Chapter 351 Let Him Pay Tenfold
The two then returned to the topic at hand. Justin asked Malcolm, "But I have a question that puzzles me. Why would Reese go to Aiden, press him for information, then process the sound in the recorder before sending it to you?"
Malcolm's eyes were gloomy as he stared at the recorder in front of him.
"Because Reese felt guilty for stealing my project and wanted to settle the debt. After all, she has snatched my projects more than once."
Indeed, Malcolm was a bit frustrated. There was probably no one more upset than him. He had been robbed of his projects by his own wife several times.
However, on the other hand, it brought him pride. This was the wife he chose. Not only was she extraordinarily beautiful and exceptional in temperament, but her abilities also surpassed those of ordinary people. They were a match made in heaven.
Only equals could progress together. Reese had countless virtues, too many to list. Her only flaw was being too competitive. He believed that a young woman in her twenties who possessed so much had achieved it through her own efforts. What else could it be?
Sometimes Reese was really tough on herself. Malcolm could still remember the first time he saw her; her eyes were fierce, burning with an unyielding fire—fearless and unwavering.
Justin found it somewhat amusing. "Yes, after all these years with you, Mr. Flynn, I've never seen you beaten. It's a relief it's been by one of our own and not an outsider."
Malcolm chuckled. "An outsider? If she really becomes one, then the Flynn Group should be on high alert because the title of business leader is likely to change hands."
Justin shrank back at the words. "Mr. Flynn, is it that serious?"
"You don't know her capabilities. There's much she hasn't shown yet."
Malcolm was very curious about his wife.
Justin nodded thoughtfully. "Alright, what you say goes, Mr. Flynn. Will you confront Reese about this?"
"Let's wait until she finishes dealing with the Harmony Alliance today."
"Should we send someone to protect Reese? After all, the Harmony Alliance is a dangerous place."
"No need. She's not that fragile. She has seen much more of the world than we imagine. I asked you to investigate her past with Everhart. Have you found anything?"
Malcolm had never stopped probing Reese's past, believing a comprehensive understanding of her hardships was essential to know how to comfort her and find a way to reach her effectively.
At the mention of the investigation, Justin couldn't help but express his frustration.
"Mr. Flynn, when you mention this, I really... did everything I could to find out."
Justin took out a stack of documents from the drawer next to him and placed them in front of Malcolm.
"Here are the details of Reese's past with Everhart. She followed Everhart since she was a few years old. At that time, her grandmother probably wanted Reese to gain more experience, but it turned out to be a trust misplaced, pushing Reese to the brink.
"But looking at it from another perspective, without those setbacks and hardships, Reese might not have become the outstanding person she is today."
Malcolm took the documents and glanced through them. The more he read, the more his frown deepened, and Justin felt the tension in the air intensify.
Justin had also read through the documents when he first received them.
"It's understandable that Reese is so guarded now. Everhart initially brought Reese into Nolan's organization, where she underwent a lot of training. The better she performed, the more Nolan expected of her. Once, when Reese was on a mission, Everhart, for his own interests and life, abandoned her there. If Reese hadn't been lucky, it could have been..."
"For many years, Everhart made a lot of money off Reese. At that time, Reese was too naive and always believed Everhart's sweet words. Otherwise, so many things wouldn't have happened later. Nolan and his group thought Reese's abilities were extraordinary, a rare talent. They not only demanded a lot from her but also wanted her to be their eternal pawn."
A vicious glint flashed in Malcolm's eyes, and he suddenly sneered, "A rare talent? In their eyes, Reese was nothing but expendable cannon fodder and a means to their ends."
No one would easily let go of a cash cow; Nolan wasn't that foolish. In any case, Reese wouldn't be let go.
Especially that bastard Everhart, who dared to deceive Reese. At the thought of this, a surge of anger rose in Malcolm's chest, his hand gripping the paper tightening, veins bulging on the back of his hand.
Justin was startled by Malcolm's sudden outburst. Although it hadn't erupted yet, it was the calm before the storm. He could already foresee Everhart's future; it wouldn't end well. Malcolm wouldn't spare anyone who had harmed Reese.
She was his beloved woman. Malcolm couldn't bear to see her hurt. How could she be calculated by others?
Malcolm endured the heart-wrenching pain and continued to read, including every mission Reese had undertaken and the dangers she had encountered. He could imagine how helpless Reese, a young girl without anyone by her side, must have felt.
He spent nearly an hour reading through all the documents, with intense focus and profound sorrow. His Reese, his wife, had endured so much to become this invulnerable and strong.
Her previous defenses and vigilance had been honed by the indifference of these people towards her. She dared not trust others again, fearing betrayal and harm.
The indifference and harshness she showed towards others were a form of self-protection. She had believed in others before, but human nature hadn't given her hope; it had almost cost her dearly. They say growth is painful, and that was certainly true for Reese.
Justin, too, was infuriated after reading. Although he had seen the ups and downs of life, he couldn't help but shudder at the ruthless cruelty of these people.
After Malcolm finished the last page, he pushed the documents towards Justin.
"Destroy these documents. They're better off sealed away forever so that no one, except me, knows these details about Reese's past again."
He didn't want anyone to use these as leverage to harm her.
Justin nodded. "Yes, Mr. Flynn. What should we do about Everhart, that jerk?"
Malcolm clenched his fists tightly, a fierce and ruthless glint in his eyes.
"Everhart won't get an easy way out. I will make him pay tenfold for the suffering Reese has endured!"
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