CHAPTER 332: CHAPTER 332: A GENTLE, ATTENTIVE, AND WEALTHY MAN SHOULD BELONG TO HER

Actually, Chloe Langley recognized Preston Langley from the portrait after just one glance.

However, a final confirmation was still needed.

So she deliberately took three similar-looking photos to Will for identification.

In the end, Will instantly recognized Preston Langley.

Chloe Langley exchanged a glance with her colleague.

They both understood what the other meant.

The two walked out.

"What do you think about this matter?" the colleague asked.

Chloe Langley thought for a moment and said cautiously, "Preston Langley was the former manager of the procurement department at the Lawson Group. If Vera Hansen was collaborating with Preston Langley, then it might not have been hiring a hitman; they could have known each other for a long time."

After a brief pause, Chloe Langley continued, "It’s even possible that Vera Hansen’s interactions with the Lawson Corporation were premeditated."

"How so?" the colleague asked.

Chloe Langley didn’t answer immediately; instead, she took out her phone and found a video clip.

It was a cut from the first episode of "Heavenly Sound."

During Irene’s performance of "Yesterday Once More," Vera Hansen’s words.

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"At that time, I was just a small florist running around, and when I saw Lawson Corporation’s bid for flowers and greenery in their building, I gathered my courage and bid as well."

"I originally thought I wouldn’t win, after all, all the big players were there..."

"But fortunately, the bid was split into many parts, and I happened to get a small part, providing flowers to the President’s office and the secretariat."

"It was through this collaboration that I truly met President Lawson in person."

"This is considered the beginning of my connection with the Lawson Corporation."

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The colleague was greatly surprised to see this.

"The investigation revealed that the person responsible for this project at that time was Preston Langley himself," Chloe Langley said. "It was Preston who split the project, allowing Vera Hansen to qualify."

The colleague nodded and said, "Looking back now, can it be assumed that Preston Langley deliberately fed resources to Vera Hansen back then?"

"Very likely," Chloe Langley affirmed.

The Lawson Corporation was a leading giant in Aeston, with countless suppliers eager to cooperate with them.

Back then, Vera Hansen was just a small florist; if she could secure an order from Lawson, even if she couldn’t earn much from Lawson, she would get many orders in the future.

Moreover, now it seems possible that Preston Langley engineered the order for her, so Vera Hansen could even make significant profits!

The two exchanged another look.

This was likely an internal conspiracy within the Lawson Corporation.

"So where is Preston Langley now?" the colleague asked.

Chloe Langley shook her head and walked out while dialing Serena’s number.

...

On the other side.

Serena was handling the affairs of a new company.

The company had already been registered, but taking over the Sheridan Family’s assets required a transfer process.

The Sheridan Family’s assets included former employees, an encrypted information system developed by Evan Sheridan before his death, an encrypted black box, and some other things.

The encrypted information was vast and could not be duplicated; it could only run on the corresponding system.

It was equivalent to her father’s encrypted notes, containing a large amount of undeciphered material.

This was why Serena had always been determined to win.

If it were just the former subordinates, she could completely reorganize them.

The current transfer involved these matters specifically.

While dealing with these issues, Chloe Langley’s call came through.

She inquired about Preston Langley with Serena.

Serena thought for a moment and then said, "I don’t know; the matter was secretly handled by Julian Lawson. It’s a top-secret within Lawson Corporation."

After a short pause, Serena continued, "Jude Chaucer should also know."

A lot of Julian Lawson’s matters were handled by Jude Chaucer.

However, whether Jude Chaucer would disclose the information without Julian Lawson’s permission, Serena couldn’t be sure.

"Alright," Chloe Langley said and hung up the phone.

Serena looked at her phone and then looked up at the sky outside the window.

The police inquiring about Preston Langley, did it indicate that Vera Hansen’s matter was related to Preston Langley?

A gentle breeze blew by, and Serena clenched her phone tightly.

...

Elsewhere, in a certain villa.

Jude Chaucer received a call from Chloe Langley.

He glanced at the door below, walked over, and answered the phone.

"Officer Langley?" Jude Chaucer said. "Is there something you need from me?"

"Hello, Mr. Chaucer. I’d like to inquire about the reason for the departure of your former procurement manager, Preston Langley," Chloe Langley’s voice came through. "I just tried to call your President Lawson, but couldn’t reach him, so I’m asking you."

The second underground floor had undergone special modifications, causing poor signal reception.

Hearing Chloe Langley ask about Preston Langley, he was startled and instinctively glanced in the direction of the basement on the second underground level.

"Officer Langley, this matter involves company secrets, and I need to consult with President Lawson first," Jude Chaucer said thoughtfully. "So, may I ask why you’re inquiring about Preston Langley’s departure?"

Chloe Langley said something that left Jude Chaucer stunned.

"What?!" Jude Chaucer was utterly incredulous.

How could it be...

He immediately went back into the villa, and in his shock, even stumbled while walking.

He didn’t head to the basement first but rather went straight to the computer, logged into the internal system, and gathered all relevant materials.

If it’s true, then among these materials...

Meanwhile, in the basement.

Julian Lawson’s hand was still holding Vera Hansen’s face, as she cried and laughed.

She clung to Julian Lawson’s arm and said softly, "Brother Julian, do you remember? Our first meeting."

"At that time, I was just a florist supplying flowers to the Lawson Corporation’s secretariat and president’s office."

Vera Hansen kept mentioning past events, attempting to confuse the issue.

"Back then, I would arrive early at the company diligently, and one day, you stayed up late at the company. When I came in and accidentally broke a vase causing a noise, I woke you up, and that’s how we met."

"Do you remember?" Vera Hansen said, crying. "At that time, you told me, ’Shh, be quiet, Serena is still asleep.’"

"Just that one sentence, showing how much you cherished and loved Serena, and later when I made mistakes, your tolerance, and even complimenting my aesthetics to the secretariat, made me fall uncontrollably in love with you."

Vera Hansen indeed developed feelings for Julian Lawson from the moment she saw how gently he cared for Serena.

However, she thought at the time that the Sheridan Family had long fallen, and Serena was no longer a wealthy heiress. Since that was the case, she, Vera Hansen, could also stand a chance.

A man so gentle, considerate, and wealthy should belong to her!

Vera Hansen observed Julian Lawson’s expression, feigning an act.

"Even though you already had her back then."

"But I wasn’t afraid. Even if I could only stay by your side temporarily, I was willing!"