Want My Womb? I'll Make You Childless novel Chapter 148

Chapter 148

Ryan stopped dead in the elevator doorway, a flash of coldness flickering in his eyes before vanishing.

Clara, standing beside him, heard every word from the speaker, her brow furrowing slightly.

Adrian was certainly eager. Was he betting that Ryan was too ill to interfere with the Bennett family affairs, hoping to take advantage

of the situation?

Ryan glanced at Clara, then took her hand and walked out of the elevator.“How many shareholders has he contacted? What’s their

stance?”

“He’s reached most of them.”

Evan replied quickly, “A few of the older shareholders who were originally neutral seem to have been swayed by promises of short–term gains. They’ve already stated they’ll support him.”

“Also, Adrian has been spreading rumors that your illness has done lasting damage and that you won’t be able to fully dedicate yourself to managing company affairs. He’s even implied that you’re not a true Carter heir and shouldn’t be holding onto a candidate spot, calling it a blatant case of a cuckoo in the nest.”

A faint, mocking smile touched Ryan Walker’s lips, but his fingertips instinctively began to gently caress the back of Clara Bennett’s hand, as if silently soothing her.

“Understood. What time does the meeting start?”

“Three o’clock this afternoon, in the boardroom on the top floor of Carter Group headquarters.”

Evan Taylor paused, then added, “Boss, should I contact our shareholders immediately and try to postpone the meeting on the grounds of ‘procedural irregularities‘?”

“Or should I go to Carter Group headquarters now and try to delay things?”

“No need.”

Ryan Walker’s tone was firm.“Three o’clock. I’ll be there.”

Hanging up, he looked down at Clara, the coldness in his eyes completely gone, replaced by an intense, unwavering tenderness. “I’m sorry for ruining our plans. It looks like we’ll have to postpone that sushi.”

Clara shook her head, meeting his gaze.“Business comes first. I’ll go with you to Carter Group.”

She remembered that James Carter had left her shares before he passed away. Although she didn’t know why, the old man’s will had never been made public, but she was qualified to attend the board meeting.

Ryan raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised, then smiled knowingly.“You want to go and see what’s happening?”

“Yes.”

Clara nodded emphatically, her fingers tightening slightly as she gripped his hand.

“Adrian Carter schemed against Bennett Group, swindled so many concessions, and now he wants to climb over you to get to the top. 1 want to see with my own eyes how he can sit firmly in the chairman’s seat with me watching.”

What’s more, she still held Ethan Carter’s secret, which might come in handy at a critical moment.

Ryan Walker looked at the undisguised wariness in her eyes, his heart slightly moved. He raised his hand and rubbed her hair, his tone

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indulgent.

“Okay, I’ll take you to witness the Carter Group’s ‘rich family drama.”

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The two got into the car, but Ryan Walker didn’t start the engine. Instead, he took out his phone from the storage compartment and quickly sent a few messages to Evan Taylor.

Clara Bennett tilted her head to look at him, her eyes filled with doubt.

“Aren’t we going directly to Carter Group? There’s still over an hour left. It would be good to get there early to prepare.”

Ryan Walker put down his phone, turned to look at her, and a mysterious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.“Patience is a

virtue.”

“The more eager Adrian Carter is to jump out, the more we have to keep our cool.”

“He thinks I’ll rush over there and disrupt his rhythm, but I won’t.”

“Besides,”

He paused, his tone a little lazy, “I promised to take you to eat Japanese food. I can’t go back on my word.”

“We’ll fill our bellies first, then we’ll have the energy to deal with those clowns.”

Clara paused, then understood his intention.

Ryan was deliberately feigning weakness, making Adrian complacent and thinking he had no real intention to fight. Then, at a crucial moment, he would suddenly strike, catching him off guard.

She felt a sense of calm settle over her and nodded with a smile.“Okay, I trust you.”

Ryan started the car, made a U–turn, and headed toward the Japanese restaurant.

Inside the car, Ryan turned on the stereo, and soothing instrumental music filled the cabin, dispelling the earlier tension.

He occasionally glanced at Clara and made small talk, chatting about inconsequential things like the new items on the Japanese restaurant’s menu and the recent weather, never mentioning anything about the Carter Group, as if he had truly put the crisis at the board meeting out of his mind.

Clara watched his calm demeanor, and the worries in her heart gradually faded away.

She knew that Ryan was never one to fight a battle unprepared. He might seem nonchalant, but in reality, he was already confident and well–prepared.

After a drive of more than twenty minutes, the car arrived at the Japanese restaurant that Clara had always loved.

The restaurant was tucked away in a quiet alley, with simple yet elegant decor, exuding a strong Japanese vibe.

As they stepped into the restaurant, the owner greeted them warmly, “Mr. Walker, long time no see! The usual spot?”

“Yes, the usual.”

Ryan nodded, leading Clara to their favorite booth by the window.

The spot offered a great view of the greenery in the alley, peaceful and cozy.

Once they were seated, a waiter handed them the menu, but Ryan took it and swiftly ordered Clara’s favorite dishes. “Salmon belly sushi, arctic surf clam sashimi, grilled eel, and a sukiyaki to share. And two plum wines for drinks.”

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“Certainly, please wait a moment.”

The waiter respectfully retreated.

Clara watched him, a warm feeling spreading through her.“You remembered what I like to eat?”

“Of course.”

Ryan looked up at her, his eyes filled with tenderness. “I remember everything you like.”

Clara’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly looked away, focusing on the greenery outside the window to hide her blush.

Ryan noticed the tips of her ears turning pink and his smile deepened.

Before long, the dishes began to arrive.

The salmon belly sushi was fresh, with evenly distributed marbling that melted in her mouth.

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The Arctic surf clam sashimi was vibrant and crisp, while the grilled eel was perfectly charred on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a rich, savory sauce.

Clara picked up her chopsticks and savored a piece of salmon belly sushi, her eyes closing in contentment.

The fatigue and stress of the past few days seemed to melt away with each delicious bite.

Ryan watched her eat with such relish, his own appetite growing, and he couldn’t resist placing food on her plate, his affection evident

in his eyes.

They ate and chatted softly, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere, as if they were in another world, far away from the cutthroat deals and distractions of the business world.

Throughout the meal, Ryan’s phone buzzed a few times, but he only glanced at it quickly, then tucked it away without replying or interrupting their conversation.

Clara noticed but didn’t say anything.

She knew it was probably Evan texting him updates about the Carter Group board meeting.

But she chose to trust Ryan, believing he could handle everything.

They lingered over the meal for nearly an hour, both thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Ryan paid the bill, took Clara’s hand as they left the sushi restaurant, and his voice regained some of its composure.“Full? Now, it’s time to pay Adrian Carter a visit at Carter Group.”

Clara nodded, the contentment in her eyes replaced with determination.“Ready.”

They got back in the car, and this time, Ryan didn’t hesitate. He started the engine and sped off toward Carter Group headquarters.

Meanwhile, inside Grand Horizon Group, Victor Bennett sat in his office, looking at the reports on his desk with a furrowed brow.

Just moments ago, he had received a call from an unknown number. The caller claimed to be a representative of Carter Group and spoke with arrogant disrespect.

“Mr. Bennett, Mr. Carter asked me to pass along a message.’

”

The voice dripped with sarcasm.“Grand Horizon is now entangled with a wanted criminal, its reputation ruined. To even think you could secure the subcontract for Project Blade is simply delusional.”

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“Mr. Carter says, if you know what’s good for you, you’ll voluntarily relinquish the project and align yourself with Carter Group. Perhaps Mr. Carter might then show leniency and help Grand Horizon weather this storm.”

“Otherwise, face the consequences.”

Before Victor could even process this sudden threat, the caller hung up.

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Then, the company’s PR department reported that a flood of rumors about Grand Horizon’s broken capital chain and impending bankruptcy had surfaced online. Some individuals had even fabricated Grand Horizon’s financial statements, spreading them across major financial forums.

Panic gripped the company. Many employees were whispering in private, and several in key positions had even tendered their resignations.

Victor Bennett was overwhelmed and distressed. He knew that Adrian Carter was behind all of this.

Adrian Carter was trying to force Grand Horizon to abandon the Blade project through these means, while also sending Clara Bennett a

stern warning.

He picked up his phone, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed Clara Bennett’s number.

At that moment, Clara Bennett was sitting in Ryan Walker’s car, watching the street scenes blur past the window. Suddenly, her phone rang, and “Victor Bennett” flashed on the screen.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she answered the call, “Hey, Big Brother.”

“Clara, something terrible has happened!”

Victor Bennett’s voice was filled with anxiety and panic.

“Adrian Carter sent people to threaten me, demanding that we abandon the Blade project. They’re also spreading rumors online about our company’s bankruptcy. Now, everyone in the company is panicking, and many employees are about to resign. You need to think of a solution quickly!”

Clara Bennett’s face instantly darkened, and a chilling glint flashed in her eyes.

Adrian Carter was moving fast; she hadn’t even had a chance to go after him, and he was already bringing the fight to their doorstep.

“I understand.”

Clara’s tone remained calm, without a trace of panic, “First, reassure the company’s employees, tell them the rumors are false, Grand Horizon won’t go bankrupt, and the Blade project will proceed smoothly.”

“Also, have the public relations department immediately release a statement, clarifying the rumors and gathering evidence of their spread, ready to file a lawsuit.”

“I’m on my way to Carter Group now. After dealing with things there, I’ll head straight to Grand Horizon.”

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