The Ex-Con Who Conquered the World novel Chapter 16

"There's currently a major issue at the company where many outstanding payments can't be collected. The Tiger Head Society's debt, in particular, has been outstanding for over a year and a half without repayment. Since Stefan wants something to do, why not let him handle collecting these outstanding payments?" Chuck suddenly suggested.

"Chuck, have you lost your mind?" Audrey's expression immediately changed. She glared at Chuck, her voice filled with annoyance. "Do you not know what kind of force the Tiger Head Society is? If you can't get the money back, sending Stefan is just setting him up. What are you trying to do? The Tiger Head Society is full of ruthless people. Are you trying to get Stefan killed?"

Chuck curled his lip dismissively. "How is that setting him up? I'm giving him an opportunity. He spent time in prison, right? Prisons are filled with all sorts of people. Maybe he'll have a way."

Just as Audrey was about to firmly reject the idea, Stefan spoke up first, "Let's go with what Mr. Stewart suggested. I'll give it a try."

The Tiger Head Society?

Stefan was inwardly delighted.

He was planning to approach the Tiger Head Society anyway. Helping to collect an outstanding debt would just be a convenient side task.

Hearing this, Chuck was also secretly pleased. Afraid Stefan might change his mind, he immediately said, "Stefan, it's great you have that attitude. Wait here, I'll get you the details of the outstanding payment."

Chuck, of course, knew exactly how powerful the Tiger Head Society was.

Even the Stewart family dared not confront them head-on, largely because of the behemoth behind them—the Dragon Sea Chamber of Commerce!

Chuck's plan was simple—when Stefan went to collect the debt from the Tiger Head Society and came back humiliated and empty-handed, he would have the perfect excuse to label Stefan as incompetent and oppose the engagement with Sara.

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In the Stewart Group, for the first time in six months, Sara stepped back into her office.

She was the vice president of the Stewart Group, overseeing the international trade division.

The three branches of the Stewart family managed different departments within the group. The most lucrative divisions were controlled by the first and second branches—the first branch handled real estate, the second managed finance.

The international trade division had been profitable in earlier years, but recent global economic turbulence had hit the sector hard.

As a result, the third branch, represented by Chuck, had been underperforming within the Stewart Group in recent years.

Later, when Sara took over the international trade business, she gradually reversed the decline. Her demonstrated commercial acumen earned the recognition of Micah.

"Ms. Stewart."

The office door opened, and a sharply dressed woman walked in. She was Sara's assistant and secretary, Luisa Cohen.

"Has the car accident from six months ago been fully investigated?" Sara asked coldly.

Luisa clenched her teeth. "Ms. Stewart, it's been clarified. It was orchestrated by the second branch. But the exact mastermind is still uncertain. I suspect it's most likely Philip Stewart."

Sara fell silent. Although she had suspected as much, hearing the confirmation was still hard to believe.

For the sake of power, the second branch of her own family was willing to disregard blood ties.

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