?Chapter 764 A Trap


    Emelie''s assault on the Swanson Corporation wasn''t as simple as simply justunching a product ahead of them, causing their strategicyout to go up in smoke. She also targeted the Swanson Corporation''s other projects in multiple dimensions.


    In just one month, the Swanson Corporation experienced consecutive failures in their investments.


    Emelie, being backed by the financially powerful Filo Group, became increasingly bold. She no longer hid the fact that she was the mastermind behind these actions.


    Even during an interview with a financial magazine, when the reporter asked her, "Weren''t you and Bryan partners? Why are you now at odds?"


    Emelie responded lightly, "A coincidence, I suppose."


    She continued exining, "For a long time, the Filo Group has been optimistic about the Cedonia market This year, we''re increasing our investments there.


    "If it happens that the projects I''m targeting are the same as the ones that Mr. Swanson is interested in, it can only be said that great minds think alike and that we both see the same valuable opportunities."


    After the interview, Emelie was about to head to her office in Capebatt City to n her next target when her phone rang


    The caller ID showed it was Samuel.


    "Mr. Swanson,'' Emelie greeted.


    "Emelie, are you busy?" Samuel asked.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    She said, ''Not too much. How are you today?"


    Samuel replied, "I stood up and walked a few steps under the doctor''s guidance today. They said that I''m recovering well."


    Emelie smiled. "That''s great news. I''ll drop byter to see you."


    Samuel''s voice was warm as he said, ''No rush. Are you free tomorrow?"


    "Tomorrow..." Emelie didn''t answer immediately but instead asked, "What''s the asion?"


    "Mnie is pregnant. We''re nning a family dinner tomorrow night to celebrate. We didn''t do a great job hosting you guys during her wedding, so we''d like to make up for it this time," he said.


    Emelie was surprised. ''Ms. Swanson is pregnant?"


    "Yes, we just found out," Samuel said.


    A new marriage and a pregnancy were certainly a double blessing.


    Moreover, what did he say about hosting the wedding? It was them who nearly ruined Mnie''s happy day by overshadowing it. They were the ones who should be apologizing.


    Emelie had no reason to decline. ''Alright, I''ll be there on time tomorrow evening."


    After she hung up the phone, Emelie decided not to go to the office. Instead, she went to a boutique to pick out a gift for Mnie and her unborn child.


    When she returned home that evening, Emelie intended to ask Wesley if he wanted to join her at the Swanson Residence the next day.


    However, she overheard him on the phone, saying, "Keep the situation under control and manage the public narrative. I''m heading to Eprand now to check things out."


    Emelied lifted a slight frown.


    Once he finished the call, Emelie asked, "What happened?"


    Wesley turned to her and briefly exined, "There was a malfunction at the Ludy Fun Park, and one of the rides copsed. Fortunately, it was after hours, and there were no visitors injured. However, the impact was severe. I need to go to Eprand."


    The Filo Group had also invested in Silverwood films, and the Ludy Fun Park was themed around a major international IP. It has been wildly sessful since its opening.


    Now, with this incident, there would undoubtedly be widespread concern about the safety of the amusement park rides, leading to significant negative publicity. It was no wonder Wesley needed to oversee the situation personally.


    Emelie frowned. "How could this happen?"


    The amusement park was newly established. The equipment shouldn''t have deteriorated to this extent.


    Wesley sat down in a chair and slightly leaned back.


    He looked at her. "It likely wasn''t an ident. It''s probably sabotage."


    Eprand? Emelie couldn''t help but think of Bryan, who had deep ties in Eprand.


    She realized what was happening and let out a coldugh. "This is Bryan''s retaliation. The Swanson family has invited me to Mnie''s family dinner tomorrow night. It seems that it''s nothing more than a trap."


    She looked at the gift in her hand, and a scoff escaped her lips as she set it on the table. It appeared she had been naive, believing their invitation was sincere.


    Bryan, knowing she couldn''t refuse Samuel, had be quite adept at using him against her.


    Wesley frowned. ''Ill go with you."


    Emelie shook her head. "No need. You should focus on handling the Eprand situation. That''s important too. I''ll deal with them myself."


    Wesley hesitated. ''Should I leave Marcel with you?"


    "No, I don''t need him. In fact, I was thinking you should take Jodie with you. Having Lyle by my side is enough.


    Wesley certainly didn''t want to take Jodie. However, he couldn''t resist Emelie''s insistence.


    On the other hand, Emelie was worried about him overexerting himself and about his safety.


    After much negotiation, they finallypromised. Emelie agreed to take Wesley''s four bodyguards, while Wesley agreed to take Jodie.


    The next evening, at seven o''clock, Emelie arrived at the Swanson Residence with Lyle.


    To her surprise, but not entirely unexpectedly, she saw William and Beathan at the Swanson residence.