Chapter 368
Standing Before Love
Tony had a good memoryâhe quickly recalled who Cameron was referring to in the Bridgers Family.
Sebastian had once matchmade Tony with Belle, the Young Lady of the Bridgers Family. However, Tony had intentionally called Myra over just to keep Belle away from him back then.
âMake sure he doesnât sell itâ¦â Myra tugged onto Tonyâs sleeve as she glanced at him frantically. The longing in her gaze that surfaced after she looked at her motherâs face in the video made one thing clearâMyraâs mind was an utter mess after she watched that video. All she thought of then was how guilty sheâd feel toward her mother if Cameron were to sell the Stark Group off. Her breath quickened as she repeated herself. âMake sure he doesnât sell the Stark Group offâ¦â
Sebastian had been in a state of confusion as he watched everything happening, but he quickly realized what was going on when he heard what Myra said to Tony. Cameron was the one who sent this USB over, and he was also the one who just called moments ago. He may have claimed that his call was to tell them heâs about to sell the Stark Group, but he clearly has hidden motives. If Cameron had truly decided to sell the Stark Group, why would he have to send Myra such a video just to get her all emotional? âCalm down, Myra. Let Tony talk to him,â Sebastian uttered as he patted the back of Myraâs hand while throwing Tony a look.
Tony narrowed his eyes. âSo, you ended my call last night and spent the whole night thinking, only to come up with such a plan?â Tonyâs gaze darkened as he let out a scoff. âIn that case, Iâm afraid I canât come to an agreement with you, President Stark. Of course, you and the rest of the board members may proceed to decide who the Stark Group is sold off to. Donât worry; Myra is very supportive of this decision. Just let me know once you have discussed and decided on the details with Bridgers Corporation. Iâll contact them to negotiate a price for the shares that Myra owns after that.â
Cameron had voiced out his final plan in a well-practiced manner, and he had begun to feel a sense of excitement when he heard Myra losing control of herself on the other end of the call. He thought that he was about to succeed with his plan then, but he hadnât expected Tony to completely ignore Myraâs feelings and agree to sell the Stark Group. His heart was pounding as he tried his best to speak in a calm voice. âShouldnât you ask Myra about this, President Hart? The shares belong to her, after all. She might blame you if you didnât allow her to make the decision, and I donât want to be turned into the villain when that happens.â
Tony raised an eyebrow. âAre you going to change your mind about selling the company if you get Myraâs opinion on this?â
Cameron nearly choked on his spit as a ball of rage formed in his chest. He had initially planned on forcing Myra into a situation where she would have to beg Tony to save the Stark Group. However, now that Tony had asked him such a question, he would completely expose his secret plan if he told Tony that he was open to changing his mind. Yet, if he said that he wasnât going to change his mind, he was certain that Tony would just end his call on the spot. Any relief or joy that Cameron had felt moments earlier were gone, and the look on his face had turned into one of hatred and anger. Veins popped out of the back of his hand as he clenched onto his phone.
âMyra definitely supports your decision since youâve already come to a conclusion, President Stark. I guess thereâs no need for us to bother you anymore now,â Tony uttered before he ended the call.
Cameronâs face was twisted into a look of fury when he heard the beeping noise from the other end of the phone. With a single, abrupt motion, he slammed his cell phone against a corner of the room. The phone struck against the wall and split into pieces. âF*cking Tony! F*cking Myraâ¦â Cameron shut his eyes. He felt a desperate urge to lose his temper and go crazy, and it took him a long while to finally calm his emotions down. All that was left on his face then was a look of exhaustion. This is my very last plan. If it doesnât workâ¦
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Myra seemed to have calmed down a little while Tony and Cameron were talking on the phone, but she still approached Tony with a look of concern after he finally ended the call. âIs he really going to sell off the Stark Group?â Myra didnât mind if the Stark Group faced financial struggles, as she trusted that Tony would be able to do something. But that didnât mean that she was okay with seeing the Stark Group being sold off to someone else. She hadnât expected Cameron to come to such a conclusion. If he really sold off the Stark Group⦠Myra felt her chest tightening at the thought of it.
âHmph.â Sebastian scoffed before he stroked his beard and spoke in a wise and calm tone. âDo you think heâs going to sell the Stark Group off? Why would he send you this video if he was actually planning to do that?â
âWhy?â Myra looked utterly lost for a moment. Her heart was still aching from the sight of her motherâs bright and twinkling eyes in the video. If only my mom were still hereâ¦
âYou idiot. Why would he send you this video and get you to stop him from selling the Stark Group if he genuinely wants to sell it off?!â Sebastian gave up on Myra. This girl looks completely soulless after she watched that videoâshe probably wouldnât even know if I sold her off to someone else right now! He flashed her a look of disappointment. âCameronâs sending you this video because he wants you to stop him from selling the Stark Group. I can bet you that he wouldâve demanded loads of stuff from you in return for not selling the Stark Group!â
Myra froze for a second before she turned to the man who had just gotten off the phone call. Tony knitted his brows into a frown as he glared at Sebastian. He then let go of Myraâs phone to wrap an arm around Myra and pull her closer to him. âWatch your tone,â he said to Sebastian.
Sebastian looked like he was about to choke as his face turned as red as a tomato. He didnât know what to say in response to Tony, who was clearly protecting his woman despite her shortcomings. Was I even being rude to Myra? I might have been a little impatient with her. But how could Tony give me such a stern glare when I barely said anything to Myra?! He finally rolled his eyes at the couple. âIâm done talking to the both of you.â
Once he finished his sentence, he straightened himself and headed toward the stairs while mumbling words under his breath. âMy kindness is always taken for granted. I spent the whole night preparing soup and worrying over them, but what was all of that forâ¦? My own grandson sides with outsiders now that heâs all grown up⦠Thereâs no point in keeping a grandson like him aroundâ¦â
Myra couldnât help but chuckle when she heard the old manâs words. However, sadness welled up in her again when she saw the video on the TV. âDo you think thereâs a possibility⦠I mean, do you think he might actually sell the company if he finds no other waysââ She spoke to Tony in a whisper.
âNo.â Tony gave her a faint smile as he replied in a firm voice. With an arm around her, he led her up the stairs. âCameron is a greedy man, and he has a huge need for power. I once suggested for him to hand over 10% of Stark Groupâs shares, and he couldnât even agree to that. How could he possibly agree to hand the entire company over to someone else?â
After considering Tonyâs words, Myra finally heaved a sigh of relief as she agreed with his point. Itâs true; I know how Cameronâs like as well. I was just too emotional because I saw the video of my mother. If it werenât for Tony and Old Master Hart, if I had been alone earlier, I might have fallen for Cameronâs trick. She let out another long sigh before she turned to Tony. âWhat is he going to do next?â
Tony narrowed his eyes. âHeâs just going to drag things on.â
âWhat?â She eyed him puzzledly.
He kissed her on the forehead. âAll he can do now is to send you news about the Stark Group every day. He wants you to witness the Stark Group falling apart in hopes that you might give in and change your mind. He would have to give up his power over the Stark Group otherwise.â
âI understand now.â Myra pushed their bedroom door open and shut it behind them. âI wonât give in, and I wonât allow things to go his way. I guess weâll just have to see whoâs better at holding their stances now.â
âYouâre such a smart girl.â Tony curled his lips into a fond smile.
âWell, howâs my father going to defeat me when I have a cunning businessman whoâs telling me what to do? I will simply have to wait for the day of my victory!â Myra feigned a wicked laugh before she turned to give Tony a peck on his cheek. âIâm so glad to have you around, my military advisor!â