Chapter 74 Did You Sneak Out?
Hearing this, Elizabeth just kept quiet.
Michael, looking all worried, asked, "Elizabeth, don't you care about my safety? You're not at the villa, and Margaret can just waltz into my bedroom! What if it was someone trying to kill me? Aren't you concerned?"
Elizabeth played with the hem of her dress and said, "You're blowing this out of proportion. Fine, I'll let it slide this time."
Michael pressed on, "So, are you still going to take Samuel's investment?"
Elizabeth replied, a bit confused, "What does it have to do with him? Samuel really believes in my dad's Super Brain system. He's even got a detailed plan for it. It all seems legit to me. Why should I doubt him?"
Michael sighed, "It feels like you're not hearing me at all. What will it take for you to drop this deal with Samuel?"
Elizabeth queried, "Samuel's putting in $500 million, and you're offering $500 million to buy it out. If you were me, what would you choose?"
Michael asked indignantly, "Even so, I earned that money myself. Do you even know where his money is coming from?"
Elizabeth replied her voice a bit louder, "I don't care where his money comes from. I haven't been involved in any of his businesses."
Michael analyzed patiently, "Even if you haven't been involved before, once he invests $500 million in your company, that's a big deal. He'll be a major shareholder in the Jones Group and have a say in decisions. If he starts doing shady stuff without you knowing, would you even notice? You're so naive!"
Elizabeth snapped, "Michael, don't make this personal!"
Michael said gently, "I'm looking out for you, thinking about your well-being. If you really can't give up Samuel's investment, how about I raise my offer to $1 billion?"
Elizabeth rolled her eyes, "Are you serious? Do you have to win no matter what?"
Michael still persuaded her, "Elizabeth, I'm waiting for your answer! Listen to me, refuse Samuel's investment. Even if you don't take my help, find someone else to invest. Just stay away from Samuel."
Elizabeth said, "You know very well that not many people are interested in investing in the Jones Group. That's why Samuel's investment is so valuable. And also..."
Before Elizabeth could finish, there was a knock on the lounge door.
Michael's bodyguard's voice came from outside, "Mr. Thomas, Mary called you. She went to the villa and didn't find you. She's furious and cursing the doctors, nurses, and Susan. We need to go back quickly."
Elizabeth was shocked, "Michael, did you sneak out? You're still sick!"
She walked up and touched Michael's forehead, feeling the burning temperature, and quickly pulled her hand back in shock.
Elizabeth shouted apprehensively, "You have a high fever! How could you just run out like this? And how's the injury on your leg? Let me check."
As she spoke, Elizabeth was about to squat down.
Michael gently held Elizabeth's hand and looked up at her, "Elizabeth, remember what I said, refuse Samuel's collaboration. I'm not doing this for myself; it's for the Jones Group. I'm going back now."
The bodyguard opened the lounge door and wheeled Michael out.
Elizabeth stood at the door, watching him leave with mixed feelings.
In no mood to keep her trip in the artsy world, Elizabeth went out of the gallery to wait a cab.
While waiting, she got an unexpected call. She swiped to answer.
"What's up? Mr. Wilson, calling to brag?" she asked.
Mr. Wilson chuckled, "Elizabeth, I heard you got an investment from Zenith Investments. Impressive."
Elizabeth replied, "You seem well-informed, but it's not finalized. We haven't signed anything yet. What are you getting at?"
Charles laughed, "Elizabeth, to be honest, even if you get the investment, it won't matter. Your dad's Super Brain system will be ruined by you soon! My team and I are almost done with our project, and our new product will launch soon. When that happens, your Super Brain system will be accused of plagiarism, and no one will believe you."
Elizabeth didn't buy it. "If that's the case, congrats, Mr. Wilson."
Charles didn't expect her to be so calm and felt a bit awkward, "Elizabeth, have you never regretted kicking me out?"
Elizabeth huffed, "A traitor is a traitor. The Super Brain system is still developing fine. But Mr. Wilson, I must remind you to watch out for the Thomas Family's revenge!"
Elizabeth could visualize Charles sweating through the phone.
Sure enough, Charles spluttered, "Elizabeth, what do you mean? What do I have to do with the Thomas Family?"
Elizabeth sneered, "Mr. Wilson, if you don't want anybody to know, don't do it in the first place. Bad deeds always get punished."
Charles growled, "Elizabeth, what are you trying to say? Spit it out!"
Elizabeth said, "Mr. Wilson, how much clearer can I be? Back in Vegas, Anthony's fate was your doing, wasn't it?"
Charles shouted in panic, "What evidence do you have? I had no grudge against Anthony. Why would I cut off his fingers?"
Elizabeth laughed, "Mr. Wilson, why are you so anxious? Did I ever mention that Anthony's fingers were cut off? The news was suppressed by the Thomas family before it was reported. How did you find out that Anthony's fingers were cut off?"
Elizabeth had only intended to trick him because she didn't believe Michael was responsible. Michael, no matter how strict, would never physically harm his family. At most, he would just give them a stern talking-to.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Charles.
He was bold but impulsive, likely not considering the consequences.
Elizabeth said, "Mr. Wilson, I wasn't sure about this. I was just testing you, and you admitted it right away. How could you be so impatient? But don't worry, the Thomas Family will come for you soon. You'll get to experience their methods firsthand. I hope you can handle it. Good luck!"
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