Chapter 176
Chapter 176:
Chadwick hesitated as he entered Dorian’s office, taken aback by the immediate pressure to sign the contract. “This is a significant investment, not a minor transaction. I must consult with my board first p>
Dorian interjected crisply, “Mr. Wilson, remember, you approached us to be part of this project, not the other way around. There are others eager to take your place if you decline p>
With that, Dorian began to retract the contract. Chadwick’s concern quickly turned to alarm, and he swiftly grabbed the contract. “Alright, I’ll sign it now!” He hastily signed the document, intending to explain his decision at the shareholders’ meeting the following day.
Rylan and Maisie, also shareholders, were present. They reacted vehemently before anyone else could, convinced it was a setup by Serena.
“Dad, have you lost your mind? Serena has set a trap for you!” Rylan exclaimed, trying to maintain composure after dismissing the non-family members.
“Watch your mouth!” Chadwick shouted, hearing his son’s accusatory tone. “I’ve investigated Serena thoroughly; she’s not what you claim. Don’t throw baseless accusations p>
“Are you siding with that woman over your own family now?” Upon hearing Chadwick’s defense of Serena, Maisie lost all restraint and burst into tears.
Overcome with emotion, she charged at Chadwick, pushing and striking him. “You traitor! I’ll make sure you regret this p>
Chadwick’s face turned to ice as he attempted to block her blows. Eventually, he snapped, pushing Maisie forcefully onto the floor.
Rylan quickly stepped in to help his mother back to her feet, while Chadwick, seething with rage, pointed accusingly at both of them. “I’m at my limit—keep out of my affairs and stop undermining me, or else…” His voice grew chillingly threatening. “Serena is expecting my child. I’ve got another heir p>
The impact of his words hit like a sudden shock to both mother and son.
What was he planning? Could their fate be as mercilessly sealed as Alden’s had been?
Distraught, Rylan left the company immediately and drove to his grandmother Frida’s residence for counsel.
𝙍𝖊𝗅𝗂𝖆𝖇𝖑𝖊 𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗋𝖼𝖾:
Frida, busy trimming her garden, responded without even looking up, “You and your father always wanted me retired from the company. Now that it’s in your hands, I can’t help even if I wanted to p>
Rylan sensed his grandmother’s reluctance to involve herself. Persisting could risk the last bit of goodwill he had with her. Thus, he concealed his discontent, maintained composure, and departed.
Leaving the estate behind, Rylan joined some friends at a bar and didn’t stop drinking until he was thoroughly drunk.
As he stumbled out later, Rylan’s gaze fell on the huge screen across the street, displaying Cheson city’s news, which at that moment featured the scandal involving Chadwick.
Feeling the eyes of his friends on him added to his agitation. Dismissing the idea of calling a driver, Rylan decided to drive himself. While driving, Rylan frequently checked the rearview mirror. Despite multiple evasive maneuvers, he became convinced that a black car was following him relentlessly.
Rylan’s thoughts raced back to how Chadwick had dealt with Alden. Could his father be targeting him now? The notion filled him with dread, urging him to speed up to elude the trailing vehicle.
Suddenly, on a sharp turn, Rylan jerked the steering wheel too vigorously. He lost control of his car, which skidded violently before crashing into a bridge support. The impact was thunderous.
Police and paramedics arrived swiftly, extracting a bloodied and unconscious Rylan from the wreckage.
Meanwhile, a few meters away in the black car that had been tailing him, Alden removed his sunglasses and observed the scene coolly.
Alden’s gaze settled intently on Rylan’s disfigured face. A subtle smirk barely appeared at the corners of his mouth as he observed the scene. The light from the window cast a glow on one side of his face, leaving the other enveloped in darkness.
Maintaining his composure, Alden slipped his sunglasses back on. As he did, a harsh, calculating look flickered across his eyes, charging the air within the car with palpable tension.
“Let’s go p>
Xavier ignited the engine at Alden’s command. Seamlessly, the car merged into the ceaseless flow of city traffic.
Unbeknownst to onlookers, this crash marked the onset of a meticulously planned revenge.