Chapter 1025: Bankruptcy

Chapter 1025: Bankruptcy

Naturally, neither of them had taken anything. After all, they had no

connection to it whatsoever.

Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley were well aware of this fact, but even in

this situation, they wanted to make one last effort. Mr. Wesley asked,

"Mr. Simpson, as the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. My wife and I are

not from Hance, and we had no idea the Armstrong family would have

the audacity to do this. Now, the Armstrong family isn't just bullying us

but also you."

"This is between me and the Armstrong family. I'll naturally seek justice

for myself, so you don't need to provoke me. There are only two

options for you now. Either leave, and this incident will be your price for

ignorance. If you can't stomach this, there's another way."

Ayan spoke calmly, and his cold demeanor remained evident. He spoke

with an underlying temptation that left the Wesley family eager to ask,

"What's the other way?"

"Of course, it's finding the one who took the money and deceived you,"

Ayan suggested plainly.

This statement couldn't have been clearer. He was almost telling the

Wesley family to settle this with the Armstrong family, to find Brody and

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After all, every wrong has a source and every debt has a debtor, right?

Ayan's insinuations were not lost on the Wesley family. However, they

had their reservations and didn't want to confront the Armstrong family

directly, even though they understood that Ayan might not be someone

to trifle with. This was Hance City, and while Ayan was a force to be

reckoned with, the Armstrong family also had its influence. Armstrong

Corp had been a long-standing business in Hance, and it had

substantial background and financial resources.

Nevertheless, these were the Wesley family's thoughts and concerns.

Even if Ayan told them that Armstrong Corp was no longer a force to be

reckoned with, they still couldn't bring themselves to believe it

completely.

Both parties fell silent, and the atmosphere grew increasingly quiet. The

stillness was almost palpable, as if one could hear the very heartbeat of

Hance City.

Ayan wasn't in a hurry. He beckoned to Kian and calmly said, "Since

Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley need some time to think, let's offer them

some tea to ponder over it."

Kian nodded and promptly had tea brought in for both of them. In a

voice that was neither too light nor too heavy, he whispered to Ayan,

"Mr. Simpson, after you instructed me to terminate all cooperation with

Armstrong Corp, many of their partnerships have started to unravel.

Armstrong Corp is currently in deep water, and they won't be able to

hold out for much longer.”

Ayan nodded lightly, his gaze resting on Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley,

who were now fully focused on Kian as he reported to Ayan.

With a faint smile, Ayan remarked, "If you two have any doubts about

the situation, feel free to call the Armstrong family right now and tell

them that Camille has been taken away by me. Listen to how the

Armstrong family responds to you."

Mr. Wesley was torn, while Mrs. Wesley whispered a reminder, "Should

we make the call? After all, we're practically left with nothing now!"

Mr. Wesley narrowed his eyes, his thoughts unclear. He remained

silent, his expression darkening as if it had frozen in place, and his

brows furrowed deeply.

Ayan didn't mind their reactions or expressions. He simply said, "I'm

afraid the Armstrong family has already planned for this. They're

keeping you silent by making you think you can't approach them, and

even if things go awry, you won't dare to ask the Armstrong family for

that money. In the end, you're the ones taking the loss in this matter,

while the Armstrong family is the one reaping the benefits. Regardless

of the outcome, they stand to gain.”

Mr. Wesley fell completely silent because every word Ayan had spoken

had struck a chord. What Ayan had said was exactly what they were

thinking at this moment.

Mr. Wesley remained silent for a long time before looking at Ayan and

saying, "Mr. Simpson, are you suggesting that I go after the Armstrong

family? What do you hope to gain from this?"

Ayan wore a faint smile, completely unbothered by Mr. Wesley seeing

through his intentions. In fact, he was quite direct in his response.

"What I gain from this is simply keeping the Armstrong family on their

toes. I have no intention of actually doing anything to them, but you, on

the other hand, can hold them accountable. Your pursuit can make life

difficult for the Armstrong family. That's what I want to achieve."

Mr. Wesley still seemed uncertain. Ayan noticed this and didn't push

further. He stood up, towering over Mr. Wesley, and said, “I've said

what needs to be said. Whether you choose to act on it is entirely up to

you. The decision is in your hands."

"Will you detain us in Hance City if we don't do as you suggest?" Mr.

Wesley asked.

Ayan remained silent. He had no intention of letting this conversation

be used against him. Even in his own domain, he was cautious. He

didn't reveal his true feelings.

This only deepened Mr. Wesley's uncertainty. His face showed his

unease, and he watched as Ayan was about to leave the private room.

Mrs. Wesley was also concerned and said, "Are we going to be kept

here? What about our son?"

Perhaps driven by their love for their son, Mr. Wesley spoke just before

Ayan stepped out of the room. "Mr. Simpson, I'm willing to cooperate.”

With those few words, Mr. Wesley showed his willingness to

compromise. Ayan's expression remained calm, and a faint smile

curved his lips. He turned to Mr. Wesley and said, "Then let's take

action. Time is of the essence. The Armstrong family hasn't rested yet,

and this is the perfect moment."

"Mr. Simpson, since you've proposed cooperation, my people won't be

effective here," Mr. Wesley said.

Ayan signaled to Kian with a glance, and Kian quickly added, "Mr.

Wesley, we've already made arrangements for you. Your driver is

waiting in the garage.”

Mr. Wesley nodded and left the private room with Mrs. Wesley. Ayan

arranged for his driver and bodyguards to escort them to the Armstrong

family. Until the matter was resolved, they wouldn't be allowed to leave.

Although it was already close to 11 PM, the night was exceptionally

long and eventful.

Since Ayan's visit, the Armstrong family had been in turmoil, and there

was no peace in sight. Armstrong Corp's calls were ringing incessantly,

driving Brody to the brink of a breakdown.

In the end, he shouted, "I'm not in charge of Armstrong Corp anymore.

If you have a problem, go find Horace. He's the one managing

Armstrong Corp now. He's the largest shareholder. Talk to him."

This information was promptly relayed to Horace, who called Brody to

inquire, "Are you saying that you won't handle any matters related to

Armstrong Corp?”

"Mr. Burris, it's what you said. You wanted full control of Armstrong

Corp, and I'm just a shareholder. What do you expect me to do? Do I

have the authority to manage it?" Brody's tone was far from friendly,

and he felt agitated, especially because of the Wesley family’s situation

and Ayan's pressure. He was becoming increasingly emotional.

This emotional outburst had an effect on Horace, who maintained basic

decorum out of respect for Grace.

Horace spoke calmly, "Indeed, I said that. However, Mr. Armstrong, the

current situation has arisen because of the Armstrong family's actions.

The Armstrong family has caused significant trouble for Armstrong

Corp. You should be aware of Armstrong Corp's current state. If we

continue like this, you know what the consequences will be. You

probably understand it better than I do.”

Horace referred to the divorce statement issued from Brody's personal

account and the statements made by Simpson Group. These two

factors had caused significant losses for Armstrong Corp. Several

major projects were now on the brink of termination, and Armstrong

Corp was on the verge of bankruptcy.

"This is your matter; you shouldn't have come to me. You believe it's

because of the Armstrong family's actions, but do you have any

evidence to attribute it to us?"

Brody's counterquestion left Horace somewhat troubled. It sounded as

if Brody was trying to dodge responsibility, which made the situation

even more complicated for Horace.