"Mr. Johnson informed me that starting today, everyone can temporarily cease working until we've resolved the issue with Whitlocks Construction. Even on the days you don't work, you'll still be paid!"Upon hearing that, many workers couldn't hold back their tears. They had been oppressed and exploited for too long, and finally, someone was standing up for them.-At Jake's home.After detaining George and his group, Miller came to report to Eric."According to our investigation, Sunridge Human Resources Limited was established just a month ago. I checked their accounts, and all their funds come from Whitlocks Construction. The gang led by George has all been taken down, and we're currently conducting intensive interrogations on them."They were confident they could still get useful information from George. After all, the main reason Whitlocks Construction had set up Sunridge Human Resources Limited was likely to evade their responsibility as an employer and clear themselves of an
George never expected government intervention. After all, the Whitlocks had informed the local authorities in Sunridge about their activities, so he doubted any action would be taken against him."What department are you from?" George asked, visibly frustrated and confused about which department dared to take action against him.Miller sat across from him and said, "I can't believe you still have the nerve to ask that. It seems you've become extremely arrogant! But I'll tell you anyway. I'm from the Combat Department. Ever heard of it?"George shook his head. He had never heard of the Combat Department.Miller did not find it surprising, given George's social status. He had no access to such high-level information.Looking at George calmly, Miller explained, "During our time in Sunridge, we've gathered quite a bit of information about your activities. Sunridge Human Resources Limited is nothing more than a company you established with Whitlocks Construction to evade your responsib
Looking at Miller's expression, Eric knew the case was not as simple as it seemed."They…" Miller gritted his teeth, and finding the right words took him a while. "They sacrificed them to reinforce the building structure!"Eric and Sylvia were appalled.Williams Corp. primarily dealt with construction, and Sylvia knew of such an ancient tradition. Although Eric had never done any construction work before, he was well aware of this ancient practice.He clenched his fists and snarled. "These bastards! Have you started the operation?"Miller nodded.Then, Eric asked again, "Have you contacted the demolition team?"Miller knew that Eric wanted to demolish the completed data center building. If they demolished it now, it would take at least one or two more years to start building from scratch.However, Eric and Sylvia did not mind.Miller immediately contacted the demolition team and took George to the project site.-After marking the 32 locations, the entire construction site
"This is outrageous!" Sylvia exclaimed, her voice seething with anger. "What are they trying to do? Do they want the Innova Group to suppress this matter?"From Benedict's words, it was evident that the Whitlocks were likely involved in this matter. Unable to locate Miller, they turned to Eric. Given the Innova Group's interests at stake, the Whitlocks anticipated Eric's compliance. However, they were in for a surprise—Eric was the mastermind behind the investigation.Moreover, the Innova Group would never profit from such illicit gains.-Benedict returned to the Whitlock residence and briefed Dominic Whitlock on his negotiation with Eric."What?! He refuses?!" Dominic frowned. "What the hell is wrong with them? Are they idiots? How are they going to make money if the project is delayed for a few more years?""Sir, based on my observation, he's not simple," Benedict explained. "He's always with the man who arrested Houston. Besides, he's the one who attacked George at the constr
Eric and Sylvia had gone to bed while Miller and several Combat Department members were still organizing documents.Suddenly, Miller frowned as he caught something in the air. He furrowed his brow and asked, "Fire?"He looked toward the door, only to see billowing smoke seeping in through the crack."Fuck!" Miller cursed and opened the door. The entire corridor had been consumed by flames."Fuck!" While cursing, he approached the window and glanced down. "Quick, pack up the computer! Tear the bedsheet to make a rope! We need to get down from here!"They were on the 18th floor, and even a grandmaster jumping from that height would end up as a pile of flesh.However, Miller remained calm. After giving orders to his men, he called Eric.Eric woke up to flames outside the corridor. Knowing they couldn't escape through the corridor, he opened the window. However, seeing how high they were now made him dizzy.He wasn't overly worried about Miller and the others since he knew they wer
Dominic fervently wished for the fire to obliterate every piece of evidence. The city's premier hotel had been engulfed in flames, ensuring it would be front-page news. Dominic had already acquired some preliminary information."How many casualties on the 18th floor? How many managed to escape?"The Whitlocks had obtained the hotel's data. Otherwise, they wouldn't have specifically targeted the 18th floor.Benedict reported, "14 guests were on the 18th floor, and none survived.""Perfect!" Dominic exclaimed with delight. "So, everyone on the 18th floor is gone! No evidence against my family remains. Let's see who dares to investigate my family in the future!"He exhibited no concern for the fate of those on the 19th and 20th floors as if their lives had no connections to him or the Whitlocks.Benedict spoke. "Among those who apprehended Houston, some lingered on the 18th floor. There's a chance they perished in the fire. If so, we're essentially responsible for the deaths of hi
Benedict forced himself to calm down and greeted, "Mr. Smithson, please come in!"Miller nodded.Once he took his seat, Dominic smiled and asked, "What brought you here today, Mr. Smithson?"Looking at Dominic, Miller calmly stated, "Do you know that my men and I were nearly burned alive in the hotel fire last night? We found out that three mentally ill patients set the fire, but by the time we located them, two of them were dead."Mr. Whitlock, with your extensive connections, do you happen to know who orchestrated this?"Dominic's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know which department Miller belonged to and wondered how he had gathered so many clues so quickly.Fortunately, he had instructed Benedict to take care of the three people. Otherwise, they would be in big trouble.Maintaining his smile, Dominic replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Smithson. I think I can't help you with this. Besides, mentally ill patients have messed-up minds. Who knows what they were thinking when they set the
Sylvia anticipated Dominic's response. "Mr. Whitlock, avoiding responsibility isn't the best course of action. My findings reveal that Whitlocks Construction is under the direct control of the Whitlock Group, as the group owns all the shares."Given the legal issues surrounding Whitlocks Construction, with its assets frozen and seized, if the Innova Group's losses exceed what Whitlocks Construction can cover, we'll have to look to the Whitlock Group and your family for additional compensation.""Are you trying to intimidate me, Ms. Williams?" Dominic asked with a frown.Sylvia smiled faintly. "Mr. Whitlock, this is not intimidation. The real intimidation was the fire on the 18th floor of Sunridge Hotel last night. Fortunately, due to certain reasons, we were not at the hotel. Otherwise, Mr. Johnson and I would be among the people burned to death."Sylvia was furious, still shuddering at the thought of the people burned to death. If not for eliminating Miller and preventing unfavora