Chapter 631: Chapter 631: Furious
At the door, Luna Williams covered her mouth in shock, her heart pounding.
It was over, it was over, she’d been discovered.
She had seen Ted Williams’ thods before. If Ted found out the shares were with her… she couldn’t even dare to imagine the consequences.
Luna’s eyes trembled uncontrollably in their sockets.
At this mont, only one thought burned through her mind: hide. As long as she could hide safely until the shareholders’ eting, let Hope Williams and Ted Williams fight it out first. If the two of them could destroy each other, then she’d make her move.
Yes, but where could she hide?
After much consideration, the Carter Family was her only safe option. Noah Carter was her father, after all; regardless of anything else, he’d protect her.
With the Carter Family’s protection, it’d certainly be safer than staying at the Williams Family residence now.
Thinking of this, Luna didn’t hesitate. She grabbed her phone and car keys, not even bothering to change her clothes, and bolted out.
anwhile, Ted Williams was still overwheld in the study.
The ticulously planned sche had encountered so many unexpected mishaps.
All because of that foolish Luna Williams. If she hadn’t disrupted his plan, Hope Williams would already be dead from the plane crash.
Blade River paused briefly before responding to Ted’s question, “We can’t confirm that yet, but judging by Jade Bell’s disposition, she would only hand the shares over to Hope Williams, not to Luna Williams.”
Ted Williams leaned against the desk with both hands, exuding a chilling aura. “Exactly. Hope. If she reveals the shares, they’ll undoubtedly go to Hope Williams. Then Hope will control forty-five percent of the shares. Damn it!”
Ted paced back and forth across the floor, his agitation pushing him toward the brink of an outburst.
With forty-five percent of the shares, how could he possibly compete with Hope?
“Has Lynford Crown been found yet?”
Right now, Lynford’s eting with Hope Williams felt like a blade hanging over his head.
Blade River lowered his head even further, visibly trembling, “Master Williams, we… haven’t found him at all. We’ve dispatched plenty of people to search, but there’s not a trace.”
Ted’s hands clenched tightly, his expression veering toward utter collapse as he gritted his teeth fiercely, “How can this be?”
“It’s very likely that Hope Williams anticipated this. She must have hidden him away.”
If she’d gone as far as erasing the surveillance footage from the coffee shop at the ti, then it would make sense she wouldn’t let them find Lynford either!
That would be the ultimate protection for Lynford Crown.
Ted removed his glasses and slamd them onto the desk, his aura growing darker.
Blade River’s face broke out in a thin layer of sweat. Despite Ted Williams’ usual refined deanor, when he decided to act ruthlessly, he was akin to a devil.
The recent string of setbacks had made every report nerve-wracking.
Ted squinted as he stared out the window at the view.
Blade River stood behind him, watching Ted Williams. This man’s thoughts were incredibly inscrutable. Despite spending considerable ti by his side, Blade River still found it impossible to understand Ted’s mindset.
Ted smoked a cigarette, extinguished the stub in the ashtray, and steadied his nerves before speaking in a glacial tone, “Investigate whose hands those shares are in—either of the two. As for Lynford Crown? Forget it if you can’t find him.”
“Not looking anymore?”
“Hmm, don’t bother.”
Blade River stared at him in disbelief. Ted was soone who never gave up until he’d achieved his goal. How could he let go of such a significant threat so easily?
“There are only two days left until the Williams Clan’s shareholders’ eting. I don’t have the luxury of wasting ti. If Lynford can’t be found, it’s better to ensure Hope Williams can never attend the shareholders’ eting.”
Blade River arched his sharp brows slightly. “You an…?”
He tentatively made a throat-slitting gesture.
Ted curled his lips into a smile, leaning back in his chair. He lit another cigarette and inhaled deeply.
“Don’t be too blatant about it. I want her to die by accident. Don’t make teach you this.”
“But it’s risky. Hope Williams has too many bodyguards around her. Not even when Paisley Ginger made her move last ti…”
“Even with increased vigilance, there will always be a lapse, right?” Ted smiled at Blade River.
Blade bowed his head, Ted’s eerie smile sending shivers down his spine.
“Understood. Got it.” Blade River forced himself to respond.
Like his na suggested, he was rely a blade in Ted Williams’ hand. Even if he knew the peril involved, there was no way to refuse.
“Since you’ve understood, get to work. Start by investigating the shares—I need precise answers.”
…
Parker Family Residence.
Hope Williams called Nathan Parker’s assistant to schedule a ti for a eting, but Nathan unexpectedly invited her directly to the Parker ho. Feeling obligated, Hope brought Waylon Lewis along with her.
As soon as Hope stepped out of the car with Waylon, she spotted Nathan Parker standing at the entrance to personally greet them. Beside him stood Sophie Zhou, who had looped her arm around a well-dressed, refined, and elegant woman—likely Sophie’s mother.
Hope’s eyes collided with Sophie’s first because Sophie was staring straight at her, her gaze openly challenging.
It was obvious Sophie Zhou had dressed up ticulously today. Her stunning face bore flawless makeup, her tea-colored voluminous waves lazily cascading down, and her red V-neck dress perfectly showcased her enviable figure. A white fox-fur Chanel coat draped over her gave her an air of sophistication.
Soon, Sophie’s attention drifted from Hope to Waylon, her eyes brightening with an alluring glimr and the bashfulness of modest affection.
Hope blinked. Watching another woman eyeing her husband so blatantly left a subtle hint of irritation within her. Still, noticing Waylon hadn’t paid Sophie any attention, Hope raised an eyebrow and chose not to fuss over it.
Nathan Parker approached them eagerly, his smile widening. “President Lewis. Mrs. Lewis.”
As he spoke, Nathan extended a hand toward Waylon for a handshake. Waylon replied with equal politeness, shaking his hand.
Hope nodded cordially. “Director Parker.”
Sophie sprang forward, trying to make herself noticed. “President Lewis, do you rember ?”
Waylon glanced at her coolly. “Who are you?”
Sophie’s expression faltered. Embarrassnt tinged her face.
Nathan forcibly curved his lips into a smile. Seeing his daughter awkwardly rejected, he quickly provided an introduction, “President Lewis, Mrs. Lewis, this is my daughter, Sophie Zhou. You’ve t her before with Mrs. Lewis.”
Hope curved her lips faintly. “We have t.”
Nathan maintained his cheerful deanor, “I must say, my daughter was quite out of line before, causing trouble for Mrs. Lewis. I feel terribly ashad.”
Sophie pursed her lips, mumbling in discontent, “Dad, that wasn’t entirely my fault. She…”
“Alright!” Nathan interjected with a stern edge. “Don’t be foolish.”
Sophie bit her lip, projecting an image of grievance.
Nathan’s friendly smile didn’t falter. “I understand Young Madam Lewis wishes to discuss a business matter with . If that’s the case, please co inside.”
Hope and Waylon followed Nathan into the house.
As Hope passed Sophie while holding Waylon’s arm, Sophie’s gleaming eyes remained fixed on Waylon, staring at him unabashedly with raw infatuation.
Sophie’s mother, Abigail Turner, frowned as she watched her daughter brazenly ogle another woman’s husband. She walked up and gently brought her back to reality.
“Is this the man you told about—the one you insist you must marry at all costs?”
Breaking off her gaze, Sophie nodded enthusiastically. “Yes, Mom. It’s him. He’s so different from any other man. He’s my perfect dream partner. Mom, what do you think of him?”
“Young, accomplished, charismatic, and born into an unattainable lineage—undoubtedly the crè de la crè.”
“Mom, wouldn’t he make the perfect son-in-law?”
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