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Chapter 461

Author: Cloud Drop
"Congratulations on winning the opportunity with Howard."

Charles said it as if he didn't feel like he'd lost to Liesel. Or perhaps, he was trying to act like he didn't care in front of her.

Liesel stopped in her tracks. She looked at Charles, who was smiling gently.

Charles always had this mask on, elegant and generous. Sometimes, he would seem cold and distant, but he would never let anyone see what he was truly thinking on the inside. He was powerful, yet terrifying.

Even though she had worked at Ford Corporation for three years, she had never truly understood him.

Or perhaps… she had never understood the dark side of him.

She knew that Charles was a very thorough and meticulous person. She also knew that he put a lot of effort into his work. However, when she talked to him, she just never got that feeling from him.

"It's Howard who wants to work with me, not the other way round. You should know the interests or stakes in this," Liesel said lightly, not hiding the coolness in
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    At that moment, Edward's phone suddenly rang. Matthew's name flashed on the screen. Frowning slightly, Edward answered. "Father," he said. His voice was stable and calm like always."Edward, are you back? There's an important banquet going on tonight. I hope you can attend," Matthew said over the phone. His voice sounded dangerous and obsessive."I see. I'll be there," Edward replied curtly then hung up.He turned toward Ophelia and Stanley helplessly. "It seems like I have to go and get ready. I have a banquet to attend later.""No worries. We'll drive you home," Ophelia suggested. At the same time, she turned to Stanley to seek approval.Stanley nodded in agreement.Stanley could clearly feel Edward's probing gaze sizing him up. However, he had a calm temperament. He also didn't think Edward was important enough to care about, and he didn't mind being the object of hatred for no reason.The three of them left the airport. The entire way home, the air felt a little tense. Altho

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    Stanley didn't come from a good background. Even though he was known as the Finance Genius of the finance faculty of Alden University, industry experts wouldn't actually regard him highly.Edward had only made that suggestion so that Stanley would clearly see the gap between him and Ophelia.He wasn't worthy of her.Ophelia was evidently caught off guard. She turned to look at Stanley to seek his opinion, and the latter merely smiled."Sure."Ophelia immediately agreed.When Matthew saw the three of them alight from the car, his eye twitched, but he said nothing. He just nodded with a smile and led them toward the banquet.Ophelia chatted away with Stanley, while Edward pushed Matthew's wheelchair with a stormy look in his eyes. "Who did this to you, Father?"Matthew wouldn't have gotten hurt unless someone had been out to get him."Liesel." Edward's gaze darkened. "I will make her pay the price."Matthew's eyes gleamed dangerously. "I don't need you to do anything for now.

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