Dragon Master novel Maximilian novel Chapter 507

In the meeting room, Andrew, with a sullen face, was sitting in the chairman seat.

“You’d better give me a proper explanation on this matter, Victoria — if you have not received any take back, why is the expense on our construction site over budget?”

Throwing the finance report in front of Victoria and tapping on the table angrily with his fingers, Andrew said, “Our financial status can never absorb such great expense, and bankruptcy will greet us first before we finish the construction of the new factory!”

“Victoria, my dear, though we have authorized you to manage the construction site, it doesn’t mean that you are under no supervision and can make your own profit from it at will.” said Darian with a rather weird tone.

Picking up the finance report and giving it a detailed check, Victoria frowned at the overspent amount, which was at an extreme level.

“I’m sorry, but I’m confused too. Could you please give me an opportunity to check it out specifically, Uncle Andrew?”

“Stop fooling me, as you are in charge of the construction site! You’d better tell me right now where the overspending goes to!” shouted Andrew in rage.

Suddenly, with a creaking, Maximilian stepped into the office. He gave Andrew a glance and said, “I think I know where the money is.”

“Now I see — you are the one who plays tricks behind us, aren’t you? You and Victoria, a tricky and greedy young couple, are planning to steal money from the company to establish your own business!” said Andrew, as everything was within his expectation.

Maximilian answered, “What a joke! Check for yourself the pathetic financial status of your company. It is too little to be a temptation for me. A great amount of money was spent on reaching the construction standard, which would be a complete failure if the project were handed over to the engineering group you designated before.” The coldness in Maximilian’s eyes was about to drill into Andrew’s heart and dig out his sense of guilt.

“Nonsense! The engineering group I have been working with has been strictly inspected, and is definitely qualified and nothing like what you said. I’m not a fool, and I know every single bit dirty trick of you!” Andrew tried to retort as hard as he could.

Squeezing between her eyes, Victoria felt exhausted and sad inside. After all her diligence and deliberation for the company for years, she was still being excluded from the group and under suspicion.

Maximilian tenderly encircled Victoria with his arms, and said in a cold voice, “If you doubt my judgment and criticize Victoria’s hard work on this matter, feel free to handle it by yourself from now on. I will keep Victoria from this affair for your good.”

“Maximilian, how dare...!” Looking at Maximilian with surprise, Victoria thought if they decided to stay away from the Griffith’s businesses, they would no longer be able to have their positions in the company anymore. What were they going to do after that?

Being aware of Victoria’s anxiety, Maximilian comforted her with a smile, patting her back. It seemed that everything was in his control.

Victoria nodded her head slightly, resting herself in Maximilian’s chest. It was such a fortune for her to have him. Given that Maximilian had made the decision for her, she would leave this matter to him and maybe it was not bad to take a rest at home for a while.

Staring at Maximilian suspiciously, Andrew sneered and said, “So be it! Do you really think that our company is doomed to fall without Victoria? You wanna leave, then just leave it thoroughly. Hand over all the shares you have to us!”

“You are overdoing that, Uncle Andrew.” said Victoria, looking at Andrew in wonder. Handing over her administration of the company was the biggest concession she could make, and yet he even wanted to rob all the shares from her family.

“Victoria, my dear nephew, you will be given what you deserve. In return, a proper amount of money, which is equivalent to the value of your shares, will be given to your family. What’s more, as you are the only daughter, the family business can never be inherited by you.” answered Andrew, pretending that he was showing his good will.

“You are hell right, Andrew!” said Darian.

Trying the best she could to ease her rage, Victoria nodded, “I am OK with that.”

“That’s smart! Since the shares you are holding are definitely not much and the company is currently in a dilemma, it is impossible for us to pay you the amount equivalent to your assets. So here is the deal, one million dollars.” said Andrew, offering a ridiculous amount.