Chapter 507 Deception
Otto: "Go and give the documents I prepared to Alvin Jordan."
Originally, he just thought Calista wasn't smart enough and couldn't be trusted with important tasks.
So Otto's plan was to eventually not let her manage the company.
He would set up a fund for her, with dividends.
The company would be handled by professionals.
Now, with Calista acting this way, Otto felt it wasn't necessary anymore.
Lika was also heartbroken.
She had always cared deeply for Calista. Even after having Emily as a daughter, she actually still favored Calista.
But she was someone who listened to Otto and trusted his decisions.
Now that Otto had made his decision, no matter how reluctant she felt, she would arrange things according to his wishes.
Alvin was a veteran of the company and the person Otto trusted most.
Giving this to Alvin, he would naturally know what to do next.
What Lika didn't know yet was that Otto's poison had been cured.
She even had a panicked feeling that Otto might be arranging his final affairs.
Her heart was heavy and painful, but she had to pull herself together.
Now for Axel and Calista's side.
After the two left, Calista had invited Axel to come home with her, but Axel refused, saying he had things to do.
Calista was unwilling to accept this. She kept feeling that he might have another woman, which was why he was brushing her off with excuses.
So Calista couldn't help herself and had her driver secretly follow Axel to a house in the suburbs.
Axel was indeed meeting another woman.
This person was Veda.
She had been very bored these days and had long wanted to go out.
But to escape Daniel's tracking, she had to stay cooped up here. So waiting to see Axel each time had become her happiest moment.
Actually, she had many things she wanted to ask Axel lately.
She had seen news about the Smith Group.
Veda had been thinking that once Soren dealt with Daniel, she could go back and be the beloved Veda of the Smith family again.
Now that the Smith Group was really going bankrupt, how could she live carefree anymore?
Although Veda was naive, growing up in a family like the Smith Group, she had learned through exposure that without family backing, with her abilities, she had no value and would be nothing.
"Axel, you're here. I missed you so much. You haven't come to see me in so many days. Have you been busy?"
Veda was as happy and carefree as a bird.
With her, Axel didn't need to scheme too much. So when he had time, he was quite willing to come sit here. Besides deepening their relationship, he could also relax.
"Sorry, I have been a bit busy. Look, as soon as I had time, I came to see you. Seeing your lively smile helps me relax a lot."
Axel was telling the truth.
But Veda was naive, and he had such beautiful eyes that looking at them made her heart race and her face flush.
"I'm glad you're happy. By the way, Axel, I have a question I want to ask you. I don't know if I can?"
Veda asked tentatively, a bit carefully.
Axel naturally took her hand, like a lover, like a brother, and like an elder.
"With me, you don't need to be so careful. Just say what you want to say."
Axel liked her direct and simple nature.
Veda's heart skipped another beat. This sounded like sweet talk.
She quickly spoke up, "It's about the Smith Group. I saw news online that the Smith Group is in crisis. Will it really go bankrupt? How much do you know?"
Someone like Axel would probably pay close attention to the movements and situation of a big company like the Smith Group, right?
Axel didn't hide anything. "There is indeed some trouble."
"What should we do?"
Veda immediately became anxious.
Axel looked at Veda with a smile. "Logically, Daniel is now in charge of the Smith Group. He wanted to send you abroad. You should hate him and wish for him and the Smith Group to have problems. Why are you getting nervous?"
Veda lowered her eyes, a bit nervous, hesitating and stammering, "Axel, if I tell you, will you think I'm pathetic?
Yes, I'm angry about Daniel's coldness toward me, but I don't want the Smith family to go bankrupt. After all, I'm also part of the Smith family. With a big tree to lean on, it's easier to get by. Even when I go out, using the name of the Smith family, few people dare to offend me. But without the Smith family, that's another story.
I was actually thinking that one day, when Grandpa misses me, and my dad convinces Daniel, and Daniel softens and forgets about last time, I can go back. Am I being pathetic? I should be creating my own career."
Axel looked at Veda with new respect.
Although this person was naive and had been easily used by Zoey.
She wasn't completely brainless.
"No, you're doing great. You've made me see you in a new light. This is how smart people think."
"Really? I'm not pathetic?" Veda's nervous expression was immediately replaced by joy.
"Yes, and you're not completely unable to help."
"What? I can do something?"
Veda looked at Axel with disbelief, her big watery eyes full of curiosity.
"Your father has shares in the Smith Group. If you can transfer these shares to Zoey, given Zoey's friendship with you, she would probably be willing to help you persuade the King Group to inject capital into the Smith Group and help it through this crisis.
Don't forget, Zoey really cares about Daniel."
Axel brainwashed Veda.
Veda was somewhat tempted.
But shares were something that, once transferred to someone else, definitely carried risks.
"If the shares are all transferred to the King family, the King family is willing to help, but will the Smith Group still be in charge afterward?"
Veda was still hesitating.
Axel didn't continue persuading, just said, "I'm just making a suggestion. It's up to you. After all, convincing your father depends on you. Of course, if you succeed this time and help the Smith Group through the crisis, when you want to go back, Daniel probably won't have the same attitude as now. After all, you'll be a hero.
As for Zoey, I think transferring shares to her also gives her something to show the King Group, so she can better persuade her family. After all, investing money isn't just a small amount. And with your relationship with Zoey, can't you trust her?"
Veda thought it made a lot of sense.
She wasn't sent abroad, wasn't that thanks to Zoey introducing Axel?
"Axel, thank you. You're right. I'll contact Zoey later, and my dad too."
Veda's eyes curved with a smile, her gratitude overflowing.
Seeing Veda like this, Axel even teased, "So how do you want to thank me?"
Veda thought for a moment, and somehow found the courage to suddenly step forward and hug Axel. "Is this okay?"
"What are you two doing?"
Just then, the door was pushed open. Calista appeared at the doorway, just in time to see them hugging. She stormed in angrily to question them.