Chapter 56 Where is Caleb?
"In one week, I'll be marrying Helena. After the wedding, I'll quickly take control of the Lockwood Group."
I snorted coldly, "Atlas actually dared to choose to cooperate with the Lockwood family. Well, he can forget about smooth deliveries. I don't believe we can't bring them down this time."
"But all our people have been fired. We don't have many people left to use."
Natasha shook her head with some regret.
I suddenly remembered someone. "Didn't your cousin get into the Lockwood Group? Where is he? Call him and tell him I need to see him."
"What do you want with him?"
Seeing Natasha ask, I said impatiently, "Don't worry about it. Just call him when I tell you to. Stop asking questions."
After the call went out, no one answered.
Natasha was puzzled. "What's going on? Why isn't anyone answering? How about this—I'll go to his house after work to check."
I nodded. "After you contact him, remember to tell me. I have an important use for him."
"Right, and what about those two deals we set up last time? Shouldn't we blow the whistle on them now?"
A few months ago, the Lancaster Group had signed two contracts worth over ten million dollars each, but nobody knew that those deals were actually time bombs I'd planted for the Lancaster Group.
With those bombs already in place, I then deliberately convinced Father to seek a loan from The Lockwood family - one billion dollars, which should be the Lancaster Group's last lifeline.
Unfortunately, at the crucial moment Helena actually proposed that the Pemberton family put up 15% equity as collateral.
But Helena could never have imagined that the final contract we signed was rigged.
You never saw it coming, did you Helena? That 15% equity stake is going to be a noose around the Lockwood family's neck.
Typical woman - thinks she's got the Pemberton family right where she wants them. Lacks experience, doesn't she!
"Set it in motion. Have someone expose those deals after the wedding's over. Once I'm married, it'll be time to make the Lockwood family's life hell."
Hearing my words, Natasha's face lit up with a smile as she rapidly made phone calls. Once everything was arranged, she finally put down her phone and nestled into my arms, saying resentfully: "Just thinking about you getting married makes me absolutely livid."
After speaking, Natasha put down her phone and nestled in my arms, saying reluctantly, "When I think about you getting married, I feel really unhappy."
I smiled and pinched her soft flesh gently. "What? Can't bear to let me go? Don't worry, this place will always be for just the two of us."
"Just wait. Before long, once I get the Lockwood Group in my hands, that's when I'll marry you."
My words made Natasha laugh.
"Knox, you'd better remember what you said today. Don't go back on your word. If you dare, I won't let you off."
"How could I?"
"Let me collect some interest first."
With that, I rolled over and pressed her beneath me again.
Soon, intense sounds came from the room again.
Helena's POV
Not long after I returned to the company, I heard a commotion outside.
Before I could go out, York rushed in.
"Ms. Lockwood, come out and see! Something's happened. A woman is here looking for Caleb, demanding we hand him over."
My heart sank. It had finally come.
I quickly got up and walked out to see Willow and Natasha.
"Why are you here?"
Seeing me, Willow pointed at my nose and cursed, "Get out of my way! Tell your father to come out!"
"My father is busy with work. You can tell me whatever you need."
"Tell you? What are you?"
Willow angrily put her hands on her hips and yelled at me, "Let me ask you, where's Caleb? Where have you taken my nephew Caleb?"
"The police station, Aunt Willow. Don't you know?"
I slapped my forehead, pretending to be surprised. "I'm really sorry. That was my oversight. I thought someone would have told you. Who knew no one did?"
"You bitch! What are you pretending about? Caleb is honest and proper. How did you get him sent to the police station?"
Willow reached out to scratch my face, but the security guards beside me quickly pulled her away.
"Stop it! What are you doing?" At that moment, Henry arrived.
Seeing Henry, Willow started making a scene.
"Oh my God, what did I do wrong for you all to bully me like this?"
"Willow, what are you doing? Let's talk properly in the office."
Henry suppressed his anger, trying to lead Willow to the office.
Seeing this, Willow jumped up.
"No! I'm not going anywhere! I'll stay right here. If I don't get an explanation today, I'm not leaving!"
Seeing her throw this tantrum, Henry had to patiently ask, "What explanation do you want?"
"Where's my nephew Caleb? Where is he? He only came to work at your company for half a month, and now he's disappeared. Tell me, what's going on?"
Seeing Willow being unreasonable, Henry had to patiently explain, "Caleb colluded with outsiders and caused losses to the company. He refused to explain what happened, so we sent him to the police station."
"What? You sent Caleb to the police station?"
Hearing this, Willow went crazy.
She charged at Henry, "I can't live anymore! The Lockwood family is bullying people like this! You're trying to destroy people!"
"Willow, what are you doing?"
Seeing Willow trying to charge over, I blocked Henry.
"Aunt Willow, if you want to make trouble, you've come to the wrong place."
"Caleb is at the police station now. If you don't believe it, go there and see. You can also persuade Caleb to tell us who instructed him to embezzle company property."
As I spoke, I looked at Natasha. Seeing my gaze, Natasha became furious.
"Helena, what do you mean by that? Are you suspecting us?"
"I didn't say that. I'm just curious. Why would Caleb have such nerve? If there wasn't someone behind him, he definitely wouldn't have had the guts!"
At my words, Willow went even crazier.
She pointed at Henry and me, "Good! Now I see clearly. You, father, and daughter are in this together. You're clearly coming after us."
"How dare you think that! To pin the blame on us, you're willing to frame Caleb."
"Henry, let me ask you one thing today. Are you going to let Caleb go or not?"
Henry was pushed into a corner by Willow. He shook his head helplessly. "It's not that I won't release him. Caleb has refused to reveal who's behind this, which is why he was sent to the police station. If you're worried, I'll go with you right now."
"Stop making excuses! I know you people. Arresting and releasing people is just a matter of one word, isn't it?"
"Stop lying to me!"
Willow continued, "I want to see Caleb today. I'm telling you now, if I don't see Caleb, I'll come make trouble at your house tonight. Henry, just you wait!"
After making her threat, Willow pulled Natasha away angrily.
Watching her arrogant and unbridled manner, I sneered inwardly.
Willow probably didn't know that with all this trouble, their relationship with Henry would eventually crack.
Over time, Henry would get fed up. When that day came, it would be time to settle accounts with them.
Giving Willow's family millions of dollars a year in living expenses—with that much money, even a dog would be grateful to us. But giving it to Willow's family only fueled their greed.
What I wanted was for Henry to see this family's true nature sooner.