Female Novel
Chapter 1025: Bankruptcy
Chapter 1025: Bankruptcy
Naturally, neither of them had taken anything. After all, they had no connection to it whatsoever.
Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley were well aware of this fact, but even in this situation, they wanted to
make one last effort. Mr. Wesley asked, "Mr. Simpson, as the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. My wife
and I are not from Hance, and we had no idea the Armstrong family would have the audacity to do this.
Now, the Armstrong family isn't just bullying us but also you."
"This is between me and the Armstrong family. I'll naturally seek justice for myself, so you don't need to
provoke me. There are only two options for you now. Either leave, and this incident will be your price
for ignorance. If you can't stomach this, there's another way."
Ayan spoke calmly, and his cold demeanor remained evident. He spoke with an underlying temptation
that left the Wesley family eager to ask, "What's the other way?"
"Of course, it's finding the one who took the money and deceived you," Ayan suggested plainly.novelbin
This statement couldn't have been clearer. He was almost telling the Wesley family to settle this with
the Armstrong family, to find Brody and Page.
After all, every wrong has a source and every debt has a debtor, right?
Ayan's insinuations were not lost on the Wesley family. However, they had their reservations and didn't
want to confront the Armstrong family directly, even though they understood that Ayan might not be
someone to trifle with. This was Hance City, and while Ayan was a force to be reckoned with, the
Armstrong family also had its influence. Armstrong Corp had been a long-standing business in Hance,
and it had substantial background and financial resources.
Nevertheless, these were the Wesley family's thoughts and concerns. Even if Ayan told them that
Armstrong Corp was no longer a force to be reckoned with, they still couldn't bring themselves to
believe it completely.
Both parties fell silent, and the atmosphere grew increasingly quiet. The stillness was almost palpable,
as if one could hear the very heartbeat of Hance City.
Ayan wasn't in a hurry. He beckoned to Kian and calmly said, "Since Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley need
some time to think, let's offer them some tea to ponder over it."
Kian nodded and promptly had tea brought in for both of them. In a voice that was neither too light nor
too heavy, he whispered to Ayan, "Mr. Simpson, after you instructed me to terminate all cooperation
with Armstrong Corp, many of their partnerships have started to unravel. Armstrong Corp is currently in
deep water, and they won't be able to hold out for much longer."
Ayan nodded lightly, his gaze resting on Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley, who were now fully focused on
Kian as he reported to Ayan.
With a faint smile, Ayan remarked, "If you two have any doubts about the situation, feel free to call the
Armstrong family right now and tell them that Camille has been taken away by me. Listen to how the
Armstrong family responds to you."
Mr. Wesley was torn, while Mrs. Wesley whispered a reminder, "Should we make the call? After all,
we're practically left with nothing now!"
Mr. Wesley narrowed his eyes, his thoughts unclear. He remained silent, his expression darkening as if
it had frozen in place, and his brows furrowed deeply.
Ayan didn't mind their reactions or expressions. He simply said, "I'm afraid the Armstrong family has
already planned for this. They're keeping you silent by making you think you can't approach them, and
even if things go awry, you won't dare to ask the Armstrong family for that money. In the end, you're the
ones taking the loss in this matter, while the Armstrong family is the one reaping the benefits.
Regardless of the outcome, they stand to gain."
Mr. Wesley fell completely silent because every word Ayan had spoken had struck a chord. What Ayan
had said was exactly what they were thinking at this moment.
Mr. Wesley remained silent for a long time before looking at Ayan and saying, "Mr. Simpson, are you
suggesting that I go after the Armstrong family? What do you hope to gain from this?"
Ayan wore a faint smile, completely unbothered by Mr. Wesley seeing through his intentions. In fact, he
was quite direct in his response. "What I gain from this is simply keeping the Armstrong family on their
toes. I have no intention of actually doing anything to them, but you, on the other hand, can hold them
accountable. Your pursuit can make life difficult for the Armstrong family. That's what I want to achieve."
Mr. Wesley still seemed uncertain. Ayan noticed this and didn't push further. He stood up, towering over
Mr. Wesley, and said, "I've said what needs to be said. Whether you choose to act on it is entirely up to
you. The decision is in your hands."
"Will you detain us in Hance City if we don't do as you suggest?" Mr. Wesley asked.
Ayan remained silent. He had no intention of letting this conversation be used against him. Even in his
own domain, he was cautious. He didn't reveal his true feelings.
This only deepened Mr. Wesley's uncertainty. His face showed his unease, and he watched as Ayan
was about to leave the private room. Mrs. Wesley was also concerned and said, "Are we going to be
kept here? What about our son?"
Perhaps driven by their love for their son, Mr. Wesley spoke just before Ayan stepped out of the room.
"Mr. Simpson, I'm willing to cooperate."
With those few words, Mr. Wesley showed his willingness to compromise. Ayan's expression remained
calm, and a faint smile curved his lips. He turned to Mr. Wesley and said, "Then let's take action. Time
is of the essence. The Armstrong family hasn't rested yet, and this is the perfect moment."
"Mr. Simpson, since you've proposed cooperation, my people won't be effective here," Mr. Wesley said.
Ayan signaled to Kian with a glance, and Kian quickly added, "Mr. Wesley, we've already made
arrangements for you. Your driver is waiting in the garage."
Mr. Wesley nodded and left the private room with Mrs. Wesley. Ayan arranged for his driver and
bodyguards to escort them to the Armstrong family. Until the matter was resolved, they wouldn't be
allowed to leave.
Although it was already close to 11 PM, the night was exceptionally long and eventful.
Since Ayan's visit, the Armstrong family had been in turmoil, and there was no peace in sight.
Armstrong Corp's calls were ringing incessantly, driving Brody to the brink of a breakdown.
In the end, he shouted, "I'm not in charge of Armstrong Corp anymore. If you have a problem, go find
Horace. He's the one managing Armstrong Corp now. He's the largest shareholder. Talk to him."
This information was promptly relayed to Horace, who called Brody to inquire, "Are you saying that you
won't handle any matters related to Armstrong Corp?"
"Mr. Burris, it's what you said. You wanted full control of Armstrong Corp, and I'm just a shareholder.
What do you expect me to do? Do I have the authority to manage it?" Brody's tone was far from
friendly, and he felt agitated, especially because of the Wesley family's situation and Ayan's pressure.
He was becoming increasingly emotional.
This emotional outburst had an effect on Horace, who maintained basic decorum out of respect for
Grace.
Horace spoke calmly, "Indeed, I said that. However, Mr. Armstrong, the current situation has arisen
because of the Armstrong family's actions. The Armstrong family has caused significant trouble for
Armstrong Corp. You should be aware of Armstrong Corp's current state. If we continue like this, you
know what the consequences will be. You probably understand it better than I do."
Horace referred to the divorce statement issued from Brody's personal account and the statements
made by Simpson Group. These two factors had caused significant losses for Armstrong Corp. Several
major projects were now on the brink of termination, and Armstrong Corp was on the verge of
bankruptcy.
"This is your matter; you shouldn't have come to me. You believe it's because of the Armstrong family's
actions, but do you have any evidence to attribute it to us?"
Brody's counterquestion left Horace somewhat troubled. It sounded as if Brody was trying to dodge
responsibility, which made the situation even more complicated for Horace.