Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 1087

"Do you think that there’s nothing I can do if you don’t want to tell me the truth? I'm canceling the partnership right now." Irving was disappointed when he saw how she refused to tell the truth.

"Dad, I told you that I don't know anything about the drug. We’ve already signed the contracts, and if we back out now, we’ll lose a lot of money!" Maxine panicked when she heard that her father wanted to pull back his funds.

It was a trivial matter to back out of the contract as Capital Corp could afford it, but Abel was no ordinary man.

If they canceled the contract, Abel would be furious and take revenge. She would not be able to defend herself at all!

Maxine had heard from Hera Sanchez that Abel was so powerful that he could make someone disappear without a trace. If such a man was unhappy and decided to go after her, she would be helpless.

"Maxine, what else are you hiding from me?" Irving clenched his fist. If Verona were not standing in front of Maxine, the other side of Maxine’s face would be swollen as well.

He favored his youngest daughter very much, but against the reputation and fate of the Douglas family, he chose the latter.

Verona did not understand her husband's reaction. She defended her daughter, saying, "How is Luke's matter related to the pharmaceutical company? It’s a great thing that Maxine is interested in starting a business. You should be on her side."

"I’ve indulged her too much and spoiled her!" Irving looked at his wife and daughter with resentment. "This is a new type of drug. Have you ever thought about how your daughter got her hands on something that’s not even on the black market?"

Verona opened her mouth. She thought about what he said and remembered what Luke had mentioned earlier. She suddenly realized the seriousness of the matter.

She turned around and looked at Maxine with a serious expression. "Maxine, there’s no one else now. Tell us where you got the drugs from."

"I don't know!" Maxine said firmly. She could not tell them the truth, not even if they were her own parents.

"Well, since you insist that you don't know anything, you have to tell the police the same thing when they come knocking on our door.” Irving was incredibly disappointed in her. He turned around and called his assistant.

When Maxine heard him order his assistant to destroy the signed contract, there was a burst of despair in her heart.

"Dad..." She wanted to try to turn the situation around.

Irving had a stern expression as he walked out of the room. He could not be bothered to look at her anymore.

"Mom, what should I do?" Maxine could not help but throw herself into Verona's arms while weeping. "This partnership can’t be canceled."

Verona did not understand why she was reacting this way. She thought that Maxine was upset because she grew up living a comfortable life and had never experienced this kind of failure. She comforted her, saying, "My dear, your father is too angry right now and that’s why he’s reacting as such. Don’t cry. There are a lot of opportunities in the future for investments and entrepreneurship. When your father calms down, you can find another company to invest in. We’ll support you."

Maxine cried louder when she saw that they did not understand what she was afraid of.

‘What should I do if Abel comes after me?’

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The Island of Despair.

After Abel read Maxine's email, his expression turned gloomy.

"Boss, what's the matter?" The mercenary by his side watched the cracks on the desk and gulped. If Abel slapped someone, even the hardest bones would crack.

"Damn that woman!" Abel walked out of the office with a furious expression and went to Shanks' research lab.

"What's the matter?" Shanks was busy working on finalizing the formula. It was to apply for a patent for Abel.

"That b*tch screwed things up," Abel said with a cold expression.