Derek and Zoe were about to get engaged!
This major news was not some fancy news, but it was published by a very authoritative newspaper, and the major websites and media started to repost and report it.
How was this possible?
Many websites analyzed that this was because Derek did not get the right of inheritance to the Saint Group. He immediately got engaged to Zoe and got married. He was backed by Webber Group and wanted to go for a broke. Maybe he could get back the right of inheritance of the Saint Group.
In addition, some sharp people also noticed that Webber Group was wantonly purchasing the shares of the Saint Group sold.
Recently, because of the death of Dalton, the stock price of the Saint Group fell greatly, and many people were selling the stocks in their hands.
In other words, Derek wanted to take back control of the Saint Group through Zoe and Webber Group, which was certain.
When she saw this report, Serina’s tears fell.
For the sake of benefits, would he abandon her and choose Zoe?
Derek had been very arrogant since he was born. This time, he was taken away from the position of president of the Saint Group, letting him assist Ernest.
It had always been others who obeyed him, but this time, he had to obey others.
How could he accept such a fact?
Serina sat on the sofa, feeling as light as a feather.
The Crystal Palace
Derek, who saw the news this morning, was about to go crazy. Lauren was very calm, and everything was under her control.
Lauren sat on the sofa, calmly drinking the tea. This time, it was Derek who paced back and forth.
“Mom, why did you release the news that Zoe and I are going to be engaged without my permission. Are you crazy? Serina and I have registered marriage!”
Derek roared. He did not expect that after he confronted her once, she still made such a crazy move.
“Why can’t you divorce just because you get married? Zoe doesn’t care if you’re divorced or not. Moreover, she can also help you buy stocks. When the time comes, you can just wait to take the position of chairman of the Saint Group.”
Lauren blew at the steam coming out of the teacup and took a small sip.
“So that’s what you’re thinking!” Derek stood in front of Lauren, “Let me tell you, I will never divorce Serina! It’s impossible for me to marry Zoe!”
“Then you just want me to die!”
Lauren directly threw the cup in her hand on the ground. The hot tea spilled on the ground and even sprinkled on Derek’s pants.
With the crisp shattering sound of the cup, the entire room quieted down.
Derek stared blankly at his mother.
“Don’t force me anymore! Derek! If you force me again, I will turn to suicide!” Lauren roared.
Derek was silent.
“I worked so hard to cultivate you, but in the end, you had to retreat at the critical moment. I have no choice but to fight for you!”
“But this has never been what I want.”
Lauren suddenly raised her head and stood up. She slapped Derek in the face, “What nonsense are you talking about? When did you become so useless!”
Derek looked away and sighed.
“That is your father’s inheritance. You will inherit it! Why should it be given to an outsider?”
“Rafael is not an outsider. Moreover, you have done those things to Rafael. Giving the Saint Group to her now can be considered as compensation.”
“Impossible! I will never regret what I have done! I just want you to be the chairman and president of the Saint Group. You have no choice but to obey!”
Lauren said fiercely, gritting her teeth.
“Mom, why are you so stubborn? Sister has the evidence about your crime in her hands. If she gives the evidence to the police, you think…”
“I’m not afraid. If she has the ability, let the police arrest me. For my son, I don’t care!”
Derek shook his head, “Don’t say it’s because of me anymore…”
“Derek! Anyway, I have already released the news. If you refuse to be engaged with Zoe, it will be a humiliation to me in front of the public!”
“If that’s the case, I wouldn’t have the nerve to continue to live. And I want to go to the hell and ask your father why he didn’t hand over the company to you.” Lauren said unflinchingly.
“Mom, don’t do anything stupid!”
“I won’t do anything stupid. You have to obey me!”
“I love Serina!” Derek roared in a low voice.
“What’s the use of love? You’re too emotional! The most valueless thing in this world is love!”
Lauren sighed, “Back then, Serina’s mother, Yolanda, was also the case. She stole my boyfriend and kept saying that it was because of love. But now? Wasn’t she still abandoned? Is there any meaning to it?”
“Don’t impose your thought on me all the time,” Derek sneered.
“Derek, I don’t want to talk nonsense with you. Unless you want me to die, you have to obey me. The engagement party is scheduled to be held the night after tomorrow. It is up to you whether you want to go or not.”
Lauren seemed to be making her final ultimatum.
Derek sneered and left.
“Mrs. Maynard, we can’t let Mr. Derek leave. What if he really doesn’t attend the engagement party?” the butler immediately stepped forward.
“I understand Derek’s temper. He won’t do that. Let him go out alone and think about it. It’s good for him to calm down. Don’t worry about him. I think he will understand. I did all this for him.”
Lauren closed her eyes and let out a long breath. She really hoped that everything would be settled immediately.
“Yes, Mrs. Maynard.”
Derek drove his car and left.
The car stopped in the Splendid Community. He smoked several cigarettes in the car and looked up at the window from time to time.
He knew that Rafael temporarily lived in Ernest’s apartment.
He finally opened the door and got out of the car. He snuffed out the cigarette end in the trash can and went straight upstairs.
The moment Rafael opened the door, she was still smiling because she thought that Ernest had returned.
When she saw Derek, she was also stunned.
When they met briefly in the meeting room that day, the siblings had not officially met.
“Come in,” Rafael opened the door.
The two siblings sat on the sofa. Rafael stood up and poured a glass of water for Derek. No one spoke first.
Perhaps after so many years, there were too many things they wanted to say. And they didn’t know what to say when they really meet.
Rafael also felt a little guilty towards Derek. She hated Lauren, but she was not very sure whether Derek was involved in the murder of Ernest.
“Why are you coming to me?” Rafael was the first to speak.
“Can’t I come to my sister when I have nothing to bother you?” Derek asked with a smile.
Rafael felt a little awkward. “Derek, actually…”
“Why haven’t you come to me for so many years?”