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“Aren’t you going to leave with your kids?” Cate shook her head. “I’ll head out first.”
Matthew fixed his eyes on her silhouette. Deep down, he was feeling increasingly sympathetic and torn. He could not make heads or tails of this woman. “Hang on.”
Cate looked back in confusion.
“Actually… There’s a way out.” Matthew suddenly said, “I might not be able to help you, but if you manage to convince my dad, he could save Lyons Corporation.”
Cate froze.
Matthew gave an awkward cough. “I can’t introduce you to him, or he’ll beat me to death. But come to this place at noon tomorrow.”
As he was speaking, he handed her a business card with the address of a foreign bank written on it. “M y dad will inspect this place tomorrow. When you see him, you’ll know he’s my dad.”
Cate was a bit lost. She was just trying her luck, but she did not expect that…
“Matthew, I…”
“Don’t thank me. I’m just telling you my dad’s schedule. However, he has always been very cool, and he won’ t help anyone. To him, I’ m probably just a complimentary product that he and my mom created, so I’m of no use actually. It all depends on you.” Matthew said as he shrugged, “It’s best not to let Shaun know about it. If you’re eager to settle this issue, who knows if the opposite effect will happen?”
“Thank you.” Cate held the business card firmly. “Thank you for offering me this chance. If I fail to grab it, that’ll be my problem since you’ve helped me.”
“You’re on your own.”
Matthew was still filled with mixed emotions.
After all, it was his dad who had been inciting the incident. If Titus could change his mind, there might still be hope for Lyons Corporation.
Matthew thought that he would hate Cate intensely, given that Rosabella was his own sister. Yet, to his confusion, he did not feel any hatred for Cate at all whenever he saw her. Instead, he enjoyed spending time with her.
As for Rosabella…
He could not feel the sibling bond between them. Sometimes, he wondered if it was because they had different fathers or if they grew up in different environments.
Sometimes, seeing Rosabella please Sheryl filled him with disgust.
It completely baffled him.
After Cate finished her lunch, she watched the news, only to find the authorities releasing the information to the public. “Through our recent investigation of Lyons Corporation, we found that their products failed to satisfy the relevant requirements. Operations at Lyons Corporation have been suspended at this point for rectification.”
The news caused great commotion across Australia.
When the market opened at noon, Lyons Corporation’s stock plummeted 20 points.
Cate could not imagine how tumultuous Lyons Corporation was right now.
She tried to call Shaun, but he did not pick it up. Hence, she called Hadley. That was when she learned Shaun had been arrested by the authorities for investigation.
“Miss Cox, Young Master Lyons asked you not to come to our office for the time being. Our office is currently flooded with reporters, as well as a group of business partners, who are kicking up a fuss, ” Hadley said helplessly.
“What on earth is wrong with the product?” Cate asked anxiously.
“Actually, there is nothing wrong with it. It is merely a pretense used to make Lyons Corporation’s stock prices fall so that it would collapse.” Hadley explained gloomily, “You can ask Young Master Lyons for further details.”
Cate was not in the mood to ponder over it, so she headed back to the Lyons family’s manor early.
Only at 7:00 p.m. did she receive news about Shaun’s return.
She rushed to the main hall and discovered that Old Master Lyons, Old Madam Lyons, and Lea, who was just discharged from the hospital, had come to the manor. Even Brennan, who originally planned to leave the country, was here.
“Hadley told me that you were pulled in for investigation. Are you alright?” Cate walked up to Shaun and held his hands.
” I’ m alright. They just kept trying to probe me.” Shaun pulled Cate over and seated her beside him. His handsome face looked calm. “But I’m not the sort who can be easily bullied.”
“Don’t deceive me. They’re already trying to destroy Lyons Corporation with devious means, ” Cate said indignantly.
Not only was Cate indignant, but Old Master Lyons was also simmering with rage. “How shameless of them. Lyons Corporation has been established for over 1oo years. It has been propelling Australia’s economy and has created numerous job opportunities for the country. If we fell because we couldn’t compete with other businesses, I’d surrender. But clearly, this oppression is unreasonable.”
Lea was disappointed as well. “I heard those shareholders are thinking of pulling out, probably because they’ve received some news. If this is exposed, the company’s stock will crash. Then, we’ll be required to restructure the company, and the Lyons family might be kicked out.”
Brennan’s grim eyes settled on Shaun. “The mastermind behind the incident is quite powerful. I know you’re only planning to act after Nathan is appointed as the prime minister, but there’s still half a month to go. I’m sure the other party will go all out to defeat you within this period. Lyons Corporation has just acquired Campos Corporation, so funds are limited. You won’t be able to get through this half a month…”
Lea gazed at Shaun and opened her mouth. In the end, she chose to keep quiet.
Nevertheless, everyone else knew what she wanted to say, so Cate took the initiative to speak up,” Uncle Brennan, what about getting Garson Corporation to lend us a hand? The mastermind might not know Shaun’s and your identities.”
“No way.” Shaun shook his head firmly. “At this point, we don’t even know how powerful the mastermind is. Plus, they aren’t aware of my connection with Garson Corporation. What if it’s exposed? They’ll be able to deal with Garson Corporation. In case you don’t know, Lyons Corporation and Garson Corporation are the top companies in the world. Since the other party can deal with Lyons Corporation, it is only a matter of time before they do the same to Garson.”
Brennan nodded. “This is also why I haven’t acted against them yet. Essentially, I haven’t gotten a grasp of the other party’s background. If we still fail to overcome them after banding together, Garson can be Shaun’s way out in the future.”
Cate’s head slightly hurt.
At last, Old Master Lyons looked at Brennan helplessly and imploringly. “Your decision is right. If Lyons Corporation turns out to be dead in the water, please… take Shaun’s kids back to Country Y. Brennan. We’ve owed you too much. Garson Corporation shouldn’t be dragged into this mess.”
Brennan did not say a word, signifying his acknowledgment of Old Master Lyons’s words.
As Suzie and Lucas were his grandchildren, Brennan deemed it necessary to look after them. However, he was not obliged to do the same for the other members of the Lyonss. He came here today for the sake of his son.
“Dad…” Valerie leaped to her feet with a hint of dissatisfaction “Enough. You guys have enjoyed more than half of your lives. Money lost can still be earned again.
What matters is that you’re still alive, ” Old Master Lyons responded with a deep sigh.
After some time, Valerie, who was in the main hall, muttered, “I wonder who the powerful enemy that the Lyons family has offended is.”
Cate’s eyes narrowed. She could not help but tighten his grip on Shaun’s hands.
Cate remained silent throughout her journey back to the villa with Shaun at night.
“Cate, don’t take my aunty’s words to heart.”
Shaun suddenly stopped and caressed her tender, smooth face.
Overwhelmed with guilt, Cate said, “How can I not take her words to heart? If I hadn’t looked for you in Melbourne and married you back then, things would’ve been fine, and you wouldn’t have offended Rosabella.”
“In that case, I’m at fault too. When I caught her previously, I should’ve killed her straight away and not let her escape.” Shaun let out a sigh. “I was also taken advantage of by Mason.”
“Anyway, if you hadn’t met me, you and Rosabella wouldn’t have been hostile toward each other, ” Cate argued.
“No. If I were given a second chance, I’d still choose to meet you again.” Shaun lowered his head and fixed his eyes on her elegant, pretty face. “As I said, money lost can still be earned again. Cate, those days of being taunted and looked down on were nothing to me. I don’t mind the highs or lows of my life as long as I’m with you. Rosabella can target Lyons Corporation, but I’ll never let her kill me. If worse comes to worst, I’ll send you and the kids away from Australia. But in that case, you might need to give up on Hudson.”
“Do I look like the kind who’s concerned about wealth?” After listening to him, Cate wrapped her hands around his waist with a smile. “I have brains. If we lose the money, we can still earn it back since we’re still young. But I’m… afraid that Rosabella will do something to other members of the Lyonss.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve discussed this matter with Uncle Nathan. He said once he becomes the prime minister, he’ll guarantee the Lyons family’s safety. If that’s not possible, we’ll bring the rest over after we’ve settled down there. ” Shaun tilted his head down and kissed her lips. “Trust me.”
“Mm. ” Cate lifted her head, her lips shining alluringly under the moonlight.
It occurred to Shaun that it had been a while since he had kissed her passionately. At this moment, his eyes darkened, and he lowered his head to plant a kiss on her.
Only after she began to lose her breath did he let her go. Suddenly, they heard Suzie tease.
“Not only are you guys home so late, but you’re now making out outside. Both of you are shameless.”
Cate was so shocked that her heart almost leaped out of her chest. When she turned around and caught sight of the two kids’ disdainful gazes, her face burned. She had no idea how long they had been staring at her and Shaun.
“When did you guys… come over?” Deeply embarrassed, Cate wished she could dig a hole and bury herself in it.
“Too long ago. I don’t remember, ” Lucas answered her question impassively.
Cate was speechless.
It was just a kiss. How long could it have been? These two kids really drove her mad.
Shaun was so shameless that he even put his hand across Cate’s shoulder. “There’s nothing wrong with it. They’ll do the same when they grow up anyway.”
