Chapter 344
Chapter 344:
“Then how did you know that Rupert’s grandfather is okay?” Annabel asked anxiously.
Judging from what Finley said, Cody had basically put Bruce under house arrest. So how could he be so sure that Bruce was fine?
“Here’s the thing,” Finley explained patiently. “On the one hand, I was overseeing the search and rescue teams over the past few days, but we couldn’t pinpoint where the plane crashed exactly. On the other hand, I tried every means to get in touch with the old man at the hospital, but his ward was heavily guarded. I didn’t dare act rashly, for fear that Cody would hurt the old man p>
Annabel pressed him further. “And then what happened p>
Finley carefully pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Rupert. “Just when I was getting desperate, a nurse handed me this note p>
Rupert took the note and looked at it. The message was written in Morse code.
It read, “Beware of Cody. Find Rupert ASAP p>
Rupert knew that it was from his grandfather.
“I tried to get more details out of that nurse, but she knew nothing.” Finley shook his head. “In a word, Benton Group is fine, but Cody seized the opportunity to become acting CEO in your absence p>
“So that’s what Cody’s after—he wants Benton Group.” It turned out that Rupert’s intuition was right.
Cody was so scheming. It wasn’t hard to believe he had something to do with the jet crash.
Finley wasn’t finished. He cleared his throat and said, “Cody has been trying to bribe me. Today, at the board meeting, he suddenly announced that he’d take over the position of CEO. A press conference will be held in two days p>
Rupert sneered coldly. “Cody has shown his true colors p>
“I was so worried that something bad had happened to you. Your grandfather’s nowhere to be found. I had no one to turn to. Fortunately, you and Miss Hewitt are back, safe and sound.” Finley sighed heavily.
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Over the past few days, he had been mentally and physically exhausted, searching for Rupert and battling with Cody.
Luckily, Rupert turned out to be fine. He had shown up at a critical moment, and Finley could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
“Actually, we can make use of the current situation.” After mulling over Finley’s report, Annabel looked up calmly. “Cody’s so eager for power that he exposed his evil ambition. Now that he thinks Rupert is lost at sea, he’s trying to seize Benton Group. He’s taking action publicly, while we can take action in secret. We can strike back when he least expects it p>
Rupert looked at Annabel with newfound appreciation. He had long known that his fiancee was smart, but at this moment, he admired her even more. He was thinking the exact same thing as her.
In a cold tone, Rupert said, “Finley, we have to gather damning evidence and save my grandpa before Cody holds the press conference p>
“Yes, sir!” Finley nodded seriously.
“Two days is a bit tight, but it should be possible.” Sitting next to Rupert, Annabel rubbed the spot between her brows.
It wouldn’t be easy to find evidence that Cody had tampered with Rupert’s jet, but it wasn’t too late for them to stop him from usurping the position of CEO of Benton Group.