As James listened to Lance''s usations, he had a sudden realization. He had dug his own grave!


    James had manipted Charles since they were young, molding Charles into a tool for his own use. But James never thought Christopher would use this tool against him. Charles'' death had made James the scapegoat.


    Lance vented all the grief and hatred over losing his son and med James for it.


    "Dad, if something''s bothering you, let''s have a calm conversation about it. Getting angry is bad for your health." Christopher quickly moved forward to help Lance sit down on the sofa.


    He then calmly exined, "James, you''ve misunderstood me. I did look into thatnd. I didn''t tell you about it because I was afraid you''d think I was meddling in your project or trying to sabotage it. You''ve never really trusted me, and I didn''t want to deepen your misunderstanding of me. Now, it''s just the two of us left, so I don''t want to further strain our rtionship."


    James thought, ''Listen to that! Such noble words!''


    In just a few sentences, Christopher had portrayed himself as a kind and sympathetic younger sibling who cared for the greater good. It painted James as a petty and shortsighted fool who could not differentiate between public and private affairs!


    "My good son, I appreciate your good intentions," Lance said with relief as he patted Christopher''s shoulder.


    Lance turned his gaze toward James, wishing he could tear his eldest son apart with his eyes. "James, I''ll give you onest chance! I''ve handled the local bacsh for now, but you''ll have to clean up the mess overseas on your own! If this incident disrupts Iverson Group''s usual operations, then you''ll have to step down from your role as CEO right away!"


    Christopher gently patted his father on the back as a sly grin formed at the corner of his mouth.


    James realized that this might be hisst chance, so he could only clench his teeth. "I have attempted to bribe those vigers, and no one has died so far. I assure you that the situation will not worsen anymore."N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Suddenly, there was a frantic knock on the door.


    "Come in!"


    After Lance responded, the secretary rushed in anxiously. "Chairman Iverson! Please take a look at the news! Something bad has happened!"


    The faces of the Iverson family members turned pale as they immediately turned on the TV to the news channel.


    At that moment, the news channel


    was broadcasting about Iverson Group''s urban construction project for the resort, which involved forcibly demolishing a traditional vige in Terranova, resulting in serious injuries to residents.


    The news not only extensively reported the incident but also provided visual evidence that revealed the truth, which caught Iverson Grouppletely off guard. "W-What is going on?!" Lance pointed at the TV screen, erupting in fury.


    James'' face drained of color in an instant. Even though he was experienced, his mind was in utter chaos.


    At that moment, all four of their phones rang at the same time. Just when Iverson Group had quieted down for a while, another storm erupted on the inte.


    [Iverson Group should just vanish from this world! The whole family is a bunch of worthless scumbags!]


    [Don''t say that! At the very least, it seems like Christopher Iverson is decent.]


    [The only good person left in the Iverson family is Christopher Iverson. I hope he can sessfully take over thepany!]


    [Can we petition for this? I also


    support Christopher Iverson taking


    over! He has good character and


    looks. He can rival Justin Salvador


    from Salvador Corporation


    [They dare to carry out a forced demolition in another country? Do they think foreign lives do not


    matter? The Hoffman family roset


    from the underworld, but at least they have never sunk as low as the Iverson family!]


    Lance''s eyes went dark, and his whole body began to tremble uncontrobly.