Time Heals All Wounds By Oliver Thomas 8 Summary
The chapter opens with a shocking revelation that Dad’s company, Caldwell Enterprises, has been exposed for financial fraud and tax evasion. The evidence is overwhelming, thanks to a whistleblower who handed over a comprehensive dossier to the authorities. At the same time, a damning video surfaces online, showing Dad using his deceased wife’s belongings as bargaining chips in a deal with Pierce Langford. The video quickly goes viral, sparking widespread outrage and disgust across the internet.
As a result, Caldwell Enterprises’ stock plummets, triggering a financial crisis. Banks demand repayment, business partners sever ties, and Langford publicly distances himself from the company. The fallout is swift and severe, leading to the collapse of the company Dad had spent his life building. The stress causes Dad to suffer a stroke, landing him in the hospital. Meanwhile, Connor and Julian desperately try to salvage the situation but face rejection at every turn. They bombard Josephine with calls and texts, pleading for her help, but she remains silent.
Eventually, Elara, who has been a divisive figure, reaches out to Josephine in tears, accusing her of cruelty and blaming her for the family’s downfall. Josephine listens but coldly rejects Elara’s pleas, declaring that the family is no longer truly connected and hanging up. Later, Josephine exchanges messages with Alexander, who hints at his involvement behind the scenes, suggesting he used his extensive connections, including a friend in the IRS and media backing, to orchestrate the exposure.
The chapter ends with Josephine reflecting on her suspicions about Elara’s relationship with Dad, which seemed unusual and overly sentimental. She had asked Alexander to investigate Elara’s background, and now he has information to share, setting the stage for further revelations. The tension between family loyalty, betrayal, and hidden motives deepens as Josephine navigates the fallout.
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Chapter 8
The next day, a bombshell dropped across the city’s business circles.
Dad’s company–Caldwell Enterprises–got exposed for financial fraud and tax evasion.
The evidence was airtight. The whistleblower had handed over a full dossier to the IRS and the Department of Commerce.
At the same time, a video went viral online.
The one I’d recorded last night–Dad offering up my mother’s belongings as bargaining chips to Pierce Langford. The whole disgusting transaction, caught on
camera.
the video’s title was pure clickbait:
To Kiss Up to the Rich, Shameless Businessman Auctions Off Dead Wife’s Belongings–Playing the Victim Card!]
The second it dropped, the internet exploded.
veryone was horrified by Dad’s shameless stunt.
Holy shit, is this guy even human? Using his dead wife’s stuff to suck up to some rich asshole?”
Disgusting. He’d sell his soul for a buck.”
That Langford guy’s no better. Birds of a feather.”
Caldwell Enterprises‘ stock price tanked immediately. Hit the circuit breaker.
anks came knocking for repayment. Business partners pulled out left and right.
ierce Langford wasted no time distancing himself, releasing a public statement canceling all investment plans with Caldwell Enterprises.
When the wall falls, everyone pushes.
n less than a day, the company Dad had spent half his life building collapsed.
ad had a stroke from the stress and ended up in the hospital.
onnor and Julian were running around like headless chickens, begging anyone who’d listen. But every door slammed in their faces.
¡o one wanted anything to do with the Caldwells right now.
hey kept calling me. I didn’t pick up. But the texts came flooding in like a damn avalanche.
onnor: [Josephine! I’m begging you–on my knees, okay?! Just clear this up! The company was Mom’s. It’s yours too! You can’t just stand by and watch it burn!]
ilian: [Are you out of your fucking mind?! You destroyed all of us–are you happy now?! I swear to God, I’ll come find you and drag you down with me!]
few minutes later, Julian sent another text. Total 180.
allan: [Josie, I’m sorry, I was a piece of shit. I fucked up. Please come home. Dad’s dying. He wants to see you… If you come back, we’ll kick Elara out. We’ll give ou everything back. Please. Just come home.]
didn’t respond.
hey must’ve been desperate, because next thing I knew, Elara was calling me,
was bored anyway. Might as well hear what she had to say.
The second I picked up, she was sobbing.
Josephine, why are you doing this? Your dad and your brothers were so good to you–how could you be so cruel? How could you destroy them like this?”
They’ve lost everything now. The company’s gone. The house is gone. Are you satisfied?”
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Chapter 8
I let her finish her little performance.
“You called me just to say that?
She faltered. Then sniffled.
“I just I just wanted to ask you to go see your dad. Please. He’s in the hospital. He’s–he’s not doing well”
“He’s not doing well because he brought this on himself.”
“And we’re not family. You and 17 We’re not even close. So stop pretending we are.”
hung up.
Got long after, Alexander sent me a message.
Well done.]
Eh, it was nothing. Thanks though.]
didn’t send the whistleblower report. I didn’t leak the video either.
But I knew–he had something to do with it.
he Fairchild family’s business empire stretched nationwide. Alexander had grown up immersed in that world. The network he’d built was way beyond nything I could’ve managed on my own.
le’d mentioned it casually once–said he had a friend in the IRS. And that media blogger who posted the video? Just happened to be backed by one of his amily’s investment firms.
he resources he’d pulled for me were way more than I’d ever seen.
By the way–I got the results on that thing you asked me to look into.]
My heart skipped.
When Elara first showed up at our house, something felt off.
Jad was sentimental, sure–but not THAT sentimental. Not enough to treat some old friend’s daughter like royalty.
‘d always felt like there was something between her and Dad. Something I didn’t know.
o I’d asked Alexander to dig into Elara’s background.
Now, he had answers.
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Conclusion
The chapter closes on a raw and painful note, capturing the devastating fallout from the public exposure of Caldwell Enterprises’ corruption. Josephine’s refusal to engage with her desperate family highlights her fractured trust and the deep wounds inflicted by betrayal. The collapse of the company is not just a financial ruin but an emotional shattering, forcing each character to confront the consequences of their choices and the painful reality of fractured bonds.
Amidst the chaos, the subtle revelations about Elara and the shadowy forces behind the scandal hint at deeper secrets yet to unfold. Josephine’s guarded stance and Alexander’s quiet support suggest that while the wounds are fresh, there may be a path toward uncovering truth and reclaiming some measure of justice. For now, the chapter leaves us suspended in a moment of heartbreak and uncertainty, where time’s healing power feels both distant and necessary.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
The next chapter promises to deepen the intrigue surrounding Elara and her mysterious connection to Dad. As Josephine uncovers unsettling truths about Elara’s past, the lines between friend and foe blur, raising questions about loyalty and hidden motives. Will Josephine be able to confront these revelations without losing herself in the tangled web of family secrets and betrayals?
Meanwhile, the fallout from Caldwell Enterprises’ collapse continues to unravel the family’s fragile bonds. With Dad in the hospital and her brothers desperate for reconciliation, Josephine faces an emotional crossroads. The tension between forgiveness and resentment will test her resolve, forcing her to decide what kind of future she wants to build amid the ruins of their shared past.
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