Classic Novel
Chapter 863
Chapter 863
Chapter 863 Shadows in Paradise
Yeringham, Terence Group.
Lexi adjusted her glasses and entered Mackenzie’s office, holding a stack of files and documents.
“Ms. Quillen, here are the companies with the extraction technology you requested. Please take a look.”
“Great!”
As Mackenzie opened the files, her expression grew more severe with each word she read.
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Lexi could tell from her frown what was troubling her. He explained, “Out of the twenty-three companies in the country with the technology, only seven meet Terence Group’s requirements. Unfortunately, five have already announced the termination of cooperation with us, and the Oatley Family has unexpectedly changed their stance. Now, the only viable option left is the company of the Chapman family.”
Wasting no time, Mackenzie closed the files and instructed Lexi, “Help me contact the person in charge of the Chapman family.” NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.
“Okay.” Lexi nodded solemnly. “I’ll give it a try.”
The Chapman family was an extensive and robust superfamily with many domestically and internationally assets. However, contacting the person in charge of their company took a lot of work!
Mackenzie knew this well, but the mysterious consortium behind her wanted to deal with the Quillen Family. They had already bribed six companies, and the only one they did not bribe was the Chapman family’s. company.
She was anxious about the potential danger the Quillen Family could face if the Chapman family wished to deal with them.
After all, when the wealthiest family in Yeringham faced the Chapman family, the top family in the country and even the world, they became powerless!
However, to her surprise, Lexi brought her good news in the evening.
“Ms. Quillen, I have contacted the person in charge of the Chapman family’s company. He replied that their company is willing to cooperate with the Quillen Family, but there is one condition.”
“What condition?”
Mackenzie’s eyes lit up.
She and Emmanuel had promised they would handle this matter properly.
“Mr. Chapman requests Ms. Quillen to negotiate with him personally.”
“What?”
Hearing this request, Mackenzie furrowed her brows slightly.
This request was reasonable since the two companies had never cooperated, so it was natural for the boss to negotiate in person for the first time.
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Lexi added, “Ms. Quillen, this request is very reasonable, but…” She spoke in a hushed tone after a moment of silence. “I heard that this Mr. Chapman is a player with countless girlfriends. He invited you, and I’m concerned he has ulterior motives…”
Mackenzie remained silent.
Despite having yet to travel abroad for business before, she knew it was possible to happen as she was the new female CEO of Terence Group.
With the company facing a life-or-death situation, Mackenzie knew she needed to take action as the female CEO of Terence Group, even if it meant facing potential dangers.
“Book a flight ticket and arrange bodyguards for me, Lexi. Also, inform Mr. Chapman that I will be there tomorrow.”
“Huh? Yes!”
Lexi was surprised yet unsurprised when Mackenzie made a firm decision and immediately took action to make arrangements for her.
As she took a few steps away, she returned and asked, “Ms. Quillen, would you like us to bring your husband along?”
Lexi believed that having Emmanuel with them would increase Mackenzie’s safety.
However, Mackenzie sighed and responded, “He left the country today.”
She cursed inwardly after speaking. Tell the idiot not to interfere. I can handle this matter alone.
“Okay, Ms. Quillen. I will make the arrangements right away!”
Lexi sighed, hoping Mackenzie’s negotiations would go smoothly this time.
On the other side, Ashton had already arrived at the waiting hall of Yeringham Airport, preparing to board the plane alone.
Captain Payne’s words echoed in her mind.
‘Ashton, I approve of your trip to Yeternia to seek Emmanuel’s assistance in solving the case. However, due to the sensitive nature of this case, I have assigned the task to you and authorized your travel expenses.’
‘Your additional task is to apprehend a woman named Xylie Tanner and bring her back to Yeringham for trial.”
‘According to the provided information, she is accused of murdering her adoptive father and subsequently fleeing to Yeternia on her own.”
Ashton turned on her phone again and reviewed Xylie Tanner’s information while unable to suppress a sigh.
She appears so gentle and beautiful and used to be the campus belle. Surprisingly, she could commit murder!
Why is the world so complex? Yet, they cannot escape my hand of justice as long as they are guilty!
Ashton clenched her fist tightly, murmuring while looking at Xylie’s photo. Yet, Emmanuel’s image intruded on her thoughts.
Hmph! With sufficient evidence, I will send that b*stard to prison sooner or later!
Meanwhile, in Yeternia, Emmanuel and the black-clad men arrived at an island.
The Chapman family had exclusively procured this island for Nathan’s leisure and enjoyment.
“Mr. Chapman is vacationing at the private beach, Mr. Lowe. Please proceed inside and locate him.” The man in black respectfully directed Emmanuel, leading him to the entrance of a walled area.-
“Sure!”
Emmanuel nodded, and as soon as the door creaked open, he cautiously entered.
At first, he had some reservations, but when he heard the soothing sound of the wayes and the enchanting laughter of women, his body instantly stiffened as if frozen in place.
Before his eyes stretched to a private beach adorned with many beautiful women, they weren’t the primary focus; their revealing swimsuits grabbed attention. Tall or short, fat or thin, each woman exhibited unique features and charm!
Some of them lounged on the beach, sunbathing carefreely and applying sunscreen without inhibitions.
Others formed playful groups, frolicking in the sand and surf.
It resembled a paradise for men, a surreal scene that most couldn’t imagine. Yet, here it was, vividly presented before Emmanuel.
Thanks to Emmanuel’s previous experience as a gynecologist, he possessed exceptional self-control. Otherwise, if an ordinary man suddenly found himself in such a place, he might have a nosebleed on the spot.
Emmanuel wanted to leave, but he had to locate Nathan quickly and assist in resolving Mackenzie’s company issues. He steeled himself and approached the crowd, hoping to spot Nathan among the
women.
However, Emmanuel quickly became disappointed.
There were over seventy women on the beach, and he was the only man besides himself.
What is happening? Something amiss.
Does the man in black deceive me?
Just as Emmanuel started to feel confused, a cold reprimand cut through the air beside him.
“Hey, who are you? It is not a place for someone like you to enter! Leave immediately!”