Female Novel
Chapter 358
Who, in their right mind, would consider selling their own family property to someone else at such alow price? Only a complete fool would even contemplate such a nonsensical action.
Furthermore, this approach had left Martin and the money-grubbing members of the Lincoln familyfeeling quite uneasy.
Crowdstar Group had officially started the liquidation process. Following its acquisition of the LincolnGroup, it had initiated a significant staff restructuring. While Martin was currently unable to addressthe situation with Steven, his animosity toward him must be at an all-time high.
He would certainly take action against Steven. It was just a matter of timing.
I frowned, but I still stood in front of Steven. "Mrs. Ford, regardless of Steve's actions, this is amatter for the entire Lincoln family. It's clear that your son has not been brought up well. If youhadn't kept the news under wraps so tightly, Michael would likely have become the laughingstock inHuma when Stephanie passed away."
Lois' expression turned grim as she gazed at me with deep contemplation. "Stephany, get into thecar. I think you'll want to have a conversation with me."
Noticing my indifference, Lois spoke again. "When I give you a chance, you must cherish it."
I assumed Lois came to see me because of Michael. But judging from her current state, Michael'ssuicide should not have been life-threatening.
"Stephie..." Steven grabbed my sleeve and adamantly refused to let me go with Lois.novelbin
"Sir," Ewan also arrived, appearing somewhat apprehensive. He leaned in close to Steven's ear andwhispered.
Steven's face grew somber as he cast a glance at Lois. Then, he whispered to me, "Stephie, thereis an issue within the Lincoln Group. I'm going to handle it. Stay home. Don't leave with her."
Steven had sold Lincoln Group to Crowdstar Group. What might be causing Steven to feel soanxious now?
I looked at Steven, waiting for him to explain to me. As his current "wife", I was also concernedabout his situation and safety. But Steven never seemed to consider my feelings as a "wife".
It felt as though I were a fragile object he held high and protected under glass, not wanting me toknow anything.
For instance, Eason and he had devised a plan to visit the asylum to unravel Peter's situation. Hecould have informed me beforehand, yet he chose not to do so.
"Listen to me and wait for me to come back home." As expected, he was still the same.
He departed without uttering a single word of explanation to me. I inhaled deeply, remaining silentas I observed Ewan driving him away.
Joel, who was seated in the passenger seat, remained inside the car without stepping out. From hisposition, he gazed at me with a frown. His expression seemed unwelcoming. I could sense a tangleof emotions reflected in his eyes.
Once Steven hopped into the car, it appeared that he and Joel engaged in some sort ofcommunication. Although I couldn't discern their exact conversation, I couldn't help but feel isolatedby them.
The sensation was incredibly uneasy. It resembled a friendship among three individuals, yet two ofthem congregated and exchanged whispers without including the third person.
"An employee of the Lincoln Group could not withstand the pressure to change its leadership teamand tragically committed suicide by jumping off a building. The public opinion, which was oncefavorable to Steven, has now shifted," Lois spoke calmly, addressing my concerns.
I instantly looked up at Lois.
Lois sneered. "So Steven is a sinner and the disgrace of the entire Lincoln Group. Only a fool wouldbehave in such a way."
He believed that selling the company would finally resolve his problem entirely. This decision wouldhave been acceptable when dealing with upright individuals. However, when facing someone aswicked as Martin, it was like playing with fire.
"Steven is still too young. He can't handle Martin," Lois was confident Steven couldn't win.
"It's still unclear who will win. If someone does something unscrupulous, they will be punishedsooner or later," I replied with a stern expression.
"Your remarks are simply naive. Losers use such words to console themselves. Across the ages,history has always been shaped by successful individuals. How many siblings did kings throughouthistory slay when he ascended the throne? How many lives did those leaders sacrifice in their questto unify the world? Behind every great wealth and power, there lies a trail of blood."
Lois appeared to be preaching, yet also seemed to be mocking herself. "I know it was Peter whoasked you to provoke my son. You both are very successful. He committed suicide. Are you happywith it now?"
I was stunned and looked at Lois cautiously. "I don't understand what you're saying."