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The person behind this scheme was treacherous.
She was just thinking about this when a luxurious car drove past the gate.
Then, Wesley, Sonya, and Elder Sanderson stepped out of the car one after another.
“Dad, this is Wesley’s new house. It’s your first time here, so you should take your time to look around,” Sonya said as she helped the old man out of the car.
“Dad, I already said that we’ve just installed the water and electricity pipes. There’s nothing interesting to see just yet,” Wesley, who stepped out of the driver seat, said helplessly.
“I might stay a few nights here in the future. Naturally, I’m allowed to come visit whenever I want.” Elder Sanderson suddenly pointed at the front with his walking stick. “Hey, why is there water flowing out?”
Wesley’s face fell. Sonya gave a shriek of surprise.
“It looks like the house is flooded.”
Wesley noticed it too. He turned to face Cate with a stern expression. “Why is there water all over the place?”
Builder John stuttered, “We… We have no idea. The tap was left running since last night…”
Sonya covered her mouth as she gasped. “What do you mean you have no idea? You all have been given full responsibility for the renovation process yet now you’re trying to shift the blame? Oh goodness, can you still save the house? I hope the water didn’t seep through the walls.”
Elder Sanderson stomped the walking stick on the ground. “What low-quality company have you hired? Hurry up and call the police.”
All color drained off Builder John’s face, and he looked as if he was about to kneel on the ground. Cate inched forward to hold him up right away.
“Sure, let’s report it to the police. They might as well look into who’s setting up Talton Design while they’re here.”
Sonya shook her head, looking displeased.
“Cate, are you trying to shift the blame? A project manager should assume the consequences of their mistakes. You guys have the keys to the villa and also the only ones who know the password, right?
“Wesley, I understand you handed the project to her because you like her. But she still needs to assume the necessary responsibilities.”
“What? You like her?!” Elder Sanderson almost fell to the ground. “She’s Nathan’s ex-girlfriend. Aren’t you afraid of getting ridiculed for being with your nephew’s ex?”
Sonya quickly patted her father on the back. “Calm down, Dad. Cate is young and beautiful. It’s normal that men will fall for her.”
“She can’t seduce Wesley simply because she’s young and beautiful.” Elder Sanderson pointed a finger at Cate and shouted, “Young lady, how have you become so shameless? No wonder Nathan left you. A woman like you doesn’t deserve anyone from our family.”
“Dad.” Wesley’s face was overcast. “Cate has never seduced me. She’s a good woman. Please don’t humiliate her.”
“I think you’re too obsessed to see the truth. Look what she’s done to your villa!” Elder Sanderson shouted furiously, “If you wish to forget about this matter, then I’m telling you right now that it’s impossible! Sonya, call the police right now.”
Cate suddenly retrieved her phone. A confident smile spread across her face.
“Sure. I’ve installed a security camera in the villa prior to this just in case. The truth will unfold once we have a look.”
A look of surprise flashed across Sonya’s face.
Wesley seemed delighted. He wanted to take Cate’s side, but he really did not know how to do so in the old man’s presence.
“Alright, I’ll make sure the police investigate this thoroughly.”
“There’s no need to trouble the police. I’ve already looked at it on the way here.” Cate showed him the footage. “After Builder John left last night, your personal assistant came over. It was him who turned on the tap.”
Wesley’s eyes revealed a flash of dangerous intent as he watched the footage.
A few seconds later, he turned around slowly to glance at Sonya. The latter froze.
Elder Sanderson frowned before saying, “Wesley, what’s the problem with your assistant?”
Cate’s pink lips curled into a meaningful smile. “That’s right. Why would his assistant do this to set me up? Perhaps he had done so under someone else’s order.”
Then, she flashed a smile at the other woman. “Aunty Sonya, what a coincidence to see all of you here early in the morning.”
Sonya’s lips twitched. She no longer knew what else to say.
Wesley was not a fool. Last night, Sonya had suddenly returned to the Sanderson’ residence. Then somehow, Elder Sanderson had suddenly proposed to come to his villa to see the progress of the renovation.
“Miss Cox, this matter was caused by my side and has nothing to do with you, so you can go back first. Once the villa is re-examined, I’ll contact you if we decide to continue with the renovation,” Wesley explained in a warm voice.
“Certainly. I believe you, President Sanderson. At the same time, I also have deep sympathy for President Sanderson.” Cate nodded and left with John.
In the villa, Elder Sanderson was still bewildered until Wesley went over and said, “Dad, I’ll send you home.”
When he got into the car, he turned around and said to Sonya, “Sis, tell Nathan to come to my office.”
Sonya was stunned. How smart was her younger brother? He already knew everything…
Half an hour later.
In the president of Golden Corporation’s office.
Nathan knocked on the door with apprehension. He never thought that Cate would install CCTVs in a villa that was under renovation. Was she out of her mind?
“Uncle…”
Wesley turned from the floor-to-ceiling window and swung a hard slap on his face.
Nathan’s ears buzzed in pain.
Yesterday, his father had hit him on one cheek, and today, his uncle hit him on the other.
“Why?” Nathan could not believe it.
Wesley doted on him the most. No matter what Nathan did, Wesley was always willing to help him, forgive him, and protect him.
“What do you think?” Wesley grabbed his collar, looking utterly disappointed. “You used my villa as a stepping stone just to get back at a girl. Do you even have any respect for me?”
Nathan was unreconciled, and his eyes grew red. “You’re doing this because of Cate Cox? You hit me because of her?”
“Shut your mouth.” Wesley was furious. “Even now, you have no remorse. Fine, all the proposed partnerships between my corporation and your Lowe Corporation next year will be halted. I’ll also withdraw my investments from some of the previous projects. You’re on your own now.”
“No!” Nathan immediately panicked.
“Uncle Wesley, you can’t do that. All these years, it was because of the Sanderson family’s support that my dad doesn’t dare to neglect my mom. That’s the only reason why I could become Lowe Corporation’s successor. If you withdraw your investments, that illegitimate child will definitely take my place.”
“If you knew that much, then why did you have to cross the line?” Wesley said coldly, “If you can buy off my personal assistant today, won’t you be able to buy off the senior management and directors of my company tomorrow?”
“Uncle Wesley, I won’t do that. I wouldn’t dare. I just wanted to teach Cate Cox a lesson,” Nathan said petulantly.
It would be fine if he had not mentioned it, but now that he had, Wesley could not stop himself from picking up the file on the desk and throwing it at Nathan.
“You want to ruin her reputation just because she revealed your true colors yesterday? You want to put her in jail?”
“That’s not it,” Nathan refuted with a pale face.
“If it’s not, then why did you deliberately make your mom bring your grandfather over? Isn’t it because you wanted to use his influence as pressure? All your crafty plots and schemes are used for dishonest ways. Get out, I don’t want to see you again. Don’t come to my company in the future.”
Wesley directly called for security to drag Nathan out.
For the first time in his life, Nathan was tossed out of Golden Corporation. He was panicking.
Before long, Nathan’s father called in anger.
“You useless son, what the hell did you do? Even your uncle was offended and Golden Corporation withdrew all their funds. Get back here this instant.”
…
The next morning, Cate received a call from Wesley.