Chapter 471:
Brandon didn’t meet Vivian’s gaze. His eyes dropped, his voice steady but distant. “Let’s have dinner tonight.”
A flash of satisfaction flickered across Vivian’s face. So, this was how he chose to handle her—by giving in yet again.
It was clear he still didn’t know how to say no to her, so he let things slide. Vivian gathered herself and, without another word, trailed after Eugene to take care of the verification.
Brandon was left alone in the vast CEO’s office. His eyes wandered to a small table in the corner. Back then, whenever there was business to sort out, Millie would claim that spot, settling in with a neat pile of paperwork at her side. Now it sat empty and silent.
Then, the persistent buzz of his phone pulled him back. Brandon checked the caller ID and picked up.
“Brandon!” Derek’s voice exploded through the line, anger clear. “I put my neck on the line, making calls all night and smoothing things over for you, and this is what I get? You need to get Vivian out of Watson Group, now!”
One call ended, only to be followed by another. And another.
Brandon pressed his fingers to his temples, his gaze lingering on the empty side table nearby, a constant reminder of the mounting pressure he felt. Elsewhere, Millie had watched the entire livestream unfold with steady composure and then tracked the wild swings of the Watson Group’s stock price on her screen.
After a moment’s consideration, she dialed Charles.
He picked up quickly, and Millie got straight to the point. “What’s the latest news?”
Excitement charged Charles’s voice. “My contact confirmed it. He used several accounts to scoop up Watson Group shares at rock-bottom prices. The moment he finished, Vivian started her livestream. The timing lines up perfectly!” Everything clicked for Charles at last.
Vivian and Oakley were definitely working together. They’d crossed paths in private several times, even during the show Heavenly Melody.
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If they could catch this ongoing scheme and nail down the evidence, it could finally give Charles the upper hand against Oakley. Charles could finally deal a significant setback to Oakley!
Millie gave a soft laugh.
“We’ll need hard evidence,” Millie said, her tone steady. “Charles, track his finances and monitor any linked accounts for suspicious activity.”
Charles agreed immediately. They didn’t need to say more. Their unspoken understanding was clear.
They knew that, even with concrete proof of Oakley and Vivian’s collaboration, the punishment would probably amount to little more than a fine. Still, it would deal a heavy blow to both their reputations.
Millie never set out to go after someone already on their way out, but the moment she agreed to that wager with Vivian, a clash became unavoidable.
Truth be told, Vivian had brought all of this on herself.
After ending the call, Millie glanced once more at the fluctuating stock chart on her screen. Her father’s advice drifted through her thoughts. “Millie, until you have the power to make the rules, your job is to follow them and turn them to your advantage.”
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