Chapter 685 Dog-eat-dog
Nora opened the file bag, took out the documents inside, and listened to Richard continue speaking.
"Because you said Mr. Gordon's car accident might be related to the Bilian Group, I didn't immediately have Joseph send Max to the police station. Instead, I questioned him about whether he had done similar things before, but he denied it."
"So I had people investigate Liam Scott, the owner of the Highty City car rental company. At the same time, I managed to get the case file of Mr. Gordon's car accident. I found that Mr. Gordon's accident was almost identical to my brother's, and the same methods were used in both accidents."
"Then, our people used some tactics to get Liam to admit that the car he rented to Mr. Gordon that day was delivered to the rental company a day in advance, with specific instructions to rent it to Mr. Gordon."
"The other party gave Liam a large sum of money. He was greedy and didn't ask many questions before doing it. After some inquiries, I found out that the person who delivered the car to Highty City was the same person who bribed Max Carter."
"This person is Jake Reed, the assistant to Curtis Romero, our Bilian Group's regional manager. He specialized in doing shady things for Curtis Romero."
Nora looked at the documents in her hand and listened to Richard's explanation, her fingers unconsciously tightening.
The truth had been uncovered.
But the result was somewhat disappointing.
"Richard, this evidence doesn't prove that Jackson..."
She almost yelled out about Jackson Gordon.
But Nora managed to hold her tongue in time.
After all, Richard still didn't know that the current Aaron was actually Jackson Gordon in disguise.
She was afraid that asking too much would arouse Richard's suspicion and bring unnecessary trouble.
"Doesn't prove what?" Richard asked.
"Nothing."
Nora's eyes flickered. "Can I take these documents back to study them carefully?"
"Of course."
Richard gave her a probing look. "Ms. Smith, you don't seem satisfied with this answer."
"I'm satisfied."
Nora quickly said, "Richard, thank you for the results of your investigation. I'll discuss it with Aaron when I get back, and then I'll talk to you in detail."
Since she said that, Richard wisely refrained from asking further.
Thinking of another matter, he asked, "Did you see this morning's entertainment news?"
Nora blinked. "Are you referring to Betsy Ward's scandal?"
Richard nodded. "Yes, one of the wealthy businessmen who had a rendezvous with Betsy Ward is an old director of my company, Leo Parker."
Upon hearing this, Nora raised an eyebrow. "It seems that this Leo Parker is not a good person."
"Yes, he's the one who has always wanted the Bilian Group to repeat its past mistakes. He probably also ordered the hit on my brother."
Richard's face turned cold, and a hint of bloodthirsty malice flashed in his eyes.
Nora could empathize. If her family were harmed, she would also want to tear the perpetrator to pieces.
"Now that you've caught his man, will his subordinates speak him out?"
"No."
Richard shook his head. "I've seen this kind of thing many times. Leo Parker's men might insist it was their idea and completely clear him of any involvement."
Nora frowned, momentarily speechless.
Richard glanced at her. "There's one more thing. Leo Parker came to Lindwood City yesterday. Did you know that Mr. Gordon met with Leo Parker last night?"
Nora was stunned, her eyes flickering.
It must have been Jackson who met with Leo.
"I don't know, why?" Nora feigned ignorance.
"Nothing."
Richard said, "Now that the truth is out, Mr. Gordon doesn't need to fish for information anymore. If he still wants to cooperate with the Bilian Group, he can come to me."
Hearing this, Nora nodded. "Okay, I'll let him know."
The two didn't delve further into the topic. Richard glanced at the time. "It's almost lunchtime. Do you want to go to the school and have lunch with Evella?"
Nora, preoccupied with her thoughts, wasn't in the mood to have lunch with Evella and Richard.
"Not today, maybe next time."
Richard nodded and didn't insist.
"Richard, I'll be going now." Nora put the documents back into the file bag and stood up.
"Alright."
Richard nodded, watching Nora leave.
As soon as the door closed, Joseph asked, "Richard, why did Leo Parker order the hit on Aaron?"
Richard paused. "Every big family has its issues. If I'm not mistaken, it's probably an internal conflict within the Gordon family."
Joseph nodded and then asked, "Why didn't you tell Ms. Smith that we've discovered Aaron has been getting close to that young starlet Betsy Ward recently?"
Richard smirked, "It's better not to meddle in other people's affairs."
In truth, he had his suspicions.
For instance, Aaron always gave him the impression of being a gentleman.
Moreover, rumors had it that Aaron wasn't interested in women and was particularly fond of Nora.
But from what they had recently uncovered, Aaron didn't seem as virtuous as the rumors suggested.
He was quite the womanizer in private and even used Betsy to connect with wealthy businessmen and politicians.
Perhaps this was another side of Aaron.
Of course, anyone who could become the heir to the Gordon family wouldn't be too simple.
And when it came to Aaron and Nora's relationship, Richard, as an outsider, naturally didn't need to say much.
Otherwise, he might be seen as trying to sow discord.
"Let's go, Joseph. It's been a while since I had your cooking. Can I have the pleasure today?" Richard said to Joseph.
"Of course, I'll go buy the ingredients now," Joseph replied with a smile.
"Buy a bit more so your god-sister can also taste your cooking," Richard said as he stood up.
"Alright," Joseph responded, a soft light flashing in his handsome eyes.
Outside, Nora got into her car and immediately called Noe.
Aaron answered the phone.
"Nora, why not take a video call? Don't want to see me?"
Nora ignored his joke and recounted her meeting with Richard.
Aaron listened carefully, his tone becoming serious.
"So, the current findings don't implicate the main branch of the Gordon family?"
Nora confirmed. "Yes, Aaron. What should we do now? The current evidence only points to the Bilian Group and doesn't involve Jackson Gordon."
Aaron was silent for a moment, his voice cold. "Then we need to make him expose himself!"
Nora blinked. "How do we make him expose himself?"
"Firstly, have Frederick detain Curtis Romero. Then you tell Jackson Gordon that you had Johnnie secretly investigate the truth behind my car accident and found out that Curtis Romero was behind it."
"Tell him you've already had Frederick detain Curtis Romero, and Curtis Romero has confessed that Jackson Gordon ordered him to do it. Ask Jackson Gordon how he wants to handle it. Jackson Gordon, fearing Curtis Romero might spill more secrets, will definitely try to have him killed. At that time, let them both be consumed in mutual destruction."
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