Chapter 501 Michael, Don’t Think You Can Stay Unscathed

Chapter 501 Michael, Don’t Think You Can Stay Unscathed

Hayden was left speechless by Michael's words. Of course he didn't want anything to happen to the Johnson family.

At such a critical time, with Chase already arrested, the Johnson Group couldn't afford any more problems.

Michael said in a serious tone, "I'll return home later to handle this matter."

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

Hayden was still rational and immediately followed Michael's suggestion and went to the company to hold a meeting.

When Amelia heard that the Johnson Group not only wouldn't help the Martinez family but also planned to distance itself from them, she naturally disagreed.

Just as Hayden had predicted, she stormed into the office and made a scene.

In the end, Hayden dragged her to his office and gave her a harsh scolding.

"Are you trying to destroy the Johnson Group too? If you disagree, do you have a better solution? Chase has already been arrested and won't be getting out for several years.

Come to think of it, all this trouble was caused by you! Go home and reflect on yourself. If you keep making trouble, go back to the Martinez family."

After saying this, Hayden didn't waste any more time on her and continued dealing with the company's current crisis.

However, before he could finish making arrangements, bad news came from the Martinez family's side.

Multiple Martinez family businesses were found to have bribery and corrupt government-business relationships.

They were once again investigated by the relevant authorities, who ordered an immediate suspension of operations, and the company's finances and taxes all had to be reinvestigated.

When Hayden heard this news, his vision went dark and he nearly fainted.

It seemed Michael had been decisive after all.

They really did need to quickly distance themselves from the Martinez family. Fortunately, he hadn't lost his mind today and hadn't listened to Amelia.

However, the Martinez family and the Johnson family had been connected through marriage for decades, which couldn't be untangled overnight.

Hayden's arrangements were too slow. The Martinez family's downfall was like a typhoon passing through. It collapsed overnight, and the Johnson Group was also greatly affected.

At this time, in Harmony City, David came to report to Andrew about the progress of investigating the Johnson family.

"The Martinez family and the Johnson family really can't stand up to scrutiny. Once you investigate any of them, problems pile up. They're lucky they haven't made many enemies over the years, or they would have gone bankrupt long ago."

Andrew said coldly, "The Johnson family's early rise was suspicious to begin with, so this isn't surprising."

Back when Andrew was still in Emerald City, he seemed not to get involved with the local elite circles.

But he had carefully studied the backgrounds and power distribution of Emerald City's companies.

Without others knowing, Andrew had already gathered quite a bit of information about them. Especially the top-ranked families—more or less, they all had some problems.

However, Andrew wasn't close to them and had no conflicts of interest, so everyone stayed out of each other's way. Even though he knew they had problems, he didn't meddle in their affairs.

But they had repeatedly offended him and hurt his people.

This time, he was going to teach the Johnson Group a good lesson.

David was also speechless about what the Johnson family had done. "That Chase should really thank his lucky stars for having a good brother. All the ridiculous things he'd done before, Michael was always there cleaning up his messes.

It was only after his falling out with Sophia that Michael had no time to look after Chase, which is why we were able to find that evidence so easily this time."

Andrew's eyes were cold as he said, "Dealing with Chase and the Martinez family is just something we're doing in passing. Going after Michael will be more troublesome. He's also very meticulous in his work."

The Johnson Group's history wasn't any cleaner than the Martinez family's.

It was only after Michael took over that things gradually got cleaned up, and he erased quite a bit of their past.

To dig up negative information about the Johnson Group would take some effort.

Andrew had all the time in the world to wear them down.

He coldly instructed David, "No matter what it costs, I don't want to see Michael walk away unscathed!"

He was the mastermind behind everything.

Frankly speaking, the Johnson family dared to be so reckless because of his indulgence.

This time it seemed like Amelia made the move. But at the root of it, it was still because of him.

If it weren't for him constantly pestering before, Amelia wouldn't have dared to be so bold as to try something like kidnapping.

His Olivia had already suffered enough because of Michael and had finally been nursed back to health by him. Did the Johnson family think they deserved to harm her again?

Whether Michael was involved this time or not, Andrew was going to settle the score with him!

"Got it!"

David immediately responded, "I'll personally oversee this matter."

After discussing business, David glanced toward the treatment room and asked about the situation inside, "Is Ms. Smith okay? Has the antidote been developed? What does Mr. McCoy say?"

Andrew also looked toward the treatment room, his eyes showing obvious heartache and worry. "Not yet."

Since Olivia returned to Harmony City until now, her condition hadn't improved.

Just as Rodolfo had said, it kept fluctuating.

He stayed by her side, watching her unable to rest even in her dreams, constantly tormented by the drug's assault on her memory, always in pain.

Even without giving her injections or medicine, she was unconscious more often than she was awake.

Damn the Johnson family, they were truly shameless!

David cursed them silently in his heart.

He couldn't help, so he could only comfort Andrew, "Don't worry. Mr. McCoy is so capable, and Liam's medical skills are excellent too. With them working on it, Ms. Smith will definitely get better."

Andrew's eyes were dark, and his furrowed brow didn't relax because of this.

But how was just getting better enough?

His Olivia had suffered so much - the Johnson family must pay back a hundredfold!

Andrew thought of something and gave David some more instructions.

David took the orders and quickly left to handle them.

Andrew also turned back to the medical room.

When he entered, he discovered that Victoria and Vaughn had come.

Apart from not telling Bianca, Andrew had notified Victoria and Vaughn about this matter.

When Victoria heard the news over the phone, tears streamed down her face, feeling guilty and pained.

Vaughn was so scared when he saw this. After asking, he learned about Olivia's current situation.

They were all cursing the Johnson family.

Besides that, the two were also blaming themselves for not watching Bianca closely enough, which led to Olivia suffering needlessly.

"If I had followed Bianca more closely and paid more attention, Olivia wouldn't have had to suffer like this."

Victoria sobbed uncontrollably.

Vaughn was also upset, but still comforted her, saying, "When you're on guard for a long time, there will always be moments of carelessness.

If they wanted to take Bianca, it wouldn't matter how closely you followed her.

If they had seen you and Bianca together, they might have hurt you too.

Since it's already happened, don't think about it so much. Let's pack up and go see Olivia."

"Okay."

Victoria was worried about Olivia and stopped dwelling on self-blame.

She pulled herself together, thinking about how she could help.

In just two days, they both looked much more haggard.

If they didn't have to help take care of Bianca and keep things from her, Victoria would probably have collapsed already.

Right now, they had brought Olivia's favorite foods and were coaxing her to eat.

Perhaps due to natural blood ties, plus her parents' loving care, although Olivia couldn't remember them, deep down she still had an innate sense of dependence on them.

Moreover, today Rodolfo had given her some suppressant medication, and Olivia seemed to be in much better condition.

The table was full of things she liked to eat. After tasting a bite, Olivia looked at Victoria and Vaughn with a pleased expression and said, "It's very good."

It didn't seem like she was just being polite - she really thought it was delicious.

Victoria's mood finally brightened a bit, and she smiled in response, "If it's good, eat more. That way your body can recover."

Olivia nodded and pushed the food toward Victoria, saying, "You eat too."

Vaughn poured Victoria a glass of water and said, "We've already eaten. You go ahead."

Just then, Andrew came in. When Victoria saw him, she said, "Let Andrew eat with you. He was just busy and must still be hungry."

Olivia's gaze also fell on Andrew as he entered, and her expression paused.

She still couldn't recognize who he was.

But Andrew in front of her was so handsome, with delicate and refined features, a noble and cool temperament, like snow on a high mountain, untouchable.

Nearly 6 feet 3 inches tall, with proportions so perfect they were flawless.

Olivia met those eyes, which were full of tenderness and warmth, drawing people in.

Olivia was momentarily stunned.

Andrew rarely saw her look at him with such direct eyes. He raised an eyebrow slightly, and his thin lips curved into a faint smile.

Was she finally not avoiding him?

A hint of joy rose in Andrew's heart. He slowly walked over and sat across from her, asking, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Olivia's cheeks flushed, and she quickly looked away, saying somewhat evasively, "It's... it's nothing."

That's what she said, but after a few seconds, her gaze drifted back to his face.

When she met the teasing smile in Andrew's eyes, Olivia said with a red face, "My parents just said that we have a very close relationship.

I don't remember things from before. You should know a lot. Can you tell me about it?"

Andrew was somewhat surprised to hear this.

He hadn't expected Olivia to bring up the past on her own initiative.

Before, she had only been guarded around him, and even when he approached, her eyes were full of wariness.

Before coming in, Andrew had prepared himself for her continued resistance.

Olivia didn't speak. Although she had forgotten some things, she wasn't stupid.

These past few days, every time she had a headache attack, Andrew looked at her with a worrisome heart, staying by her side.

Wishing he could suffer in her place.

Someone who worried about her this much naturally wouldn't be an enemy.

Moreover, when she looked at him, she always had a familiar feeling.

It seemed that their relationship really had been unusual before.

Olivia also knew that something must be wrong with her body.

She had seen photos of herself as a child and knew that Vaughn and Victoria wouldn't lie to her.

Since Andrew was her boyfriend, Olivia thought he should know what had happened.

She really wanted to know what was going on.