The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1491

An unknown number was flashing on her phone's screen. Still, she picked up the call.
At this point, she wouldn't let any potential lead slip through her fingers.
"Who's this?" she said.
She tried to hold back her anger, but her voice still carried a hint of restraint and a tremor.
Cole was pissed off, not wanting to deal with her. Grace stood at a distance, not daring to approach because of Cole's bad mood. Both of them didn't pay attention to whom Wendy was talking to; they just watched her holding the phone.
"It's me, who are you?" Wendy asked.
Then, she went silent for a whole minute. It wasn't until two minutes passed that Wendy's tense voice finally sounded.
"You said... thirty billion?" she asked.
Her words immediately caught the attention of Cole and Grace.
"What request?... To take up 30% of Alonso Corporation's shares? No way!" she said.
"What?" Cole caught on to what was happening and quickly snatched the phone from Wendy's hand.
"I'm the chairman of the Alonso Corporation, Cole Alonso. May I ask who you are?" he asked.
"Who I am is not important. What's important is, that I can help you solve the problem that the Alonso Corporation is currently facing. I am willing to provide you with thirty billion in funds, but... we are all businessmen, and I won't make a deal that loses money. I want to hold 30% of the shares. Out of these thirty billion, ten billion is the price I'm paying for your 30% shares. Considering the current situation of the Alonso family, getting 30% of the shares for ten billion, this price is unbeatable worldwide. If you're not willing to sell 30% of the shares, then the remaining twenty billion investment is off the table.
“You should think it over. I'd prefer it if you could give me an answer while I'm in a bad mood and get this settled as soon as possible. Otherwise, if I'm in a slightly better mood, I definitely won't do such a foolish thing." The person on the other end of the line said. From his tone, it was clear that he was not in a good mood.
Cole had no reason to doubt the man's words. With the current situation of the Alonso Corporation, no one would take over this mess unless they genuinely cared or were out of their mind.
But then again, all sorts of people existed in this world. Some people would invest recklessly when they were in a bad mood, and yes, such folks did exist. And they always talked big numbers, thirty billion.
30% of shares, ten billion, this price was indeed very attractive to the Alonso family right now.
"Alright! I agree, but how do we negotiate the contract?" Cole asked.
Instead of answering his question, the man asked, "Do you have a daughter named Phoebe?"
Cole paused for a moment, then slowly nodded. "Yes, she's my daughter."
The man on the phone chuckled. "Ok. I'll try to make time to deal with the investment contract. Once the stock transaction agreement is signed, I will immediately provide you with the funds."
Cole seemed a bit anxious. "Will there be any unexpected situations during this time?"
The man casually replied, "Can't say." and then hung up the phone.
Cole didn't even have time to catch his breath, his heart was already in his mouth. Putting down the phone, he looked at Wendy sitting on the floor and finally let out a sigh, saying, "He wants 30% of the company's shares! If he doesn't change his mind, I'll give him my 20%, and take another 10% from you, a total of 30%."
Wendy's eyes widened in surprise. "Phoebe still has shares. Why are you taking shares from me?!"
Cole glared at her. "You've always wanted the company, and now you're going to haggle with me over these shares? The top priority is to get through this tough time! Or do you think your 25% of shares now are worth more than the 15% later?"
“But…”
"But what, I already gave all my shares away! You're going to have to agree to this, whether you like it or not. If you're willing to cooperate, then come to work at the company once the deal is done, and try to take over..."
Wendy was stunned. "...you're...agreeing to let me take over the company?"
Cole said angrily, "What else? I've been grooming you as my successor since you were little. Who else can I rely on now?"
Wendy's face finally lightened a bit. Alright, even though Phoebe still held 20% of the shares, she'd get them from her one day.
After what happened with Abelard yesterday because of Phoebe, not only did it ruin her life, but she was also publicly dumped by the Bowles family, completely humiliated.
All the hatred, she would definitely take it out on Phoebe.
Seeing that Cole had finally relaxed, Grace quickly stepped in to comfort Wendy. "Alright, alright, Wendy, stop fretting over this. What you need to do is run the company well and don't let your father down, got it?"
Wendy pursed her lips and nodded lightly. "I got it."
Grace and Cole helped Wendy into the wheelchair together. Then the three of them left the office together.
Grace and Wendy's faces were relaxed, and they chatted and laughed along the way. But there was a hint of meaning in Cole's eyes.
Actually, the first thing he thought of was to have Phoebe give up her shares. But then the man on the phone suddenly mentioned Phoebe's name, and he immediately changed his mind.
Phoebe hadn't been heard from since she left last night. He didn't know if she ran into some big shot last night, and that person seemed to be quite interested in her.
Otherwise, he couldn't imagine who else would take the initiative to invest in the Alonso Corporation. And the first offer was an astronomical thirty billion, a number he didn't dare to even think about.
Luckily, it wasn't Phoebe who got intimate with Abelard last night. Otherwise, he wouldn't be having this stroke of luck today.
He didn't expect her to be so valuable. Letting her give up her shares at this moment certainly wasn't a wise choice. If he pissed off that guy, he could kiss his hopes of thirty billion goodbye.
He was hoping she'd put on a good show, and do her best to secure the funds.
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Azriel was still half asleep in the morning. By the time he realized what was happening, he was already pinned down on the bed by the cops who'd barged in.
They flipped him over and cuffed his hands behind his back.