"The Hendrick family is fighting a battle on both ends. Even if you try your best to turn things around, you still can't change that fact," Clifford said. "I didn't expect you to understand our situation so well, Mr. Guthrie."Tyrone's words were meant to ridicule, and there was a hint of coldness in his tone. Clifford's eyes darkened. "Everyone in Stillmond knows what's happening with the Hendrick family. It's only natural that I know, too."I know you have the ability to turn the tides, but have you given it any thought? The more powerful you become, the more danger Ysabella will face."Clifford's words made Tyrone's expression turn grave. If there was anything he cared about, it was anything that had to do with Ysabella."But if I'm weak, I won't be able to keep her safe."Tyrone raised his head to meet Clifford's gaze. Clifford was shocked when he saw the determination and resolution in Tyrone's eyes. Ysabella might be Tyrone's weakness, but she was also his strength.
But it was easier said than done. If Tyrone wanted to destroy the headquarters, it would affect many people's interests. If he couldn't handle it well, the subsidiaries would be adversely impacted. Moreover, the Hendrick family was in turmoil to begin with. It was true that Tyrone gained his foothold by acquiring smaller companies. But he only had control over the ones that he had acquired. He couldn't really do much if the other subsidiaries didn't want to comply with his orders. The subsidiaries were like a reflection of the headquarters. It wouldn't be easy for him to get them under his control. Tyrone chuckled. "The subsidiaries are all doing their own thing because the headquarters don't really have control over them. We need some direct and effective methods to deal with them. "Show them who's boss when you get there. Fire those that need to be fired, and promote those you see fit. We need to assert dominance so they will fear us but also believe we can help them pros
Even if these were just subsidiaries, they were doing pretty well compared to other regular companies in terms of operational capacity and general image. Only special cases like Stillmond Trading Group, which was a victim of being targeted by multiple other companies, were in worse shape.The entire high-end business building before Ysabella belonged to the cosmetic product subsidiary. In a major city like Stillmond, a building like that was worth several billion dollars. "Right this way, Ms. Vaughn." The person in charge of the subsidiary, a man with a triangular face shape, approached Ysabella. A hint of shock flashed in his eyes when he looked at her. He worked in the cosmetic industry, after all. It was related to the skin, so he was able to tell that Ysabella's skin was in excellent condition with one glance. He could also tell that she hadn't gone through plastic surgery before. Her looks were completely natural. Ysabella frowned slightly. She spontaneously decided to
"If we don't pay, our company won't be able to maintain operations. By the way, the chairman of Stillmond Trading Group didn't want to pay."So people from the headquarters ensured that the company couldn't function properly. The chairman was later kicked out of the headquarters, and Stillmond Trading Group started going downhill."The situation only started to improve after the new head of the Hendrick family was appointed. But Stillmond Trading Group was made an example of. Everyone else was too scared not to pay."Ysabella frowned. She had checked the company's books back when she had been at Stillmond Trading Group. She had felt like something was wrong then. She had too many things to tend to, so she had kept it in mind but hadn't thought too much about it. "You should know the person who moves the money, right?"The person in charge shook his head. "I really don't. The transactions are done by the finance department. I doubt the employees know who the money is for."Ysab
Suddenly, a piece of financial news played on the TV. "Tyrone Hendrick, the newly appointed chairman of Hendricks Consortium, has officially become the richest man in the country."Belinda was dumbfounded. She looked at the picture of Tyrone on the television in disbelief. Her no-good son-in-law was the richest man in the country!He probably had a net worth of hundreds of billions or even trillions of dollars. That would mean she was the mother-in-law of the richest man. The thought of that excited Belinda. Although she knew Tyrone came from money, she thought he was just a nobody in the Hendrick family. She was already envious of enough of that alone.But Tyrone had risen to the top. Even if he had shown her extreme methods to let her know how vicious he could be, it would have been nothing compared to the allure of money and status. Belinda wasn't the only one who was shocked. Yannick and Yvan were stunned, too. The greed in their eyes was palpable. Even the slightest bit
Belinda couldn't contain her smile as she gazed at the ultra-luxurious private jet before her, a plane Tyrone could simply buy on a whim.Tyrone was undeniably wealthy."Come on, Belinda, come over here." Marcella, who was unusually warm, called out to Belinda, a rare occurrence spanning decades.Though Belinda knew that this warmth was merely a nod to Tyrone's influence, it didn't dampen her satisfaction in the least.She walked over to Marcella, grinning. "Mom." After the greeting, she took a triumphant glance at Yanis' wife, whose expression turned notably sour.She had been suppressing Belinda for decades, never anticipating that today everything would take a turn because of Tyrone.…Meanwhile, in the Hendricks residence, Ysabella and Tyrone finished their meal and went back to their room.Ysabella went to take a shower, while Tyrone sat on the bed and opened his laptop to review some documents.Shortly after, Ysabella emerged from the bathroom, prompting Tyrone to set
Leopard had a low opinion of Tyrone's in-laws. They had gone as far as selling their daughter for money. He couldn't fathom their mindset.If someone hadn't informed them of Tyrone assuming the position of head of the Hendricks family, these people probably wouldn't have even considered Tyrone's existence.Although Leopard's speculation was likely accurate, he still mentioned, "Mr. Hendrick is quite busy at the moment. Let me arrange your accommodations first, and he'll come by after finishing his work tonight."Belinda said, "Let him be busy then. It's fine, as long as he remembers to come later. Hurry up and take us to our place."Leopard chuckled, and the bodyguards behind him promptly approached, taking the luggage from Belinda and moving it to a black Cayenne.Yvan, a spendthrift with no work-related skills but a thorough knowledge of luxury cars, exclaimed, "This is a car worth millions of dollars!"The others were startled, their eyes changing as they looked at the vehicle
At that moment, Ysabella's phone vibrated, signaling an incoming call. Although the caller ID didn't reveal the who the caller was, Ysabella knew the home number by heart.Seeing Ysabella's distressed expression, Tyrone looked at her phone and instantly understood the situation. "Let me take this," he offered, picking up Ysabella's phone.Since Louisa had forcefully taken Ysabella away, most of the latter's contact information had been either deactivated or altered. Hence, if Belinda to get her hands on Ysabella's current number, someone must have assisted her. It wasn't difficult to guess who that person might be.A cold smirk appeared on Tyrone's lips as he answered the call, "Hello, Mom."On the other end of the line, Belinda was momentarily taken aback. Hadn't she called Ysabella? Why was Tyrone answering?But none of this affected her good mood. "Oh, Tyrone, how come it's you who answered the phone? Where's Ysabella?""Ysabella went to the restroom, and I picked up when th
The directors shuddered in fear. Tyrone looked like a devil straight from the pits of hell. Tyrone had realized something was wrong with these people long ago. There had been too many coincidences. Only someone from the inside could have known where Ysabella had been headed. Besides, Ysabella's investigation would have undoubtedly had a negative impact on their interests. The directors quickly confessed to being the ones who hired the kidnappers. Yet when they tried to call the kidnappers, no one picked up."Mr. Hendrick, we really don't know what's going on. The kidnappers aren't listening to us anymore." The man who had spoken up was shivering like a leaf. Tyrone's eyes darkened. Based on the footage of Ysabella's kidnapping, he could tell the kidnappers were highly trained. These directors weren't capable of hiring people like them. Tyrone ignored them and walked out. These people would pay for their actions. …Tyrone drove to York Residence. Louisa was still sitting
This way, Ysabella stood a higher chance of being discovered. Yet the kidnappers found Ysabella's phone. They grabbed it and tossed it away immediately. "Get inside!" The kidnappers pushed Ysabella into a black sedan.Then, Ysabella's face was shoved into a black bag. She couldn't see anything, and her hands were bound. She took several deep breaths while telling herself to calm down. She shouldn't do anything reckless now, or she might get herself killed."She's hot!" exclaimed one of the kidnappers in a perverted way."Keep it in your pants. She's not someone you can lay your fingers on," warned another kidnapper."I'm just saying. Geez." Nonetheless, Ysabella could feel a pair of creepy eyes scanning her body. She could only endure it silently. The kidnappers drove steadily on the road. After a long while, they arrived at their destination.Ysabella was forcefully dragged out of the sedan. Her nose picked up the scent of nature and poop. She deduced that she must have
But when she heard that Horatio and the others were fine, Maisey breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but glance at Ysabella, whose features were truly exquisite and naturally beautiful. Up close, Ysabella's skin was flawless.Even though Maisey had already met Eve, she couldn't deny that Ysabella was indeed very beautiful. In fact, she was so beautiful that even as a woman, Maisey couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy."I'm sorry about earlier," Maisey said, gently touching her belly, which still had a noticeable bump. It gave her a slight sense of reassurance.Ysabella smiled. "It's okay. While your baby is holding on, it's crucial not to get too worked up and to avoid any strenuous activities."The most important thing is to maintain a healthy and pleasant state of mind. Otherwise, there might be risks for your baby."Maisey nodded hurriedly. "I'll make sure to do that.""That's good. I've already saved my number on your phone. Feel free to reach out to me if y
Later on, Irvin got dressed and patted Maisey, who lay on the bed with her eyes tightly closed."Stop playing dead. Wake up," he said.However, Maisey didn't wake up, and a faint scent of blood lingered in the air.A sense of unease crept into Irvin's heart. He hurriedly lifted Maisey, but she had lost consciousness.In that moment, Irvin genuinely felt fear gripping his heart, as if something very important was slipping away from him. He carried Maisey and rushed out of the room.Jeremy ran up quickly and asked, "Mr. Irvin, what's—""Get lost!" Irvin shouted as he carried Maisey to the car. Without waiting for Jeremy, he raced to the hospital.Finally, he took Maisey to the emergency room. Irvin's hands trembled incessantly. Time passed by, but there was no sign of activity in the operating room.At that moment, a figure rushed out of the elevator. Without warning, Irvin took a punch to the face.Tyrone stood before him, radiating hostility. Irvin wiped the blood from his m
A black Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly came to a stop in front of the alley.Irvin gazed at the large willow tree at the entrance of the alley, his eyes gradually darkening.He had snuck in here with Ambrose when he was a child. He had been young at the time and had still been eager for what he thought was paternal love.He had attempted to understand why Ambrose liked Tyrone so much.However, after coming here, he hadn't found any answers. He had only observed Tyrone, Ambrose, and that woman from a distance. They had looked like a harmonious family of three.Irony, resentment, and discomfort surged in Irvin's veins.Since then, Irvin's yearning for Ambrose's paternal love had gradually subsided.This was the only way he could ensure minimal emotional harm to himself within this family. It also shaped Irvin's current indifferent personality.But everything changed when he met Maisey.She was money-minded, always seeking small advantages, and exuded a cunning charm from every fiber
Of course, the Vaughns dared not openly discuss these matters in the living room, considering there were so many household staff present.With many people around, there was a risk that the household staff might relay their words to Tyrone, and it would end up causing more harm than good.So they gathered in Marcella's room to discuss the matter.Except for Yelena, everyone was filled with resentment.Belinda furrowed her brow, conflicted. After all, Tyrone was her son-in-law. In a way, he represented her as well. She wasn't pleased with how Yakov spoke about Tyrone, but the latter had also ignored her earlier, which was a blow to her pride.Thinking about this, Belinda's expression turned sour.As everyone criticized Tyrone, she didn't say much."But in this way, how do we get the kid into the Hendricks Consortium?" Yanis asked with a furrowed brow.It was the Hendricks Consortium, after all. It was a symbol of wealth and power. If they could enter the Hendricks Consortium, t
At that moment, it was like a tiger encountering a mouse. Yakov couldn't help but feel afraid at the overwhelming dominance Tyrone exuded. Yakov's face changed repeatedly.Soon, Tyrone withdrew his gaze, and the oppressive air about him instantly disappeared.While Yakov breathed a sigh of relief, his expression turned quite unpleasant again. He couldn't believe that just Tyrone's gaze had frightened him so much.Tyrone didn't bother with Yakov. In his eyes, Yakov was like a mouse in a filthy drain. He wasn't worth his attention.The more Tyrone ignored Yakov, the more Yakov felt that Tyrone was looking down on him, fueling the anger inside him.For someone so self-centered, they couldn't see the good in others and couldn't hear advice. They lived in their own world, believing themselves to be the king of that world.Now that Tyrone had put his spoon down, Marcella followed suit too. The younger generation didn't dare to continue eating.Even though none of them had eaten their
"What's wrong, Mom? Let's eat," Tyrone chuckled.Deep down, Belinda was still somewhat afraid of Tyrone. After all, the ruthless methods Tyrone had displayed in her presence had left her with lingering fear.The seemingly amiable son-in-law in front of her didn't entirely match that cold persona."Sure, let's all sit down," Belinda hurriedly responded.Tyrone held Ysabella's hand and walked to the dining table. Observing the spread, aside from the tomato omelet that Ysabella enjoyed, the rest of the dishes were Yvan's favorites."Oh dear, Ysabella, I knew your favorite is tomato omelet, so I specially made a portion for you," Belinda said with a smile.Ysabella's eyes flickered slightly, looking at Belinda with surprise.Although it was only one dish she liked, Belinda had only ever paid attention to Yvan from the beginning. This was the first time Belinda had noticed what she enjoyed eating.Although there were ulterior motives behind this gathering, it didn't stop the emotion
At that moment, Ysabella's phone vibrated, signaling an incoming call. Although the caller ID didn't reveal the who the caller was, Ysabella knew the home number by heart.Seeing Ysabella's distressed expression, Tyrone looked at her phone and instantly understood the situation. "Let me take this," he offered, picking up Ysabella's phone.Since Louisa had forcefully taken Ysabella away, most of the latter's contact information had been either deactivated or altered. Hence, if Belinda to get her hands on Ysabella's current number, someone must have assisted her. It wasn't difficult to guess who that person might be.A cold smirk appeared on Tyrone's lips as he answered the call, "Hello, Mom."On the other end of the line, Belinda was momentarily taken aback. Hadn't she called Ysabella? Why was Tyrone answering?But none of this affected her good mood. "Oh, Tyrone, how come it's you who answered the phone? Where's Ysabella?""Ysabella went to the restroom, and I picked up when th