Jaime had had an extremely satisfying few days.
Two days before Alfredo was admitted to the hospital in a coma, he had been a bit self-conscious and worried. But, as Alfredo’s condition did not improve and the doctor repeatedly shook his head and sighed, Jaime’s courage increased.
At Grupo Seco he frantically got the rights, won people over and secretly stole the important Grupo Seco projects from Pedro.
He wanted to keep everything important in his own hands, and when he had enough capital, Alfredo would not be able to do anything when he woke up.
Of course, it would be better if Alfredo died.
At first, Jaime felt very guilty and would wake up in the middle of the night for dreaming about Alfredo. But, then he realized that, without Alfredo’s hindrance and restriction, as heir apparent of the Dry Group, he could do what he wanted and felt very free.
No one reprimanded him, no one said he was inferior to others, no one even made things difficult for him. Even the shareholders, who had not spoken kindly to him before, now treated him cordially.
Everything was so great that he finally did not feel guilty at all.
He even brutally wanted Alfredo to die immediately, so that he could formally inherit the Seco Group without opposition from anyone.
He sat in a comfortable chair with a smile, imagining the future life, but, suddenly he heard a disturbance outside his office.
Oh, he forgot that there was still one person in the company bothering him.
Pedro!
At the mention of this name, Jaime became annoyed. Although Pedro was less important to the company than Jaime was now, he was also the grandson of Alfredo, who entrusted him with a lot of power in the company, and he had the Leoz family behind him as a sponsor. Therefore, it was not easy for Jaime to compete with him.
A few days ago, Pedro had not gone to the company and everything had gone well for Jaime. But, during these two days, it was not known why, but Pedro went to the company on time, worked on projects actively and frantically, and contacted the rest of the company’s shareholders frequently.
Of course, Jaime would take some action, because Pedro was clearly fighting him for power.
-Jaime!
Pedro, holding a parchment, stormed into Jaime’s office, followed by Jaime’s assistant.
-Manager Leoz, you cannot barge into the office…..
But the assistant was thin-skinned and could not stop an angry Pedro.
When Jaime heard the noise, Pedro had been in front of him.
-You go out first, I have something to talk to manager Leoz.
Jaime gestured to the assistant.
Then he looked at Pedro and said:
-Manager Leoz, what do you want to do?
Pedro’s eyes were full of anger, and on his handsome face there was also a hint of horror.
-I am the one who should ask you what you want to do!
As he said, he opened the parchment in his hands.
It was a painting of a majestic landscape, full of clouds and peaks, with rolling mountains and dense vegetation. You could feel the vitality in the painting and the signature was the master Rafael Atenas.
The artistic conception of the painting was excellent and the author was also a very famous master, so this painting had considerable value.
But a strong ink mark ran all over the painting and destroyed the whole artistic conception, as if a beauty was flawed, making people sigh.
-You sent someone to ruin my painting, didn’t you? I worked so hard to get it, and even if you have a lot of money, you won’t be able to buy it. How are you going to pay me back?!
When Pedro said this, he blushed with anger and looked at Jaime gritting his teeth, as if he wanted to beat him to death.
Jaime saw the painting, gloated a lot, and said, “Do you have evidence?
-Do you have evidence, have you seen with your own eyes that I sent someone to do that, is there monitoring, have you gotten some photos or videos of our deal?
Pedro’s fingers trembled with anger. He had gone to great lengths to get the painting and had planned to give it to Alfredo as a gift when he was released from the hospital.
He had put it in his office in the morning, planning to frame it after work, but this accident happened.
The key was that the office monitoring was broken and it was all too coincidental.
Peter didn’t even have to think to know that Jaime had done it, because no one in the company but Jaime would hurt him, let alone ruin a painting of his.
Jaime was not only ruthless, but also stingy, and could do anything wrong.
Seeing that Pedro was incapable of producing evidence, Jaime felt prouder and laughed.
-Do you need to barge into my office with bad manners for a simple piece of garbage? I don’t know how the Leoz family taught you the rules.
He said these words to make Pedro sad.
Jaime knew Pedro was very upset that Alfredo had sent him back to the Leoz family earlier and deliberately provoked him.
If it was before, Pedro would feel bad for a while, but after talking to Alfredo last night, he didn’t care anymore, so he didn’t react much.
What angered Pedro the most was that Jaime had ruined his gift to his grandfather.
-Well, since you say my painting is garbage and you think it’s easy to get, help me get a better painting. I’d like to see your skill,” Pedro laughed and continued, “The auction price of my painting is 2, 3 million, and I got it with my contacts. Primo, I’m counting on you.
Jaime was surprised and his eyes grew wider.
A painting was worth 2, 3 million! Did Pedro want to blackmail him?
It seemed Pedro knew Jaime’s thoughts and continued:
-Rafael Atenas is the most influential master of national painting in our country, of course his painting is worth this price.
Of course Jaime could not get so much money. Alfredo was strict with him these years, Jaime didn’t care about food and clothes, and sometimes he was able to spend a lot of money, but now he spent a lot of money to win people over. If he couldn’t raise 2, 3 million, much less could he buy a more expensive painting.
-I didn’t send anyone to ruin your painting, why should I pay you?
Jaime changed his words instantly and said it firmly.
Pedro looked at him with sarcasm.
-Because you said my painting is trash!
He paused and suddenly said with an ironic tone:
-Cousin, won’t you be able to raise 2, 3 million? You always say you are the heir of the Seco Group, doesn’t Alfredo give you pocket money? You are too poor, you say you are the heir of the Seco Group, but I’m afraid your pockets are emptier than beggars’.
Jaime’s facial expression changed.
His words had not hurt Pedro before, but Pedro’s words humiliated him.
Jaime had an experience of begging. Long ago, he foraged for food in the garbage can of a pastry shop, so it mattered a lot to him that someone satirized him on this matter. Peter even compared him to a beggar, as if stepping on his heart.
He became enraged and said unwisely:
-Pedro, be careful, it won’t be long before the whole Grupo Seco is mine, and when I get it, I’ll throw you out first.
By then, he would be the owner of Grupo Seco, but Pedro, the second lord of the Leoz family, would have no property and no right to inherit.
-It won’t be long now,” Pedro whispered with a fierce look. Are you cursing Alfredo?
Jaime woke up from his anger, realized his mistake and quickly said to correct it:
-I mean, one day…..
Pedro laughed coldly and said:
-Don’t think I can’t know your thoughts. Jaime, haven’t you looked in the mirror lately? Your ambitions have shown.
Before, Jaime pretended to be kind, but now he was ambitious and horrible, even making people feel bad with a single glance.
The corners of Pedro’s mouth lifted and he continued:
-You haven’t visited Alfredo in the hospital these days, I’m afraid you don’t know that Sergio has asked the favor to a very famous doctor abroad, who has said that Alfredo will be able to be cured. It is possible that Alfredo will wake up in two days.
When Jaime heard this, he turned pale, his fingers trembled subconsciously and he looked stunned at Pedro.
-If Alfredo wakes up and finds out what you are doing in the company, what will Alfredo think of you? By the way, if Alfredo thinks your illness is strange and sends someone to do an investigation? Jaime, do you think you can escape the guilt?