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Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1361

Although Xavier’s face darkened, he didn’t utter a word and kept walking toward his office.

“Tell me why you want to meet me.”

Fabian soon arrived at Xavier’s office. Since there were only two of them in the office, Fabian asked straightforwardly so that he wouldn’t waste any time.

“You’re asking me? Why don’t you ask yourself!” Xavier said harshly.

He didn’t wish to dwell on what happened earlier.

But since Fabian pretended to be innocent, Xavier couldn’t help but feel furious. He thought about Hannah, who was threatened by Fabian. I can let it pass even though you took the love of my life away from me. Now that you already have her, how could you treat her this way?

“Oh? Why should I?”

Fabian was a little bewildered. Did I do something wrong that I, myself, am not aware of it, yet Xavier knows? Is this… a joke?

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Just tell me, Mr. Jackson. There’s no need to beat around the bush,” Fabian said.

“Hah! Am I beating around the bush? Don’t you know what you did? I really admire you for that. Have you forgotten about what happened to Vivian? Or are you that heartless to pretend that it didn’t happen? Humph!” Since Fabian didn’t admit to it, Xavier finally lost his temper and berated Fabian.

The incident was a scar engraved on Fabian’s heart. Although it happened for quite some time ago, he didn’t wish to bring it up again. However, Xavier mentioned it nevertheless and even accused him of being heartless.

“Mr. Jackson, it’s none of your business to ascertain if I’m heartless. Besides, I don’t have time to entertain those who only know half of the truth! You’re wasting my time!” Fabian rebutted coldly.

Since we are from five prominent families, I didn’t want to dwell on your mistakes. However, it is you who want to find fault with me now. Do you think I won’t teach you a lesson? Don’t forget that the Norton family ranks first among all five prominent families.

Fabian was boiling with rage as Xavier kept looking for trouble.

“Very well… Since you wanted me to be straightforward, I’ll say it out loud right now!” With that said, Xavier took a step forward and stood in front of Fabian.

“We used to engage in a fair competition. But since Hannah had chosen to marry you because she loves you, I had given you both my blessing. However, how did you treat Hannah? By having men following her 24/7 and robbing her of her dom? I have had enough of your nonsense! From now on, I’ll win her over!”

Fabian snickered, “All that just to tell me that you’re after my wife. Does the way I treat her concern you in any way? Win her over? Hahaha! I dare you to!”

At that, Fabian looked at Xavier coldly, thinking that Xavier had some misunderstanding about him. Nonetheless, he didn’t wish to argue with him as he trusted Hannah with all his heart. Hannah might be a little silly at times, but she will never betray me. Fabian was confident about it.

Besides, Fabian felt that Xavier’s reaction was ridiculous. This man still couldn’t forget Hannah even after Hannah married him. The truth is that I simply assigned several subordinates to accompany and protect Hannah. How dare he make such a wild accusation, saying that I’ve robbed her of her dom? Why would I do that? Does he think I’m a psychopath?

Since Fabian didn’t deny the allegation, Xavier provoked him confidently and continued furiously, “Fabian, you don’t deserve to be a man for making such a remark. I pity Hannah for marrying you. Besides, I can finally see through you. From today onward, I’ll discuss with my family to terminate all partnerships between the two companies.”

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Knitting his brows, Fabian retorted, “What? Do you think the Norton family will be afraid of you? If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.”

Before Xavier could reply, Fabian turned around and walked towards the exit.

However, he stopped halfway and added with a sneer, “By the way, you’re not the one who can decide whether you want to terminate our partnership. Don’t think too highly of yourself.”

Fabian was right. The partnership between the two companies couldn’t terminate with merely a few words as it was established by their prior generation. Besides, the members of both families and the other prominent families would definitely voice their objections upon hearing this.

If they were to terminate their partnership, the Jackson family would suffer bigger losses than the Norton family. After all, the all-powerful Norton family could easily choose another partner and only make slightly less profit.

After that, Fabian left Xavier’s company quickly. On his way back to the office, Fabian received a phone call. He was informed that Waylon wasn’t in the company but was already murdered in a private room at a café.

Fabian massaged his temples to calm himself down. Then, he instructed his subordinates to rush to the airport to find William. He believed that William would board a flight if he wanted to leave earlier.

Soon, he received disappointing news from his subordinates at the airport. William indeed planned to board a flight to leave. However, when Fabian’s subordinates found William, the two men beside William immediately drew their knives.

Fabian’s subordinates weren’t afraid and were ready to engage. Nonetheless, because they were far from William, the two men unexpectedly stabbed William’s body with their knives five times. At that point, they weren’t sure if William was already dead or still alive.

Miles away, Lyna, who was in her private villa, was relieved after receiving the news. “Fortunately, I was smart enough to send my men in advance, or William will be in Fabian’s hands by now.”

She was satisfied upon listening to her trusted aide’s report. Since William was stabbed five times, there’s no way he would survive! Hahaha!

In the office, Fabian was trying to figure out who wanted to target him. As he was deep in thought, he suddenly received a phone call from A Nation.

“Hello, Mr. Norton. I’ve found out the information you need.”

Fabian had instructed him to find out news about Yvette after she arrived at A Nation. “How is it? Have you found her?” he asked.

“Yes, we found her. We stopped her at one of the streets at A Nation. She was timid and immediately confessed that she was merely a double,” The man reported to Fabian thoroughly over the phone.

“A double? What do you mean?”

Fabian couldn’t help but feel shocked.

“She told me that because she looked like Yvette, someone asked her to be Yvette’s double and came to A Nation. In return, she would receive a hundred million. As such, she agreed to the offer. Also, the one who came to A Nation alongside Yvette was a double as well.”

Fabian took a deep breath once he finished listening. What an elaborate trick! Even I fell for it! A moment later, he said over the phone, “Okay, I know it. Thanks for your help.”

After hanging up the phone, he stood straight and looked out the window. Deep in his heart, he felt that there was a huge conspiracy behind everything.

He was certain that it wasn’t Yvette’s own idea to use a double to mislead him. After all, he knew her very well that under such circumstances, she couldn’t come up with such an elaborate trick.

As such, there was definitely a mastermind behind Yvette who controlled everything and was careful in taking every step. In that case, her so-called cousin was undoubtedly a double. This was the reason that his subordinates were unable to find any information for quite some time.

“If I’m not mistaken, this incident was also planned by Yvette and her gang. The mastermind behind Yvette must hold a deep grudge against me, or else she wouldn’t do so much to help Yvette.”

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Fabian took a deep breath and was deep in thought again.

I’m surprised that someone in Baykeep wants to take me down. This is getting interesting! Since you’re not afraid to die, let’s see if you can take me down easily.

At this moment, he was boiling with rage. He didn’t retaliate when Yvette and a mysterious woman wanted to crash into Hannah with a car during the wedding. Nevertheless, this bunch of people became even more audacious. In that case, he decided to strike back forcefully.

“Fortunately, they seemed to be targeting me for now and not Hannah. Also, she should be safe because I had assigned some men to protect her.”

Meanwhile, he began to analyze who actually wanted to take him down.

Could it be… could it be the same mysterious woman who wanted to run over Hannah and me with the car during the wedding?

He believed that the mysterious woman continued playing her tricks with extreme care after the incident. As such, his subordinates couldn’t find any news nor clues about him.

Meanwhile, Lyna was anxious and wished to execute her plan as soon as possible. She couldn’t put her mind at ease if it dragged on.

If Fabian realized that there was a mastermind behind everything, he would eventually investigate his subordinates. Eventually, her efforts would go down the drain when he found some clues.

Besides, she was even more worried that Wayne would expose everything once Fabian found out something about him.

Therefore, she had no choice but to bring her plan forward.

“George.”

Lyna went to the workplace that she prepared specifically for George and called his name.

“Yes?”

George was observing the stocks of Phoenix Group in front of the computer when Lyna came in. He turned around and looked at her curiously. What is it? Does she not trust me?

“I decided to bring forward our plan. When can you finish your preparation?”

Lyna had to admit that George was the key to her plan. If George couldn’t force Fabian to use his liquid capital worth of five billion, she couldn’t take Fabian down on her own.

“Huh? Didn’t you say I have at least a week to prepare?”

George was helpless at this moment. After all, he wasn’t a god who could make Fabian’s stocks collapse at once but needed time to orchestrate it.

“The plan has changed. Since Fabian begins to be suspicious, he could finish us off if we don’t act now,” Lyna explained to George.

George frowned as he explained to Lyna, “After observing the company’s stock trend, I can see that the stock price is steady and doesn’t fluctuate much. This isn’t the best time for us to strike.”

Lyna was a little frustrated after listening to him. Although she understood that the timing wasn’t right, she couldn’t afford to sit and wait. In other words, she was forced to act now.

Lyna gave it some thought but finally said, “We must act!”

She paused for a while and continued, “Tell me how much money and time you need. Also, please estimate how much money Phoenix Group would lose.”

After all, it was a race against time now, and she would lose everything if she was slower.

“Hmm…”

George pondered over it for a while and answered, “Certainly, the more money you can provide, the better the outcome will be. Give me five hundred million, and I’m confident that Fabian will lose four billion of his capital in two days. If I have three days, he will lose four billion and five hundred million. Nevertheless, Fabian will lose his capital only for a certain period of time. A week later, his capital will recover eventually. As such, you’ve to act swiftly.”

“Alright, I’ll give you five hundred million.”

The next moment, Lyna barked, “The plan starts tomorrow. Please make your preparations.”

She exited George’s workplace after giving the instruction. Then, she thought about it for a while and decided to call Yvette.

Since five hundred million was a lot of money, Lyna thought that she had to inform Yvette. Although she had made preparations in advance, she still couldn’t withdraw such a large chunk of money at one go.

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“Yvette, we have to bring forward our plan as something happened. Wait for me. I’m going to meet you now.”

After that, she rushed to where Yvette stayed.

As soon as Lyna entered the villa, Yvette came up to her. Yvette was a bundle of nerves once she heard that something happened. After all, if Fabian found out everything, not only would she lose Fabian, but she would even get sentenced to life.

“Lyna, what happened?” Yvette asked nervously.

On the other hand, Lyna was delighted to see that Yvette was nervous. The more nervous Yvette was, the more money she would give to Lyna. This was exactly what Lyna wanted.

“The two men from Fabian’s company whom I bribed earlier were exposed. Although I’ve plugged the leak now, I’m worried that Fabian would try to get information from other subordinates. In that case, he will likely find out that we’re behind this,” Lyna said to Yvette.

Yvette got even more anxious and knitted her brows. After a while, she lowered her gaze and whispered, “What should we do? If Fabian discovers the truth, both of us are screwed.”

As Yvette was at a loss, she lifted her head suddenly and asked, “Lyna, what should we do now?”

Apparently, Yvette treated Lyna as her savior. Since Lyna was resourceful, she gazed at Lyna expectantly, waiting for her to propose a solution to salvage both of them.

“Don’t worry. I’ve already thought about the way out. So, we don’t have to be afraid of Fabian.”

Lyna couldn’t help but squint. If her plan worked, she would survive this and even replaced Fabian. Although Phoenix Group wouldn’t be as strong as it was now, it would still be one of the top ten companies in the country.

“Oh? What do we have to do? I’ll do anything you say.”

At this moment, Yvette was obviously at a loss. As such, she was willing to heed Lyna’s instructions once she heard that Lyna could save her.

“Okay. Actually, you don’t have to worry too much. We only have to proceed with our original plan.”

Apart from comforting Yvette, Lyna was also trying to pluck up her own courage.

“Alright, come with me. I’ll bring you somewhere.”

Lyna decided to tell Yvette about the entire plan. After all, she didn’t worry that the plan would get exposed because it would start within two days. Also, since Yvette had completely become her comrade of sorts, there was no reason whatsoever to report Lyna’s deeds to the authorities.

“Okay. Where are we going?”

Yvette was a little bewildered. Since this villa is safe and no one knows that I’m here, why should we go to another place?

“You’ll understand when you arrive.”

Lyna didn’t explain too much to her for now.

“Mr. Norton, our men have brought William to the hospital. The doctors are now trying their best to save him. However, because one of the five stab wounds was directed at his lung, the doctors said that his chance of survival is low.” Fabian’s trusted aide reported to him.

Fabian frowned upon hearing it. Would I lose the only clue if William dies?

“Did you tell the doctors that I want to save him?” Fabian said in a deep voice.

“Yes, I did. The director got the best doctor and prepared the best medicine and equipment for the surgery,” his trusted aide answered truthfully.

“Okay, I understand.” Fabian nodded

Then, he added, “Investigate the call history between William and Waylon all over again to find out if there are any links between them. Also, investigate every staff in Phoenix Group who holds the position of at least a director. Report to me once you’ve found something suspicious. If someone realizes that you guys are conducting investigating and do anything suspicious in response, restrain him and don’t let him escape!” Fabian instructed his trusted aide.

Deep down, he believed that William and Waylon were related to the incident. I believe there must be a high-ranking individual behind them. Also, given that the two men apparently followed his instructions, he must be one of the higher-ups of Phoenix Group.

“Yes, sir!

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Fabian’s trusted aide walked out without much of a word.

By this time, Lyna had already brought Yvette to her secret workplace.

The moment after they arrived, Yvette could not help but gasp at the sight. So this is what Lyna has been building all this while secretly. There were all sorts of delicate devices monitoring Fabian’s people, of which most of them Yvette had never seen before. Whereas on the other hand, George and his team were busy spying on Phoenix Group.

Before Yvette could finish observing the place, Lyna led her into a deserted room. Lyna opened her mouth right after they sat down. “Now, those people you saw out there are hired by me to deal with Fabian. A majority of Phoenix Group is already working for us. But there is still a group of stubborn people, which we are now monitoring for twenty-four hours. If any of them dare to expose our secret, we will act on them immediately.”

Lyna paused for a while to give Yvette some time to digest the information. “I have also specially hired a finance genius from A Nation to deal with Fabian. This guy has looked into all Phoenix Group’s resources, and he is confident that he can get control over all Fabian’s current assets within two days.”

After hearing all these, Yvette let out a long sigh and asked, “Well, is there anything I could help with?”

Even though Yvette was not as much a genius as Lyna was, she thought her intelligence might still be able to provide some assistance.

Lyna tried so hard to find a way to rescue me, so there must be something she needs from me. Although Yvette felt a little unpleasant being used, she knew she could not ask for more. After all, if it was not for Lyna, Yvette would still be in prison.

“Haha, since you already knew I rescued you for a purpose, I will be honest with you. Indeed, I cannot accomplish this without you. There is something that only you can help.”

Lyna gazed sincerely at Yvette and expressed her wish. “George is planning to manipulate Phoenix Group’s stock market, but we’re going to need some money. Around five hundred million.”

Five hundred million? Is she kidding me? It would be my entire net worth. Is she really expecting me to give everything to her just like that? What if something happens to me along the way? Who is going to help me then?

Looking at Yvette’s astonished face, Lyna let out a chuckle. “Of course, I don’t mean to ask you to provide the five hundred million all by yourself. But as you can see, I have spent a huge amount on the devices and the team. So right now, I am only left with two hundred million. I need your help with the remaining three hundred.”

Yvette raised a brow at her demand. Three hundred million is also a big number. It’s not that I don’t want to help, but will it really be worth it? If this amount of money can defeat Fabian and make me the savior of the Norton family, I am willing to do it. Because then Fabian will be forever in debt to me. But what are the chances?

“Lyna, how much confidence do you have in this?” Yvette had to know for sure the risk she was about to take.

“There is an eighty percent chance of success.”

Lyna gave her an estimation and started to elaborate, “Wayne, the general manager of Phoenix Group, has already given in. With him at our side, a lot of upper management will be taking the same stand. Besides, we have our people in nearly all the industries of Phoenix Group. Therefore, technically it will not be difficult to defeat Fabian. The key lies in the stock market. George has figured out that Phoenix Group possesses around five billion worth of current assets. He said that with five hundred million, he would be able to control all the current assets. So right now, you play a crucial part in this.”

Carefully analyzing the whole strategy, Yvette asked with doubt, “Can we trust George in this? Is he really capable of achieving what he said with five hundred million?”

Lyna’s lips curled into a smile. “You’ll be putting in three hundred million, that is, if you agreed to. But for me – I’m going all in, including putting my own life on the line. If I have the slightest doubt, do you think I will tell you this? Besides, since William and Waylon have been exposed, I believe Fabian will take his next move soon. If he does, I’m afraid the whole situation will turn against us, and we will be sitting ducks by then.”

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Yvette nodded sternly while listening to Lyna’s explanation. After pondering for a while, she gritted her teeth and said, “Okay, Lyna. I will give you three hundred million.”

If we succeed, I will be married into the Norton family. What I own by then will be far greater than three hundred million. We can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs, after all. If a genius like Lyna is willing to risk it, I might as well take a leap of faith. Ultimately, even if we fail, I will still have two hundred million left. That should be more than enough for a fresh start. If that happens, I will just disappear and spend my life peacefully somewhere.

“But when Fabian’s company collapses, how am I supposed to save him?” Yvette continued to ask, as her final purpose was to make Fabian divorce Hannah and marry herself.

Upon hearing this, Lyna’s expression became strange. Saving him? Why would she do so? If he survives we will surely be dead. After we defeat him, I will buy all his bankrupted companies one by one. By doing so, I will become one of the top riches in this country. Then I will never need to fear him.

But surely Lyna would not let Yvette find out her real intention. In order to secure the three hundred million from the latter, Lyna let out a sincere laugh in pretense.

“You should tell him that you have a solution for his crisis. But he has to divorce Hannah and marry you for you to help him. If he agrees, then I will ask George to return Fabian’s assets slowly.”

Yvette could not be more satisfied after hearing this answer. Oh, dear sweet Hannah, Fabian is going to be mine after all. You were never a match for me.

“Alright, and after I am married into the Norton family, I will get Fabian to collaborate with you. I believe by then Blackwood Group will have far greater prospects.” Yvette exclaimed triumphantly as if they had already won the battle.

Haha. Not only greater prospects, but Blackwood Group will also become invincible by then.

Just then, Lyna seemed to recall something. “Oh, by the way, Yvette, there is one more favor I need to ask of you.”

“Of course. Anything you need.”

Since Yvette was already determined to be involved in the plan, she would do anything to ensure its success.

“George will start tomorrow. I need you to ask your cousin to assign Hannah to go to Blackwood Group. The company will be launching a benefit, especially for senior employees. We will then arrange for her to conduct an interview. In the meantime, I will create some mess to distract Fabian while we make a move on Hannah.”

“Okay, no problem. Leave this to me.” Yvette agreed without hesitation, as it was something she could do easily.

Right after Yvette went out to make the transaction, a man entered Lyna’s room.

“Ms. Blackwood, I have done as you told. The Remdik firearm dealers have arrived at an inn at Baykeep.”

Upon receiving the news, Lyna’s smile grew wider. “Okay. Please make them feel welcomed. And tell them that we can talk about the deal by tomorrow. The price will be twenty percent more than the market price and tell them to wait at the inn. I will send someone to pick up the goods. And finally, for those who know about this, make sure that you…”

Lyna did not finish her sentence but gave a look to that man. Right away, the man understood what she meant.

“Yes, madam.” The man gave a brief response and left.

“Poor Hannah. I am afraid this time Fabian won’t be able to perform a miracle anymore no matter how capable he is.” Right after the man left the room, Lyna started laughing by herself. She found herself amused by Hannah’s stupidity.

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“Hello, is Mr. Norton in the office?” Jason questioned the receptionist at the atrium of Phoenix Group.

The receptionist raised a brow at his question, wondering who this rude man was. But she immediately changed her attitude the moment she realized he was Jason from the Goldstein family. Due to the latter’s relationship with Fabian, everyone in the company recognized him.

The next moment, the receptionist replied with a professional smile, “Mr. Norton should be in.”

Upon hearing that answer, Jason turned and stepped towards Fabian’s office without even thanking the receptionist. He seemed to be in a hurry.

The poor receptionist gave a long sigh, looking helplessly at Jason.

Reaching Fabian’s office door, Jason did not even knock. He pushed the door open and shouted while he entered. “Fabian!”

Meanwhile, Fabian was busy with his phone, apparently trying to track down all the traitors in his company. He was obviously frustrated to be interrupted in the middle of an urgent investigation. But after he realized it was Jason, he smiled in relief.

“Okay, that will be all for now. Report to me if anything happens.” Fabian hung up the phone after giving his instruction.

“I am really busy now, so I don’t have time for you. Please go and find Helen. The two of you can have some fun together before her semester starts.” Fabian showed no interest at all to entertain Jason.

“Fabian, I came here not to have fun.” Jason sat down slowly and looked at Fabian.

“Then why are you here?” Fabian still seemed somewhat annoyed as he doubted Jason would have anything important to find him. At the moment, he did not have the time for any irrelevant matter.

What could he be up to? I’m really in deep sh*t right now. I won’t even know what happened to Yvette if I did not overhear what my father said. I need time to figure everything out. Please, Jason. Please don’t cause extra trouble now.

“Fabian, I am not kidding. I have something really important to tell you.” Jason’s nerve began to crack while he realized that Fabian did not believe him.

“Alright, alright. What’s so important then?” Fabian responded helplessly as he knew Jason would never leave unless he let the latter finished talking.

“Fabian, do you still remember that I told you that Lyna wasn’t a good woman. The way she looked at Hannah during your wedding was really suspicious.” Jason started talking, with his gaze extraordinarily solemn.

“Mm-hmm.” Fabian did recall Jason mentioned something about Lyna, but he did not pay much attention to it at that time.

“And the two guys in the car who ran you and Hannah down, one of them was Yvette, right? And you failed to identify to the second party.” Jason furthered his topic.

“That’s right.” Fabian started to become curious about what Jason was about to say.

What is it? Have you found out new evidence about that accident? Was Lyna the second accomplice then?

With that, Fabian became the anxious one in the conversation, anticipating Jason to provide an answer.

“Fabian, I don’t know why, but I have a strong feeling that it was Lyna,” Jason spoke again.

“Have you had any proof?” Fabian asked.

If it was Lyna back then, most probably, she is the one behind this crisis now. From what Fabian knew, Lyna was a person that he should never underestimate.

“No,” Jason replied with a somewhat disappointed tone.

“No? Are you serious?” Fabian shook his head with his brows knitted after hearing Jason’s reply.

What was I expecting? I almost believed that Jason could find a breakthrough in that case. At the end of the day, he is just a kid.

“Please be patient, Fabian. Even though I did not discover any proof, but I did discover something else.”

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Right at that moment, Jason’s expression became extremely unyielding. Fabian had never seen Jason so serious before.

“What did you find out?” Fabian could not hold back his curiosity anymore.

“Lyna is plotting something against Hannah and Winson,” Jason said.

“What are you talking about?”

I find this somewhat hard to believe. How could Jason even discover something like this? Even if Lyna was the other accomplice, she is not dumb. Why would she risk going after Hannah again? She must know I am protecting Hannah really hard right now. She won’t even stand a chance.

“It’s true. Please let me finish.”

Jason straightened up and leaned towards Fabian, as he sensed the latter was still doubting him. “Fabian, ever since that accident, I have been suspecting Lyna. So I gathered a few friends, and we have been spying on Lyna. Up until this morning, one of our spies informed us that Lyna has prepared a contract recently. It consists of many pages of irrelevant content, but the last part is about a share transfer agreement.”

Fabian could not wrap his head around what Jason was saying. A contract? But what does this have to do with Hannah? Hannah does not own any shares of Blackwood Group. How exactly could this be harming her?

“Are you telling me that Lyna is going after Winson’s share, but it doesn’t concern Hannah at all?”

Jason spotted Fabian’s confused expression, so he continued to elaborate, “Yes, this contract has nothing to do with Hannah. But check this out. When they were printing out the contract, they printed out another document, which turned out to be a list of firearms deals.”

“Really?” Upon hearing this, Fabian’s heart skipped a beat.

Firearms deals? Is Lyna out of her mind? Why the f**k does she need to buy firearms? Is she going to kill Hannah?

If Lyna really bought heavy weapons such as missiles and opened fire at Hannah, all those bodyguards he had hired for Hannah would be useless.

But, will she really do so? Even possessing a handgun is a big crime in this country, let alone a missile. If she really were to commit such a crime, she would be the whole country’s enemy. Nevertheless, I should be cautious about this. If she really is that desperate, she will do almost anything to bring us down with her.

Fabian’s face paled in fright as he was thinking about how he could take further precautions towards Lyna.

Looking at Fabian’s frightened expression, Jason realized that he might have misunderstood. Thus, he quickly explained again, “Calm down, Fabian. I am not done talking. The list of firearms deals is not to kill Hannah. It’s to set her up. Do you understand what I am saying? They want to slander Hannah by saying that she was the one who bought those firearms.”

“Huh? Does she think she could slander anyone just like that?” Fabian’s fear subsided a little after he realized they were not after Hannah’s life.

What a joke. Does she think the cops in this country are all fools?

“Surely she has a plan. From what I heard, Blackwood Group will be launching a new policy tomorrow. It’s about the benefit for senior employees, which is said to be the first in this industry. Hannah is invited to conduct an interview. The procedure will require her to sign as a witness. If they can lay their hands on Hannah’s signature, then they can use it.”

At that instant, Fabian’s heart was filled with resentment towards Lyna. How dare you plan such a cunning move on Hannah! If Hannah signs those papers, then even I, the president of Phoenix Group, won’t be able to save her. It will be too late by then.

“Fabian, that’s all I wanted to say. I know you’re a busy person, so I will see myself out now. As for this matter, I will leave it to you.” Jason figured he should give Fabian some privacy to digest the information.

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Although Jason might be childish at times, he knew how to act when it came to critical moments. He was fully aware that Fabian was currently in deep water, thus it was best for him not to further discuss it.

“Okay.” Fabian also did not say much anymore.

Looking at Fabian’s cold response, Jason could not help but worry a little, as he had never seen Fabian in such a foul mood. But on the other hand, he still had tremendous confidence in the latter. Even as the situation had escalated as such, he still believed Fabian would win over Lyna eventually.

After Jason left, Fabian sat on his chair with his fists clenched. Lyna, you almost outsmarted me. If it weren’t for Jason, I’m afraid I would be defeated in blind. But since you have chosen this path, I will be sure to return the favor. From now on, you will no longer have a place in Blackwood Group.

Fabian’s eyes darkened as he pondered, as though clouds were forming above his head.

“Please come into my office now.” Fabian picked up the phone and contacted his assistant.

The assistant entered the office after a short moment.

“Mr. Norton?”

“Yes. Go and find Jason now. See if he can get the original copy of the contract. If he can, ask him to send me the original format and transfer all party A’s share to party B. Also, modify the list on the last page. Keep the format, but make sure no illegal items appear in the contract,” Fabian ordered his trusted aide.

“Yes, Mr. Norton.”

The assistant nodded right away, even though she had no idea what Fabian was talking about. But she figured she would understand after she found Jason and got those documents.

“Okay, after you have done all that, return them to Jason. He will know what to do. That’s all. Please get it done right away,” Fabian requested again.

Fabian waited for the assistant to leave his office before he picked up his phone to call yet another trusted aide. “Hello, please help me to check out this person called Lyna Blackwood. I want to know all her whereabouts for this recent month, understand?”

“Yes, sir!”

Upon receiving a steadfast affirmative from the other end, Fabian hung up a phone in a better mood. A moment later, he took a glance at his watch. Hannah should be heading to the gym by now. Natasha will be accompanying her, so I guess there won’t be any trouble.

“Who the hell are you?”

Inside the general manager’s office of Phoenix Group, Wayne was in shock.

He had just gone to the washroom for a short while. But to his astonishment, he found a stranger standing in his office after he came back.

“Haha, I’d advise you to keep your voice down, Mr. man. You won’t want anyone to hear us.”

The intruder responded so boldly that he hardly seemed to fear or respect Wayne at all.

“Who exactly are you? What are you doing in my office? Speak now. Or I will call the cops.”

Wayne felt extremely insulted by this rude stranger.

“Call the cops? I suggest that you think twice. If the cops find out about your embezzlement, how many years of sentence do you think you will get?” The stranger was still smiling without any fear.

“What… what are you talking about? How did you know about that?”

Wayne was at a loss as he felt that more and more people knew his crime. He thought he could outsmart the world, yet he did not expect that Lyna would be the one who exposed him. Now the whole situation was closing up on him.

“Mr. man, Ms. Blackwood send me to deliver a message. You can rest assured that we won’t do anything to you.” The man could not help to snicker at Wayne’s expression.

“Ms. Blackwood? What does she want from me?” Wayne was wondering why Lyna would not call him in person but instead sent a messenger here.

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“Ms. Blackwood said that it’s the critical period now, so she could not call you herself. That’s why she has sent me.”

I have already known about William and me. But why didn’t she even call?

While Wayne was still trying to clear his doubts, the man approached him abruptly and whispered in his ears. “Tonight at eight o’clock sharp, Ms. Blackwood would like you to bring thirty million to Private Room One at Baykeep Coffee House. She will be waiting for you.”

“Are you kidding me? Thirty million? How am I supposed to get this much money in one day?”

Wayne’s heart fell with a thud when he heard this. Even if he had commit lots of embezzlement, there was no possible way he could find thirty million within such short notice.

“My job is to deliver this message to you. It is up to you to decide if you are going to obey it or not. Frankly, it is none of my business. But if you decide not to go, I don’t know what will happen to you tomorrow. Hahaha…”

The man finished his mission and left the office with a sinister chuckle, leaving Wayne all befuddled.

“Mr. Norton, everything is in place. Mr. Goldstein said he had completed what you said.”

Meanwhile, back at Fabian’s office, he could finally be relieved after receiving a call from his assistant.

Soon, the night began to swallow the world, yet the whole city was still as bright as day because of the neon lights from the skyscrapers.

While Fabian was driving home, he received a call from Hannah. Hannah said on the phone that she had prepared a lot of delicious dishes.

Hearing that, Fabian drove at full speed and reached home in a blink of an eye. He then entered the kitchen to a table full of his favorite dishes.

“Are you back already? I didn’t know you would be so eager to try out my dishes.” Hannah let out a hearty laugh when she noticed Fabian behind her.

Nevertheless, it was unusual for Fabian to reach home this early. Hannah was a little surprised, but only Fabian knew that he came home so early due to his concerns for Hannah’s safety.

For the entire day, he had been thinking about Hannah. He thought that everything that happened to Hannah was his fault, including the accident and Lyna.

I am the president of Phoenix Group and a successful man. Yet, I let my own wife suffer endlessly for me. Hannah, I am so sorry. You probably deserve better.

It was true that Fabian had changed a lot ever since their marriage. Not to mention that he rarely appeared on the headlines anymore, where he used to have scandals with different women from time to time. This change alone could prove his incomparable love for Hannah.

“You are right. I am starving after I heard what you said. So I rush back here.” Fabian pulled Hannah into his embrace and smiled at her.

“What’s the matter with you today? Since when have you become such a helpless romantic?” Hannah’s face blushed as she pushed Fabian away gently.

Usually, Hannah would not be shy if Fabian acted this way. But all her awkwardness was because Natasha was in the house too. Hannah was still not used to displaying intimacy in front of a third party.

“Alright, please go wait in the sitting room now. I will serve the dish right away.” Hannah said.

As Fabian noticed Hannah was still blushing like a teenage girl, he walked to the sitting room with a satisfied smile on his face.

At the same time, Natasha was watching the television when Fabian walked in. She greeted him softly, with her eyes still locked on the television.

Fabian sat down on the other side of the sofa. After confirming that Hannah could not possibly hear him, he turned to Natasha and said, “Please be cautious these few days. I have received information that someone is coming after Hannah.”

“Okay.” Natasha did not show much expression, as she was used to this kind of contingency.

A short while later, Hannah finished setting all the food at the dining table and called for the two of them. “Alright! Dinnertime!”