Chapter 50
The Sweetest Trophy Wife by Beanie
Chapter 50 Converting Liquid Assets to Fixed
Liam didnât confirm with Gwyneth or inquire further before decisively agreeing to help her. It caught Gwyneth off guard, as she hadnât anticipated such a swift response. Although she referred to it as her âreward,â deep down, she knew it was merely an excuse or a pretense.
Having been together for three years and being the CEO of AMC herself, Gwyneth couldnât be oblivious to Liamâs powerful and efficient approach to business matters. The Luther Corporation was known to strike fear into the hearts of small enterprises with just the mention
of its name. And as for Liam, his enigmatic aura alone could leave anyone gasping for air.
Gwyneth never expected that Liam, with all his intensity, would agree to her so effortlessly.
Though doubts lingered in her heart, she found herself unable to articulate them. Liam had extended his assistance, and her gratitude ran deep. Yet, Gwyneth understood that any future interactions with him would likely be confined to the realm of corporate affairs.
Gwyneth watched as Liam got up and headed toward the study on the second floor, feeling a sense of unease, her heartbeat skipping a
beat.
Meanwhile, back in the study, Liam immediately made a call to the personâinâcharge of the tourism development project department.
âMr. Luther, what can I do for you?â Chuck Curington, the personâinâcharge, was taken aback by Liam Lutherâs sudden phone call. He wondered if he had somehow offended this influential figure.
âMr. Curington, Iâd like to consult you on something.â Liam always maintained a high level of courtesy when dealing with others. It was
precisely because of this that many people were eager to establish connections with Luther Corporation.
Chuck replied, âMr. Luther, go ahead.â
Liam asked, âIs your department working on any new projects in the Glacier Lake area?â
Chuck replied, âGlacier Lake? Yes, indeed!â
Liam inquired, âAre you absolutely sure?â
Liam was somewhat surprised by Chuckâs prompt response. After all, Chuck was the head of the entire tourism development project department, and it was impossible to keep track of all the projects overseen by the government department. In Liamâs view, Chuck should have taken some time to check before answering, but to his astonishment, Chuck seemed very confident.
âHaha, Mr. Luther, you seeâ¦â Chuck chuckled awkwardly, his eyes gleaming. âThis project has just launched, and the investment involved is substantial. Itâs definitely left a strong impression.â
âJust launched with a significant investment,â Liam narrowed his eyes, already knowing the answer in his heart. âMr. Curington, do you happen to know who is the investor behind this project?â
âWell, Iâm not quite sure about that. It might take some time to find out about it.â
It was the answer Liam expected, so he didnât delve deeper into the matter. âThank you, Mr. Curington. Iâll be sure to take you up on that
drink when the opportunity arises.ââ
Chuck replied, âMr. Luther, thereâs no need for that. If anyone should be treating someone, it should be me treating you.â
After the exchange of customary pleasantries, Liam ended the call, his countenance reverting to its familiar cold and stern state. He promptly instructed Edward to summon Gwyneth to the study.
Gwyneth listened as Liam recounted the details of the recent conversation. In her heart, she was shocked by Gaspardâs audacity and marveled at Liamâs vast connections. âSo now we can conclude that this matter is related to the cash flow of Glen Corporation?â
âWhile that person didnât explicitly state that they were from Glen Corporation, the timing and financial status align,â Liam replied.
The answer was already at the tip of their tongues, and even a fool could understand it.
Gwynethâs lips formed a tight line as she made her way to the cabinet beside the bookshelf, retrieving a bottle of red wine and two glasses. Carefully pouring half a glass into each, she tilted her head back and consumed its contents in one smooth motion. âIf what youâre saying is true, Gaspardâs ambitions are even greater than I imaginedâ¦â
As Gwyneth spoke, Liam observed her, his finger tracing a light path along the rim of his glass. His gaze grew darker, contemplating the complexities of Gwyneth investigating her own father and engaging in a power struggle with him. âWhat must she have gone through?â
âIf we follow this line of deduction⦠Is Gaspard attempting to convert liquid assets into fixed ones?â Gwyneth inquired.
âSmart,â Liam complimented, lifting his glass to his lips and taking a sip of the wine. His gaze remained fixed on Gwyneth, a glimmer of
admiration evident in his eyes. He appreciated her sharp intellect.
Without waiting for Gwyneth to speak again, Liam immediately called Larry. âInvestigate Gaspardâs asset movements and report back to
me as soon as possible,â he instructed with an air of urgency in his voice.
Gwyneth couldnât help but feel that the man before her held an air of authority that she had never encountered. Liam Luther, when he let go of his CEO persona, could sometimes be a bit annoying. Yet, she often forgot that the success of Luther Corporation was solely
attributed to Liamâs unwavering dedication and hard work.
Half an hour later, Larryâs response came through.
âMr. Luther, Mrs. Luther, there has been a significant fluctuation in Gaspard Glenâs financial movements in the past few days.â
Gwyneth spoke softly, âGlacier Lake and Emerald Trails?â
Gwynethâs body quivered with anger as Larryâs confirmation reached her ears. Gripping the wine glass tightly, she felt an intense urge to shatter it into a thousand pieces, her frustration palpable.
Witnessing her reaction, Liam furrowed his brows with concern. He approached her and delicately took hold of the glass, offering a gentle pat on her shoulder. It wasnât a gesture of affection, but rather an attempt to convey his empathy and soothe her troubled spirit.
âHow could Gaspard Glen stoop so low?â Gwynethâs voice trembled with disbelief.