Chapter 306: Youth Uncorrupted by Society
The next day, Elizabeth went to the company. Robbie walked beside Elizabeth and said in a low voice, "About Luminary Agency, the police have already investigated everything, but the person in charge of Luminary Agency didn't mention anyone from the Sherman family, nor did they mention Hugo."
The person in charge Robbie mentioned was Hugo's college classmate.
Elizabeth showed no surprise at this result.
She stepped out of the elevator - this was all expected.
After exiting the elevator, Elizabeth and the others walked into the office.
She took the documents Robbie handed her and read them carefully. "Send someone to bring the former procurement manager back to the country. How's the situation with Elmer?"
Jacob, standing nearby, quickly reported, "Elmer has 'honestly' confessed about Hugo. Elmer was smart enough to record his phone conversations with Hugo."
Elizabeth nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.
She placed the documents on the desk and smiled faintly. "Get the entire legal team into action, prepare to sue the relevant people, and PR can start working now. Have all the media and platforms start reporting."
Jacob and Robbie acknowledged and went off to handle their tasks.
Last night, Juan had slept soundly.
Seraphina Enterprises' stock market was filled with wailing again today.
He was very glad he had sold his shares yesterday.
"Qiana, arrange a dinner with Maddox's wife sometime." Juan put down his phone and instructed.
Qiana naturally understood - they needed to thank Willow for her tip, otherwise the losses would have been huge.
Qiana nodded. "I'll arrange it."
Just then, Juan received a call from a shareholder who held a small amount of Seraphina Enterprises shares.
This shareholder had also heard some bad rumors about the company and felt vaguely worried.
"I heard you sold your shares yesterday? Is Seraphina Enterprises' situation really that bad?" he asked anxiously.
Juan said tactfully, "I'm preparing to invest in a new business and need cash."
This excuse was obviously transparent.
After exchanging a few words, they hung up.
Juan felt relieved - his decision to follow the Sherman family in selling shares early was wise.
Meanwhile, Qiana went to the balcony and also called Willow, inviting her to dinner.
On the other end, Willow smiled. "Of course I'm free tomorrow. Qiana, you're too kind."
The two agreed on a time and place to meet.
After hanging up, Willow told Maddox about Qiana's dinner invitation.
Willow smiled. "Looks like Mr. Hayes also sold his shares."
Maddox chuckled. "Good thing he was smart enough to sell. Recently, netizens have been boycotting products on Seraphina's website."
Willow leaned against Maddox, praising him. "My husband is still the smartest."
Maddox leaned back in his chair, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Elizabeth now held shares in many companies, so the losses weren't huge yet.
Willow leaned in Maddox's arms, scrolling through trending topics on her phone. Suddenly she saw a trending topic with 'Hugo' in it.
Willow clicked on the trending topic, and seeing the news inside, she patted Maddox's leg in shock. "Honey, something happened, something happened! Hugo's been arrested!"
Hearing this, Maddox's expression immediately changed. "Hugo's been arrested? What happened?"
Willow immediately showed Maddox the trending topic.
Maddox quickly scanned the content, completely shocked. "Idiot! To personally get involved in doing bad things - does he have shit for brains?"
The scandal of Hugo instigating Elmer to set fire and frame Seraphina Enterprises had been exposed.
This scandal quickly drew public attention and anger.
Willow grabbed Maddox's clothes, asking nervously, "Honey, what do we do? Will Hugo be okay?"
Maddox was already furious and snapped angrily, "The whole thing's been exposed, what do you think! So stupid!"
Tears welled up in Willow's eyes. "Honey, think of a way to save him. He's my only brother."
Maddox took a deep breath. "Right now we need to figure out how to keep ourselves out of this, not save him!"
Maddox stood up, taking out his phone to quickly contact people to work things out, making sure he wouldn't be implicated in Hugo's mess.
That afternoon, when the stock market closed, Seraphina Enterprises' stock price, which had been falling continuously, suddenly shot up to the daily limit.
And at 5:30, Seraphina Enterprises' official website also announced the company's progress on the cloud project in collaboration with Zenith Enterprises Group.
This meant that tomorrow, Seraphina Enterprises' stock price would very likely hit the daily limit again.
Setting aside Maddox and their reactions for now.
When Juan saw the news of Seraphina Enterprises' comeback, thinking of the shares he had already sold, he clutched his head, feeling like he was about to faint.
He turned to ask Qiana, "Is Hugo Maddox's wife's brother?"
Qiana nodded, her expression also grim. "Yes."
Juan wasn't stupid - after thinking about it, he realized the whole thing was Maddox's doing behind the scenes.
Juan was so angry he slammed the table. "Fine, fine, fine! Just wait! I'm putting this on Maddox's tab!"
Some were angry, others were happy.
The shareholder who had called Juan this morning to ask about the situation was very glad he hadn't had time to sell his shares yet.
At this moment, Elmer was being held by the police.
Elmer also realized he'd been completely screwed over by that guy Jacob from Seraphina Enterprises!
He thought of Jacob's appearance - looking like a harmless student fresh out of school, yet so cunning and devious.
Elmer was full of regret and anger.
Elmer couldn't have been stupid enough to hand over the recording of his conversation with Hugo - if Elmer did that, he himself would be arrested for arson.
But now, the recording had been found by Seraphina Enterprises' people!
Thinking back on each conversation, Jacob had cleverly guided Elmer with his words, making Elmer fall into the trap step by step.
Elmer wished he could get out right now and settle the score with Jacob!
Jacob had been eating his meal just fine when he suddenly sneezed.
Robbie was sitting across from Jacob eating. He silently moved his food away, looking at Jacob with disgust. "Jacob, go eat at another table."
Jacob rolled his eyes. "Don't be so dramatic. I just sneezed once, I'm not even sick. Probably some jerk talking about me behind my back."
After saying this, Jacob said proudly, "Ms. Penrose praised me today. One day I'll replace you and become Ms. Penrose's chief assistant."
With the Elmer matter, Jacob had done well, and Elizabeth had praised him and even given him a raise.
Being praised by Elizabeth, being trusted by Elizabeth - it was simply too wonderful.
Robbie smiled. Robbie didn't have the heart to tell Jacob the truth.
Originally, the Elmer matter was Robbie's responsibility to investigate, but later Elizabeth had Robbie hand it over to Jacob.
At the time, Elizabeth had said calmly, "Mr. Grant looks like a young man who hasn't been corrupted by society yet. He's more likely to make people lower their guard."
Robbie looked at the now-proud Jacob, shook his head, and said with a hint of teasing, "Alright, alright, future chief assistant, keep working hard."
Hearing this, Jacob smiled proudly. "Robbie, just you wait."
Elizabeth was carrying a plate of vegetarian food when she saw Robbie and Jacob eating. She walked over.
Everyone still had to work overtime tonight to handle business, so Elizabeth chose to eat in the company cafeteria.
Originally Timothy wanted to deliver food to Elizabeth, but Elizabeth refused.
Robbie stood up to pull out a chair for Elizabeth.
She smiled and sat down. "Thank you. What are you two talking about?"
Robbie gestured toward Jacob with his chin, amused. "Mr. Grant wants to replace me and take the chief assistant position."
Elizabeth raised her eyebrows, looking at Jacob with playful eyes. "Mr. Grant, you did very well this time. The company needs motivated people like you. Please continue to work hard and try to beat Robbie."
Jacob scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, blushing. "Thank you, Ms. Penrose. I'll keep working hard!"
Robbie saw this kid blushing again and lowered his head, unable to control his muffled laughter.