The brief meeting had ended in the President's office on the top floor of Baxter Group and Carson was handling some documents when Robbie walked in."Mister Baxter," Robbie said respectfully before handing the tablet he was holding to Carson. "These are reports of our recent investigation, and this is the movement Mister Samberg had made in the past year. We followed the path and found this hidden hospital in Strandia. According to research based on the names Everly and Violet, we couldn't find any record that matches with either name; but when our men went undercover, they confirmed that Miss Pettis had accepted treatment in that hospital in the past year.""However, when we tried to probe them for more information concerning her, their guards went up, and they all refused to talk. I assume they had been warned to keep their mouths shut. Also, our operation had been targeted. A few of our men have been summoned or arrested, so it will take more time for us to learn more about this
Everly and Austin entered the president's office.Robbie and Lucy went out of the room as Carson waved his hand, leaving him alone with Everly and Austin.Everly stared at Carson with a serious expression, and her eyes were full of determination.Carson glanced back at her in response. There seemed to be an inexplicable aura between the two of them, which made Austin very nervous.Finally, Carson spoke first, "Lucy said you both wanted to see me?""Yes, I came here this time to talk to you about Oliver," Everly replied softly.She looked at Carson, and she was very straightforward about it.Carson was unmoved, "What do you want to say?" he asked.He may be the one sitting down while both Everly and Austin were standing, but his aura and presence were somewhat stronger as if he was the one in control of the situation.Austin was obviously very uncomfortable with the situation at hand. He glanced at Everly for a moment and turned his head to Carson. "Our request is very simple.
Austin glanced at Everly from the side. "Everly, say something! Don't tell me you agree to marry him?!" he said.Everly looked back at Austin and gave him a look of reassurance, and turned her head back to Carson. "Look, I'm never marrying you. You once told me that you want to make up to me, so give me Oliver! That's all I want," she said to him.Carson frowned as he listened to Everly's words."Mister Baxter, please compensate me with Oliver.." she continued.Carson frowned even harder as he looked at Everly. He had dreamt of her countless times over the past year, and here she is, standing right in front of him, "I'm sorry. You know I can't be separated from Oliver. If you want him, you have to accept me," he said.This was the last straw for Carson. If this fails, he would just lose her forever."Carson! Do you think we would succumb to you? You think you can just make us wait like this?!" Austin yelled exasperatedlyAustin turned his head to Everly. "Let's get this over wit
Lisa was not about to just stand around and let anyone take what she wanted! She was going to make them pay for it!In the meantime, countless social media had already started her live broadcast. Nothing has happened so far, and people were anticipating what would happen next.Meanwhile, in the president's office…Everly looked at Angelica and said, "Missus Alexander, I don't know what you're talking about. You came to my home and lost your temper at my doorsteps. Then, you gave me a check before you left.""I've made myself very clear to you, leave my son alone! That check is your compensation! But now it seems that there is no need for it anymore, because of your own ulterior motives. I can sue you for this!" said Angelica. She remembered arriving at Alice's office after receiving a call, and what she saw there just made her even angrier. Angelica took a step closer to Everly. "This is your last warning! Don't be ignorant!" she said.Before Everly could answer her, Lisa nudged
There were a lot of discussions going around. Pictures of Carson's confession, daily flower deliveries to Violet, and even moments of him having lunch with Oliver were being shared online. Initially, there was not much impact around, but ever since this live broadcast happened, the photos instantly went viral."Oh my god, Mister Baxter's confession was rejected! What is going on now? Is Violet really a spy from another company?""Are you stupid? I think whatever that secretary said makes sense. No matter what Violet wants, she would have everything as long as she agrees to marry Mister Baxter. Why would she even be a spy?""I don't think so. Did you see that? The one standing over there is Miss Alexander. She is Mister Baxter's biological mother. Why would she be so angry if she wasn't sure if Violet is a spy?""Maybe it's just because she doesn't like Violet? I heard that Miss Alexander has always favored Alice instead."…Back in the president's office, Alice looked at Robbie,
"Nonsense?!" Alice was furious. "If there were no ulterior motives, then what would she want these things for? What's there for her to use in her studio?! If anything, she could just request from you directly. Why would she be so sneaky about everything!" she said.Alice then turned her head to Everly and yelled at her, "Violet! Just admit it already!"Everly did not answer her, and she just stared at Austin.Austin was frowning. This was the day he and Everly would launch their plan into action. Find a loophole in Baxter Group, get Oliver, and then return to Strandia.Although the means were despicable, this was the only way for them to get custody of Oliver, as Carson had already rejected their legitimate methods.Austin and Everly had arrived with all the data and materials. Just as they were about to reveal their trump card, Alice and Angelica had barged in and interrupted their plans. At this stage, should they proceed any further?According to the previous plan, everything
"My God!" yelled Alice as she looked at the documents. Austin tried to grab it back, but Alice quickly avoided him. She walked hastily towards Angelica and handed her the documents."Look at this!" she said to her, "If you have any doubts about our investigations, this document here from Austin is solid proof!"Alice looked at Violet and Austin and suddenly realized something. "I was just thinking, back then, during Oliver's birthday party, Violet had shown up under Austin's name. Was that the beginning of your master plan?!""How ambitious of you, Austin. Do you want to replace Carson?!" Alice continued. She was so excited her hands were constantly shaking. "No wonder I had never seen you appear together with him before, despite being told that you both had known each other. Austin stands here with Violet, with this document in his possession! What are you both up to?!" Alice asked loudly.Silence followed immediately. Angelica browsed through the documents. The contents inside
"Violet's reputation is ruined. I'm afraid no one would ever want to work with her anymore. Such a pity that she had to waste her artistic talents like this.""Pity? Who knows how a sly woman like her produced her works? Perhaps, they were all done through a means of blackmail, just as what she is doing now! We should all stay away from a woman like her!""Isn't that against the law?""Look, what is Mister Baxter trying to do?"…There were many discussions happening online in the midst of everything. Meanwhile, in the office, Carson took the document but did not look at it. He just fixed his dark eyes on Everly.Everly raised her head and looked back at him, understanding the situation at hand.The information which she gathered was already exposed. Even if Everly had tried to threaten Carson, the involvement of Angelica, Alice and Lisa had ruined the plan. Due to her actions, she was also now completely under their mercy. Everly did not care about anything else. All she want