Chapter 999: Anger


    Chapter 999: Anger


    Horace raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise and curiosity shing in his eyes. His secretary had


    informed him early this morning that Ayan''s secretary had invited him to visit Simpson Group, and he


    had vaguely guessed it might have something to do with Armstrong Corp.


    However, he hadn''t expected Ayan to ask such a direct question.


    So, he was somewhat taken aback.


    The two men locked eyes for a moment, but Horace hadn''t given any response yet. Ayan, with a casual


    tone, asked again, "Mr. Burris, does that mean you''re not interested?"


    Horace finally regained hisposure and replied in a low voice, "I don''t quite understand Mr.


    Simpson''s meaning."


    Ayan chuckled, "Is it my expression that''s unclear, or has Mr. Burris''prehension skills declined?"


    Although Ayan''s words carried a smile, there was nothing cheerful in their eyes.


    Horace pursed his lips and asked, his expression bing more serious, "Mr. Simpson, are you


    asking if I want topletely take over Armstrong Corp?"


    Ayan was straightforward, and Horace was equally straightforward.


    When talking to honest people, there was no need for a lot of beating around the bush or hiding


    anything.


    With Horace''s question, their eyes met again, and there was a hint of a smile in both of their eyes.


    Ayan smiled lightly and took the lead, saying, "Mr. Burris, what do you think?"


    Horace picked up the coffee cup in front of him, and although he had a faint smile, there was a hint of


    seriousness in his expression. He said, "Naturally, I hope to change the current situation. After all, it''s


    not easy for apany to have two decision-makers. For Armstrong Corp, changing the current


    situation is not a bad thing. I''ve invested so much capital in it, naturally, I don''t want it to drift along


    aimlessly. Besides, I have genuine feelings for Grace."


    Every word Horace spoke was straightforward. He didn''t beat around the bush, and he could even say


    things like "genuine feelings" directly. It seemed that he truly felt that way.


    Ayan squinted his eyes, a hint of hesitation and something unsaid shed in his eyes, which Horace


    noticed.


    Horace asked, "Is there something Mr. Simpson wants to say?"


    His expression had be more serious, and his brows slightly furrowed. His voice was a bit deeper


    as he continued, "Since you have genuine feelings for her, then I advise you to make ns as soon as


    possible. The Armstrong family won''t rest until their daughters are extracted out every bit of value."


    Ayan''s words made Horace''s face stiffen slightly, and there was a hint of concern in his eyes. He


    asked, "Mr. Simpson, are you suggesting that if I choose to take control of Armstrong Corp, there will


    be obstacles between Grace and me?"


    "Isn''t this a very obvious fact? The Armstrong family''s goals have always been clear. If there''s no


    benefit, what do you think the Armstrong family will do? Naturally, they''ll choose the most beneficial


    partner who serves their interests." Ayan didn''t explicitly mention Camille''s situation, but his implication


    was clear to Horace. If Horace was smart enough, he would understand what needed to be done in this


    situation.


    Their conversation on this topic ended there, and they returned to the issue of Armstrong Corp.


    Ayan said, "If Mr. Burris wants topletely take over Armstrong Corp, then we also need to sign an


    agreement, a cooperation agreement that will mislead the Armstrong family. Mr. Burris can consider it,


    and decide after you think my proposal is good."


    "No need to consider. I agree to your request."


    "Good. As long as you have made up his mind. So, let''s do it tomorrow. Tomorrow, you announce the


    nullification of his rights."


    "Is Mr. Simpson in such a hurry?" Horace''s voice carried a hint of amusement.


    Ayan didn''t avoid the topic and said, "What the Armstrong family have done have crossed my bottom


    line. Since you have chosen to stand on the same side as me, I hope that you are trustworthy."


    Horace looked at Ayan and replied, "Naturally, let''s hope for a fruitful coboration."


    They exchanged smiles.


    Ayan immediately had Kian prepare the agreement. The content of the agreement was not too


    The most important point was that there should be no changes to Camille''s shares in Armstrong Corp.


    Only if Camille willingly gave them up could they be transferred. However, for the time being and to


    deal with the Armstrong family''s situation, Ayan had to temporarily transfer Camille''s shareholding


    rights to Horace, as this was necessary to outmaneuver Brody.


    This was probably something Brody had never anticipated. After all, he had never imagined that


    Camille would coborate with Horace. He had always considered Camille as being on his side, while


    Horace, no matter how much money he had, was always an outsider.


    Brody had always been like this; in his eyes, there was only profit, and anything else didn''t matter.


    Thinking about this, Ayan''s expression grew more unpleasant.


    Naturally, this shareholding proxy agreement required the signature of the party involved, Camille. It


    would only be effective after Camille signed it.


    Ayan didn''t dy and immediately left for the Simpson''s mansion with the signed agreement in hand.


    The old Simpsons and others were expected to arrive in the afternoon, so there were only Camille,


    Timmy, and the housemaids at the Simpson''s mansion.


    It had been only about two hours since they had parted ways in Franklin Bay.


    So when Camille saw Ayan, she was a bit surprised. She casually asked, "Are you that reluctant to


    leave me? Why did you suddenlye back after going to thepany? Are you worried that I''ve


    prepared everything so well that it will make my parents and grandpa even more pleased with me,


    making you feel jealous and want toe back to cause trouble?"


    Listening to Camille''s yful words, Ayan was amused, at least she hadn''t letst night''s incident affect


    her mood.


    He looked at Camille with an increasingly gentle gaze and replied in a tender tone, "Well, yes, I am


    jealous. So, I couldn''t wait toe back. Is that answer satisfactory?"


    "It''s quite satisfying, but what can you do? Even if you''re jealous, you can''t change the fact that


    Grandpa and your parents are more fond of me. In the Simpson''s mansion, you have no status at all.


    Well, you''d better grin and bear it!"


    Camille said it as if she were serious.


    Ayan was amused and muttered, "What if we change our professions? I''ll use all of Simpson Group''s


    resources to promote you as a top actress. How about that?"


    "Is Mr. Simpson here to discuss work with me now? If it''s work, you can make an appointment, or you


    can contact my agent, Sienna. It''s my private time now, so I won''t talk about work. Even if you''re Mr.


    Simpson, I won''t give you any special treatment."


    Camille spoke earnestly, as if it were real.


    Ayan rubbed his temples with his hand, sighing in resignation. Just who had turned Camille into this? It


    seemed he needed to have a serious talk with Rex and make sure he took good care of his wife, so


    Camille wouldn''t grow to resemble Sienna and be too ustomed to acting.


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    Ayan, of course, wouldn''t say this out loud, or Camille would give him a hard time.


    Instead, he went along with Camille''s words and said, "I do have some work-rted matters to discuss


    with you."


    Camille was slightly surprised and asked, "What kind of work? You''re not nning to buy mypany,


    are you?"


    Ayan smiled and replied, "Would you like to be bought out? You''d be thergest shareholder of


    Simpson Group in exchange."


    "No, Simpson Group is too big. Being a major shareholderes with more responsibilities and


    pressures. Mr. Simpson, you can''t just burden me because you want to rx!"


    Camille shook her head and refused without thinking.


    Ayan let out a faint snort and said, "They say husband and wife should be birds of the same forest.


    Howe you''re not willing to share some of the burden with me?"


    She pursed her lips and replied, "But aren''t we divorced now?"


    Ayan was almost driven mad by this statement. His facial expression visibly cooled down.


    If he continued to talk to Camille, he would probably get even angrier.


    He said without emotion, "Alright, let''s end this topic."


    Seeing his demeanor, Camille raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you angry?"


    Ayan remained silent, his face devoid of warmth as he looked at her. Camille continued, "How can a


    small talk make you really angry?"


    Ayan let out a soft snort and handed her the agreement, saying, "Take a look at this."