BookToReadChapter 241
Joshua's lips were pressed into a thin line, his eyes dark and intense.
Allison's voice trembled with heart-wrenching sadness, "Joshua, you coward, why did you cif you aren't
brave enough to face me?"
In an unnoticed corner, someone discreetly lifted a phone to capture the scene.
Olivia felt a pang in her heart seeing Allison so distressed. "Allie, you're drunk. Let's get you hto rest, okay?"
Olivia gently guided Allison through the crowd towards the exit. Two bodyguards from the Duran family followed
closely behind.
When Liam got the video, Chris was busy charming a new conquest. The private suite buzzed with the
intoxicating mix of alcohol and the faint scent of smoke. Chris held the woman close, kissing her as her breaths
becincreasingly ragged. Liam stood quietly in the corner, trying to blend into the background, playing the
part of an invisible, silent observer.
Chris was the type to indulge fully in his pleasures. Two hours later, it was all over. The woman lay on the sofa,
her clothes disheveled. Chris, however, was fully dressed. With a lazy demeanor, he leaned back on the couch,
lighting a cigarette, the smoke curling around his sharply defined features, giving him an air of untamed
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Noticing that Chris was done, Liam stepped forward, ready to report. The woman wisely gathered her clothes and
left the suite. "Chris, the shipment from California has been successfully secured."
Chris responded with a nonchalant "Hmm," before asking, "What about the Canada situation?"
"There was a snag with the meet-up. They ran into the cops, the deal was interrupted, and the goods were
seized. But everyone got away safely."
A shadow of anger darkened Chris's features. "Useless idiots. Losing the goods and still having the nerve to
cback?"
Liam remained silent.
"What's the status with the Merce project in Australia?"
Liam swallowed nervously and replied, "Since the project was terminated, both we and Merce Group have
suffered significant losses. Fisher Corporation took advantage and has now acquired Merce. The paperwork is
underway."
There was a thunderous crash as Chris kicked the long table over. "Joshua, one day | will make you pay back
double!"
Liam stood by silently, observing
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Chris's temper flare until it subsided before daring to speak again. "Chris, we have snew information about
Allison."
Chris composed himself slightly. "What is it?"
Liam played the video on his phone and handed it over. "Our people followed Allison to a bar and caught this. It
looks like she and Joshua
really did break up."
Chris glanced at the phone, a sneer of disdain playing across his features. He let
out a derisive laugh. "Ha, foolish woman to believe in love."
"And about her...?"
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"Stop monitoring her. She's just a discarded plaything of Joshua's | have more important things to deal with now."
"Understood."
"Oh, and Chris, Shawn called and wants to meet with you."
"Who?"
Liam clarified, "Allison's ex-boyfriend."
Chris's lips curled in a dismissive smile. "Never heard of him."
Liam explained, "Previously, Lillian used Joshua's whereabouts and insider information from the Fisher family to
secure our investment. That investment later went to Reynolds Group, which is now a
notable enterprise back home.
Reynolds Group is still of use to us.
A flicker of disdain crossed Chris' eyes. "Anyone Lillian chose is bound to be
useless, just another dumb fool."
"So, do you want to meet him?"
"A dog eager to curry favor withcan be taken out for a walk when I'm in a good mood."
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