CHAPTER 7

After finishing all his office work, Asher met with Wilson Leonester at the mansion. He specifically asked the middle-aged man to investigate the designs of Halbert Company’s furniture. Asher wanted to ensure whether there were other designs similar to those of Rudwick Company.

A sly smile formed on Asher’s lips after reading various documents from Wilson. The surname that Olivia had always been proud of and the success of Halbert Company turned out to be stolen from another company.

Asher felt even more pleased; he was just one step away from achieving his goal of getting back at Olivia. His gaze shifted to Wilson, and he asked, “Mr. Wilson, do you know why Dixon Company always uses furniture from Halbert?”

Wilson looked up, thinking for a moment before answering Asher’s question. “As far as I know, Dixon doesn’t always use furniture from Halbert. Sometimes my master uses furniture from Rudwick.”

Asher nodded in understanding. His eyes refocused on the sheets of paper. “But why did Kailos say that Dixon has had a long-standing partnership with Halbert?” Asher frowned, feeling something was off with the contract between Dixon and Halbert.

Wilson was about to answer Asher’s confusion but stopped when Aberon entered Asher’s office. Wilson stood up and greeted his master.

Aberon took a seat next to Asher. He picked up a sheet of paper from the desk, read it briefly, then looked at Asher with a thin smile. “Because the head of Halbert Company is an old friend of Mr. William. That’s why the partnership has lasted longer than with Rudwick,” Aberon explained, addressing Asher’s confusion.

Asher cleared his throat softly. He looked intently at Aberon, his eyebrows still furrowed, unsatisfied with his father’s answer. “So, even though Dixon uses furniture from Rudwick, the partnership with Halbert continues?”

Aberon nodded affirmatively. “That’s correct! Because the other subsidiaries need different furniture from different manufacturers. Therefore, the partnership with Halbert remains unbroken.”

Asher nodded in understanding. No wonder the funds channeled by the subsidiaries were substantial. It turned out their leader was an old friend. Asher glanced at Wilson, signaling him to hand over the documents about the fund flows from Dixon’s subsidiaries. It was quite satisfying to resolve such issues. It made Asher eager to uncover irregularities and the dark side of the business world.

Aberon received the neatly clipped documents from Wilson. His eyes conveyed curiosity as he read the contents. “What documents are these?” Aberon asked while reading the text on the document.

As he moved closer to Aberon, Asher said, “These are the investment fund reports from Ezoc Company, Dad. I got these reports from Kailos and Mr. Wilson Leonester.”

Asher pointed to the suspicious figures in the document and then flipped to the next page. “The investment funds that were supposed to go to the education foundation were funneled to Halbert Company. Should a partnership with another company require such large amounts?”

“Not just to Halbert Company. Uncle also channeled funds to another subsidiary, BOWS Company. It seems Uncle’s actions were to seek greater profits from both companies,” Asher continued, explaining every detail of the figures in the document.

Aberon glanced briefly at Wilson, then looked meaningfully at Asher. He patted his son’s shoulder lightly, a proud smile on his face. “You’ve only been working a few days, but you’ve already found discrepancies in our company. I’m proud of your work!”

Asher gave a thin smile. His heart felt strange; it was the first time he felt sincerity in being praised. “I’m just doing my job, Dad. So, what will you do to handle this problem?”

Aberon seemed to think for a moment, then murmured, “I’ll send an audit team to investigate Ezoc Company. If William is proven to have embezzled company funds, I will take over the company.”

Asher agreed with Aberon. They needed to send an audit team to investigate the subsidiary. After that, he could carry out his plan to embarrass Olivia and Halbert Company.

Asher looked convincingly at Aberon. “As for Halbert Company, leave it to me. I’ll inform them about the cancellation of the hotel construction project and involve the audit team in investigating their company.”

Aberon agreed with Asher. He ordered Wilson with full intimidation, “Wilson, contact the audit team to investigate the investment funds at Ezoc Company. Seize all funds flowing from the main company to the subsidiary! Also, arrange a meeting with William for me at the pavilion tomorrow!”

Asher smiled contentedly. The path to avenging the two traitors was surprisingly easy. He couldn’t wait to attend Halbert Company’s anniversary party tomorrow. He was curious about Olivia’s reaction when she learned about the corruption at Halbert.

Asher contacted Kailos, giving him orders, “Kailos, besides the contract cancellation, please prepare the license documents for the two designs and publicize the embezzlement of funds at Ezoc Company!”