Want My Womb? I'll Make You Childless novel Chapter 121

chapter 121

Anthony Parker’s voice was hoarse. Clara Bennett held her breath, signaling for him to take his time.

Suddenly, a deafening “BANG” echoed from the heavy security door, followed by frantic knocking and Diane Bennett’s voice shouting, “Anthony, don’t let Clara Bennett fool you!”

“Do you think telling her the truth will get you off the hook?”

While instructing Mr. Clark to get someone to force the door open, Diane Bennett continued, “She already knows what happened back then. She’s just getting revenge on us. If you hand over the evidence to her, you’re walking right into a trap!”

“It was her involvement in obtaining the evidence that got your daughter arrested!”

Hearing this, Anthony Parker looked at Clara Bennett. Seeing the color drain from her face, he began to believe it.

Clara noticed Anthony’s gaze and met his eyes, her expression unwavering.“Mr. Parker, I didn’t set Natalie up, and I have no intention of seeking revenge on you.”

“I just want to bring my mother’s killer to justice. Please, trust me.”

“Natalie really is a spy working for a foreign power. The National Security Agency has been watching her for a while now.”

With a loud “click,” the old security door burst open, and Diane stormed in, followed by four men in black suits.

“Clara, dare to say Natalie’s arrest has nothing to do with you?”

Diane’s eyes swept over the people in the living room, and a flicker of relief crossed her face.

Thank goodness she made it in time!

Clara had indeed changed a lot from before, managing to evade her people’s surveillance and meet with Anthony.

But now it seemed she was destined not to get her hands on that evidence!

With that thought, she looked at Clara and sneered, “You can only fool Anthony.”

“Everyone in Chicago knows about you, Clara Bennett. You not only got yourself involved, assisting the National Security Agency in securing evidence of Natalie’s data theft.”

“You also turned against your own family, not even sparing your mother–in–law and husband!”

Seeing the suspicion growing in Anthony’s eyes as he looked at Clara, Diane felt satisfied. “Anthony, we’re in this together. Trust me, I would never hurt you.”

“A viper like her, who would sell out her own father, do you really think she’ll let you off the hook just because you handed over that recording from back then?”

As she spoke, she pulled out her phone and played a recording of Victor Bennett’s voice: “I’m sorry, Aunt Bennett, I don’t know why Clara keeps saying the accident that killed Mom had something to do with you. Don’t worry, of course I trust you…”

“You have no idea how awful Clara has been lately. She’s even hiding the fact that she’s the head of Blade to get her hands on company

shares…”

“… You know, we borrowed a lot of money to get the civilian cooperation rights for Blade… If Dad doesn’t give her the shares, Bennett Group’s cash flow will be cut off…”

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As clara listened to Victor’s words, she watched the trust in Anthony’s eyes crumble, and her body slayed as the storety clenet har eyes.

Victor Bennett!

“Hear that, Anthony? Can you really trust someone like that?”

Diane shot Clara a smug look.

Good thing she had the foresight to coax Victor into saying those things when she got back that afternoon and second in

“Diane Bennett, those are two separate issues you’re trying to conflate”

Ryan steadied Clara, who was swaying on her feet, and turned to Anthony, his voice low and steady. Mr. Parker, con if you don’t hand over the evidence, do you really think the police won’t uncover what happened back then?

“You’ll be just as guilty as Diane, and you won’t escape the consequences. Why not cooperate with us and tell us where the recording

from back then is.”

“Besides, if Diane really considered you one of her own, why did your wife have to work herself to death just to support your daugi And why does your daughter resent you for it?”

“Don’t you dare spout lies! I’ve been sending him money all these years!”

Diane retorted.

Anthony’s head was spinning. He glanced at Clara and Ryan

Clara hadn’t denied what Diane said, but what Ryan was saying made sense, too.

He looked back at Diane. He had been receiving regular deposits into his account all these years. And perhaps his wife’s death and his daughter’s resentment weren’t really her faul

Seeing this, Diane’s eyes gleamed with a sudden idea, and she immediately signaled to Mr. Clark Anthony, come back with me. I’ll take care of everything for you. I’ll even find a way to get your daughter off the hook

Her words were seductive, but they had a sobering effect on Anthony.

Get Sophie off the hook?

Like hell! She stole state secrets! No one has that kind of power to get her off the hook!

He remembered being confined to that old house, watched by Diane’s people, unable to go anywhere. He wasn’t about to go back with Diane!

But at that moment, he didn’t trust Diane, and he wasn’t sure about Clara either.

Seeing Mr. Clark approaching him, a look of resolve flashed in his eyes.

Gritting his teeth, he grabbed his ID and the few bills on the table, slammed open the balcony door, and without even thinking, slid down the drainpipe on the outer wall.

The rough pipe tore at his palms, but he didn’t even notice, running wildly until he disappeared into the woods outside the complex

“Anthony!”

Clara cried out, rushing to the balcony, only to see his fleeting back as he fled.

Ryan wanted to give chase, but he was worried Clara would be at the mercy of the people Diane had brought. A flash of frustration

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Clara took a deep breath, suppressing her anxiety, and glared at Diane.“Diane, you think just because Anthony ran, and I can’t get my hands on the evidence, that I can’t touch you?”

Diane just smirked, her eyes full of challenge.“The police need witnesses and evidence to make a case. Now your witness has run, and you have no evidence. What can you do to me?”

“Clara, even your father and brother know that your mother’s car accident was just that–an accident. Just accept it.”

With that, she turned to leave, whispering to Mr. Clark, “Find Anthony quickly. We can’t let him cause any more trouble.”

Mr. Clark narrowed his eyes, nodded silently, and quickened his pace, taking the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator.

“Diane, you think you can just walk away?”

Clara hadn’t heard what Diane said to Mr. Clark, but she knew what she was planning. She had to stop her.

“Or what?”

Diane turned back, her eyes filled with disdain.

“That’s trespassing.”

Clara pointed to the damaged lock.“Let’s just wait for the police.”

“Clara, you’re still so naive.”

Diane chuckled, unfazed.“Do you have proof?”

She hadn’t seen any security cameras in the hallway on her

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“Besides, can you even stop me?”

With that, she turned and pressed the down button for the elevator.

The elevator doors slid open, revealing several uniformed police officers who immediately detained Diane and her companions without a word.

“What do you think you’re doing? Do you even know who I am? How dare you arrest me!” Diane protested.

“Diane Bennett, you are suspected of illegal entry. You are required to come with us to the station for questioning.”

The police were well aware of Diane’s identity and had been closely monitoring her activities for some time.

While it was true there were no hallway security cameras, Anthony Parker was already under close police surveillance, and Attorney Brown would never have allowed them to be completely unprotected – they had installed surveillance inside and outside the

apartment.

They had seen everything that had just transpired.

“You can explain yourself at the station.”

“Also, we will be informing your family about this matter.”

Hearing this, Diane’s face finally paled. How would she explain everything if Richard or Victor found out?

Seeing Diane taken away by the police, Clara didn’t feel any sense of satisfaction. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret, knowing that she had been so close to finding out where Anthony had hidden the recording from all those years ago.

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“Don’t worry, the verdict in Natalie Parker’s case will be out tomorrow. Anthony will definitely make a move when he sees the news.”

Seeing her low spirits, Ryan Walker comforted her, “You’ve done all you could. The police have opened a case, so let them handle it.”

“Okay.”

Clara didn’t want Ryan to worry about it, forcing a smile, “Okay, I hear you. Let’s

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home.”

The next day, in the evening, Chicago News followed up with the final verdict of the Natalie Parker case.

Natalie Parker was sentenced to five years in prison for illegally obtaining classified national secrets, which seriously endangered national security, even though there was no actual leak.

Margaret Carter, as an accomplice, was sentenced to two years in prison with a one–year suspended sentence due to her good attitude in admitting guilt. She is strictly prohibited from leaving the country during the probation period.

Margaret’s body shuddered violently, tears welled up instantly, but she didn’t cry out, just bit her lip tightly, her shoulders shaking slightly.

When it came to Ethan Carter, he suddenly looked up, a glimmer of hope in his eyes:“I wasn’t involved. Those transfers were all done by Margaret without my knowledge!”

As Natalie Parker’s guarantor, Ethan Carter, although found not to be involved in the leak, was fined $600,000 for failing to fulfill his supervisory duties. He is restricted from high–end spending for one year, will also be under supervision, and is strictly prohibited from leaving the country.

The news sent shockwaves through Chicago. While $600,000 was a pittance to Ethan Carter, his reputation was now in tatters, and the Carter Group suffered significant repercussions.

The Carter Group’s board of directors convened an emergency meeting to consider removing Ethan Carter from his position as chairman in an effort to mitigate further damage.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy.

The old–guard directors sat stiffly in their chairs, their faces grim, while the younger directors whispered amongst themselves, their eyes filled with a restless energy.

The corporate secretary, holding a file, walked to the center of the conference table.“We are now commencing an emergency board meeting. The agenda is the removal and election of the chairman.”

“First, I will read the proposal: Mr. Ethan Carter is involved in a case related to national security, his name is still tainted and he has already been subject to administrative penalties. This does not meet the requirements outlined in the Carter Group’s bylaws, which state, ‘The chairman must not have any significant negative records and must be able to safeguard the group’s image.‘ Therefore, we propose the removal of Mr. Carter from his position as chairman.”

Silence descended upon the room as the last word was spoken.

“We will now proceed with the vote.”

The directors raised their hands in turn, unanimously passing the resolution to remove Ethan.

Ethan Carter did not attend the meeting, instead entrusting a lawyer to vote on his behalf and waiving his right to appeal.

Standing up, the lawyer read Ethan’s statement with a straight face:“I respect the board’s decision and will cooperate with the subsequent investigation.”

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The discussion then turned to the selection of a new chairman, and the meeting room immediately erupted into a frenzy.

“I propose Ryan Walker as the new chairman.”

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A gray–haired senior director spoke first, “In any case, he is a descendant of James Carter, a veteran, and the head of Blade. Appointing him as chairman will help us restore Carter Group’s image.”

As soon as he finished speaking, several other senior directors chimed in, “That’s right, Ryan Walker is the only candidate who can stabilize the situation right now.”

The others exchanged glances but remained silent.

In reality, they all knew that these senior directors were praising Ryan Walker on the surface but were actually drawn to his shallow roots and lack of strong backing, hoping to mold him into a puppet they could control.

“I object.”

A younger director immediately retorted, “Ryan Walker is merely an illegitimate son of the Carter family, whose identity has not been publicly acknowledged. He only holds 5% of the group’s shares, which does not meet the core requirements for the chairman’s position.”

“I propose Adrian Carter for the position of chairman.”

Adrian Carter, Ethan’s cousin, had been in charge of the South region for years, holding 12% of the group’s shares. With outstanding performance, he was, besides Ethan, the most promising member of the Carter family’s younger generation.

“Thank you all for your support.”

Adrian straightened his collar.“The South region has accounted for 38% of the group’s total revenue in the past three years, with a growth rate exceeding 20% for three consecutive years.”

“If I were to become the new chairman, I would definitely lead the Carter Group to a more glorious future.”

After all, he didn’t want to be as useless as Ethan, who had lost his mind over a woman.

“Mr. Adrian Carter’s performance is indeed outstanding, but he is, after all, from a collateral branch.”

The old director immediately retorted, “For the chairman position, a direct bloodline is crucial to stabilize the group’s foundation.”

After all, Adrian wasn’t as easy to manipulate as Ryan Walker.

“This is the business world, not a feudal family!”

The young director immediately sided with Adrian.“The group needs a leader who can lead everyone to make money, not just an empty shell relying on bloodline!”

The two sides engaged in a fierce debate over “bloodline orthodoxy” and “performance ability,” and the conference room was in an uproar, reaching a stalemate.

Ryan Walker remained silent throughout, neither defending himself nor arguing. He only occasionally glanced up at the bickering board members, as if the matter had little to do with him.

The meeting dragged on late into the night, and the board failed to reach a consensus. They were left with no choice but to pass the problem back to the two men.

They set a task for each of them, stating that whoever completed it first would become the chairman.

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As the meeting adjourned, Adrian Carter stopped Ryan Walker as he was about to leave.

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“Ryan Walker, don’t think that just because those old geezers support you, you’ll be able to secure the chairman’s position.”

Adrian’s tone was contemptuous, his eyes filled with disdain.“The Carter family’s business is not for an illegitimate son of unknown origins to get his hands on.”

Ryan paused, slowly turning around, raising an eyebrow at him.“Adrian, the business world only cares about strength, not bloodlines.”

His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable force.“Whoever can help Carter Group stand firm in the face of crisis is qualified to stay, isn’t that right?”

“Strength?”

Adrian sneered, his eyes filled with mockery.“Your so–called strength is nothing more than the resources left to you by James Carter.”

He leaned closer to Ryan, lowering his voice.“In less than five days, I’ll make sure all the board members see your incompetence, and I’ll show you what it means to be the rightful heir.”

Ryan Walker remained unfazed, responding coolly, “I’ll be watching.”

He genuinely didn’t care about becoming the Chairman of Carter Group. His return to Chicago was solely to avenge his mother.

Now that he knew his mother was alive, he was determined to find out where Margaret Carter had sent her.

He narrowed his eyes at the thought.

Of course, he also wanted to help Clara Bennett break free from the Carter family’s quagmire.

Meanwhile, in Chris Evans’s office, the lights blazed.

Several officers were huddled around a computer, their expressions grave as they stared intently at the surveillance footage on the

screen.

“Detective Evans, we’ve got something!”

An officer suddenly stood up, his voice tinged with excitement.“Anthony Parker’s old rural credit union bank card had a withdrawal of $500 at an ATM in the suburbs this morning!”

Chris Evans immediately approached, his eyes fixed on the surveillance footage.“Are you sure it’s Parker?”

“Positive!”

The officer pointed at the man on the screen.“He’s wearing a worn–out jacket, but his facial features match Parker’s perfectly. He looks panicked, like he’s hiding from someone.”

“Check the ATM’s location and immediately track Parker’s movements!”

Chris Evans’s voice was urgent, a glimmer of hope flickering in his eyes.

“We’ve got it! The ATM is in a small town in the suburbs. We tracked him through the security footage, and it looks like he headed towards the abandoned Brickworks Factory!”

Another officer added, “I’ve already contacted the local police station. Two officers have arrived at the Brickworks Factory and just radioed in that they’ve spotted Anthony Parker!”

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