His dark, pensive eyes gleamed as he clearly took in the shocked or scared expressions on everyone’s faces. Then, he curled his lips into a sneer. “When have I admitted that I was blind?”
“H-How is this possible? Your eyes are fine?”
Colors drained from Yael’s wrinkled countenance. Soon, he wrapped his mind around the situation. “Was this all a deliberate setup?”
Cedrick neither denied nor admitted and merely responded casually, “I should thank you for helping me to get rid of all those people with ulterior motives in one fell swoop, Uncle Yael.”
Yael was resentful. “Since your eyes are fine, everything that happened recently is just a misunderstanding. It’s not like anyone committed a grave mistake, so on what basis are you punishing everyone present?”
“Spreading rumors about my blindness, deliberately causing trouble at Harrick Villa, abusing your position as a public officer for personal gain, and some of you even indulge in a hedonistic lifestyle. Should I list them all out, Uncle Yael?”
Cedrick paused briefly. The hint of mockery on his face intensified. “In other words, I have the final say here. Do you really think I had no idea about all your dirty little secrets?”
Many people inside the conference room averted their gazes and didn’t dare to speak.
Neville added indignantly, “You’re all easily swayed by hearsay! In the past, Mr. Cedrick was merely turning a blind eye to your antics. Did you really take yourselves for someone special? I suggest those who are sensible take your penalty notices and get lost at once!”
At that point, Yael felt humiliated and was rendered speechless. He had foolishly believed Craig’s words and was played by Cedrick.
“Very well! We shall see each other next time, Cedrick.” Yael snorted and turned around to leave.
Cedrick suddenly reminded him, “You’re being reassigned to Mapleton for five years, Uncle Yael. You’ll have to take extra good care of your health for us to have the chance to meet again.”
Infuriated, Yael glared at Cedrick before striding away.
Following his departure, the elders of the Jenson family and Jenson Group’s directors also left in dejection since they were now without a leader.
In less than a few minutes, more than half of the people present in the conference room were vacated.
Cedrick turned to Craig, who had been silent. “You haven’t expressed your opinion. Are you not satisfied because you think the penalty is too light?”
Craig chuckled. Yael doesn’t know about the virus in Cedrick’s body, but I do.
When he saved Charles from Cedrick, Charles had personally told him about that matter as a condition for his rescue. “Mr. Cedrick, do you think you can hide your real condition with this drastic maneuver?”
Cedrick arched his brows slightly. “Even I’m not clear about what condition I have. Why don’t you enlighten me?”
Craig parted his lips and hesitated to speak as he suddenly realized it was another one of Cedrick’s traps.
The record of Charles’ offense stated that he had stolen the S40 strong corrosive potion from the laboratory. If Craig were to tell the truth, that meant he knew the inside story. In that case, Charles’ misdeed would inevitably be connected to him.
Cedrick was taking advantage of Craig’s inability to divulge the truth even if the latter was in the know.
“Well done, Mr. Cedrick. I admit defeat this time!” Craig got up, bowed at Cedrick, and turned to leave.
“Stop right there.” Cedrick glanced at Swain. “Since you doubt my health status, it is only right for me to clear up the confusion to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future.”
Swain immediately handed over the health reports from thirteen hospitals, verifying Cedrick was in the pink of health, to Craig.
Craig swept his eyes across the content, knowing those reports were generated for Cedrick with Kieran’s help.
Unable to swallow his anger, he flashed a faint smile.
“Mr. Cedrick, you’re successful in both officialdom and the business world, and for that, I admire you. Regrettably, you’re unlucky in love and are fated to end up as a loner.”
Cedrick knitted his brows and grimaced instantaneously.
Craig feigned astonishment. “Oh? Judging by your expression, it seems like you’re still unaware. Your fiancée, Ms. Harris, and Charles announced that they would hold a wedding ceremony in Erihal’s Flola Grand Cathedral a few days from now. This article is even featured on international news. Don’t you browse the internet, Mr. Cedrick?”
Cedrick stared at Craig frostily. It was as if a bomb had erupted in his mind as he clenched his fists until his veins bulged.
Craig enjoyed looking at the discomposed and enraged expression on Cedrick’s visage, guffawing as he took his leave.
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