No Escape from Love novel Chapter 210

Lucas shrugged. "Of course not. It's the Schneiders' abandoned factory. They'll just punish us for mismanagement if they hold us accountable."

"But this will affect Schneider Group's reputation. Do you not value the company's reputation?" Alex pressed on.

"I've done my best," said Lucas firmly.

Alex put down his cutlery and looked at Lucas. "No. You haven't done your best. Instead, you found a way out. Am I right? After you joined Schneider Group, you've been working on your own company. In fact, you've transferred most of Schneider Group's collaborations to your own company.

"Right now, you must hope Schneider Group will be riddled with scandals and declare bankruptcy, right?"

At that moment, I glanced at Lucas in disbelief. I realized his expression had turned grim.

Lucas scratched the side of the white porcelain plate. After a long silence, he suddenly chuckled. "I'm surprised you knew about all this, Mr. Hastings."

"We've always been meticulous about our partners," said Alex flatly.

"You're also aware that Xena and Henry have always secretly wanted to harm me. When I traveled abroad last time, they messed with my project and caused Hastings Group trouble. It's true that I want to create a way out for myself. At the same time, I want to keep my partners safe," explained Lucas.

I cast a confused gaze at Alex and shifted it to Lucas. The two men were staring hard at each other.

"That's not a way out. If we were to combine the number of companies you're in control of now, you'd be more powerful than Schneider Group. After all, they've been involved in lawsuits recently."

Lucas said nothing in response. I stared at Alex, perplexed. "Mr. Hastings… As long as it doesn't affect the partnership, Hastings Group will be fine, right?"