Chapter 1773
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The crimes James had committed over the years were truly too numerous to record.
In particular, his exploitation of the scholarship fund under the Iverson Group to coerce young girls into sexual trade stunned the entire country, causing a public outcry to arise against the Iversons. Their reputation had fallen to the lowest, shattered beyond salvation.
Lance prepared a top-tier legal team for his eldest son.
He thought that although James had multiple charges, since there was no murder on him, coupled with the lawyers and company's efforts and connections, he would be out in seven or eight years at most. However, unexpectedly, five days after James was arrested, someone provided new evidence to the police. At the same time, the accomplice Coral mentioned, who helped James deal with the body and witnessed him kill the girl accidentally, turned himself in due to the pressure and honestly confessed James' crimes. After all, with KS Group and the Salvador Corporation breathing down his neck, the Iverson Group, looked down upon now, did not seem that scary anymore.
The son that Lance valued most, once honored as the Iverson Group's CEO, became a prisoner overnight, now despised by the masses.
James thought he was the smartest among the three sons, but he did not expect his fate to be more miserable than the others.
Seeing his most hated enemy fall, Christopher was still as gloomy as ever.
"Mr. Christopher, although things did not go according to your plan, you have avenged Madam Sophie. James was involved in a murder case. No matter how much Chairman Iverson wanted to save him, he could never get out of prison for the rest of his life. You should be happy," Taylor comforted him on the side.
"Happy? I didn't get the thing I wanted most. How could I be happy?"
In the office, Christopher looked at the overwhelming wave of hateful comments on the Internet directed at the Iverson Group. Their share prices had plummeted to a shocking point. His cold eyes were overshadowed by gloom.
"I wanted to use this crime evidence to exchange for James' company shares. With that, my shares would surpass Lance's, and I would officially become the highest decision-maker in the group.
"Then, I'll expose everything he did to my mother and let the public attack him, kicking him out of the Iverson Group completely. Not like now, when the situation's spiraling out of control. It's like cutting off my nose to spite my face!"
Christopher was the Iverson Group's CEO. If there were trouble with the company, he would have to clean up the never-ending mess.
Initially, he wanted to use Bella and Justin to get rid of James while reaping the benefits.
But now, it seemed he had shot himself in the foot!
Bella once mocked him, saying that he could not have it all.
He and his mother went through hell to return to the Iverson Group. He endured humiliation and planned meticulously to take back everything that belonged to him. Who was to say he could not have it all? He
deserved to gain the best of everything in this world, including Bella.
Taylor held his breath, sweat trickling down his back.
The blow James' scandal had brought to the Iverson Group was heavier than any previous crisis.
The plummeting share prices were only one aspect. In the future, regardless of the political or business world, the Iverson Group will have a hard time. Their time of sharing the glory with the Salvadors might be coming to an end.
"By the way, has Yvonne made any moves in the past few days?" Christopher suddenly asked coldly. Taylor quickly replied, "Ms. Yvonne stayed in Pivotage from morning to night. Apart from her daily tasks, she had no unusual movement."
"She's worked hard for me for so long. It must not be easy for her. Give her a long vacation."
Christopher's slender finger tapped on the table, his tone indifferent. "If we keep such a tight watch on her, how could she have the chance to meet who she wants to see?"
Taylor's heart tightened. "Mr. Christopher, are you suspecting her?"
Christopher glanced at him coldly. "If not her, should I suspect you?"
Taylor was at a loss for words, and he said hesitantly, "But Ms. Yvonne has been with you for so many years, wholeheartedly devoted to you. She has always given everything to the tasks you assigned her. To be honest, as a long-time colleague, I really don't think she's capable of betraying you."