Female Novel
Chapter 329
Chapter 329 Her Happiness Mattered
Paxton reported the latest information to Branden. “Mr. Duncan, the Hacker Alliance acted against theWinfreds because they expelled the Alliance’s representative. They’ve completely stopped the Winfreds’maritime shipping in Oceanvile. Xavier, upon hearing this, got extremely angry and was rushed to thehospital. We don’t know how he’s doing now.”
From Paxton’s report, Branden instantly deduced the situation. The shipping route was like the heart ofthe Winfred Group. They made a lot of money from it in recent years.
If the Hacker Alliance had the power to cut off the Winfreds’ lifeline, it meant they could destroy them inthe blink of an eye. How could Xavier not be anxious?
Branden coldly commented, “”The Winfreds brought this upon themselves!”
Paxton agreed with Branden. In business, honesty was important, and the Winfreds deserved theirproblems for not being truthful.
“Mr. Duncan, word has it that the Hacker Alliance not only messed up the Winfreds’ business but alsosent two pros to snatch Erick.”
When Branden heard this, he stopped chopping vegetables for a moment and glanced out of the kitchen.
Catherine was still busy playing a game. Branden shook his head quietly, wearing a slight smile on hisface, and went on listening to Paxton’s report.
“Mr. Duncan, right now, the Winfreds. are actively searching for Erick, and it seems they’re seeking helpfrom the Swanns,” Paxton reported.
In the Four Noble Families of Casier, the Lamberts had strong connections with the Duncans. So, if theWinfreds asked the Swanns for help, it was like asking the Duncans for help.
However, Xavier wouldn’t easily approach the Duncans unless it was a last resort. Other than Lambertsand the Duncans, the remaining options were the Andersons and the Swanns.novelbin
The Swanns had a well-established business in Oceanvile, making it a logical choice for the Winfreds toapproach first. Branden wasn’t surprised by this.
“Keep a close eye on them,” Branden ordered.
Paxton knew that Branden currently cared about Miss Catherine, so they had to be extra cautious whenit came to the Swanns.
“Mr. Duncan, rest assured. Everything is set up,” Paxton said.
“Oh, one more thing!”
Branden stayed calm and just said, “Go on. Paxton went on, “Mr. Duncan, it looks like the people weplaced around Miss Swann have been found out. She’s purposely avoiding them. Should we considersending more people?”
Speaking of this, Paxton felt guilty. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if this became public? The famousDuncan guard team couldn’t even watch over a young girl?
Paxton had expected Branden to be angry, but Branden remained calm.
“No need. Withdraw them all,” Branden said. Paxton hesitated for a moment but then quickly replied,“Understood, Mr. Duncan.”
Branden had his men watching over Catherine mostly to keep her safe because her sudden return hadsparked interest of some greedy people regarding her inheritance. But now that he saw Catherine could
handle things on her own, adding more guards would be pointless. There’s a saying, “The eyes arebigger than the stomach.”
Now that Branden knew Catherine could take care of herself and had some skills, adding more peoplewould be pointless.
With her abilities, it wouldn’t be difficult for her to find it. Since she was intentionally avoiding them, itmeant she didn’t like their presence.
In that case, then removing the surveillance was the right choice.
Her happiness mattered most.
At the Swann Corporation. It was already quitting time, and the meeting room was brightly lit. Korbin,accompanied by his secretary, personally met with Xavier. The news had spread; Xavier was seriously illand unconscious in the hospital.
But no one could have expected that the very leader of the Winfreds, who. was rumored to beunconscious, was now in the Swann Corporation’s meeting room negotiating face-to-face with Korbin.
“Mr. Swann, if you can lend a hand this time, I will be extremely grateful,” said Korbin. Both Korbin andXavier were seasoned players in the business world, known for their polite exteriors but ruthless naturesunderneath.
Now that Xavier had come knocking on his door, how could Korbin easily let go of this opportunity?
If he didn’t extract something substantial from Xavier, could he still deserve the title of a seasonedplayer?
“Mr. Winfred, it’s a pleasure to have you here in Casier. You came straight to me with your concerns,which speaks volumes about our mutual respect. If you need a hand, count on me to give it my all,” said
Korbin, flashing a polite smile at Xavier.
Then he added, “Rest assured. I will do whatever I can!”
Xavier maintained his composure, trying to appear calm. How could Xavier not understand Korbin’s trueintentions?
Despite the polite facade, he knew that Korbin had no real intention of helping him unless he gainedconcrete benefits.
Given the immense crisis facing the Winfreds right now, Xavier also had to swallow his pride andobserve if there was any room for negotiation with the Hacker Alliance.
As for Erick, that pesky kid, he had no choice but to seek the assistance of the Swanns in finding him.Furthermore, he suspected that the Swanns might have played a role in it.
In order to minimize the damage, Xavier had to throw out his most valuable bargaining chip.
“”Thank you, Mr. Swann, for your generous help. If we can find my son this time, I am willing to offer a20% share of our maritime shipping routes as a token of appreciation!”
Korbin had long been extending his reach into Oceanvile, aiming to expand the Swanns’ territory.
In Casier, as long as the Duncan Corporation was around, there was no room for the Swann Corporationto grow, unless they allied with the Duncan Corporation.
The Duncan Corporation was much more powerful than the Swann Corporation and had no plans toteam up with them.
If the Swann Corporation was the one reaching out for cooperation first, it would mean they were in aless favorable position.
Since that plan didn’t work, given Korbin’s eager nature, he naturally sought to grow the SwannCorporation’s influence elsewhere.
Oceanvile was his top priority, but there were several influential families here, making it challenging forhim to establish his business there.
Now that the Winfreds were offering their main business, it was like giving Korbin a key to enterOceanvile.
When Korbin heard about this offer, his eyes lit up instantly, and he struggled to control his emotions,saying, “Mr. Winfred, I’m really moved by your deep love for your son, just like any parents in the worldhave for their children. We’re close in age, so I can empathize with your emotions. Don’t worry, I’ll. use allour resources to find your son.”
Xavier knew he had made the right bet. He could tell the outcome from Korbin’s unguarded expression.With the chips on the table, he decided to speak straightforwardly.
“Mr. Swann, I wonder if your second daughter could also help?” Xavier inquired. Korbin looked at Xavierwith confusion, not sure what he meant. “Catherine?”
Xavier nodded and showed a photo to Korbin. The photo displayed surveillance footage from theWinfreds’ living room, with several people present, including Catherine.
“My son, Erick, was brought back by Catherine, Mr. Swann. I think she might know something,” Xavierexplained.
Korbin was astonished. He hadn’t expected Catherine to be involved. Who exactly was Catherine, andwhy did she seem to be involved in so many things?