Pursuing Her

Taking in the expression on Victor's face, Willow burst out laughing. Sure enough, everything that man said turned out to be true. Although we've no idea where Sophie is, what's for sure is that she can't come back right now. It's our golden opportunity, and we can't let it slip through our fingers. If we do, we might never get another like this again.

Yale was also gloating inwardly over Victor's reaction. He said arrogantly, “What else do you have to say now, Victor? I'm letting you know now that Tanner Group has fired you. From now on, you're no longer the company's general manager.”

“Do you seriously think that whatever you say goes? Old Mr. Tanner only passed away not long ago, but you've already dug out a will from goodness knows where. Who knows whether it's even real or not?” Victor replied with a cold snort. Do they think that threats and intimidation will work on me?

“You're welcome to find someone to verify the will's authenticity,” Willow responded confidently.

Yale had still felt a little guilty at first. However, seeing how Willow responded made his guilt evaporate into thin air, and he even puffed up with pride.

Naturally, Victor knew of people who could verify the will's authenticity and asked for their assistance immediately. However, the results were not what he expected.

It turned out the will was authentic, and when the employees of Tanner Group learned of that, they began discussing the matter among themselves.

Everyone knew what Tanner Group had achieved since Sophie took over the company. Alas, the situation had now taken an unexpected turn. They were not in the dark about how incompetent Yale was, and they knew that their futures were almost certainly doomed if the company fell back into his hands.

“What should we do now?” Victor's assistant asked, looking at him in bewilderment.

Tanner Group was thriving, and if Yale regained control over it, it was only a matter of time before things went south.

“Don't fret. Although the will's authenticity has been verified, things may not be as they seem. Besides, the company belongs to Ms. Sophie.”

As long as she had yet to return, there was no saying how the matter would end.

The assistant could only nod in response and lament, “It's just a pity we can't get in touch with her.”

If things go on as it is, it'll truly mean the end of the company.

According to the will Yale had, he was now Tanner Group's Chairman while Willow was the general manager.

“Didn't I always tell you to trust me, Dad? Look. You're the Chairman of Tanner Group now, aren't you?” said Willow. If I want something, I'll get my hands on it no matter what it takes. That goes without question.

“You're right. You're the best!” Yale answered with a chuckle.

Then, she remarked glumly, “However, if Sophie suddenly shows up, she'll never let us get away with this. How wonderful it'd be if she never returned!”

He stared at her wordlessly.

Does that mean she wants to kill Sophie? Sophie is someone close to Tristan. Killing her will mean we won't be able to stay in Jipsdale anymore.

Still utterly terrified of Tristan, Yale cautioned, “Willa, we've already gotten Tanner Group, so we can't harm Sophie. If we do that now, Mr. Tristan will hunt us down.”

“I told you already. Sophie will want to take the company away from us if she does return. That's why we must get rid of her,” Willow insisted. I can't bear the thought of her still alive somewhere in this world. I want her dead no matter what.

After a pause, she continued, “How many people in the company actually accept you? Will you be able to hold onto your position firmly if you don't kill her?”

All they had was a will, and something like that was not going to guarantee any permanence in their positions.

“Whatever it is, Sophie is still a Tanner. We shouldn't take things too far. Anyway, your father's right. Mr. Tristan won't spare us if something does happen to Sophie,” Charmaine piped up. Despite her dislike for Sophie, she could not bring herself to kill the latter. On top of that, she also feared Tristan.

Willow was silent.

I don't want to hear all this. How can one expect to get what one desires without being willing to take some risks? There's no such thing as a free lunch. Since they're so scared, I'll have to take matters into my own hands. All I need to do is hire a hitman, which can't be all that difficult, right? Just thinking about how she beat me up, and in front of the help at that, makes me so mad! I must make her pay for what she did.

At that moment, Yale led a few men over, intending to kick Victor out.

Seeing that, Victor could not help but feel amused.

“What's the rush? Is Tanner Group yours just because you say so? Ms. Sophie isn't back yet! It doesn't matter what sort of lies you fabricate. Everything will be clear once she returns. Besides, I have shares in the company too. Even if I'm no longer the general manager, you still have no right to kick me out,” Victor uttered frostily. Who does Yale think he is, trying to throw me out? It's absolutely ridiculous!

“You—” Yale began.

That's true. Victor does own some shares. Well, it appears that Willow was right. As long as Sophie lives, we'll never be able to secure our positions in this company.