Chapter 179:
Wesley maintained connections within both the legitimate and the shadier corners of society. His connections even extended to the military. Should he choose to decline their requests, no one had the authority to seize control of his company by force.
The moment Wesley left the military facility, Felix quickly walked up to him, casting several cautious glances, seemingly on the verge of speaking, but hesitated.
Settling into the back seat of the car, Wesley looked up and asked, “What’s the matter?”
After a pause, Felix said, “Mr. Spencer, there’s been a call from Empire’s manager. Your brother is stirring up trouble there, and it involves a woman you’re acquainted with.”
Wesley displayed no reaction. “Why did you report such minor issues to me? If you can’t handle it, perhaps this job isn’t for you.”
Felix tensed up. “It won’t happen again, Mr. Spencer.”
As Felix closed the car door and moved back to the driver’s seat, he caught Wesley’s gaze in the rearview mirror. Wesley’s expression remained cool, indicating he was in a bad mood.
Consciously, Felix started to breathe more softly, careful not to irritate Wesley further at this sensitive time.
Wesley’s military service company was on the brink of a breakthrough, developing a high-temperature resistant stealth material capable of absorbing radar waves and providing significant protection. Its successful development could alter Houis’ position in the realm of military capabilities.
The military of Houis showed a keen interest in this project, eager to partner with Wesley. Their version of “partnership,” however, essentially meant forcibly taking over his company and benefiting from his research without compensation. Understandably, Wesley was not pleased.
Felix asked cautiously, “Shall we return to Hillside Manor?”
Wesley responded with his eyes closed, “Yes.”
As soon as Felix started the engine, Wesley’s eyes snapped open. “Head to Empire.”
“Understood,” Felix replied.
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With a swift maneuver, Felix redirected the car, his mind swirling with questions about Wesley’s unpredictable decisions.
Shortly thereafter, Wesley pressed, “Speed up.”
Felix accelerated, puzzled by Wesley’s urgency to reach Empire, especially after a recent scolding. Could someone of importance have been there?
Earlier, a sudden thought had struck Wesley. He knew only one woman at Empire. The vision of her flawless face appeared in his mind, the idea of Theo messing with her making his brows knit together. The atmosphere inside the car thickened with tension, sending a shiver down Felix’s spine.
Outside, crows cawed from atop the sycamore trees, their sharp calls cutting through the silence.
Soon, Felix pulled up in front of Empire. He got out and opened the door for Wesley.
At this point, chaos engulfed Empire.
Scattered across the floor were seven large men. In the middle of them, Theo gripped his hand tightly, his face twisted in rage as he shouted, “I swear, I’ll kill you, you bitch!”
