Chapter 390 A Brewing Conspiracy


    "The wedding was still going on. After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds went back to their room


    in the hotel, ushered by a group of people. They sat on the bed to rest."


    "Belle held a bouquet of roses in her hands. The initial excitement and sentiment had faded, leaving


    only a sweet and happy smile on her face. Her smile was so charming that people could not look away


    from her. Calvin sat by the side and hugged her tightly, smiling from ear to ear."


    "They changed into another outfit for the evening reception, looking as harmonious as ever. "


    "Hudson, Kate, and Paige all shed tears. Even Rosa and Archer were moved as they wiped their tears


    away. At that moment, perhaps many people were enlightened with certain lessons that life held in


    store for them, and they marvelled at the inconstant nature of life as well."


    "Finally, when Calvin and Belle appeared in the media room, the parade of their affection caused an


    uproar."


    "Young Master Harvey, will Belle be a stay-at-home mom or will she work for the Harvey Group and


    be your right-hand person?"


    We''ve heard that she''s pregnant. Is it true?


    Will the workload be reduced after marriage?


    "After getting married, will the household power be handed over to Mrs. Harvey?"


    ......


    A variety of questions poured in.


    "Belle just smiled gracefully, while Calvin cleared his voice and said, ""Thank you foring to our


    wedding. Great work, guys, thank you."""


    "After posing for the media with Belle, Calvin did not answer any more questions. He took her hand and


    left, protecting her all the way."


    In arge private room of New Era Restaurant.


    "Holding a red wine ss, Sergio''s face was slightly flushed, and the disappointment in his eyes could


    not be concealed. Since he had seen Calvin kissing Belle and entering the mall in Wullen Town with


    her in his arms, he had never appeared again."


    "He was a well-known military figure in Capital City. Though he would never resort to being a home


    wrecker and ended up with a lowly love, it did not mean that he would give up."


    Calvin finally gave up on acquiring the petrochemical factory.


    "It seemed as if he was no longer interested, but it was not the truth."


    Calvin already knew the secrets behind the petrochemical factory.


    "Sergio was sure of this. Otherwise, Calvin would not withdraw from the investment easily."


    "Moreover, Calvin wouldn''t let go just like that. He was waiting for an opportunity."


    "Once Calvin took control of Xanthe family secret and revealed it, Xanthe family would suffer a


    cmity."


    "Besides, some of Sergio''s secret investments in Capital City had been invaded by Calvin''s industry.


    Putting the petrochemical factory aside, he also needed to transform his business. He needed a steady


    amount of financial resources to support the political needs. This was the capital and the guarantee. He


    couldn''t miss it."


    "In order for Yadriel to run for Governor of Capital City, endless funds were required to support him."


    "Miss Yates, Mr. Xanthe is in this room. Pleasee in. The voice of the waiter outside interrupted


    Sergio''s thoughts. His eyes calmly withdrew from the TV and looked at the door. The scarlet liquid in


    his hand swayed slightly, which made his face more beautiful."


    "Dressed stylishly, Zoe walked in with light steps."


    He could hear her voice before she arrived.


    "Sergio, I didn''t expect that you would personallye to A city to invite me to dinner and apologize. I


    am ttered. Zoe smiled warmly and sat down next to Sergio. As soon as she took a seat, she


    looked up and saw the live broadcast of Calvin''s and Belle''s wedding on TV. A meaningful smile


    formed on the corner of her mouth. Her eyes gleamed and she sat quietly."


    Sergioughed heartily and put down the wine ss on the table. He rested an elbow on the luxurious


    table and stretched out his other hand to fill Zoe''s ss with red wine.


    "Then, he picked up the red wine in his hand. He raised his eyebrows at Zoe and said softly,


    ""Cheers."""


    "Cheers. Zoe picked up the cup gracefully, and the two clinked their sses. They both drank up the


    wine."


    "Miss Yates, why, you''re a strong woman. You''re decisive and straightforward. I admire you. As soon as


    Sergio finished drinking, he looked up and saw Zoe finishing the ss of red wine, her face unfazed.


    Hence, he could not help praising her."


    "In fact, he did not like women like Zoe much. He thought that she was too smart and strong for her


    own good. She was not feminine enough for him. He preferred the gentle, capable, and sweet little


    women like Belle. Like aged wine, the more he learned about her, the more alluring she


    became. Men would not lose interest in her because of her age. On the contrary, if they had known her


    for a long time, a man would inevitably fall in love with her. Belle had her style and charm. When


    needed, she could be both vulnerable or strong in front of men. She would not be overbearing and


    unapproachable, but she would not be too weak that a man would feel burdened. All in all, when a man


    needed her most, she could take charge and support his career. She could very well distinguish the


    role she should y in front of a man. She was graceful, kind-hearted, and considerate."


    It would take a lot for a man not to fall in love with such a woman.


    "There was no doubt that Belle was a one-of-a-kind woman. She was smart, beautiful, and knew how


    to act in front of men."


    "Therefore, it was not surprising that she could secure the dedicated love of Calvin. He thought that


    every man would put everything on the line to love her so. In other words, any man would be willing to


    spoil her and love her. Therefore, he did not acknowledge Calvin''s deep love for Belle. He even thought


    that he would love Belle more than Calvin."


    "However, Zoe''s bold nature still pervaded him. After all, it was rare for him to see such a


    forting woman. He admired it, but to say that it was an attraction, it might be a bit of a stretch."


    "Thanks for thepliment. It''s rare to be praised by you, Sergio. How about this? I''d like to propose a


    toast to you to express my gratitude. Zoe said with a smile. She reached out for the bottle of red wine


    on the table and filled up her ss. Then, she poured for Sergio and brought the ss in front of him."


    Sergioughed and picked up his ss.


    "The two wine sses collided in the air, and the clinking echoed in the room."


    "After that, Zoe raised her head. The red wine in the ss slid into her mouth till there was not a drop


    of wine left."


    "Sergio, of course, drank up all the wine in one gulp."


    Medium-well steaks were delivered to the table.


    The two began to eat. The slicing sound and a warm smell filled the air.


    "Alright. On the TV screen,ughter and singing could be heard. It was showing Calvin''s and Belle''s


    wedding, where the asion was high on energy. "


    "Both of them looked at the TV screen at the same time. Calvin was kissing Belle affectionately. The


    passionate kiss between the two had won a lot of people''s good favors. They had all agreed at this


    point. Sergio''s eyes revealed a sense of loss, and Zoe noticed it."


    Zoe''s smile grew wider.


    "Sergio, are you feeling a sense of loss because she now belongs to someone else? She asked with a


    smile."


    Sergio was stunned. He did feel a sense of loss!


    He gave a bitter smile.


    "Since you like her, where were you before? Zoe pursed her lips in disdain."


    He was taken aback by the question.


    "In fact, he had never known about the divorce between Belle and Calvin. It was not until Belle had


    disappeared and Calvin frantically searched for her that he knew they had already divorced. However,


    at that time, he had not been able to find her either. If it weren''t for the petrochemical factory, he would


    not know where she was."


    "At the thought of this, he sighed. He had long hidden his admiration for her. After all, she had a


    husband."


    He shook his head and smiled faintly.


    "Sergio, I don''t think of you as a soldier sometimes. Youck the decisive and domineering


    power, Zoe said lightly."


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    "Her words had an effect on Sergio. He had always believed that he was a man of his word. He was a


    cruel and merciless person, but he only showed his indecisiveness when it came to Belle."


    He cast an indifferent nce at Zoe. He knew exactly what this woman was up to when she looked


    for him.


    "Even if Sky Sword Group had merged with Jones Group, it would still be no match for Harvey Group.


    Moreover, Calvin and Belle had reconciled. The Harvey family had strengthened their power like never


    before. With the issue of Calvin''s rtionship solved, it would only add to his advantages. In any case,


    the potential of the Harvey family would be beyond great."


    "Zoe, what about you? Do you have any ns? How is the development of yourpany now? He


    avoided the topic and directed the conversation towards her. He wanted to figure something out."


    "To tell you the truth, Sergio, I am in quite a pickle now. I was born in the wrong time. Zoe sighed with


    a glum face."


    Oh. Sergio''s gaze fell on her as he leaned back against the chair. His eyes were deep and


    unfathomable. "It never crossed my mind that I would see you wearing a sad face. This chance is hard


    toe by."


    "He said matter-of-factly, and the corner of his mouth perked up."


    "The sudden remark did not affect Zoe. Instead, she said helplessly, ""What can I do? Harvey Group


    is too powerful. A smallpany like ours can only struggle to survive. There''s nothing we can do


    about it. We only have our miserable lives to me."""


    "Was this really the case? Why would she be so willing to sumb to Harvey Group? This was so


    uncharacteristic of her. Sergio nced at her and said, ""Miss Yates, you''re a brilliant and capable


    woman, no matter how I look at it. This doesn''t seem like it wille from you."""


    "Yes, of course, this was not her character!"


    "If it was her character speaking, she desired nothing but Harvey Group''s downfall! Moreover, she


    wanted their end to be as wretched as could be. "