2024-05-26 11:16:36After 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!”
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The air in the room was damp, and the walls echoed with Waldric’s laughter—it sounded like iron scraping against stone. The dim yellow lamp above his head swung slowly, casting long shadows across the worn wooden floor. In that faint light, Waldric looked like the silhouette of a demon who had just finished signing a contract for immortality.The corner of his lips lifted, his eyes narrowing in satisfaction. “Those two wolves are too busy tearing each other apart, and meanwhile, I—” he pointed to his chest with a fingertip, “—am taking over their den one by one.”Laughter erupted again from his throat, deep and heavy. Jorge only stood beside him, his head lowered. He knew that if he dared to laugh, Waldric might take it as mockery. The man was too unpredictable.Waldric pushed his chair back, leaned against it, and tapped his knee slowly. “You know, Jorge,” he said while gazing at the ceiling, “everyone thinks I’m just a pawn, easy to sacrifice. They think I move without direction, bu
CHAPTER 155
Kaylery was not afraid of Asher’s words at all. Instead, he stared back with defiance. His sharp gaze was filled with hatred. Inside the room, only Asher and he remained. His laughter burst out in response to Asher’s words, then slowly faded, replaced by a crooked smirk.“You think I’m afraid of your threats?” Kaylery’s voice was cold, his eyes narrowing sharply. “Bring me the proof. You came here without any evidence?” he mocked.Asher smiled meaningfully. He had intentionally provoked the man’s emotions. He stayed calm, his mind trying to read Kaylery’s thoughts. But unfortunately, Asher could not read Kaylery’s mind at all.Asher stayed silent. Only his slow breathing filled the air, like someone who knew he was fully in control. The light in the room shone on half of his face, casting a sharp shadow on the wall behind him. His gaze did not waver, fixed straight on Kaylery, who stood defiantly.Then, the corner of his lips lifted slightly. A smile—but not a genuine one. “Proof?” As
CHAPTER 154
Night air crept slowly through the gaps in the old walls, brushing the skin with a sharp cold, but the man remained motionless. It was as if the air did not dare touch him. From behind the wooden window whose paint had begun to peel, his shoulders trembled slightly before the low voice broke—heavy, hoarse, then echoed throughout the room, slapping the silence with a tone that was too satisfied.The laugh rang out like metal striking metal, loud, and strangely beautiful to its owner.Once or twice he staggered, bowing his head, pressing his trembling chest to hold back his euphoria.“Ha… hahah! Those two wolves… were dancing on the rope I had spun myself.” The corner of his mouth lifted slowly, almost lazily.Those eyes stared at the screen before him, reflecting the golden light from the desk lamp.That cold gaze was cloaked in something dangerous. His fingers tapped the wooden table softly, rhythmic, steady, as if counting the breaths of his enemies.A folder lay open before him. Big
CHAPTER 153
Kaylery’s face tightened until the veins in his neck bulged. His fingers clenched hard, as if crushing the last pieces of patience left in him. His eyes glimmered sharply with emotion. The room felt hot for the man who was used to controlling the flow; heat did not come from the weather, but from the fire of anger burning inside his chest. The news of his failed plan for Asher’s wedding night shattered. The guests had been evacuated, and the homemade bombs planted in the corners of the hotel had been defused. Damn it, everything that should have been his weapon to tear apart the Dixons’ reputation vanished just like that. Kaylery stared at the screen, every red dot that disappeared was an insult to his ambition. He wanted to scream, Ah, no, not for the sake of safety, but because of the luxury of that humiliation. But there was one sentence that boiled his blood more than anything else: someone, no one knew who, had kidnapped Alicia. Kaylery swallowed hard. His eyes narrowed, and
CHAPTER 152
Asher’s trusted security team was busy in the monitoring room, their eyes fixed on dozens of CCTV screens that showed every corner of the hotel. Wilson stood upright in the center, arms crossed, his gaze sharp watching. Then his brow furrowed.There was a suspicious shadow on one of the screens. Someone seemed to be pacing in the service corridor, turning too often to the right and left as if checking something. Just then, a loud danger alarm blared from the control panel. Its electronic sound shattered the silence of the room.Wilson immediately pressed an earphone to his ear, connecting a direct line to Joseph and the bodyguards who were stationed around vulnerable points.“Sir, it’s bad!” Steven’s voice—the bald-headed chief technician with a thin mustache like a cat’s—broke into the room. His eyes widened at the screen. “Someone has planted an improvised bomb in the hotel area!”Wilson turned quickly, his jaw hardening. The hotel’s security system—armed with the latest technology—
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Waldric felt uneasy, he absolutely did not want to help Kaylery. If he helped once more, then his life would certainly never be peaceful. Not only would Asher chase him to kill him, but Kaylery would surely do the same.However, he had no choice at all. He had to be able to adjust himself, even if it meant being two-faced in front of them. He would obey Kaylery’s will, but he would also try to win favor with the Dixon family. He would ask for their help to save his business."Ah, this is so troublesome," muttered Waldric with a short laugh. His hand held his head, which felt dizzy.Various business documents were scattered on the table. All of them contained compensation demands from film producers. After the news spread that his entertainment company was linked to illegal drugs, many brands that had already signed contracts with his artists and models suddenly terminated their agreements.The door to the room opened, and an athletic man with curly brown hair entered. The man bowed re
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