Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205) 

Chapter 201

Wendell was trembling all over. He finally realized that the practice was not as easy as he expected. “Ulric…

Ulric did not even look at him. He turned around and asked the bodyguard, “Where is Miss Fox?”

The bodyguard replied, “She is waiting outside in the lounge.”

“Okay.” Ulric nodded. As he walked towards the lounge, he instructed, “Keep an eye on him. If anyone allows him to stop. I’ll make that person stay here for the rest of his life”

The bodyguards responded in unison, “Yes!”

By the pool table, Wendell’s legs went weak and he instantly collapsed to the ground.

But soon, he was forcefully pulled up from the ground by the bodyguards. “Wendell, don’t make things difficult for us. Otherwise… you understand.”

Ulric walked out expressionlessly and ignored Wendell’s begging.

He dialed a number and instantly smiled. “Dr. White, I sent something to your email. I want you to help me confirm if the first course for nine-line acupuncture is as it says. Thank you.”

After the call ended, he pushed open the door of the private room in the lounge.

“Mabel,” Ulric said gently. “Sorry to keep you waiting. I received an important client and am only free now

When Mabel heard the voice, she immediately stuffed the makeup pad into her bag and stood up elegantly. “It doesn’t matter. I have nothing to do anyway. Your business is more important.”

As she spoke, she deliberately straightened her chest. The slim–fitting dress wrapped around her slender and full figure, and her slender waist could be seen.

Ulric could clearly see most of the scenery on Mabel’s chest. His eyes were as black as ink, and his expression was secretive.

No normal man could resist a beautiful woman with long legs and a slender waist, even if he was Ulric.

Ever since his legs were injured, he was no longer in the mood to touch women, Mabel successfully ignited the fire that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.

Ulric averted his gaze and walked to the sofa to sit down. He said in a slightly hoarse voice, “Mabel, did something happen for you to suddenly look for me?

Hearing Ulric’s question. Mabel’s eyes immediately turned red.

She leaned against Ulric’s leg and sat down. Her beautiful eyes were as clear as water as she said aggrievedly. “I came today to ask you for a favor. I know it’s rude to do this, but I really don’t have a choice and I can’t think of anyone else… I really don’t want to see my nearly a year of hard work go to waste because of someone else’s scheme.

Mabel knew her advantage very well. As she spoke, her little nose turned red, and the tears in her eyes spread. Her pitiful appearance was Irresistible.

Ulric frowned and asked her, Frame, Who framed you?”

Mabel followed Yolanda’s instructions and bit her lower lip hard. She said, “A relative I never thought would harm me.”

Ulric asked seriously, “What exactly happened! Tell me clearly so that I know how to help you”

Mabel then said, “Do you remember Fairlee Lawrence!”

Seeing Ulric nod, she told him what happened in the Lawrence family. Of course, she only told him what was good for her.

In the end, she forced herself to shed a tear. Covering her red nose with her hand, she said, “Now, Ms. Lawrence really thinks that I’m a thief and asked someone to disqualify me from competing in the Best Celebrity competition. Mr. Swanson… I participated in the Best Celebrity competition for you. I want… to be someone worthy of being with you”

After saying that, she looked away shyly and did not look straight at Ulric.

Ulric’s heart skipped a beat when he saw the young girl in love

He raised Mabel’s chin with two fingers and said, “You’ve sacrificed so much for me. How can I stand by and do nothing?”

Mabel’s eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings. She looked back at Ulric in surprise. “You’re willing to help me?”

He said. “Of course. It’s just a qualification to participate in the competition. How can I not be able to compete with Fairlee in this aspect! As long as you’re willing. I can guarantee that you win the competition without even participating.”

Mabel was pleasantly surprised, but she resisted the temptation and shook her head. “I’m very happy that you can give me a fair chance. As for the competition, I’ll rely on my own strength to compete.”

“What a good girl” Ulric reached out and rubbed Mabel’s head.

Mabel felt an electric current pass through her body. For a moment, she forgot Yolanda’s advice to not be too proactive. She suddenly raised her chin and kissed Ulric’s thin lips.

This kiss was like a spark. Ulric’s throat rolled. In the end, he could not reject the beauty’s initiative. His right hand held the back of Mabel’s head and kissed her deeply.

In the private room, the temperature seemed to have instantly risen, and only the sound of increasingly rapid breathing could be heard.

While Ulric was in a state of confusion, Mabel’s clothes were half–removed, and her eyes were filled with lust.

Just as he was about to make his next move, Mabel’s exquisite and perfect face gradually blurred. Another person’s face suddenly overlapped with the person in front of him. He couldn’t help but freeze. When he looked again, he saw that the face had become Mabel’s again.

All his desires instantly dissipated at this moment. The beauty in front of him, whose shoulders were half exposed, suddenly lost all her attraction.

It was beautiful, but it was too easy to obtain. He immediately felt that it was boring.

After a pause, Ulric withdrew his hand from Mabel’s waist and stood up from the sofa. “Mabel, it’s getting late. You should go back.”

Mabel’s eyes were half–closed. She was waiting nervously for Ulric’s next move when she suddenly heard Ulric urging her to go back…

She had never thought that there would be a man who could reject her embrace. –

After her surprise, she could not help but feel a chill Humiliation and grievance immediately assaulted her.

Mabel sat up from the sofa. As she pulled her clothes in humiliation, she asked indignantly. “Mr. Swanson, did I do something wrong?…

She really did not understand why Ulric suddenly stopped after having already reached this stage with her.

“Silly girl” Ulric’s eyes curved. He reached out and tapped the tip of her nose. “Who can make the woman they love give her first time in such a place?”

Mabel clenched her fists tightly and said with determination, I don’t mind!

Ulric’s heart was already filled with impatience, but he did not show it on his face. He said gently, “But I do. Mabel, you’re different, to me, so I’m not willing to take you so casually. Do you understand!”

The humiliation and grievance in Mabel’s heart instantly dissipated, replaced by an unprecedented sense of joy and victory.

“I understand…” Mabel nodded shyly and did not forget to ask, “Then about my qualification to participate in the competition…”

“Don’t worry, your business is my business. Go back and wait for news Ulric pinched Mabel’s earlobe. It was ambiguous and gentle.

Mabel really wanted to wallow in Ulric’s gentleness and not come out, but fortunately, she still had her rationality. After nodding, she left reluctantly.

The moment the door closed, the gentleness in Ulric’s eyes instantly disappeared.

No one knew whose face he had seen in that blurry moment. Even he did not believe it.

He thought, “How could it be that person? Why did it have to be her?

Ulric lit a cigarette in frustration. As the cigarette burned out he dialed a number.

Chapter 202

At Serenity Villa, Melody was sleeping with Shane when her phone suddenly vibrated.

She subconsciously glanced at the caller ID and could not help but be stunned.

She thought, ‘Isn’t this… Ulric’s number? The person I sent to monitor Mabel clearly said that the two of them are together now, but why would Ulric call me at this time?‘

Melody picked up the call in confusion and said indifferently, “What brings Mr. Ulric to call me?”

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a second, and then Ulric’s muffled laughter rang out. “Miss Fox actually remembers my phone number. I’m really flattered.”

Melody’s hand holding the phone froze.

In her previous life, she had already memorized Ulric’s number by heart, but at this moment, she should not have remembered this number.

She wanted to explain, but the corners of her lips twitched. She decided not to explain and asked directly. “Mr. Ulric, just say what you want to say?”

“It seems like every word you say to me is filled with thorns” Ulric’s voice was filled with grievance. “Miss Fox, I really don’t understand what misunderstanding there is between us. It seems like you haven’t liked me ever since we first met.”

Melody asked, “Really?”

Ulric said, “Really”

Melody smiled playfully and said, “Mr. Ulric, aren’t you being a little too narcissistic? Do you think that everyone in the world has to like you?”

Ulric said, “You know that’s not what I meant.

Melody felt disgusted when she heard Ulric’s voice. She said coldly, “If Mr. Ulric called just to say this, I’ll hang up. You have a lot of things to do. I don’t want to waste your time.”

“I do have a business to attend to, Ulric paused for a moment and said, “Your sister came to look for me today.”

Melody frowned in surprise. She thought, Why did Ulric tell me about this?

The next second, Ulric said sincerely. “She told me that you caused her to lose her qualification to participate in the Best Celebrity competition. But I don’t believe that you did those things. I don’t think you’re the kind of person who would frame others.”

Melody was not sure what Ulric was up to, nor was she sure that he would record the call, so she said noncommittally. “I didn’t expect Mr. Ulric to know me so well.”

Ulric said, “Don’t worry. I’ve already spoken to Miss Mabel. I’ll help her resolve Best Celebrity’s matter, but I hope she won’t misunderstand you again.”

“Thank you so much” Melody was still filled with sarcasm.

Ulric choked and was silent for a few seconds before speaking again. “Miss Fox, what I am going to say might cause a bigger misunderstanding between us, however, I can’t bear to see you deceived, so I have to say it.”

Melody said. “Yes”

Ulric said, “My brother… isn’t a good person. He can even cripple my legs, let alone someone who works for him. He married you only to make a good impression on Grandma. In the Swanson family, the person who has the most say is still our Grandma, so in order to please Grandma, he will do anything. I don’t want you to be hurt, so I hope you can see his true colors as soon as possible.”

Melody felt like she had heard the biggest joke in the world.

She moved her lips and finally said, “Mr. Ulric, are you done?”

Ulric asked, “Miss Fox, you don’t believe me.

I’m sorry, I only believe in myself”

With that, Melody ended the call and blocked Ulric’s number. Her actions were smooth without hesitation.

She really did not understand how she had been so thoroughly deceived by Ulric in her previous life. Ulric’s deception skills were clearly so low.

She thought, Indeed, love can only make people stupid. In this life, I definitely do not want to get involved in a romantic relationship again!

At the same time, inside the Maybach, Ken was taking a nap with his eyes closed when James, who was sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly said, “Mr. Ken, we found something!”

Ken did not open his eyes and asked calmly. “What’s the matter?”

James raised his phone and turned around to say. “I monitored Miss Fox’s phone and found that she had just called Ulric. The call lasted two minutes and forty seconds. Mr. Ken, could Miss Fox be an undercover agent sent by Ulric? If not, why did she call Ulric? And why did they talk about for so long?”

Two minutes was enough to reveal a lot of information, such as Ximber Tech.

The more James thought about it, the more afraid he became. He said with a pale face. “Ximber Tech is in the most important starting stage now. If Ulric finds out, we will be in big trouble!”

However, James did not receive any response. He could not help but look at Ken in confusion. However, he saw Ken looking at him coldly. That gaze seemed to have a chill.

James was shocked. He shrank his neck and asked, “What’s wrong, Mr. Ken…

Ken said in a low voice. “When did I ask you to monitor her phone?

James was stunned for a moment and said, “Didn’t you ask me to keep an eye on her in real time…”

“Cancel the monitor device, Ken ordered indifferently.

James asked, “What?”

Ken said, “Are you deaf?”

“Okay!” James did not dare to say anything else and immediately canceled the surveillance of Melody’s phone.

After doing this, he was still brooding over Ulric’s call. However, the few times he wanted to speak, he was frightened by Ken’s terrifying aura and swallowed his words.

Finally, when they were about to reach their destination, James mustered his courage and said. “Mr. Ken, about the phone call…

“Don’t mention it again, Ken interrupted James.

James was defeated again. In the end, he did not dare to ask anymore. However, his impression of Melody was a little worse.

Soon the car arrived at its destination, Ximber Tech.

When the two of them entered the company, Janet was furious as she held her phone and shouted at the person on the other end. “Why are you so useless? The news has already been shown, how can it still be suppressed?”

The person on the other end said in fear and trepidation, “Miss Janet, it’s really not my fault this time. I don’t know who directly made my account disappear. I can’t even send out any keywords related to this matter. I’ve really tried my best… Why don’t I investigate who interfered“”

“No need!” Janet closed her eyes with trembling hands.

She didn’t need to investigate to know who it was. It was precisely because she knew who it was that she became even more frustrated.

However, the person on the other end of the phone clearly did not know anything. He continued diligently. “Miss Janet, if we don’t find this person we will still be banned if we carry out such operations in the future. We have to solve the problem from the root”

Janet said, “That’s enough. I know what I’m doing. Shut up…

Before she could finish speaking, the office door was pushed open.

She was about to reprimand the person walking in unhappily when she looked up and met a pair of black eyes. It was Ken.

Ken changed into a black suit. His dark eyes were filled with a strong hostility.

Janet’s heart skipped a beat, and her face instantly turned pale. She realized that he knew what was happening.

Otherwise, he would not have appeared at the door of her office at this time.

Janet took a deep breath and tried her best to pretend to be calm. After quickly hanging up the phone, she forced a smile and asked, “Ken, why are you here!”

Chapter 203

Janet held onto the last bit of hope in her heart. She felt that the Murphy family did things flawlessly. Ken was at most suspicious and could not trace things back to her.

Ken took a deep look at Janet. Without saying a word, he walked to the swivel chair behind the desk and sat down with an imposing aura.

Janet was filled with apprehension as she turned to look at James.

James wanted to help Janet, but Ken was sitting in front of him. He did not dare to make a sound and only lowered his head pretending not to see Janet’s pleading gaze.

When Janet saw James’s reaction, the hope in her heart instantly disappeared.

As expected, Ken still found out about it.

Just as Janet did not know how to deal with the current situation, she saw Ken take out a cigarette from the cigarette box. He hit it between his lips and was about to light it when he seemed to have thought of something in the next second. He suddenly stopped lighting the cigarette and held it between his fingers.

Janet’s heart trembled slightly.

She had advised Ken not to smoke if he had a cold. He seemed to remember that.

She thought. Does this mean that he actually has me in his heart?”

Janet suddenly gained courage. She took a deep breath and said. “Ken, if you have something to say, just say it. If you’re here for Melody, then I admit that I did it. But I don’t think I’m at fault.”

After saying that, Ken’s expression was indistinguishable. He only said with a gloomy gaze. “Tell me your motive.

Janet’s expression froze as she thought. “Motive! Isn’t that the term used when interrogating criminals?

She said humiliatingly. “I just want you to understand that it won’t do you any good to be too close to Melody. Ximber Tech is at the most important stage. After this stage, your identity will be revealed sooner or later. At that time, you will be worshipped. Do you want to see her ruin your reputation when that time comes?”

“Drag me down.” Ken gave a half–smile. His eyes were filled with coldness.

Janet subconsciously swallowed before she dared to continue. “Yes. let’s not talk about her image first. Just based on the environment of her family. if she really has anything to do with you, the Fox family will definitely pester you. I don’t want it to be difficult for you to clean up when that time comes, so it’s better to make Melody give up as soon as possible.”

“Make Melody give up?” Ken chuckled. “What do you think she wants to do to me?”

“Of course…” Janet clenched her fists and said. “She wants to rely on you to rise to the top.

Ken pinched the space between his eyebrows. “Janet, you seem to have forgotten that we’ve already registered our marriage. If she wanted to rely on me to climb up the social ladder, she would have countless opportunities since she already has the title of Mrs. Swanson, but she didn’t.”

Janet gritted her teeth. “That’s because she wants to cast a long line to catch a big fish and occupy this title for a long time.

Ken glanced at her indifferently. “Janet, you seem to have a huge opinion about her,”

Janet was silent for two seconds before she suddenly nodded and said, “I admit that I don’t like her, but everything I’ve done is for you. I believe she must have seen that post. If you don’t draw a line with her now, she will only be more unscrupulous.“.

“For me?” Ken’s voice was cold. He looked at Janet expressionlessly. “If it’s for me, there’s no need. Your duty is to design and review the product, not interfere with my private life. You said that Melody is unscrupulous, but what about you! You followed me, took those photos, and posted that post behind my back. Janet, seeing as we’ve been partners for years, I’ve put a lid on this for you, and I won’t mention it again, but this is the last time. If there’s a next time. I will kick you out of my team.”

Janet’s heart tightened. She asked in disbelief, “Ken, what do you mean? You want to chase me out of Ximber Tech for a mere Melody!”

Ken still lit the cigarette in the end, but after taking a puff, he crushed the cigarette butt with his bare hands. That action shocked Janet.

Ken stood up and said indifferently. “I don’t want to repeat myself. You haven’t been back in this country for long, so you might not have adjusted your condition yet. Come back to work when you have.”

Janet’s face instantly turned pale.

She gripped the hem of her dress tightly, but she could not say a word. Her eyes turned red.

At this moment, her heart ached as if it was pierced by a needle.

Ken did not even look at her. He only said calmly. “Go to the technical department and hand over the work.”

Janet bit her lower lip and turned around stiffly to walk out.

Although Ken only told her to go back and adjust her condition, she knew that this was a very harsh punishment.

She was not around at the most important stage before the product was introduced, so no matter how popular this product would be in the future. it would not have much to do with her. This was no different from a huge warning,

After Janet left, James wanted to say something but hesitated. There were a few times when the words were at the tip of his tongue, but he still did not have the courage to say them. He swallowed them again.

Ken glanced at James coldly. “You think I’m cold-blooded?

James opened his mouth and shook his head. “No…”

Ken raised his eyebrows and said, “If I were cold-blooded and disregarded old feelings, I wouldn’t have given her this chance”

James took a deep breath and mustered his courage to say, “But, Mr. Ken… Miss Murphy did everything for you. If you let her go home and adjust, wouldn’t the punishment be too severe!”

“For me!” Ken found it funny. “Do you really think so too?”

James choked. He realized that he could not answer this question immediately.

“That’s enough.” Ken looked at the time and said. “Go meet people from Taynorma Capital and then return to Serenity Villa.

James quickly responded. He could not help but ask excitedly. “Mr. Ken, can I come back and be with you?”

Ken was unperturbed. “You are far more useful being with Melody than being me. Help her poach Zack and you can come back.”

James said. “Yes!”

He thought. What if Miss Fox can not poach Zack? Then wouldn’t I never be able to return to Mr. Ken’s side for the rest of my life?

On the way. Ken received a call from Margaret, “Grandma…

As soon as he opened his mouth. Margaret interrupted him and asked, “Ken, why did I hear Astrid say that Cadence’s condition was not so serious that she needed to be hospitalized? Moreover, your staff were blocking the entrance of the hospital. Even she and Cadence’s father could not go in to visit?”

Ken’s expression did not change. He asked, “What did she tell you?!”

Margaret was silent for two seconds before saying truthfully. “She said that it’s because Wendell doesn’t agree with you on the project, so you… Ken, if that’s the case, no matter what, you can’t take your anger out on Cadence”

Ken asked calmly, “Grandma, do you also think that I’m abusing my power?”

Margaret was silent for a while before saying. “Of course, Grandma doesn’t think you’re that kind of person. It’s just that yesterday, she was still fine. Why did her condition suddenly… become so serious?“.

Chapter 204

“Grandma. Ken put down the tablet on his knees and held the phone tightly. “Don’t forget that Cadence’s mother also suddenly fell ill. This disease is inheritable, Wendell cares about his face. You know this very well. The reason why I stopped him from visiting was because I was afraid that he would forcefully bring her home despite Cadence’s condition for the sake of his face.

Margaret said, “That’s true.”

He said. “I can assure you that bringing Cadence to the hospital for treatment has nothing to do with Wendell’s mistakes in the company?

Margaret nodded and said, I’m relieved to hear that. However, what did Wendell do in the company!

He answered. “I’ll tell you in detail when the matter is resolved.”

Margaret could only say, “Alright, I understand. If Cadence gets better, let me know immediately.

“Okay, Grandma” After the call ended, Ken looked up and asked James, “Has everything been arranged at the mental hospital?”

“Yes,” James nodded and said, “Cadence’s condition will only get worse.”

“Okay.” There was no pity in Ken’s eyes. He replied indifferently and asked, “Where is Wendell now!”

James quickly replied. “He is at Sky Hall, Ulric is also there. However, my subordinates said that the two of them had been in there for almost three hours. Ulric left half an hour ago, but Wendell has never come out” –

After a pause, James asked, “Should we get someone to sneak in and take a look?”

“There’s no need…” As soon as he finished speaking. Melody called.

The call was automatically connected to the car’s Bluetooth. The voice of Melody sounded from the car. “Ken”

Ken nodded with his eyes half–closed. His tone was emotionless as he asked, “What’s up?”

Melody said. “On the forum, Wendell posted a post. He wanted to find a doctor who knew nine–line acupuncture to treat Ulric’s leg. After I replied to him, I asked for 200 million dollars, and he agreed.

When James, who was in the driver’s seat, heard this, he subconsciously looked at the rearview mirror nervously.

If Melody were to heal Ulric’s leg, he felt that there would be big trouble.

Ken’s expression did not change at all. He asked calmly, “Then?”

Melody asked. “Then I want to ask you, what’s our next move?

When she went to Ximber Tech last time, she wanted to discuss the forum with Ken. However, Janet was present at that time, so she was not in the mood to talk about it.

Ken raised his eyebrows. “Aren’t you very short of money? Why don’t you want to accept this deal? 200 million dollars is a lot.”

Melody said, “Let alone 200 million dollars, I won’t treat his legs even for 2 billion dollars”

Ken’s expression remained unchanged. “So what do you think?”

“My idea is to keep him on the book before confirming that no one else knows nine–line acupuncture in this world except Quentin and L. However..” Melody changed the topic and asked, “Is it possible to receive the payment before completing the bounty on the forum? I’ve accepted a few bounties in the past few days and found that they all require the other party to confirm twice before the money can be transferred.”

Ken’s expression finally changed. The comers of his lips curled up slightly as he asked. “You want to extort a sum from him?”

On the other end of the phone, Melody said matter–of–factly, Yes. Of course, I have to earn this money. But I just want to take the money and not do anything. How about it? Can we do it!”

Ken smiled faintly and said after two seconds, “No,”

“Why not?” Melody asked in confusion, “200 million dollars is enough for him to suffer for a long time.

Currently, Ulric does not have much cash flow at his disposal. After losing 200 million dollars, Ulric’s influence would be weakened a lot. In this world, nothing could be done without money.

“The rule of the black market cannot be broken, Ken said concisely, “Once an exception is made, the credibility of the forum will be lowered in the eyes of users in the future. The forum will quickly collapse.”

Melody was stunned for a moment before she quickly understood Ken’s actions.

Indeed, if the black market wanted to operate in the long term, it could not make an exception for her selfish desires.

For any bounty on the forum, the black market had to charge a 10% commission. This was undoubtedly a huge source of income.

It was indeed not worth it to make an exception for Ulric’s 200 million dollars. Melody felt that she was being inconsiderate.

“I’m sorry…” Melody apologized seriously, “I didn’t think too much about it. I just said it casually. Just pretend that I didn’t mention it just now.”

“Alright, Ken replied. He asked. “Is there anything else?”

Melody said, “There’s something else. It’s not very important, but I think I should tell you.”

Ken said. “Shoot.”

Melody said, “Ulric called me. He seems to be trying to rope me in.

When Ken heard this, he looked up and glared at James, James happened to be looking in the rearview mirror. The moment their eyes met, he immediately looked away awkwardly and could not help but feel guilty.

“I sec.” Ken calmly retracted his gaze. He looked calm, but a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Melody asked, “That’s your reaction?”

Ken said. “How should I react!!

“You should raise my daily salary. If I’m really poached, you’ll lose a lot, Melody said half-jokingly.

Ken said. “I think about it.”

You.. Forget it. I’m done. I’m hanging up. With that, Melody ended the call.

She pursed her lips and muttered to herself, Why didn’t Ken worry that Ulric would really poach me? Am I insignificant to him? This is the only explanation.

Melody’s expression darkened.

Inside the Maybach, Ken looked up at James again. “Did you hear everything**

James shrunk his neck and said, “I shouldn’t doubt Miss Fox’s credibility. I won’t monitor Miss Fox’s calls anymore.

After a pause, James deliberately changed the topic and asked, “Wendell contacted our staff running the forum several times on the forum using his real name. He said that he wanted to see you and discuss cooperation with you. Do I need to do anything?”

“Ignore him” Ken’s eyes were filled with contempt.

Wendell was not smart enough to come up with the idea of collaborating with the black market. The person who really wanted to obtain the black market was obviously Ulric. However, Ulric would never have thought that the black market was his territory.

Soon, the car arrived at the Swanson Group.

Owen Nathan from Taynorma Capital was already waiting in the reception room.

When he saw Ken enter, he said with a smile, “Mr. Swanson, I asked to meet you yesterday, but your assistant said that you didn’t have time. I finally get to meet you now.”

Ken directly ignored him. He walked past Owen and sat on the chair. He slowly took a sip of coffee before opening his eyes to look at Owen. “After not seeing you for a few days, your mood seems to have improved a lot?”

Owen’s expression froze and he stopped smiling. After sitting opposite Ken, he went straight to the point. “I came here to tell you that you don’t have to let the merger lawyer work so hard to investigate anymore. We don’t plan to hand Taynorma Capital over to the Swanson Group”

After Owen finished speaking, he waited for Ken to reveal a shocked expression,

However, Ken had a half–smile on his face.

Owen felt confused.

Owen was instantly stunned. He lost his composure and asked, “What did you say?”

Ken was puzzled. “What’s wrong? You don’t seem to be very satisfied with my blessing.”

Chapter 205

“No…” Owen came back to his senses and shook his head. I’m not dissatisfied.”

Ken raised his hand and made a gesture. He said calmly, “I have other things to do, so I won’t send you off. James, send him off.”

“Yes,” James bowed and opened the door for Owen.

Owen’s mind went blank. He walked out of the door mechanically, his heart filled with question marks.

Ramon Swanson really wanted to acquire Taynorma Capital. After all, Taynorma Capital’s entertainment company was not small. Even if it was a high–priced acquisition, it would definitely not lose out in the long term.

Owen thought Ken should be panicking when I suddenly proposed to cancel the merger and acquisition because Ramon would definitely fly into a rage when he returned. Why is Ken so calm? Is he pretending to be calm, or does he really not care!

It was undeniable that the Swanson Group was definitely the best place for Taynorma Capital. He did not really want to give up on the Swanson Group. He just wanted to use this opportunity to scare him so that Ken would not lower the price so much.

Owen clenched his fists tightly and barely managed to stop his hands from trembling.

Just as Owen was about to leave. Ken suddenly called out to him, “Mr. Nathan.”

Owen immediately stopped in his tracks and heaved a sigh of relief.

He thought, “Ken was indeed pretending to be calm! Now that I am really about to leave, he cannot pretend anymore!

Owen was overjoyed, but he pretended to be calm. He turned around and asked calmly. “Mr. Swanson, is there anything else?”

There was a smile in Ken’s voice. “I just want to ask you a question. Does Thynorma Capital’s other shareholders know to shout the money to you?

Owen was stunned on the spot. The color on his face turned white at a speed visible to the naked eye.

“How do you know..” Halfway through his sentence, Owen realized that something was wrong and quickly corrected himself. “I don’t understand what Mr. Swanson is saying

“Is that so?” Ken played with the cup in his hand and said meaningfully. Then I might have made a mistake. Goodbye, Mr. Nathan.!

James walked up to Owen and smiled. “Mr. Nathan, please.”

Owen’s footsteps were weak. He did not even know how he walked out of the Swanson Group

When he came back to his senses in extreme fear, he realized that he had already arrived outside the Swanson Group.

When it rained, it poured. The chief assistant called and said, “Mr. Nathan, bad news! Something has happened at the entertainment company! A few celebrities have jointly posted a thread saying that the company’s executives have been exploiting them for a long time. Also, there’s a problem with the real estate group we invested in a few months ago. They said that we have used cheap materials to build houses and want to sue us. The company’s market value has plummeted and we have lost tens of millions of dollars. Please return to the company quickly!”

Owen’s legs went weak and he fell to the ground.

After a while, he found his voice. “Let the public relations department deal with it first. I’ll be right back.”

“Yes!” After the call ended, Owen touched his back. His entire shirt was drenched in sweat,

At this moment, Owen finally understood that he was no match for Ken.

Owen turned around and walked back, but he was stopped by James, who was guarding downstairs. “Why are you back?

“I want to talk to Mr. Swanson again.” Owen forced a smile, but it was uglier than crying.

James smiled and said, “Mr. Nathan, I’m really sorry. Mr. Swanson’s schedule is very packed today, so he doesn’t have time to see you for the time being.”

Owen was extremely anxious. “Mr. Deeds, please make an exception. I really have something urgent to discuss with Mr. Swanson.”

James smiled faintly and said, “Mr. Swanson is really busy today, but he asked me to convey a message to you. He will squeeze out some time to see you when you are clear about what you want to say to him.”

Owen was speechless. It was as if something was stuck in his throat. He could not even breathe properly.

James looked deeply at Owen. He leaned forward and said in a low voice. “Mr. Nathan, there’s nothing that can’t be resolved. It depends on how you plan to resolve it”

With that, James patted Owen’s shoulder with a sympathetic expression. Without looking at him again, he turned around and left.

Owen stood in the lobby for a long time. It was not until the assistant’s second call that he walked out of the Swanson Group in a daze and drove away.

However, what Owen did not know was that as soon as he left, Ken walked out of the building.

James, who was following behind him, was not stingy with his flattery. “Mr. Ken, you’re really too awesome! You didn’t see Owen’s expression at that time. As a man about to turn 50, he was actually about to cry! However, if I were him, I would definitely cry too He thought he could threaten you to raise the merger price, but in the end, not only did you directly wish him a better future, but you also evaporated more than half of Taynorma Capital’s market value. If I were him. I might have died on the spot.”

Ken stopped and turned to look at him. “Are you very free?”

James immediately shut up and went to prepare the car.

In Serenity Villa, Melody had been in a bad mood ever since she found out that the post was posted by Janet while Ken kept Janet safe and hid this fact from her.

Especially after she told Ken that Ulric called her, Ken still did not give any big reaction. Her mood became even more depressed.

Previously, she thought that Ken had given her a chance to join Ximber Tech because Ken had already seen her ability. But now, it seemed that she was still an insignificant existence to him.

If that was the case for Ken, it was even more impossible for Melody to deal with Ulric.

She had to hurry up and help Ken poach Zack to prove her ability.

Even if Zack did not like to be pestered, she could not continue waiting.

At this moment, Wilmot Sherman called.

She quickly answered the call and looked at Shane, who was sleeping soundly beside her. She lowered her voice and asked, “You came back to Silverlake?

Wilmot said. “Yes, I’m on my way back downtown from the airport, but I have to go back to the company first. Can I ask you to help me send Shane to the company?” Wilmot sounded very guilty, but as a single father, sometimes he was too busy

“Alright,” Melody agreed without hesitation. “I’ll bring Shane over now.”

Wilmot had just hung up when his brother. Leo Sherman called him. “Where are you?”

Wilmot answered, “Ten minutes to the office.”

Leo said. “Hurry up and come over. Jessica Summers brought a lot of media to the company and said that they wanted an explanation. Now, the entrance of the company is blocked, and the public opinion on the Internet is on her side. Dad handed the company to you before he died. If you destroy it, how can he be at ease in heaven?”

Wilmot’s voice was cold and deep. “I’ll be there soon.”

Leo didn’t say anything else and hung up.

Ten minutes later, when Wilmot got out of the car, he only saw many people at the entrance of the company.

He saw Jessica crying in front of the camera. “The Silk Beauty spent four years developing the All–Purpose Water. It’s only been on the market for a few days, but it’s already been slandered everywhere… People believed that Silk Beauty stole the formula from somewhere. Some people even claimed that the All–Purpose Water is a low–quality product. I really don’t know if everyone is targeting Silk Beauty or domestic beauty products. I hope everyone can give Silk Beauty a chance and give this industry a chance.”

Jessica cried so hard that even the media was moved.

At this moment, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, “Wilmot is here!”

As soon as that person said this, everyone’s eyes instantly locked onto Wilmot. Their gazes were a little unfriendly.

The media swarmed forward and surrounded Wilmot with microphones.

A person asked, Mr. Sherman, you claim that Silk Beauty Cosmetics stole your formula. Do you have evidence? Another person asked, Is it because Golden Water’s sales instantly plummeted after Silk Beauty Cosmetic’s All-Purpose Water was listed that you took revenge and slandered Silk Beauty Cosmetics?

Someone asked, Do you know that your actions may constitute defamation? It’s not easy for another domestic makeup product to appear. Are you afraid that your market will be snatched away?

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