A Night's Mistake: The Besotted CEO's Obsession novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 

The receptionist laughed loudly, attracting others‘ attention. Everyone looked at Cynthia inquisitively. Cynthia didn’t feel embarrassed. She just felt heartbroken. Jacinta had worked hard to start the company, but these employees only knew Roseanne. 

Cynthia intended to go up directly with a cold expression. Seeing that she was going to barge in, the receptionist was shocked and hurriedly called the security guard with a walkie–talkie. Suddenly, several men in uniform gathered in the hall. Cynthia looked at the scene and stopped. She slightly pursed her lips and said to Bernard, “Mr. Gibson, I’m sorry for the inconvenience.” 

Bernard looked serious. “Ms. Larson, do you need my help?” 

“No, thanks. I have my own way.” Cynthia looked around, and her gaze suddenly became cold. 

Then, she took out her phone and dialed a number. Soon, Samuel appeared at the entrance with a group of people. They were thugs. Most of them had tattoos and looked fierce. 

The receptionist was a little frightened by their imposing manner. She took out her phone tremblingly and wanted to call the police. They didn’t look like good people at first sight. When they were stopped by the security guards, they directly pushed them aside. 

The receptionist had just unlocked her phone, and before she could dial the number, someone with a tanned hand suddenly appeared and took away her phone. Samuel held the phone and shook it side to side as he spoke. “Hey beautiful, what are you trying to do secretly?” 

The receptionist was frightened and stared at the group of people in front of her. “What are you going to do? I’m telling you, in a society governed by law, beating people means going to jail. Larson Group is located in a busy area, and the police will come soon.” 

Samuel stood up straight with his eyes wide open. “Beautiful, don’t talk nonsense. When did you see us hit someone?” Then, Samuel pointed at Cynthia. “She’s my boss, Cynthia. She wants to see her father but is stopped by an outsider like you. Do you know who should go to jail?” He then added, “Boss, you go up first. I’ll see who dares to o stop you today.” 

Samuel found a seat and sat down. “Guys, find your own seats and see if there are any stubborn people who want to stop you. Just sit next to them.” For a moment, everyone was silent. 

Cynthia was moved and said to Samuel, “Thank you.” Then, she and Bernard took the elevator and went upstairs. In fact, Larson Group wasn’t big. It was only three stories tall. 

Mason, in the office upstairs, watched the farce downstairs from the surveillance footage. After seeing Cynthia come up smoothly, he hurriedly took out his phone and called the police. “Hello, officer. Someone is deliberately causing trouble at my company, and now they are holding my employees hostage.” Mason deliberately made the matter sound serious so that the police would reach the company faster. 

When Cynthia opened the office door, Mason just put down the phone. All he had to do was to stall for time. Since those people were called by Cynthia, she would be implicated when the police came. Being dragged to the police station was inevitable, so she wouldn’t have time to talk about the shares today. 

Mason was sitting at his desk. Cynthia and Bernard pulled up chairs and sat in front of the desk. “Mason, are you back from a business trip?” Cynthia deliberately said in a sarcastic tone. 

Mason looked stern, like an angry elder. “How outrageous. Can’t you call me ‘Dad“?” 

Cynthia smiled coldly. “Do you deserve it?” 

Normally, when Cynthia talked like this, Mason would immediately lose his temper, but today he held back. Mason said frustratingly, “It’s all my fault. After all these years in the countryside, you’ve developed such a rebellious personality. I know I’ve let you down, and I don’t expect you to call me ‘Dad. As long as you’re okay, that’s all that matters.” He sounded like a compromising parent, while Cynthia seemed like a rebellious girl who didn’t respect the elders. 

Cynthia had an inkling that Mason’s attitude was a little strange. She didn’t want to bother anymore and said straightforwardly, “I believe you know why I came here today. Now, Mr. Gibson is here. We can go through the procedures immediately.” 

Hearing this, Mason seemed to feel empty. He sat in his seat with his back bent down. “Cynthia, this company is your mom’s work and also mine. In the past ten years, I’ve worked hard for the company. All my beliefs are invested here. I’m really reluctant to part with it.” 

Mason’s sudden show of weakness made Cynthia confused and frowned. “So what?” 

‘Cynthia, don’t force me. I really can’t leave the company,” Mason responded. 

Cynthia sneered inwardly. ‘In the end, he’s unwilling to let go. She took out the documents and will and laid them on the table. “If it had been two months ago when I didn’t know your true colors, maybe I would have considered it. But now there is no negotiation.” 

Mason didn’t move. He hit his head in anguish and said with a choked voice, “Are you really going to push me to my limit?” 

Cynthia looked at him coldly. ‘Did Mason change his ways today?‘ she thought. 

11:04 AM M 

Chapter 173 

In the past, whenever she talked back, she would be cursed and blamed. But now, he was not hostile at all and looked like a victim. Cynthia said in a low voice, “Mason, there is no way to turn this back. You’re just wasting time. Even if you don’t sign it today, I will go through the legal process. The result is the same.” 

“Sue me, then. I want everyone to see what kind of daughter I have. I can’t believe you’d actually force me like this,” Mason said with disappointment and sadness. 

In Cynthia’s opinion, Mason was acting brazenly and would never let go until the last minute. Cynthia frowned and gave off a cold vibe.