"Boss, do we really not need to worry about Madam Mallory''s rumors anymore?" After Jason had taken


    down his notes, he inquired about his boss'' thoughts.


    After all, they had been controlling public opinion. They had peoplementing on unfavorable


    comments about Percy and the Mallory family, shifting the focus back to Karen herself.


    Therefore, this matter did not have much impact on Percy and the Mallory family.


    Instead, some people were beginning to sympathize with Daryl Mallory, who had been absent from the


    public eye for over a decade.


    "Don''t worry. Percy has already asked for him," said Luke. Once Percy asked for the man, Karen''s


    news woulde to an end. They would have to find bigger news to overshadow that report.


    Jason nodded, indicating that he understood. Then, he asked, "Will the scandals of those two


    celebrities be dropped all at once, or will they be spaced out?"


    "Space out," said Luke as he nced at the project proposal.


    "Understood!" Jason picked up the documents he had organized and tucked them into his arms before


    leaving the office.


    Luke reviewed the proposal for a while and massaged his temples. Then, he called Rain.


    "Boss, what can I do for you?" asked Rain after answering the call.


    "Percy has already asked for the address. You get the others to pull out first, then just keep an eye on


    things from the shadows. When the Mallory family''s subordinates hunt down that man, you guys can hit


    the road," instructed Luke.


    The man whom Karen had a rtionship with was named Cuthbert Stevens. After Luke found him, he


    gave him some money and arranged for him to stay in a five-star hotel, providing him with good food


    and drinks.


    However, it was Rain''s subordinates who had been making all the arrangements. Rain had not even


    shown up, so Cuthbert had no idea who was behind all this.


    Cuthbert had gone through some tough times. That was why he readily epted the money and


    enjoyed afortable life in the five-star hotel, agreeing to be interviewed as per their request.


    Rain''s team had never stopped keeping an eye on him, but Cuthbert paid no attention to it. He had no


    idea he was being watched.


    He thought those men around him were there to protect him.


    He never bothered to inquire about the person behind these requests. He was only focused on


    enjoying his current life.


    Now that Percy wanted to help Karen to look for him, Luke could not afford to let Rain''s subordinates


    be exposed. Karen might seize the opportunity to stir up trouble and involve Old Master Crawford.


    “Got it, Boss." Rain knew what he meant.


    If Cuthbert was caught by the Mallory family, they would withdraw from the situation. What might


    happen to Cuthbert was not their concern.


    After all, they had already tossed some cash to Cuthbert. It was just a deal, so there was no need for


    them to be responsible for his safety.


    "After the Mallory family finds that man, you can continue to assist Gale," instructed Luke. Gale was


    currently busy investigating the Ind of Despair, and he needed manpower.


    "No problem," replied Rain. She initially wanted to investigate the Ind of Despair herself, but Luke


    needed her to monitor Cuthbert. Hence, she temporarily assigned a few team members to take turns


    and keep watch day and night.


    When Rain heard that she was able to go back to investigate the Ind of Despair, she was excited.


    After giving his orders, Luke ended the call. After a few seconds, Jack''s call came through.


    "Luke, how''s it going?" Jack asked when he found a moment to call Luke.


    "Father, don''t worry. It''s almost done," replied Luke. His gaze deepened when he mentioned Luca.


    Soon.


    Luca would soon be able to reim her true identity and return to their side.


    "Okay. Your mother is getting bored staying at the hospital. We should resolve this matter as soon as


    possible. I can''t afford to neglect my project. I won''t be involved in the development from now on to


    avoid arousing suspicion. You''ll have to rely on yourpany''s capabilities to secure it," Jack said.


    The relevant departments had already announced thepanies participating in the uing bidding


    this morning.


    After T Corporation''s name was revealed, Jack stated that due to his rtionship with Luke, he would


    not continue attending the project bidding-rted meetings. He also requested that the bidding process


    be thorough and that the results be made public to ensure fairness and transparency.


    "Okay, I got it. Father, rest assured," said Luke. In all things, fairness and justice were the bedrock of


    Jack''s philosophy.


    He knew that Jack would not actively support him, and neither had Luke ever intended to ask for Jack''s


    help.


    T Corporation''s rapid development was all due to his own capabilities without relying on others. If Luke


    himself were not strong, no one else could lift hispany up.


    It would be better for Jack to not be involved in this. Luke would rely on thepany''s strength to


    participate in this bidding.


    Satisfied with his response, Jack ended the call.


    After that, Luke continued to review the initial proposal, identifying issues and nning to coordinate


    with relevant departments to enhance the content of this tender.


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    On the other hand, Amur stood with his head down.


    In front of him, Abel was seated on a soft couch. His body sunk into it, up to his waist. The ambiance


    here was steeped in an air of enigmatic mystery..


    Several people positioned elsewhere in the room had very serious expressions on their faces except


    for Abel, who had a hint of a mysterious smile on his face.


    "Has that old Mallory guy managed to get that wimp, Pierre Mallory, out?" asked Abel as he twirled a


    cigar in his long fingers back and forth, as though it was a toy gun.


    "Not yet, but that old man has submitted the necessary paperwork. The police will release him shortly,"


    one of the men reported in a hushed tone. There was a hint of fear in his voice.


    "That old Mallory guy is just as annoying as Pierre Mallory," Abel muttered to himself. He remembered


    that not only did the Mallory family fail to pay the ransom, but they also destroyed a bunch of his new


    weapons. It caused him significant financial losses. His spirits just would not lift.


    He had hoped to have the police officers temporarily control Pierre, but the old man from the Mallory


    family had surprised him by swiftly cleaning up the mess Pierre caused.


    Now, with Pierre about to be released, Abel found himself unable to regain control of Pierre and


    squeeze out a hefty ransom. It left him even more frustrated.


    "Boss, he''s just an old man. Why don''t I get rid of him? That way, no one can interfere with our


    operation," suggested one of the men. They tended to use this approach for anyone who got in their


    way so that they could continue their mission.


    Abel red at the man and yelled, "Do you have a brain?!"


    The man shuddered for a moment, not daring to say anything.


    "Pierre has fallen out with Percy. If we go after Pierre, Percy wouldn''t give a shit about it. But going


    after that old Mallory guy isn''t that simple. Pierre will definitely cling to the Ind of Despair.


    "We''re in this for the money right now, not to make new enemies,” exined Abel as he flicked his


    cigar onto the person in front of him.


    He needed more money to get rid of Luke Crawford. They were currently in the money-making phase,


    and they could not afford to stir up more trouble.