heart with your inability to save Janice till the last minute and had to hand it over to me. I am giving you a chance to prove to the world that you are not such a lost case? So, can you set aside the differences that we have and work together?''

''William, this is more than enough for you to start with. If you don't accept it then I take it that you never had love for Janice in the first place''

''Mother, are you supporting her?''

''Even Jason and I think the same way too, William. Janice means a lot to all of us. It's just a change in management. Natalie is keeping every single worker here'' Amy spoke.

''Excuse me!'' William walked away.

''William…'' Jason stood up and Natalie stopped him.

''I think it's better if you were to go instead, Amy'' Natalie said to Amy.

''Mm, I will go after him'' Amy stood up and hurried after William.

''We are done here. I will give you a call later on'' Janice stood up. At that moment, someone shouted.

''Cheodong Gallery just released an official apology to Miss Jun. they said the plagiarism was a misunderstanding. Also, the police just arrested Miss Susan for theft and defamation''

The reporters took their phones out and started looking at the news online.

Natalie used the distraction to go out. When she got to the entrance, she saw Mikael waiting by the car for her.

''You are finally out'' Mikael hugged her.

''Did I keep you waiting?''

''Not really. I was worried that something might happen but it's good. I'm proud of you''

''Let's go. I need to start work''

''Alright, Ma'am''

….

Amy saw William sitting on a bench by the park and she went over. She sat next to him and spoke.

''What is your mind?''

William looked at her but remained quiet.

''Do you find it unfair?''

''Why are you always on my side? You've done so much for me but I never thanked you for them. Even when I knew about your feelings for me. I acted as if I didn't know. Don't you hate me?''

''No. Why should I hate you? You were the one who gave me hope and helped me out of the mess I was in. without your guidance, I don't think I would have become a better person''

''The truth is… I don't have feelings for Natalie again. I just feel ashamed that I couldn't manage my own company well and now it belongs to someone else. I don't blame Natalie. She has always had eyes for opportunities and always took them. I just didn't think that she would be willing to risk so much for Janice''

''Actually, there is nothing to be ashamed off. Natalie acknowledges your expertise. That's why she wants you on board. I'm happy that she doesn't want to change the name of the company'''

''Do you trust in Natalie?''

''Mm, I trust her and I also trust that both of you can make Janice great and better than it is right now''

''Why was I so blind, Amy? You have always been there for me. I'm sorry Amy, forgive me for ignoring you all these years''

''It's alright. Then… do you agree to continue work at Janice?''

''As long as you are there, I want to be there with you''

Amy smiled and looked at the park shyly.

''Let's go. You haven't eaten anything. I will treat you to a big feast'' William stood up and pulled Amy along with him.

''Okay''

….

After signing the documents and fully acquiring Janice, there were a lot of things that were needed to be done. Natalie worked along with William, Jason and Amy to put things into order. She was now almost in her last trimester of pregnancy. Even though it weighed her down, she still focused on her work. She wanted to make Janice stand on its feet again.

Everyone equally worked hard to make it happen. William brought up a lot of collaborators with his connection in the industry. Thanks to Jason's PR skills they were able to come out with programs that benefited their clients and also created a lot of buzz by appointing Alice as their new brand ambassador.

A lot of time had passed on gradually and it was time for Natalie to give birth. When she went into labor while at work, she was rushed to the hospital and Mikael and the whole family went over.

After spending over thirty minutes in the labor room, the doctor came out an announced that Natalie had given birth to a set of twin girls.

This was a big news and everyone rejoiced. Mimi who was still focused on her school, called Natalie to congratulate her and even sent a red pocket for her little nieces. She used the pictures of the little girls that Natalie sent to set as her wallpaper.

Alice and Josh were enjoying their relationship and secret marriage which they had while on their vacation. They didn't tell a lot of people, except their closed family.

Xia and Connor also registered their marriage and Karl became their little son. Thomas and Niania were also living in their own world. Enjoying their secret relationship. Niania didn't want to disclose their relationship until she had graduated which was in a few months' time.

Zeya and Sebastian came out to the public with their relationship. They had gotten to a stage that they couldn't hide it because the paparazzi caught them a couple of times. Their PDA was way over than everyone else.

Wales kept himself busy with work but would occasionally call Solace and Natalie for information on how Mimi was doing. He was still waiting for her to come back to him.