Chapter 1079: Going Mad

Chapter 1079: Going Mad

The man spoke at a measured pace, "Master Armstrong, I can help you

regain control of Armstrong Corp, so you won't have to rely on others

and play by their rules. As far as I know, Horace has collaborated with

Ayan. Have you ever doubted whether Horace's confidence is related

to Ayan? He's not a native of Hance City and wouldn't dare to

disrespect you. Perhaps Ayan played a role in instigating this?"

The man's words struck a chord with Brody, touching on his pride and

concerns. He valued his image and didn't want anyone looking down

on him, let alone someone opposing him and winning.

Although Brody didn't show much emotion, his heart was racing with

excitement.

The man seemed to understand Brody's thoughts, hence his

straightforward words. Brody kept silent for a while, and the man's

voice returned, "Master Armstrong, you may think I'm gaining more

from this, but consider that some things can't be measured solely by

quantity.”

Brody gazed at the man, unsure of his intentions. The tension in the

room was palpable, and after a lengthy pause, Brody finally responded,

“I can choose to cooperate with you, but I need you to sign an

agreement. If you successfully regain control of Armstrong Corp for me,

it must remain unrelated to you. You can gain a foothold in Hance City

through our association, but Armstrong Corp will be completely

separate.”

Brody had been through too much and was determined not to make

any concessions.

Understanding Brody's nature, the man accepted without revealing his

true intentions, "Of course, to put Master Armstrong at ease, I'm willing

to cooperate. I believe in your capabilities and integrity; you won't let

me work in vain."

Brody remained silent, giving the man a calm look. Their eyes met, and

a connection of understanding passed between them.

Out of the blue, Brody asked, "Why did you choose to cooperate with

me? We don't share any sentimental ties, and our relationship is purely

transactional.”

The man smiled calmly and responded, "Master Armstrong is aware of

my connection with Cami, aren't you? Cami might be momentarily led

astray, but I don't want her to go too far down the wrong path. I need

her to turn back. So cooperating with you is akin to working with Cami. I

don't have any ulterior motives. Even if it's just for Cami, I will give it my

all.”

Master Armstrong, initially skeptical and untrusting, found no words to

doubt the sincerity of the man's intentions.

When there's a reason involved, actions are often more than just talk.

Brody nodded and extended his hand, saying, "Then let's have a fruitful

partnership!"

The man reached out and shook Brody's hand, making no further

delays to avoid arousing suspicion or overthinking on Brody's part.

After leaving the Armstrong's villa, the man didn't immediately depart.

He sat in his car, lit a cigarette, and kept his eyes on the Armstrong's

villa. The expression on his face grew cold. At that moment, a car

pulled up at the villa's entrance, and Page stepped out. As he watched

Page go inside, the man's gaze turned indifferent.

He finished his cigarette, pushed open the car door, and returned to the

Armstrong's villa. He rang the doorbell, and the same servant who had

let him in earlier promptly appeared, offering a polite greeting upon

recognizing him.

The man didn't enter the villa but instead handed a black bag to the

servant, saying, "Could you do me a favor?"

The servant looked puzzled.

The man remained calm and composed, explaining, "Just a small favor

that won't cause you any harm or danger. As you know, I had a lengthy

conversation with Master Armstrong earlier. His request is for me to

communicate with you and ask you to pay close attention to Mrs.

Armstrong's every move in the house. If she intends to go out, you

should contact me immediately. Remember, you can't tell Master

Armstrong directly about this. Because they are husband and wife,

there are certain matters that can't be handled directly.”

The servant stared at him, still uncertain, and asked, "Why does Master

Armstrong want to watch Mrs. Armstrong so closely?"

"That's not for you to ask. Your duty is to handle the contents of this

bag and keep your mouth shut. For your benefit, silence is golden. As

for the Armstrong family, do you think it belongs to Master Armstrong or

Mrs. Armstrong?"

The servant hesitated, recognizing the deeper meaning behind the

man's words.

Without waiting for a response, the man handed over the bag with a

smile, saying, "We'll stay in touch. Thank you for your cooperation.”

With that, he left the area. The servant stood there for a while, still in

shock, not knowing how to react.

He eventually opened the bag, finding a stack of money, estimated to

be a small fortune. This was equivalent to two months’ wages for the

Armstrong family's staff. Due to issues with Armstrong Corp, the family

had been withholding their employees’ salaries for the past month.

While the staff had voiced their displeasure privately, the long-time

employees chose to give the family some time to recover. However,

Page and Brody's recent tempers were explosive, making work more

challenging. The sight of this substantial amount of money was indeed

tempting for the household staff.

Furthermore, they only had to watch Page's every move; they didn't

need to continue surveillance once she left the house. It was a

relatively easy task that came with substantial compensation, making it

a worthwhile endeavor.

Unbeknownst to Brody and Page, this scene played out behind the

scenes.

Upon Page's return, there was minimal communication with Brody. She

received a warning from Brody not to provoke Camille further, as any

negative consequences that Camille's provocation brought to the

Armstrong family would be Page's responsibility.

Brody's words left Page's face less than pleasant. She didn't linger in

the living room and headed straight upstairs.

Upon returning to her bedroom, Page immediately retrieved a business

card from her bag, the one she had casually taken from Yessica's desk

during her visit to Camille's company.

She dialed the number listed for Yessica, and once the call was

answered, she immediately said, "I'm looking for Camille.”

Yessica recognized Page's voice and responded with a lack of

enthusiasm, "Who are you?"

"I'm her mother.”

"Sorry, I don't know you!" Yessica replied curtly before hanging up.

She added Page's number to her blacklist. Yessica promptly informed

Camille about this, to which Camille responded, "Don't bother with her."

Ayan was already handling the matter, so Camille didn't want further

contact with Page, as too much interaction seemed to worsen Page's

mental state.

In the afternoon, Camille couldn't find the motivation to continue

working, so Sienna took her to the restaurant they had planned to visit.

The restaurant wasn't far from their workplace, so they decided to walk

and take the opportunity to unwind and clear their minds.

As they strolled and chatted, time passed quickly. When they arrived at

the restaurant, it wasn't exactly mealtime, but there were still patrons

enjoying their food. The restaurant staff provided excellent service and

were warmly welcoming, making Camille and Sienna feel comfortable.

After they were seated, they ordered a few dishes and waited for their

food. During this time, Sienna began, “Cami, I want to talk to you about

something. I intended to tell you this morning, but I got busy when I got

to the office, and then all those frustrating things happened.”

Sienna spoke with a serious tone, making Camille wonder, "What is it?

You didn't do something to upset me, did you? Do you have a new

friend I don't know about?"

Sienna couldn't help but smile and responded calmly, "No, it's not that.”

"Then what is it?" Camille asked with curiosity.