Crimes? I did not need to guess to know that they were talking about the incident at the border. The border in Yorksland was close to the delta. There were many criminals, and it was the most dangerous place. Zachary told me before that John and his men used to sell some illegal drugs there.
However, Zachary had to listen to everything Wesley said. That was enough to prove that Mark was the mastermind behind everything. I had never brought it up because I did not know how to intervene in that matter. Although Mark treated me well, I could not find a good time to talk about it.
Hearing their conversation, I realized that Mark had dragged Christopher into that matter too. How can he do that? No matter what, I’ll never allow that to happen.
“Young man, no, I should address you as my son-in-law. Although you and Eve did not have a wedding, you two have collected your marriage certificate. You’re now part of my family. Since we are a family now, why don’t we help each other and do something good together? I’m not getting any younger. I’m going to give every penny I earn to Eve, and everything that belongs to Eve’s is going to be yours in the end,” Mark replied casually. His tone was slow and gentle.
“But I don’t wish to have a father-in-law like you. Mr. Goldstein, you use Eve to threaten me. Don’t you think that’s inappropriate? That’s not what a husband should do.” My heart started beating so fast when I heard that. I got so terrified that I did not dare to open the door.
“So, you’re not joining us?” Mark’s voice turned cold all of a sudden.
“It’s not that I don’t want to join you. Of course, everyone wants to get wealthier. But there are still other ways to earn money, right? Lane Corporation is now one of the biggest companies in Avenport. The amount of money I have is sufficient for Eve and me to live comfortably for the rest of our lives. The same goes for you, Mr. Goldstein. Why are you so obsessed with money? You’re not going to bring them with you after you’re dead. Besides, Eve will never want those dirty money.”
Christopher was calm. I could picture his expression when he said that. He must be lifting his chin with a light, distant smile now.
“So, you’ve decided not to join us, have you?” Mark questioned again.
“That’s right. I’ll never accept your request, even though you’ll stop putting in a good word for me and Eve in front of Mrs. Goldstein. I’ve promised Eve that I’ll only marry her in my life, so I won’t get myself involved in those matters. I told Eve that I’ll stay with her forever. I don’t want to spend my life in prison. I can’t leave her alone.”
In fact, I had heard him saying those countless times. Hence, I was already used to it. However, I got so touched that I began to cry upon hearing that through the door. He’s the best thing that ever happened to me.
“Does that mean that you’re seeing me as your enemy now?”
“No. Rejecting that mission from you is the only thing I can do for you. Mr. Goldstein, there’s still time for you to give up now. Otherwise, Eve will only end up getting hurt in the end. It took her some time to reunite with her father. I don’t wish to see my friend send my father-in-law to jail.”
“Hmph! If you’ve already made up your mind, I don’t want to waste any more time talking to you. From now on, you go your way and I’ll go my way. Please leave, Mr. Lane.”
“Oh, before I go, I have something to tell you. The higher-ups are aware of what you’re doing. The son of a high-ranking officer was involved in the incident at the border. No one in Avenport dares to go against him, including my dad. If anyone plans to take the Goldstein family down, you’re going to lose everything. Please reconsider your decision, Mr. Goldstein.”
I silently left Goldstein Corporation. Neither did I open the door to interrogate Mark, nor did I see Christopher. What they were talking about was far beyond my reach. I could not stop them or make any decision for them. However, I was determined to stay by Christopher’s side no matter what.
