CHAPTER 312: CHAPTER 312: I’VE COMMITTED A CRIME

"But she’s not my type."

"I like women like my ex-wife who are equally at home in the living room and the kitchen. She cooks wonderfully, was a virtuous homemaker when she was my wife, and a knowledgeable and capable career woman. She is a globally renowned master jewelry designer, incredibly talented, and she’s also a racing expert who once defeated the woman known as Country C’s racing goddess, Miss Lin, on a street racetrack... She’s the woman I, Caleb Lockwood, want to marry in this lifetime."

"As for the Linton Group’s project... it is indeed tempting, but I don’t need it. Mr. Linton can openly seek a suitor for those projects, just like in ancient times when martial arts competitions were held to win a bride. I’m sure Miss Lin will soon get married."

"As for The Lockwood Group... that was a gift to my ex-wife, and I never needed to reclaim it."

"If my earlier words aren’t enough to awaken Mr. Linton and Miss Lin, then let me be blunt for the last time — Your Linton Family is not worthy of me, give up this idea!"

Jasper Linton never dreamed Caleb Lockwood would dare to speak so arrogantly in front of him.

He was so infuriated on the spot that he had a heart attack and was sent to the hospital.

Fortunately, it wasn’t serious, and he just needed some time to rest and recover.

"Dad, there’s something... I hope you can agree to."

Aaron Linton stood in front of Jasper Linton, his posture extremely humble, and his tone even more so.

The Linton Family’s approach to children has always been one of suppression.

Jasper Linton more so.

Especially since the Linton Family has now become the hidden capital power behind Country C, all thanks to Jasper Linton.

Aaron Linton’s current status is also something that hinges on Jasper Linton’s word.

So he never dared to defy Jasper Linton, let alone make requests.

The room was silent.

Jasper Linton didn’t make a sound, and Aaron Linton swallowed hard, gulping down a mouthful of saliva.

"Ellie’s company is facing a hostile takeover... I want to help her."

Mustering up the courage, Aaron Linton finally said what he wanted to say.

Jasper Linton sneered.

"Who’s Ellie?"

"Dad!"

"She’s changed her surname to Jennings now."

Jasper Linton’s reminder made Aaron Linton grit his teeth secretly.

He had no choice but to rephrase:

"Serena Jennings’ company needs help, I want to help her."

Jasper Linton let out a slow sigh.

"Back then... I made you send her to the juvenile detention center, and then I kicked her out of the Linton Family, forbidding you from asking about her... At that time, weren’t you indifferent to her, so why play the kind father now?"

Aaron Linton clenched his molars tightly.

"Fortunes do change... I wasn’t wrong back then, without her, the Linton Family flourished... But the last time I read her palm, her fortune seemed to improve... even if you don’t help her, she should be able to avert the crisis."

To Aaron Linton, Jasper Linton’s words felt like pure evasion.

"Dad, I’ve owed Ellie so much over the years, now Ellie has her own business, I just want to help her..."

"Aaron, if there’s nothing else, you should go! I need to get some sleep."

"Dad..."

"If Serena Jennings can’t pull through this time, it only means it was not meant to be, she can blame no one else."

Jasper Linton’s withered face turned serious, as frightening as a ghost.

The highlighted parts of his face were few; most of it was shrouded in shadow.

As Aaron Linton watched Jasper Linton close his eyes, he realized there was no use in saying anything more.

As soon as he stepped out of the room, he saw Jade Shaw pacing anxiously in the hallway.

"So, how did it go? What did Dad say?"

Seeing Aaron Linton shake his head silently, Jade Shaw’s nose tingled and her eyes instantly reddened.

As a father, he was useless, and as a mother, she was even more so!

Early the next morning, Serena Jennings went to Veridian International Education.

She was there to see Ian Blackwood.

"You should know, I personally really want to help you..."

Sitting in Ian Blackwood’s office, as soon as Serena Jennings heard this, she knew Ian Blackwood was unable to help.

"It’s obvious that your Lockwood Group has been set up, it happened suddenly, and the Blackwood Group lacks sufficient liquidity... Furthermore, the board isn’t interested in the Lockwood Group’s business either... it’s quite difficult for the Blackwood Group to step in as a White Knight."

"Yes, I understand..."

Serena Jennings lowered her head.

"However..."

Ian Blackwood’s hand fell on Serena Jennings’ head.

"Although those old fossils don’t agree with me using the company’s money, my personal assets are mine to spend as I wish, coming up with 180 million isn’t a problem."

Serena Jennings raised her eyes and saw Ian Blackwood’s fox-like smiling eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses.

million...

This figure didn’t sound like he was just saying it casually.

This meant that before she came to ask for his help, Ian Blackwood had already prepared as much liquidity as he could for her.

Serena Jennings’ chest felt instantly filled with warmth.

"Ian, I... don’t know how to thank you..."

"Give me a kiss."

As soon as Ian Blackwood said this, Serena Jennings was instantly dumbfounded.

Seeing Serena Jennings’ shocked expression, Ian Blackwood concealed a sigh, feeling somewhat hurt.

"It’s just a kiss on the cheek, no need to be so afraid!"

He pointed to his cheek with his finger.

Serena Jennings pursed her lips, still feeling a little troubled.

"Forget it, I’ll kiss you instead!"

With that, Ian Blackwood stole a kiss on Serena Jennings’ cheek.

Seeing Serena Jennings’ fair and jade-like cheek turn red, Ian Blackwood coughed lightly twice.

"Don’t tempt me, or it’ll be your fault if I commit a crime."

Serena Jennings laughed silently.

Despite his words about committing a crime, Ian Blackwood still kept his distance from her.

"I can transfer that 180 million to you now."

"No..."

Serena Jennings suddenly raised her hand.

"Though it’s your personal money, I’d like it to appear as if Veridian Education is investing in the Lockwood Group."

Upon hearing Serena Jennings’ words, Ian Blackwood immediately understood.

"No problem."

After leaving Veridian International Education, Serena Jennings also visited FY and the Rhodes Group.

Both Peter and Patrick Rhodes were generous, both offering to use personal assets to solve her urgent problem before she even asked.

Serena Jennings also requested them to appear as if their financial support was a corporate decision, injecting funds into the Lockwood Group.

After a full day’s work, Serena Jennings was almost exhausted.

At the base of the Lockwood Group’s building, she met Justin Nash.

"Isn’t it too unkind to seek help from everyone but me?"

They faced each other.

For a moment, Serena Jennings felt Justin Nash had changed.

He had become mature and reliable.

"Is it because you’ve gotten married, so you’re more charming now?"

Serena Jennings teased with a smile.

"If you say so, then I owe it all to my wife."

Serena Jennings looked into Justin Nash’s eyes.

Now she was certain Justin Nash was no longer fixated on her.

A day later, Serena Jennings made a high-profile announcement that several major companies were partnering with the Lockwood Group, injecting capital into the Lockwood Group.

What the Lockwood Group needed most right now were favorable news.

However, joker was not idle either.

His people were constantly in contact with some shareholders of the Lockwood Group who were dissatisfied with Serena Jennings and the board.

The entire business community was watching this bloodless battle.

The victor remained uncertain.

The sun set in the west, the twilight like blood.

Clearwater Villa—

The most beautiful recognized Japanese restaurant in City B.

The Zen garden was tranquil and profound.

The sound of water adding a touch of liveliness to the quiet private room.

Caleb Lockwood sat face to face with Ethan White, the food not yet served.