"Sorry, but Tyrone isn't an idiot. He won't be swayed without seeing the transfer of shares, especially since..." Vincent paused, a slight smirk playing at his lips. "I just got a call-Tyrone's already preparing to invest in Evercrest Group. Frankly, your offer's too late. Even if you handed me my shares right now, it's out of my hands. Unless..."
Vincent let his words hang, pushing his luck.
"Unless what?" Stephen snapped, slamming his hand on the table in frustration.
Vincent studied him, curious about the shadowy figure behind Stephen-just how dangerous was this person to leave Stephen this rattled?
"Unless you hand over your shares to me now. All of them," Vincent said coolly.
He no longer bothered to hide his intentions. This move was a gamble: if he played it right, he'd seize control of Lawson & Co. If he failed, he could be tossed out entirely.
For years, he'd been careful and patient. All it had brought him was Stephen and those illegitimate sons getting bolder, encroaching on his territory. He was out of options he had to make a bold move.
"Vincent!" Stephen stared at him in disbelief. "You're here to rob me blind, aren't you?"
"You're my father. I'm your only son with Mom. If you don't give me your shares, what are you planning to split them among those bastards? Lawson & Co. wouldn't be what it is today without me. Are you really going to hand over your shares to those incompetent fools and put the company at risk?" Vincent's voice was low and steely.
Stephen scoffed. "You really are ruthless, aren't you? Eager to get your hands on everything I own."
Vincent arched an eyebrow. "Whether you give them to me is up to you."
"And what if I do? What if you can't secure Tyrone's investment after all?" Stephen narrowed his eyes, skeptical.
Without missing a beat, Vincent took out his phone and dialed Tyrone, making sure Stephen could see.
"Hey, Tyrone, it's Vincent," he said, putting the call on speaker.
"What's up? Inviting me for drinks tonight?" Tyrone's tone was playful, as if they were old friends-even though, whenever they met face to face, they could barely stand the sight of each other.
"If I take charge at Lawson & Co., you're still in for that green energy project we talked about, right?" Vincent asked with a light laugh.
"Of course. That deal's been set for ages. I'll invest-no problem. But I don't trust your dad or his other sons. If any of those illegitimate kids stay on at Lawson & Co., I'm out. The only way I move forward is if you're in charge," Tyrone replied, his tone suddenly serious.
Stephen clenched his teeth, jaw tight with frustration.
But the reality was clear: if Vincent took control, Tyrone would invest. And with Tyrone's money in play, Stephen knew he could pull some strings from behind the
scenes.
Once Vincent hung up, Stephen tried to play the concerned father. "Vincent, you know if I hand over all my shares, your brothers are going to cause a scene."
"Dad, you're just giving me the shares. You'll still be the one calling the shots everyone on the senior team is loyal to you. And let's not forget Mom loves you too much to ever leave. Even if I have the shares, it's not like I'm going to kick your other kids out of Lynch Corporation. I'm not ruthless. As long as they behave, I can promise they'll never have to worry about their future."
Vincent was painting Stephen a rosy picture-one he knew the old man wanted to believe.
"Let me think about it," Stephen muttered, still hesitating. Deep down, he knew the shares were safest in his own hands.
And that was exactly what Vincent wanted-to make him hesitate, to force his hand, to push him toward the mysterious figure lurking in the shadows.
Vincent wanted to see for himself: who was this puppet master, powerful enough to make Stephen consider giving up everything?
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
Chapter 388
WHICH RADANT
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Switched Momen
The Cith Mile
The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind
Chapter 347: Administering Drugs
Switched Marriage The Coddled Little Wife
Chapter 538: Unimaginable