Chapter 276 Face-Off
Justin instructed, “Get Robin out of the PR department once this matter is over.” No one seemed to object. Even Robin’s supporters couldn’t find any excuse to defend him.
At the same time, the news had traveled to the summer villa right into Arthur’s ears. “Preposterous! Is this what you had your men do?” On the phone, Arthur was rebuking Jason with all the indignation in his heart. “Look at the news! Listen to what they say!”
“I’ve seen the news. I’ll handle it.”
“You’ll handle it? I’d rather you do nothing and just stay still.”
“Father.”
“If you continue to cause trouble, you can stop calling me that! You’ll no longer be my son!” Arthur hung up, leaving Jason to his gloom.
Sitting on the couch in front of him was Robin, who warily apologized, “I’m sorry, Godfather. This is all on me. I will take full responsibility for this.”
“It’s fine. I’ve really underestimated that woman.”
“You mean the mute Rachel?”
With a frown, Jason answered, “Who else?”
“But what would she get from this? Exposing us to the reporters would only harm Burton Group. Justin will surely get pissed off if he knows about this.”
“But what proof of her exposure to the reporters do you have?”
Robin had no comeback.
Jason then continued, “She knew we were going to use the matter to draw her out into the open, and used that to her advantage and sent a bunch of reporters to you. She’s a lot smarter than I anticipated.”
Hearing that, Robin clenched his fist in exasperation. “That damned mute! I’ll make sure she pays!”
“For the time being, don’t do anything.”
“So we’re just gonna watch as she feeds Justin anything she wishes?”
“Since playing in the dark leads to nothing, we shall bring it into the light.” Jason deeply suggested, “Once this matter is over, we will go see her in person.”
Although Robin didn’t know the history behind the feud, he was aware that the recent happenings were all organized in a manner that made him seem like the troublemaker, and it was by some force’s manipulation behind the curtains. However, Rachel’s counter was only reasonable since Robin was the initiator.
The next morning, Mr. Onfroy dropped his lawsuit as he came to an agreement with Burton Group, putting a peaceful end to the drama. While the company’s Public Relations Department members were still racking their brains on how to get through to Mr. Onfroy, the news of the agreement was already making it to the headlines on the internet. Thanks to that, Burton Group was able to stabilize their stock prices.
While Justin was in the office, Frankie hurried over. “It’s confirmed, President Burton. President Hudson brought Lisa along as she visited Mr. Onfroy in the hospital and managed to talk it out with him.”
“Rachel did it?”
“Yes. Lisa has just returned and has submitted her report. The other party demanded 200,000 as compensation for psychological damage and medical expenses, as well as a resettlement house. The contract is already verified and is awaiting your signature.”
“Where’s Rachel now?”
“President Hudson went straight to Westhill Golf Club after leaving the hospital. Do you want to see Lisa? I’ll call her over.”
Westhill? “No need.” Justin stood up and grabbed his coat. “I’m going to Westhill.”
Meanwhile, in Westhill Golf Club, Rachel swung her club. Watching as the white golf ball flew in a flawless arc, she revealed a subtle smile. “I’m so bad at this. You’re clearly the better golfer here, Mister.”
“Isn’t ‘Mister’ too much for me? Why, are the rumors true? Have you returned to remarry my nephew?”
“Who knows? No one can predict the end of a relationship. Though, why are you so curious?”
“It pertains to the legacy of the Burton Family. Well, I bear no hope on my side. The company will eventually belong to Justin’s bloodline.” His words were passive-aggressive. Although they sounded humble, they were, in fact, tremendously malicious.
“I’ve fallen once. Do you think I’ll fall into the same spot again?” Rachel remained a straight face. “Compared to relying on others, independence is much more practical, and realistic too.”
Jason frowned, unable to comprehend her message.
She rested her arm on the golf club with its head in the grass. “What do you think, Mr. Jason? Would you prefer inheriting the Burtons’ legacy by putting your life on the line, or establishing a new legacy yourself?”
“What are you getting at?”
“I’ll be frank with you. I won’t stay in Burton Group for long, but I will reclaim Hudson Pharmaceuticals as my own.”
Hearing that, Jason visibly grew nervous. “You?”
“That sounded doubtful.”
“You’re just an illegitimate daughter of the Hudsons. How are you going to reclaim Hudson Pharmaceuticals? As far as I know, every tycoon in Riverdale has their eyes set on the company! Do you have what it takes to go up against them?”
Rachel replied, “Perhaps you’ve heard about the Hudsons’ Six Ancestral Formulas, Mr. Jason?”
Jason’s brows tensed up as he gazed at Rachel. Anyone who was familiar with the Hudsons knew the family rose to prominence through their pharmaceutical business, and all they depended on were six supplementary medicines. And thanks to those six medicines, the Hudsons were able to establish a solid business foundation that lasted for more than a century, developing the business into Hudson Pharmaceuticals as it was today. When Jefferey took charge of the company, rumors about the Hudsons’ Six Ancestral Formulas having gone missing arose. Thus, during those years, Jefferey only focused on other businesses that had nothing to do with pharmaceuticals.
“Do you have the formulas?”
Rachel confidently nodded. “Yes. I have them. You probably didn’t know about this: when my grandfather was still alive, he left behind his will—anyone who holds the formulas shall have Hudson Pharmaceuticals. Although it has been many years since he passed away, and the position of family head has changed hands many times, everyone in the family is still obligated to comply with the terms of his will. As for your concern regarding my capability to reclaim Hudson Pharmaceuticals…” She satirically grinned. “Perhaps you’ve forgotten my connection with Carter Enterprise.”
As of now, the most competitive, significant acquirers of Hudson Pharmaceuticals in Riverdale were none other than Burton Group and Carter Enterprise. And the fate of these two companies remained undetermined.
“What’s the point of all this talk? Aren’t you afraid that I’ll relay this to Justin?”
“Except you won’t. Even your two-million fund is restricted by Old Mr. Burton. Who are you really working so hard for?”
Jason was instantly dumbfounded.
The woman went on, “To reform Hudson Pharmaceuticals, I’m gonna need a lot of assistance. Although, Carter Enterprise is definitely pushing it from behind, depending on them solely isn’t going to work in the long run. Hence, for some things, I’m gonna need your help, Mr. Jason.”
As she was speaking, two familiar figures in a line were slowly heading toward them. She conclusively stated, “Do think about it, Mr. Jason. If you agree to this, I’ll forgo the fact that you tried to send killers after me. After all, in the face of opportunities, there shall be no eternal foes.”
When she voiced her final words, Justin and Frankie finally reached them. Justin hastily grabbed her the moment his eyes met hers. “Are you okay?”
Before Rachel could say anything, Justin quickly dragged her behind him and shot Jason a wary glare. “What do you want from her?”
