Chapter 407
Lauren was still in shock from the revelation that the president of Vertex Holdings Group was Thomas. She bit her lower lip and said, "If Belle is really with Thomas, there's no need to keep my pregnancy a secret from her anymore."
"Okay, I'll call her out tonight and tentatively mention it to her, then we'll decide," Julian said.
Evening came quickly, and Julian called Bella to ask if she was free for dinner.
After Bella agreed, Julian contacted Teresa.
At seven in the evening, when Bella walked into the private room and saw Julian and Teresa, she knew this dinner was not going to be simple.
She smiled, "You called me out tonight because you have something to discuss, right?"
"Yes, please sit down," Teresa replied.
Bella pulled out a chair, sat down, and took a sip from the glass of water in front of her. "Go ahead, what's the matter?"
Teresa looked at her and smiled, "Belle, your dad and I asked you here today because we need your help with something."
After briefly explaining how Julian had offended the Drake family, Teresa continued, "We wanted to apologize to the Drake family, but they refused to see us. This morning, we saw you with the president of Vertex Holdings Group at the hospital. You seem to have a good relationship with him."
Bella raised an eyebrow. "So you want me to ask Thomas to collaborate with the Redstone Group and the Forbes Group?"
Teresa nodded. "Yes, but don't worry, we won't let Vertex Holdings Group suffer any losses."
Bella didn't want to help them, but if it could make Felix and Constance uncomfortable, it was worth it to her.
"I can't make any promises, but I can try," Bella said.
Hearing this, both of their faces lit up. Teresa quickly said, "It's okay, as long as you're willing to try. Whether it works or not, I'll remember this favor!"
Seeing Teresa, who had always looked down on her, now trying to please her, Bella couldn't be happier.
"What are you talking about? We're family; this is what I should do," Bella said.
By the time Bella returned to the villa, it was already past ten at night.
She knocked on the study door and only entered after hearing a "come in" from inside.
Thomas was reading some documents and didn't look up. "What's up?" He then put down the documents, his cold gaze falling on her.
"The Redstone Group and the Forbes Group want to collaborate with Vertex Holdings Group."
Thomas frowned and said coldly, "Do you think Vertex Holdings Group collaborates with just anyone?"
Bella felt a bit awkward. She took a deep breath and said, "I know you look down on the Redstone Group, but my dad and Teresa offended Constance, so the Drake Group is suppressing them. If you don't help them, they're finished."
"You said they offended Constance?"
"Yes."
Remembering that Scorpio had mentioned the Drake family also had a key, Thomas's eyes darkened.
"I can help them."
"Really?" Bella's eyes lit up with surprise, almost unable to believe he agreed.
"Thomas, thank you!"
"Don't thank me just yet. I have one condition."
Bella was taken aback. "What condition?"
"Have your dad and Teresa continue to trouble Constance."
"Okay, I'll tell them."
Thomas's lips curled into a smile. "Tell them to come to Vertex Holdings Group to see me tomorrow."
"Alright, I'll tell them right away!"
After Bella left, Thomas's lips curled into a cold smile. From now on, the Redstone Group and the Forbes Group would be his tools against Constance and Felix!
The next morning, news of the collaboration between Vertex Holdings Group and the Forbes Group spread quickly.
Many companies eager to collaborate with Vertex Holdings Group approached the Forbes Group to inquire about how to secure such a partnership. The Forbes family was busier than ever, with numerous socialites and ladies visiting.
Harold called Teresa into the study, his expression serious. "Although we didn't regain the partnership with the Drake Group, successfully collaborating with Vertex Holdings Group is largely thanks to you. You will continue as the branch president, but you must keep Julian in check. Thundertop is not like the small town of Dawnridge; anyone here could be someone he can't afford to offend."
Teresa lowered her eyes, a hint of sarcasm flashing in them. "Dad, I understand."
"Alright, you may go."
As she walked out of the study, a cold glint appeared in Teresa's eyes.
To the Forbes family, she was just someone they could discard at any time. She had to secure her own future. Not only did she need to help Julian build up the Redstone Group, but she also had to develop her own power. Otherwise, she would be abandoned by the Forbes family!
The Drake Group.
Timothy's expression was icy as he angrily said, "It looks like the Forbes Group and the Vertex Holdings Group are preparing to go against the Drake Group!"
If he had been half-skeptical about Felix's words before, the collaboration between Vertex Holdings Group, the Forbes Group, and the Redstone Group was enough to convince him that Vertex Holdings Group had ill intentions when they signed that contract with the Drake Group!
Thinking of this, Timothy felt a chill run down his spine.
If that collaboration went wrong, the Drake Group would be severely weakened, and Vertex Holdings Group would become the most powerful company in Thundertop. He absolutely couldn't let that happen!
"Contact Felix immediately and arrange a meeting with him!" Timothy ordered his subordinate.
Luminary Ventures Group Design Department.
As soon as Constance walked into the company today, she noticed people around her whispering and glancing at her.
However, when she looked their way, everyone quickly averted their eyes as if nothing had happened.
All the way to the design department, everyone lowered their heads and pretended to be busy when they saw her.
Constance pressed her lips together and went straight to her office.
Holly had taken the day off, so Constance had no one to ask about what was going on.
Around ten in the morning, after finishing a few design sketches, she got up to get some water.
Just as she reached the door, a chorus of mocking voices came from inside.
"I can't believe Constance is that kind of person, not even acknowledging her own parents. I heard her mom was hospitalized because of her, and she still comes to work like nothing happened. She's so cold-blooded!"
"No wonder Ms. Redstone caused a scene in Grant's office last time. If I had a daughter like that, I would have strangled her long ago!"
"We should stay away from her!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the door was pushed open.
The group was startled and turned to see Constance standing at the door, her expression icy as she looked at them. They immediately turned pale and lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
Normally, Constance wouldn't come by, so they felt free to talk about her.
They hadn't expected to be so unlucky that she would show up today.
Watching Constance walk in with a cold face to get water without saying a word, one of them couldn't help but say, "Constance, we didn't mean it. Don't take what we said to heart."
After filling her cup, Constance looked up at her, expressionless, and said, "Don't worry, I won't. If a dog barks at you, do you bark back?"
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