Chapter 417
“Yes, but was this really an investment? This was clearly a trap! Maxwell deliberately set me up!” Craig said.
“Oh? If that’s the case, then I suggest you call the police.”
As Hendrix finished speaking, the expression on Craig’s face slowly faded.
“If you do report it, I can provide you with some evidence,” Hendrix continued, handing documents he had already prepared.
ig over a stack of
Craig’s expression grew even darker, his chest rising and falling violently.
не
“So, you knew all along, and yet, you just stood there, watching me walk right into it! You were waiting for this moment, weren’t you?”
Hendrix said nothing, but his silence spoke volumes.
Craig shot to his feet and grabbed him by the collar. “Are you out of your mind? What could you possibly gain from this? And to think I trusted you! I even married Noelle off to you!”
Hendrix glanced down at the hand gripping his collar before speaking again, “Losing your temper at me won’t change anything. The money is gone. Even if you smash my entire office, it won’t come back. But if you’re willing to do what I say, I might consider helping you make a comeback.”
Craig frowned.
Hendrix continued, “I have a shipyard in Creston. If you’re interested, I can give it to you and gradually supply resources. It may not bring you back to the heights you once had, but at the very least, you won’t be left without a job.”
Craig didn’t say anything, but his grip on Hendrix’s collar slowly loosened.
His chest was still heaving, but his voice gradually steadied. “So? What do you want me to do?”
Hendrix lowered his gaze. “Do you really think Maxwell did this alone? Sandra is his wife–there’s no way she didn’t know anything.”
The moment he finished speaking, Craig’s expression changed.
“You mean…
“Yeah. Since they’re husband and wife, some responsibilities should be shared,” Hendrix said slowly. “Rest assured that once you’ve successfully carried out my instructions for you, I’ll make sure you live in luxury for the rest of your life.”
“But…” Craig’s heart pounded wildly.
It took him a long moment before he finally found his voice his tone stiff. “Weren’t you and Sandra….”
“What about me and her?” Hendrix’s expression remained blank.
Though Hendrix’s face showed nothing, when his gaze lifted, Craig saw the endless coldness in his eyes.
“No, I just meant that you two grew up together. I thought you were… good friends.”
That was all Craig could say.
But Hendrix’s expression remained utterly indifferent.
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Craig hesitated for two seconds before making his decision ‘You’re right. They’re husband and wife. If one of them did something wrong, they should take responsibility together.”
Hearing this, Hendrix was finally satisfied. He smiled and said, “Good. I’ll be waiting for your good news,
then.”
Craig didn’t say anything else. He simply took the document and stiffly stood up.
But after taking a few steps, something seemed to cross his mind. He turned back to Hendrix and asked, “How has Noelle been lately? I haven’t seen her in a long time.”
Hendrix lowered his eyes, idly playing with the lighter on his desk.
He didn’t even bother to look up as he answered, “Don’t worry. She’s doing just
fine.”
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