Chapter 22 Secondly , during his coma , due to the relentless pursuit of the Morrison Group , the Gibson Group lost out on many major projects and resources , leading to a financial debt crisis and a sharp decline in stock prices . A large number of talents within the Gibson Group were poached by high - paying individuals behind the scenes , causing a turbulent turnover of personnel and leaving the Gibson Group in a precarious situation . Even if he returned to the Gibson Group again , he would not be able to turn back the clock . Once all the rage , sharing half of the power in New York , the Gibson Group , which created a commercial legend , seems to be coming to an end . Thirdly , Mandy took advantage of the turmoil in the Gibson family and secretly escaped from the basement . When Eric woke up , the first thing he did was to handle Howard's funeral . Howard experienced many ups and downs over the decades , and in the end , he passed away with a sense of regret . The second thing , without caring about Mandy's escape , Eric immediately returned to the company and started to turn the tide in an attempt to stop the decline of the Gibson Group . But still powerless to turn back the clock . In Mr. Gibson's top - floor executive conference room , Eric's eyes grew heavier and heavier as he looked at the latest company reports and updates . A storm was brewing . 0.00 % 11470 Chapter 22 The people below dared not breathe , each with a layer of frost on their faces . 788 Auchers The meeting room was shrouded in a solemn and despairing atmosphere . The assistant knocked on the door and entered , careful and respectful . " Mr. Gibson , the latest report is out . The products from the R & D department always got beaten to market , the company has lost nearly half of its sales and technical talents , and the Gibson Group's stock has dropped by 25 % … " Eric's expression deepened , his lips tightly pursed . " Which other company besides the Morrison Group was manipulating behind the scenes ? " The assistant carefully studied Eric's expression . " During the two months when you were in a coma , a new cutting - edge company with foreign investment settled in New York . The company , named " A & O , " has a strong background and powerful influence . " A & O ? Eric realized it almost instantly . Ariana , Oliver . It was her . A wave of bitterness surged in Eric's heart . Originally , she still hadn't forgiven herself … In the pitch - black night , a fully armed woman stealthily got into a car , crouching low . 11:47 ) Chapter 22 " Driver , please take me to the high - speed railway station quickly . " 1288 Vouchers After getting on the car , the woman inside didn't relax until the car was getting further and further away from the city , and the neon lights gradually disappeared . In the dim light , Mandy took off her black duckbill cap , looked at the scenery outside the window that was constantly receding , and relaxed against the back of the seat . Finally escaped from that ghostly place ! God knows what kind of torment she went through in these past few months ! For Ariana , Eric made her almost beg for life and wish for death every day ! Looking back on the hellish experiences of the past half year , Mandy still can't help but tremble . Suddenly , Mandy looked startled . This road seemed to not be the direction to the high - speed railway station . She suddenly became nervous , tensing her body and showing fear in her eyes . " Where did you want to take me ? " In the rearview mirror , only the driver's calm and steady eyes were visible . " Ms. Harlan said , ' Wherever you came from , that's where I'll send you back . " Mandy's blood surged through her body , causing her to freeze in place ! 11:47 Chapter 22 11 She used to be a sponsored student of the Gibson family , coming from the poorest and most underdeveloped mountains . If it weren't for the Gibson family choosing her , she would have returned to the mountains . Her parents were going to sell her to the old man in the neighboring village , who was sixty years old , lame , crooked - mouthed , and had beaten two wives to death , just to pay for her brother's dowry .