Chapter 136 Advanced Sales Department
After Xavier finished speaking, he looked up at me, waiting for my answer.
I thought for a moment and said, "You mean you want to use public opinion to turn things around?"
Xavier nodded approvingly. "You really are my son—so smart."
He took a deep drag on his cigar before slowly continuing, "Since Helena dared to expose the video of you and Natasha, we'll let this thing keep brewing."
Xavier chuckled. "People who love drama don't care about the truth. They only care about having something to watch."
"So we'll make this even bigger."
Xavier glanced at me and continued, "Romance between men and women is normal. The problem here is that you're about to marry Helena while messing around with Natasha. But you knew Natasha first."
"Based on the timeline, what if we hint that Helena is actually the third party who came between you and Natasha? What do you think people will say?"
I immediately understood what Xavier meant.
He wanted to create a story where Helena stole someone's love.
To reframe my affair with Natasha as a story of lovers who were torn apart but got back together.
I hesitated. "Dad, you mean—Helena used her status to steal you away, forcing Natasha and me to break up, but I couldn't forget Natasha, which is why I cheated?"
Xavier nodded. "Exactly. And we need to say Helena pursued you first, that she used business deals to force you to marry her."
"Only this way can you and Natasha appear innocent, and we can cover up the truth."
I thought for a moment. "That's good, but what if Helena fights back?"
Xavier took another drag and sneered. "Fight back with what? Evidence?"
"These gossip media are best at making things up. These paparazzi swarm at the first scent—they never investigate the actual truth."
"Even if Helena wants to refute it, she needs evidence. And I'm certain she has none."
I thought about it and suddenly understood. Helena couldn't possibly prove herself. During our relationship, my affair with Natasha was kept very secret—no one knew.
Evidence—Helena simply couldn't produce any.
Realizing this, I smiled knowingly and became even more respectful toward Xavier. "Thank you for helping me, Dad."
Xavier nodded, stood up, and patted my shoulder. "You're my only son. Everything the Pemberton family has will be yours someday. If I don't help you, who will?"
"But I'm also warning you—after this incident, cut off contact with those women around you temporarily. You can play around again after the company issues are resolved."
I knew my affair with Lucy couldn't be hidden from Xavier.
I became even more respectful. "Yes, Dad, don't worry. I'll handle it."
He stood by the window looking outside and snorted coldly. "Henry's family has gone too far!"
"Since they chose to start a war, they can't blame us for being ruthless."
Xavier turned to me. "I've already spoken with several manufacturers who supply the Lockwood Group. Starting next year, the raw materials supplied to them will cost ten percent more. They want to bankrupt us? Let's see who has the stronger hand in the end!"
I was shocked, realizing Xavier was truly angry this time.
I then told Xavier what Natasha had said today.
After hearing it, Xavier laughed heartily.
"Even God can't stand Henry's arrogance! Good. Let him taste what it feels like to be betrayed by family."
He instructed, "Find a way to help Ivan quickly establish himself at the Lockwood Group. If necessary, give him some big deals. Now's not the time to worry about short-term gains and losses."
I understood Xavier's meaning. For Ivan to establish himself, he needed to produce results quickly.
Only then could he have a voice in the company.
Once he truly gained influence, I could better infiltrate the Lockwood Group.
I nodded. "Okay, I'll start arranging things once he joins the Lockwood Group."
Xavier nodded. "Do it cleverly. Don't let anyone see through it."
"Yes."
The next day, Natasha called again.
I had to accompany her to try on dresses for the engagement party.
I didn't really care what dress to wear. All I could think about was the company's operations.
During the meal, I casually asked about Ivan's return again.
"Ivan will be back soon. He mentioned on the phone yesterday that he's handling the paperwork."
After Natasha finished, I said, "When he joins the Lockwood Group, it's best if he goes to the sales department."
"Why?"
Natasha was somewhat dissatisfied. "Sales is all about begging for business. With Ivan's status, he should at least be a manager at the company."
How foolish!
I patiently explained, "Sales may seem like a service job, but it's also where you can show results fastest. Helena will definitely oppose Ivan joining the company. So first, apply for an ordinary position to get in."
"Once he's in the Lockwood Group, we don't need to worry about him producing results."
Hearing this, Natasha's eyes lit up. "You mean you'll help Ivan close deals?"
I nodded. "Of course. Ivan establishing himself is good for both of us."
Only then did she say happily, "Okay, I'll pass your words to Dad."
Just then, the steak arrived. I gestured for her to eat. "Alright, let's eat then."
Tomorrow was my big engagement day with Natasha.
After all this preparation, I was waiting for tomorrow to come.
Right now, I couldn't wait to see Helena's shocked expression.
Helena, you didn't expect this, did you? Even though we broke up, you can't escape my control.
I will win you back, and your company—I will definitely take it!
Thinking of this, a confident smile appeared on my lips.