“What is this about?” Genevieve opened the top-most document and read it.
Meanwhile, Steven stood still without saying a word.
Two hours later, Genevieve finished reading two documents and understood Armand’s intentions.
Genevieve told Steven her guess. “Back then, Peter made a deal with Samantha. Samantha would support Peter to control Central Group, while she would take over Faulkner Group. However, Samantha never thought Mando would sell Central Group’s shares to Cooper in advance. Now that Peter has failed in his bid to take over Central Group, he surely wouldn’t let go of Faulkner Group. Nonetheless, Samantha wouldn’t let him acquire any shares of Faulkner Group.”
“You’re indeed smart.” A rare smile flashed across Steven’s face.
Earlier, Steven heard that Samantha questioned Genevieve’s credibility during the shareholders’ meeting. However, Landon, the biggest shareholder of Central Group, argued that Armand wouldn’t marry a useless woman.
Now, Steven believed that Landon was right about it.
After giving it some thought, Genevieve looked up at Steven and said, “Steven, can you help book a flight ticket to Xedells the day after tomorrow? Also, tell Peter I wish to meet him for two hours to discuss a business deal.”
“Understood.” Without talking much, Steven nodded and left.
Later, Genevieve gave Cooper a call.
Without Central Group’s secretaries and Cooper’s help to give Genevieve tuition in finance, she wouldn’t have improved so much.
Once the call went through, Genevieve shared her analysis about Samantha with Cooper. “Armand’s background is an embarrassment to the Faulkner family. Hence, Samantha will try different ways to dilute his shares in Faulkner Group. I have to sell the shares and meet Peter in Xedells two days later.”
Upon hearing it, Cooper chuckled over the phone and said, “I’m sure you already have a plan about how to negotiate with Peter. Bring Steven along with you.”
Genevieve murmured a response and reminded Cooper. “The masterminds who spread the rumors in the morning were probably Peter and Samantha. I’m sure they have other materials. You have to be cautious.”
Cooper responded, “It’s okay. I’ll come up with countermeasures if they spread rumors again.”
“Then I’ll hang up now.”
The smile faded from Cooper’s face after he put down the phone.
Then, Cooper left the CEO’s office and headed toward the secretarial department to meet Christopher.
“Mr. Sutton.” Christopher quickly stood up when he saw Cooper.
Cooper instructed Christopher in a deep voice, “Genevieve will meet Peter in Xedells two days later. Please spread the news to the reporters, including those in the city. Also, send her photo to the best security company in Xedells. You have to employ bodyguards to protect her secretly… Ahem!”
The Faulkner family would be considered a suspect if something happened to Genevieve in Xedells.
Cooper bent over and coughed before he could finish speaking. Suddenly, his heart ached, and he almost couldn’t breathe.
“Mr. Sutton!” Christopher quickly supported Cooper. “Let me take you to the office to get some rest.”
“It’s okay. It’s just some minor cough.”
After his chest pain had eased, Cooper pushed Christopher’s hand away. Squinting his eyes, Cooper said, “Instruct your subordinate to get in touch with the Aviation Authority. Find out which airline Mirrin left the country with and her destination.”
Deep down, Cooper felt that something was wrong with Mirrin.
When Cooper wanted to add something, his body started to sway. The next moment, he collapsed and fell onto the floor.
“Mr. Sutton!” Christopher was shocked. He immediately asked for help from the secretarial department and called the ambulance.
Two days later, Steven accompanied Genevieve to the airport in the morning. The plane took off on time and arrived at Xedells Airport at almost noon.
Peter told Steven he would only be available from eight to nine o’clock tonight.
The Faulkner family was one of the four prominent families of Xedells. Moreover, Faulkner Group’s business covered almost everything that ordinary citizens needed.
After the plane touched down, Genevieve chose to stay in Camphor Hotel, which belonged to Faulkner Group.
It was because the hotel was near the club where Genevieve had to meet Peter later.
