Chapter 1221
Lord Protector Novel
âSir, I... Iâm the current head of Linton Group.â
âDaryl Chadley, do you admit to your crimes?â Wolfâs Greed boomed.
Daryl was completely shocked. âWait. I... What crimes did I commit?â
Wolfâs Greed answered immediately, âYouâre suspected of stealing military funds as well as coercing the representative from the military. Is it clear enough for you now?â
âI... I didnâtâ Daryl Chadley stammered.
âIâve been framed. Since when did I steal military funds and coerce the representative from the military?â
âThe military seized control of some of Linton Groupâs shares, but you used underhanded methods to steal them back. Doesnât it count as usurping military assets? Moreover, the previous head of Linton Groupâs board of directors, Lacey, is the military representative. Do you deny having any ill intent towards her?â
Everyone knew that Linton Group was partnering with Reinz Pharmaceutical.
Reinz Pharmaceutical used technological means to gain part of the shares of Linton Groupâs medical branch. Although the shares only amounted to 0.5% and could be regarded as negligible, it was enough to secure the noose around Daryl Chadleyâs neck.
Presently, Daryl was but a mass of fear in human form.
Either one of his charges was enough to have him tried at the military court.
One step in, and Iâm never coming out.
âLacey... Ms. Hinton, I was wrong. I admit I was wrong.â Daryl anxiously pleaded with Lacey Hinton.
âI shouldnât have treated you so badly. I deserve anything you want to do to me. Scold me, hit me, so long as it appeases you. Just please donât send me to military jail. Iâm begging you.â
Lacey sighed and replied, âNo one can escape the long arm of the law. No one is exempted from being punished for their wrongdoings. You need to reap what you sowed.â
With that said, Daryl had nothing to offer in return, and he was promptly led away by Wolfâs Greed.
After Daryl Chadleyâs departure, the site was significantly quieter.
Zeke Williams handed his phone to Lacey Hinton with a smile on his face. âLacey, hereâs a gift for you to commemorate us resuming our marriage.â
âYouâre giving me some lousy phone?â Lacey asked, slightly upset.
âOf course not. Look at whatâs on the phone.â Zeke said with amusement.
Lacey peered at the phone and was instantly dumbfounded.
âOh my god, youâre the King of Darkness who bought all of Linton Groupâs shares. You... Youâre giving me the shares?â
Zeke replied, âLinton Group was built by us from the ground up in the first place. I told you, I wonât allow anyone to take whatâs ours!â
Lacey nodded solemnly. âWe started Linton Group from nothing and made it into the industry leader it is today. This company is the fruit of our efforts. From now on, I shall protect the company with my life.â
âSilly girl. Linton Group is but peanuts to me!â Zeke gently caressed Laceyâs long locks.
âBut youâre my whole world. How could you stake my entire world on mere peanuts?â
Laceyâs cheeks flushed.
Iâve never heard more romantic words.
âLetâs go back, Lacey.â Zeke said.
âOkay!â
âLet me go with you guys.â Wolfâs Greed quickly suggested.
âJust in case you need me, Iâll only be an armâs length away.â
Zeke nodded in agreement. âOkay. Iâm heading to the Linton Group now. The reaperâs come to collect a little debt, so itâll be good for you to come along. I may need your help.â
âSure!â Wolfâs Greed agreed gleefully.
It was only when they arrived at the entrance did they remember their initial reason for being there.
They wanted to renew their marriage.
All of their personal documents were still with the clerk at the registration counter.
The two of them were about to turn back and retrieve their papers when they spotted the clerk dashing towards them.