My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 976

Chapter 976: Cooperation

"Alright, I guess I've been meddling too much. From now on, I'm withdrawing from the project, and I don't want anything to do with it," Mrs. Bell said and promptly hung up.

Mr. Bell pulled over to the side of the road, then glanced at the message Mrs. Bell had sent before the call. His eyes widened with disbelief.

Simpson Group received the message almost simultaneously. Kian interrupted Ayan's meeting to relay the news, and Ayan's expression instantly turned cold and detached. He got up from his chair and left the meeting room.

Kian immediately addressed the others, saying, "I'm sorry, but Mr. Simpson has some urgent matters to attend to. Let's adjourn the meeting here."

After Kian finished speaking, he followed Ayan out. The news spread quickly, as this was the age of the internet. Ayan learned about it, and Simpson Group's employees quickly got wind of the situation as well.

Back in his office, Ayan loosened his tie, his brows slightly furrowed. His expression carried a hint of cold indifference as he took the tablet from Kian. With a quick glance at the screen, he tapped to play an audio file.

Ayan's voice came through the audio, but the content had been altered and twisted.

Originally, he had discussed the online issues with Mr. Bell, asking who might be involved and offering a couple of reminders to Mr. Bell not to be easily manipulated. There had been nothing wrong with his words. However, with the current manipulation, the tone and meaning had completely changed.

In the audio, Ayan said to Mr. Bell, "Mr. Bell, while this matter is related to Simpson Group, I hope you, as our partner, will share the responsibility with me. If you're unwilling to cooperate, I also have enough evidence to prove that Simpson Group is not involved. Therefore, the decision is in your hands."

"I only want to resolve this matter quickly. Even if I say one thing and do another, who can hold me accountable? If you cooperate with me, then we won't have to face those dire consequences. Otherwise, it will be unthinkable."

Ayan's words in the audio had a threatening undertone, and Mr. Bell's response was short, but it carried a sense of powerlessness.

With this contrast, Ayan naturally appeared as the dominant party, while Mr. Bell became the victim of threats.

As soon as this audio was released, it triggered a massive response from netizens. They all accused Ayan and Simpson Group of bullying others because of their powerful backgrounds.

Although Mr. Bell was the initiator of the project, it was located in Hance City, making Ayan and Simpson Group the ones with the upper hand. Mr. Bell seemed truly innocent!

Apart from these statements defending justice, many so-called victims emerged, all of whom were companies or former partners who had gone bankrupt or had to take the blame for something due to the pressure from Simpson Group and Ayan.

Their stories were detailed and believable, making it hard not to believe.

Rex was one of the first to see these contents. He immediately called Ayan.

He asked Ayan, "Ayan, did you offend someone? Why do these things keep coming and targeting Simpson Group?"

Ayan's face was as cold as ice, and he didn't have the patience to respond to Rex's words. Besides having an unappealing expression on his face, he didn't show any other signs of displeasure or anxiety. His voice was icy as he replied, "So you're calling to mock me?"

"I wouldn't dare," Rex said with a slight smile, then quickly asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"

"No need," Ayan declined in a disinterested tone. He added, "the reward is too great."