“Verily, this makes Dixon and ZZ Organization's relationship exceedingly suspicious. I'm afraid... that this matter isn't that simple.”
“Mr. Blair said he and Tinsor overheard the conversation between Dixon and Sienna and even have a recording of it.” While saying that, Jared found the recording on his phone and played it for Ashlyn.
Arching an eyebrow, Ashlyn listened for some time before motioning for him to turn it off.
“So, Dixon has a shipment of smuggled goods and wants to sell it to someone else this Sunday. Moreover, he wants to make the deal in the Heavenly Waterfall Room under Haddock Group? Haha, he even said that Haddock Group's financials are riddled with holes because they embezzled company funds.”
Ashlyn's eyes brimmed with disdain as she continued, “Such claims can only fool those two kids. The holes in Haddock Group's financials aren't because of the so-called embezzlement of company funds. Instead, it's because there's something fishy about their charitable organization.”
“What should we do now, Boss? We've got to take revenge for this matter! The ruination of Imperial Hotel must have been a conspiration between Haddock Group and ZZ Organization.” Luigi saw red.
Some of Imperial Hotel's employees were still in the hospital then. Although they survived, injuries were inevitable.
“Since Dixon is luring us to Heavenly Waterfall Room, we'll play along with him. I'd like to see what he's up to.” Ashlyn dipped her eyes before fixing her gaze on Luigi. “Instruct our men to remain calm. Then, spread the word that we also have a shipment of goods that we're selling at The Peacock on Saturday night.”
“Understood, Boss.”
Luigi immediately left to execute the order.
Jared, on the other hand, frowned slightly. “Boss, this is obviously Dixon's trap. At that time, he would have definitely set up a trap. Must you go?”
“No one in this world can dupe me and escape unscathed!” Ashlyn stood up from the couch, her eyes as cold as ice.
She then said, “I'm going to pick Lucas up. His treatment has probably ended.”
“Boss, Trashy Idol is going to have a celebratory party in a few days. Besides... as the investor and producer, you've got to attend the awards ceremony since it's been shortlisted for the Golden Ox Awards.”
Jared turned on his phone again, reporting the schedule to her like a secretary. “So... when are you planning to return to the country?”
Ashlyn peered at the man out of the corner of her eye. An indescribable tenderness showed on her beautiful face. “In another two days after Lucas' condition has stabilized.”
Sometime later, Ashlyn brought her car to a stop at the gates of the Leno residence.
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