Chapter 1026: Caught

Chapter 1026: Caught

But Brody felt that this wasn't his concern. It had nothing to do with

Camille or him personally. After all, Armstrong Corp was now nominally

under Horace's control, and he was merely a dividend-earning

shareholder.

So Brody made it clear that he had removed himself from the situation

entirely. He even stated, "The statement I published on my personal

account is my personal matter. I haven't mentioned Armstrong Corp in

the slightest. Now that Armstrong Corp is affected, you can't blame it on

me!"

Horace found Brody's logic somewhat amusing. He asked, "So, your

implication is that you have no connection to anything that happens to

Armstrong Corp, correct?"

"Exactly!

"Does that mean I can dissolve Armstrong Corp without involving you?"

"Are you trying to dissolve Armstrong Corp? Horace, do you even know

what you're saying? Armstrong Corp may have the largest share of

stocks in your hands, but that doesn't mean you can make decisions on

your own." Brody's tone was defiant.

Horace remained calm. He said, "I understand your point, but the

current situation at Armstrong Corp is clear for everyone to see. While

you claim no connection to Armstrong Corp, the evidence suggests

otherwise. If you continue to be involved with Armstrong Corp, there's

only one outcome for the company.”

"What do you mean?"

"My point is simple: sell all your shares to me. If Armstrong Corp's

problems are resolved and no further significant losses occur, I will

compensate you from your interests. However, if the losses exceed an

amount that neither you nor I can handle, I will take legal action, and

you will have to comply with the court's decision, whether you like it or

not."

Horace's words left Brody silent. His face slightly changed, and he

wanted to say something more, but before he could speak, a servant

came to report, "Mr. Simpson, Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley have

arrived with several bodyguards. They want to see you and Mrs.

Simpson."

Horace overheard the servant's words and decided to end the call

himself. He said, "Since you have other matters to attend to, I won't

disturb you. Contact me when you've made your decision.”

With that, Horace disconnected the call.

Brody stared at his phone, which had been hung up, his expression

turning cold and chilling. Once again, he heard the servant's voice,

"Sir? Should I let them in?"

Brody's face darkened considerably as he glanced at the servant. His

gaze was so sharp it could cut steel.

He looked at the servant and said, his voice indifferent, “Let them in.”

He had a feeling that if he refused to meet with the Wesley family at

this critical moment, something else might happen.

The servant quickly ushered Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley into the

room, accompanied by three bodyguards, while the driver waited in the

car. The burly bodyguards crowded the spacious living room, making it

seem somewhat cramped.

Brody narrowed his eyes and looked at them. He spoke indifferently,

"What is the meaning of this? It's late, and you bring all these people to

my home, Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley. Are you here to threaten me?"

Brody let out a cold snort, and his face was filled with a chilly

expression as he gazed at Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley. His eyes held

a questioning look.

Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley didn't shy away from Brody's gaze. They

met his eyes directly. Mr. Wesley said, "Mr. Armstrong, it's not

surprising that we're here. It seems that something has happened, and

Mr. Armstrong is well aware of it. In that case, shouldn't Mr. Armstrong

provide us with an explanation?"

"An explanation? What kind of explanation are you looking for?" Brody

also looked at them with indifference. He continued, "Armstrong Corp

has suffered immense losses, and the Armstrong family is under

scrutiny. It's not unrelated to both of you. What explanation do you want

from me?"

Mr. Wesley said, "Mr. Armstrong, your words are somewhat ridiculous.

This is an issue concerning the Armstrong family. How can you blame

us?"

"Why do you blame me now? We reached an agreement from the start.

You took custody of her, and it's not my problem that you didn't take her

away. After all, I handed her over to the Wesley family as requested.

So, why should I be held responsible for what happened afterward?"

Brody firmly believed that he had done his part by delivering Camille to

the Wesley family. He didn't see any reason to assume responsibility

for what occurred afterward. His response left Mr. Wesley and Mrs.

Wesley somewhat dumbfounded. They were witnessing such an

unreasonable person for the first time, especially considering the

context. Brody's words seemed to fill them with an inexplicable anger.

Mr. Wesley let out a disdainful sigh and said, "Mr. Armstrong, your

response seems inappropriate.”

“I don't see anything inappropriate about it. The fact remains that I

handed her over to you. You now come to question me, which is even

more inappropriate. After all, I handed Camille over to you. If you have

any complaints, it's your own issue. I've done my part,” Brody retorted

calmly, his expression showing a lack of concern.

Mr. Wesley was left at a loss for words, completely taken aback by

Brody's behavior. He had never encountered someone as

unreasonable as Brody before. In fact, this was his first encounter with

such an individual, and he had no idea how to respond to Brody's

words or how to continue questioning him.

The atmosphere in the room had grown tense, and both sides wore

unpleasant expressions.

Mrs. Wesley, although aware that it was generally not her place to

interject in a conversation between two men, couldn't hold back any

longer. She took a deep breath and looked at Brody, her voice tinged

with sarcasm. "Mr. Armstrong, aren't you being a bit comical here? Are

you suggesting that you can take our money and then refuse to be held

accountable? After all, you willingly contacted us to marry your

daughter into the Wesley family. Now that you have our money, who's

to say you haven't conspired with Ayan to scheme against the Wesley

family?"

Brody remained indifferent to Mrs. Wesley's words and replied, "Say

whatever you want. If you have evidence, then present it!"

"Is that so? You want evidence, right? Well, Mr. Armstrong, just don't

regret it later. After all, you did take our money. The transaction records

exist. Based on that alone, you could be charged with fraud.”

"By making our transaction public, you would only bring shame to the

Wesley family. Don't forget that your son's current condition is

unknown. Are you sure you want to take it this far? Besides, today's

situation wasn't something I intended. If I hadn't sincerely given Camille

to the Wesley family, why would I have gone through all the trouble to

take her away from Ayan's watchful eye? It's your own slow actions that

led to this."

Brody started using the Wesley family's reputation to threaten Mr.

Wesley and Mrs. Wesley. This was something they were particularly

sensitive to, and it was the reason they had secretly selected a bride for

their son. If this matter were to become public, not only would the

Wesley family lose face, but they would also be accused of being rich

and ignorant of law.

In the circles of Chesen City, this situation would undoubtedly become

a laughingstock. Brody's cunning strategy, as Ayan had mentioned to

them, revolved around exploiting the Wesley family's reluctance to

make the situation public. That's why he was acting so boldly and didn't

seem concerned about whether Camille would actually be taken away

by the Wesley family.

His confidence stemmed from the belief that if Camille were indeed

taken away by the Wesley family, and everything were to come to light,

he could shift the blame and the attention entirely onto the Wesley

family. This would allow him to reap even more benefits from this

complex situation.

If Camille were indeed brought to Chesen City by the Wesley family, if

everything worked out as planned, Ayan would fire at the Wesley family,

and the Armstrong family would have no involvement. In fact, Brody

might gain even more benefits from the Wesley family.

But what he didn't anticipate was that Ayan had caught him and

wouldn't let go. Shouldn't he have gone to the Wesley family instead?