Chapter 374 Important Person
"I thought you really had some evidence. Turns out you're just talking nonsense!"
Matthew looked at Charles disdainfully after seeing that he couldn't produce any evidence.
Charles suddenly looked up at Matthew and then said in a low voice, "Matthew, don't think you've won. Some things aren't yours, and you'll never be able to take them!"
"What do you mean by that? I don't quite understand!" Matthew replied with a laugh.
Charles ignored Matthew and quietly took out his phone, sending a pre-written text message.
After sending the message, Charles returned to James's side and said in a low voice, "Mr. Smith, I'm sorry, I didn't think things through earlier!"
James turned to Charles and said in a low voice, "You've already done enough for me. You're only getting yourself into trouble."
"I just can't stand the thought of Matthew and his people taking away the inheritance Willard left behind!" Charles said through gritted teeth.
James looked at Charles beside him, sighed helplessly, and said seriously, "No matter what, I have to thank you!"
Charles was momentarily stunned by these words and then slowly said, "Mr. Smith, don't worry. I still have one last card to play. We might not lose today!"
James looked at Charles, unsure of what to say.
Eldon, seeing that Charles had nothing more to say, spoke up, "Since you can't prove that Mr. Edwards framed Mr. Smith, nor can you prove that someone else deliberately framed Mr. Smith, our legal team has decided not to accept your statements. The arbitration result will proceed as previously determined. We believe that Mr. James has lost the right to inherit the estate, and the new heir will be Mr. Edwards..."
"Wait a minute!" At this moment, Charles spoke up again.
Eldon turned to Charles and asked in confusion, "Mr. Wilson, do you have something else to say?"
"Give me one hour. Can the arbitration result be announced an hour later?" Charles said excitedly to Eldon.
Before Eldon could speak, Matthew shouted, "Why? Why announce it an hour later?"
"Because a very important person hasn't shown up yet. I hope you can give us one more hour. If that person doesn't show up in an hour, I won't interfere with your decision anymore!"
Charles knew very well that once Eldon announced the arbitration result, everything would be settled. Even if he had extraordinary abilities, he couldn't change the outcome. So he was still trying to buy time for James!
"An important person?"
Eldon was momentarily stunned and then asked Charles in confusion, "Mr. Wilson, who is this important person you're talking about?"
Charles hesitated for two seconds and then said in a low voice, "It's Laura!"
James, upon hearing this, immediately stood up and looked at Charles in disbelief. Only now did James realize that Charles's last card was Laura!
Eldon looked puzzled and asked Charles, "Mr. Wilson, what significance does it have to call Miss Hall here now?"
"Of course, it has significance!" Charles quickly replied.
"Mr. Soto, I think they're just trying to buy time. We don't need to wait any longer!" Matthew shouted at Eldon, not intending to give James any chance.
"Well..." Eldon looked troubled and didn't know how to handle the situation.
"Mr. Soto, don't forget that Miss Hall was also one of Willard's heirs. So I think we should wait for her!" Charles said, his expression serious as he stared at Eldon.
Eldon hesitated for two seconds after hearing this and then said in a low voice, "Alright, I'll give you one more hour. After an hour, I will announce the arbitration result!"
"Mr. Soto—" Matthew called out reluctantly.
"Mr. Edwards, our purpose is to ensure that Willard's will is fully respected. So no matter what happens, we must base our decisions on his will. Miss Hall is also one of the heirs, so I think it's understandable to give her a chance to attend!" Eldon replied firmly.
Seeing that Eldon had said this, Matthew didn't dare to say anything more. But his eyes revealed a hint of anger because he never expected Charles to oppose him at every turn.
James, looking puzzled, walked over to Charles and asked, "Charles, is your last card really Laura?"
"Yes, I explained the situation to Miss Hall yesterday and invited her to come forward and clarify things for you in front of the legal team. But she just said she would consider it. I can't be sure if she'll come. I sent her a text just now, if she doesn't show up in an hour, it means she won't come at all!"
Charles explained in a low voice.
"Then what did you mean when you said Laura is also one of Willard's heirs?"
James asked Charles.
"Mr. Smith, Willard was grateful not only to your family but also to Miss Hall. Originally, Willard intended for both of you to inherit his estate. But he changed his mind later. To prevent you two from fighting over the estate, he left a provision that you must marry Laura. Willard was trying to match you with Miss Hall."
Charles decided not to hide anything anymore and explained directly to James.
"So that's how it is!"
James nodded in realization and then looked towards the conference room door, unsure if Laura would show up today.
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