Chapter 855 Lawrence Picked Her Up from Work
Ronnie listened to his veiled threats and gradually became furious. "You caused this mess yourself, and now you want me to lend you 50 billion dollars? How am I supposed to help you?"
"Back then, we leveraged the power of NexaCore Group to boast about the latest technology we had, and so many companies worldwide placed orders. The Peterson Group even collaborated with several arms dealers."
"If I don't pay these people back immediately, do you think I'll still be alive? They are ruthless arms dealers!"
"It's all your fault! You shouldn't have confronted Adam yesterday morning. If you hadn't, the recording wouldn't have been leaked. You've ruined me. Now, all the major families think I'm just like you, someone abandoned by Adam!"
"I haven't come after you, and you still have the nerve to ask me for money? Get lost."
Ronnie finished unceremoniously and was about to hang up.
Rock's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth, "Ronnie, are you abandoning me? I've done so many bad things for you. Do you believe I'll release everything to the media?"
"Go ahead." Ronnie, overwhelmed, warned viciously, "Rock, I advise you to protect yourself first. Do you think Lawrence will let you go once he makes a comeback? You hurt him physically! I think you're done for!"
Rock clutched the edge of the car window, his eyes dark, but he sneered unwillingly, "I'm done for? Not necessarily. I still have leverage! But you abandon me now, I will repay you in the future. Just wait!"
"I'd like to see what leverage you have against Lawrence." Ronnie clearly didn't believe him and hung up the phone contemptuously.
Rock, like a deflated balloon, slumped in his seat and threw his phone violently, "Get lost, all of you... No, bring Ishara here secretly. I need to see Ishara!"
The Blanchet Group.
The workday had long ended. Winnie had attended many meetings and was preparing to pack up her documents and leave.
Lawrence's call came through.
Olivia also saw the caller ID and raised her eyebrows with a meaningful smile.
Winnie glanced at her, turned calmly, and answered lightly, "Hello?"
On the other end, Lawrence's deep voice was even calmer than hers, "Winnie, I'm downstairs at your company."
"Oh. But today I was going to take Olivia back to Dazzling Estate..." Winnie started to say.
Olivia immediately jumped over, grabbed her phone, and spoke directly into the receiver, "Lawrence, I don't need Winnie today. You can take her. You two have been preparing to deal with Rock these past few days, and the kids have been taken to the Rodriguez Family from Dazzling Estate. Winnie must miss them and should go see them."
"Olivia." Winnie gritted her teeth a bit.
Lawrence chuckled softly and responded quickly, his magnetic voice very pleasant, "Thank you, Ms. Smith, for understanding. I also think Winnie must miss her sons. I was planning to take her to my grandmother's place."
Winnie frowned and didn't respond.
Until Olivia stuffed her bag into her hand and pushed her out of the office, Winnie finally said, "Give me three minutes."
"I'll wait as long as it takes, Winnie." Lawrence laughed softly.
Winnie was pushed into the elevator. She turned to see Olivia's mischievous smile, blushed a bit, and glared at Olivia, "What are you doing, Olivia? Are you trying to set me up with him?"
"No... not at all!" Olivia immediately denied it, pouting, "I just think you and Lawrence should celebrate your victory together. Even if you can't reconcile, you can still be friends with mutual interests. Go on! Don't be so hesitant."
Winnie sighed lightly, thinking she might indeed be too hesitant.
Last time, for Olivia's sake, she had a big argument with Lawrence over Jeremy.
For the past half month, they had only communicated via email. Lawrence directed her on how to undermine Rock's influence in the Blanchet Group, and she followed his instructions.
Today, she finally exposed Rock completely.
With some thoughts in mind, she went downstairs.
Lawrence had switched to a low-key Rolls-Royce. He stepped out with his long legs, his tall and straight figure standing out in the night, mature and dazzling. His features were undeniably handsome and sharp.
No matter how many years she had looked at him, Winnie had to admit that his perfection could make any woman feel a natural attraction.
She immediately lowered her eyes and got into the car as he held the door open.
At that moment, Brice from The Serene Haven Hotel project called to report today's progress, "Ms. Anderson, rest assured, all the money has been invested in the project. Rock came with many bodyguards, almost captured me, and threatened me to give him the money. But I had the workers on the site drive him away."
"Coincidentally, many reporters were there, chasing him for photos. The workers, out of anger, also went up and beat him. He had no choice but to flee!"
Winnie raised her eyebrows slightly, not expecting the situation to escalate so much.
"I understand. Well done, Mr. Darden." She praised Brice.
Brice, feeling a bit embarrassed, wanted to say, "Actually, this idea was..."
Lawrence, beside her, turned the steering wheel with a low, cold cough.
Brice seemed to recognize his voice and was startled, immediately falling silent.
"Actually, what?" Winnie asked while browsing the news headlines.
"Nothing. I'll report any developments. The hotel project is relatively stable at the moment."
"Okay, in a while, I'll remove Rock from the project."
Winnie said coldly, her attention caught by the latest headline. She quickly hung up and opened the picture.
Rock had been beaten! He looked disheveled, surrounded by hundreds of people, with flashlights chasing him. His face was angry and ridiculous, smeared with egg yolk, looking both fierce and sinister like a devil. He finally escaped to his car and drove away.
Netizens were mocking him below the post: [Rock looks like a rat crossing the street.]
[He brought it on himself. Nowadays, female netizens are fierce and can't tolerate domestic abusers!]
[I heard he went to reclaim his investment but was beaten by the workers because Winnie had already invested his money in the project!]
[He first targeted Mr. Blanchet, trying to take over The Blanchet Group. He's too evil.]
Winnie read the comments with great interest.
Next to her, Lawrence, who had been completely ignored, glanced at her deeply. His breath was slightly cold.
Winnie looked over and found Lawrence staring at her, his chiseled profile looking somewhat cold in the shadows.
"What's wrong?" Winnie moved her lips, uncomfortable with his dark gaze, and shifted in the passenger seat.
Lawrence's gaze followed her movements, and he spoke coldly, "Winnie, let me ask you, why didn't you tell me about the surveillance cameras Rock installed in the villa?"
"Hmm?" Winnie turned to look at him, sensing his anger.
Lawrence gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles prominent with force, "Did that pervert install cameras in your bedroom and bathroom? Watching you all the time?"
Winnie remained silent.
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