Chapter 961


    With eyes squinted, an aura of calm sophistication emanated from Ian as he surveyed the room.


    "Dennis, did getting kicked by me thest time scramble your brains? How else would you think you


    could pull the strings on me today?"


    At his words, Dennis'' face instantly soured. He had once deeply humiliated Maja, only to be knocked


    out cold by Ian. And at that moment, that incident was brought up again just to humiliate him. Unable to


    admit the reason he''d been kicked, Dennis could only suffer in silence.


    Ian pushed open the door to the boardroom, Jeff faithfully following behind. While he didn''t really know


    what strategy Ian had in mind, he hadplete trust in him that he would figure something out in a


    short while.


    As they approached, he heard Ian murmur in a voice that only the two of them could hear.


    "If they take me in for questioning, make sure Maja knows."


    Jeff looked up in surprise. Inform Ms. Pennyfeather? But this was a matter within the Raymond family.


    What could Ms. Pennyfeather even do other than worry about his safety?


    A realization struck him, and Jeff quickly understood. That would be a test for her to see if she truly


    cared about him in times of trouble. Perhaps, the CEO wanted to see Ms. Pennyfeather''s concern.


    At that moment, the CEO was not clear about Ms. Pennyfeather''s feelings, not knowing if she truly


    cared about him or not.


    So why not test it? Let her know about his predicament within the Raymond family. Would she choose


    to help, or quickly distance herself from him?


    If Maja chose the former, showing concern for Ian''s situation at that critical moment and even


    attempting to help him, wouldn’t that be the expression of her love towards him?


    And if she chose to distance herself, then perhaps Ian would take a different approach. If he couldn''t


    win her heart, then he would ensure that she lost her freedom, binding her to him.


    Having followed Ian for many years, Jeff quickly understood the implications. So, he nodded,


    "Understood, sir."


    Just as the boardroom door swung open, a few policemen in unique uniforms arrived. They were all


    members of a special task force.


    Those men shed their badges and then nodded at Ian.


    "Mr. Raymond, we need you to apany us for further investigation."


    Everyone in the boardroom sprang to their feet. Those who cared about Ian immediately moved


    forward.


    "What do we do, sir?"


    Ian''s voice was calm as he followed the task force members, telling his supporters, "Just do what you


    have to do."


    The others looked at each other in confusion while Dennis took the lead, asking, "Ian, are you still


    refusing to sign that agreement?"


    Ian ignored his words and stepped into the elevator.


    Dennis'' face twisted in anger, his hand slowly curling into a fist. What game was Ian ying that he


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    couldn’t figure out?


    The members turned to the rest of the Raymond family, their expressions stern.


    "Do all of you believe he''s responsible for Holden''s kidnapping?"


    Dennis was the first to agree, "He''s after our father''s shares."


    Maureen nodded in agreement, followed by the rest of the Raymond family.


    "It has to be him, who else could do such a thing."


    "You need to re-investigate his brother''s case."


    "He''s the most ruthless in the Raymond family."


    Only Ryan stood apart, his eyes wide as he eximed, "My cousin would never do such a thing."


    He walked over to Ian, takingrge strides.


    "Cousin, I''ll go with you."


    "Ryan!"


    Maureen''s face became pale as she was full of anger. Ian was at that moment the main suspect. If he


    was somehow found guilty, Ryan, who was showing his support for him, could also be an


    aplice.


    "Ryan,e back!"


    She rushed forward, reaching out to grab Ryan, pleading in her voice.


    "Don''t you understand? Everything I''m doing is for you."


    Ryan paused, then gave a bitter smile as he said, "Mom, I may not be sessful, but I know right from


    wrong. You taught me that it was okay to not be able, but sticking to principles was the most important


    thing. I remember your teachings, but you''ve changed a lot. I don''t need your good intentions."


    He stood next to Ian, taking a deep breath.


    "I believe my cousin didn''t do this. The police will soon uncover the truth, and when they do, I''ll return


    with him."


    Before he could finish, Ian blocked the closing elevator doors, his voice cold, "Out!"


    "Cousin."


    Ryan had always been afraid of him. At hismand, he almost instinctively moved out. But then he


    realized, "I''m not leaving."


    As the officers entered the elevator, Ian pushed Ryan out.


    The elevator doors closed at that moment.


    Ryan stood outside, hearing Maureen''s cold voice.


    "See? That''s how emotionless he is! That''s why he must be responsible for what happened to your


    grandfather!"


    Ryan didn''t bother exining the situation to her, knowing his cousin didn''t want him to be isted by


    those people.