Chapter 857 News of Joseph’s Death Made the Headlines

The finance director sighed in relief when Lucas appeared. "Mr. Lucas, they are...”

"Leave this to me."

The finance director turned and hurriedly left. "Sure, thank you!"

"It's useless even if you're here. You're just Joseph's lapdog." Preston sneered. "Stop wasting time and give me the money. If I'm in a good mood, I

might let you stick around.”

Frowning, Lucas replied, "You were just released from prison not too long ago, right? Have you already forgotten the instructions Mr. Joseph gave

you?"

After selling company secrets, Preston was sent to prison and spent several years behind bars. As for Jonathan, he became an unwanted person,

avoiding public attention and hiding in various places. He had not shown himself for a long time.

As soon as the past was brought up, Preston's face turned dark with anger. "Who do you think you are?! How dare you talk back to me!"

“I'm certainly not a big shot, but you've been disowned by the Whitmans. What makes you think you can come to Fairlight and demand money?"

"While I've been disowned, my son wasn't. Besides..." Preston grinned maliciously as if he had encountered the happiest news, "The Whitmans only

have two legitimate heirs. Since Joseph is dead, someone has to take over the family business, right?”

Lucas’ mind buzzed but he forced himself to calm down. "Mr. Joseph isn't dead. If you don't leave now, I'll call security.”

"He's not dead?" Jonathan arrogantly pulled out a photo of the car explosion on the mountain road. “Look at this photo and tell me otherwise. Are you

sure he's not dead?"

"Where did you get this?" Lucas asked as he glared at him suspiciously.

"That's none of your business. Anyway, from now on, Fairlight and the Whitman Group will be under our control. You can go wherever you please."

Lucas gritted his teeth but there was nothing he could do. Ultimately, he was just an outsider and could not interfere in the Whitmans’ family matters.

But when it came to work, he was determined to do his best. After all, he had been with Fairlight for many years. He did not believe that there was

nothing he could do.

He did not waste his time talking with Preston. He turned and left the office, immediately instructing the various department managers in the work

chat group to continue working as usual and not to believe any words from anyone other than Joseph.

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In less than a minute, all the major departments had responded.

Lucas felt relieved. Even though

Joseph did tot interact closely with

his employees, he treated them welt

ow, the‘only person who could =>

stop Rreston and Jonathan was

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Suddenly, he recalled the recorder and wondered if he should pass it to Chloe first.

While Lucas hesitated, Preston

released the Shotos of Joseph's

accident, instant y causing a huge ~

uproar beth in the business world’

and the-entertain ment industry”

withie-twenty minutes, news that

Joseph Whitman, the prodigy of

fiance, had passed away-at a

young age hit the headlines.

Emily read this news earlier than Chloe, but she did not take it seriously. She thought it was some unethical media spreading fake rumors to attract

attention.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

She closed'the webpage, and her

phone orcthe table started ringing:

When ste saw it was Lucas calting,

she was so startled that she nearly

tossed her phone. Could Joseph

reatly be dead?

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With a nervous heart, she answered the call. "Lucas? Is there something wrong?"

"I'm fine, but Mr. Joseph is in trouble. I have something to discuss with Ms. Chloe. Could you arrange for her ta meet me please?”

"What?!" Emily took in a sharp breath of cold air and said, "A person who has passed away can't be brought back to life. Please accept my

condolences.”