Chapter 161


    Chapter 161


    “Embezzlement, project diversion, corporate sabotage. Howard eyed Jarvis and Bainbridge with a


    steely gaze as he said, “Billions at stake. How many years behind bars do you reckon that’s worth?”


    Bainbridge and Jarvis had plotted to set Gwendolyn up to take the fall. But now it seemned they were


    the ones headed for a stint in jail


    Bainbridge and Jarvis tumed as pole as ghosts, their pupils shrinking in sheer panic.


    “It’s all fake, these documents are forgeries! Bainbridge eximed desperately.


    Howard kept his cool, his lips delivering icy words, “The evidence is irrefutable. You were nning to


    bleed Chadwick Group dry and start afresh”


    “Larkin, show them the paper trail.”


    “Sure.”


    Larkin cast a pitying nce at Bainbridge and Jarvis before tossing the dossier onto the table before


    then.


    Bainbridge snatched it up and as he read, his shoulders slumped in defeat.


    Every transaction was meticulously recorded with Jarvis‘ signature to seal their fate


    Jarvis clenched his jaw, a fierce look in his eyes.


    “I did all of this. It’s got nothing to do with Bainbridge. Every single transaction was signed by me and


    he didn’t know a thing” Jarvis was ready to throw himself under the bus to save his son


    “Dad” Bainbridge’s voice faltered.


    With sums like these, Jarvis was looking at a decade or more.


    “One of you needs to take


    the


    fall.”


    Howard seemed to have anticipated Jarvis‘ sacrifice, but all for a good-for–nothing chump.


    “The cops are downstairs, Jarvis. Are you going down yourself, or shall theye up to escort you?”


    Howard lounged in his chair, nonchnt


    Jarvis felt a stab of pain in his chest as he stood, reining in his age. “I’ll go myself.”


    “Dad!” Bainbridge followed him out, “Dad, we can pay back the money, maybe lighten the sentence.”


    Jarvis whispered fiercely, “Don’t let that 30% stake fall into Howard. Otherwise, we will never recover.”


    “Dad, Howard is too vicious!”


    Fear crept


    tinto Bainbridge, Howard’s moves were cunning and unpredictable.


    “Remember! The shares!” Jarvis didn’t have time for more words as the police took him away.


    Bainbridge, his face a twisted mask of rage, leaned against the cold wall, a murderous rage consuming


    The shares!


    He seared that word into his memory, heading straight for the underground parking and driving back to


    Chadwick Manor


    “Mr. Bainbridge. the butler, Zack, hesitated, holding a bowl of medicinal concoction.


    Bainbridge eyed the bowl, struggling to speak, “Give it to me, I’ll take it to Warren.”


    He needed those shares, and Warren had to die.


    Zack gave a side nce, and pushed the bowl forward, “Well then, it’s all on you now, Mr. Bainbridge.”


    Bainbridge stared at the dark, thick brew and steeled himself.


    ‘Forgive me, Grandpa


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    In the boardroom of Chadwick Group.


    After the dramatic turn of events, the shareholders unanimously agreed to oust Bainbridge and Jarvis


    from their positions to appoint Larkin as the new president of Chadwick Group.


    They had witnessed Howard’s decisive action and were thoroughly convinced.


    “Well, that concludes today’s meeting. Thank you all for making the time.”


    Larkin rose to his feet, ying the gracious host to perfection.


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    He politely showed each shareholder to the door before turning back to report to Howard, “Sir, I’ve


    already called Chadwick Manor to pass on your message.


    Hmm.


    Howard responded nomittally. “You better get familiar with Chadwick Group operations now.”


    “Yes, sir.” Larkin was dizzy with the sudden good fortune that hadnded in hisp. Sticking by Howard


    definitely had its perks. He chuckled to himself as he stepped out of the boardroom, carefully closing


    the door behind him.