Hearing this, Bailey and Arthur exchanged glances. With Miles’ character, if he was willing to listen to what they had to say, he must have already noticed some clues, so Arthur said,
“We’re not afraid of your blaming. When we found out that Casper appeared next to Nia, we had already checked his background. After all, he has a close relationship with Nia. We knew that he was studying in the USA. More than half a year ago, when Jacob fled to Valentine, Casper was working and studying there, and he also lost contact after Jacob disappeared. You must know this. After disappearing for a few months, Casper suddenly returned home and appeared directly in Athegate, followed by a group of pawns. I wonder if his words and deeds are different when he returns home?”
Miles listened to Arthur’s narration impatiently. He snorted and said, “My son is no different. You suspect that he has something to do with that fugitive just because he and Jacob appeared in the same city? Ridiculous!”
“Of course it’s not just because of this,” Lucia slightly parted her lips and continued to add,
“We don’t doubt an innocent person for no reason, but everything Casper does now has an impure purpose. According to our investigation, his personality has changed a lot before and after returning to the country. Don’t you and Mrs. Wood find it strange??”
Miles pursed his lips, and when it came to his personality, he did find something strange. His son used to be outspoken and cheerful, and he didn’t even like his family background very much, so when he was studying, he would rather work and study than spend money like other rich second generations. But this time when he came back, he was a completely changed person. Not only did he care about the family business, but he was also ambitious, calm and rational. At first, he thought he had just grown up, but after hearing what Arthur and Lucia had said, his change seemed to be related to Jacob?
However, Miles will not show it in front of outsiders, and he still strongly defended his son.
“People will always grow. Whose personality is static? My son is getting more and more mature now. Is there something wrong? I think you are sowing discord!”
“Sowing discord?” Lucia had a good temper, but not always. She snorted coldly, with a domineering look between her brows and eyes, and said with a sneer,
“Mr. Wood, you are indeed a leader in Lepus, but behind an able man there are always other able men. Let alone Davonnis Corp. My Webbex Group alone is enough to compete with you. What do we need to provoke you? If it weren’t for the fact that Casper might have something to do with Jacob, I wouldn’t even give him a second look. To be honest, I hate Jacob to the bone, and everyone related to him is on my blacklist!”
“You dare to be so arrogant on my territory?!” The deterrence in Lucia’s words was self-evident, but Miles was keen on face-saving. He slapped the table bravely, stood up and pointed at Lucia and cursed. The subordinates behind him also approached the three of them, staring at them fiercely.
However, no matter how furious Miles looked like, it couldn’t scare Arthur and Lucia. Bailey even laughed outright and said,
“Mr. Wood, why bother to be angry? Everyone is very busy. We came all the way to have an appointment with you in person, just to save your son a way out. He doesn’t know the worldly affairs. Maybe he was brainwashed by Jacob. If you can find out earlier and persuade him to turn back, we don’t have to pursue it, but if you refuse…”
“Mr. Wood, are you interested in seeing the strength of Davonnis Corp?” Arthur said lightly after Bailey’s protracted voice.
Miles gritted his teeth and glared at the fearless and even calm three people. How could he not know their background? In order to protect his own interests, he instigated other companies to resist Bailey’s entry into Lepus, but Miles was very clear that if Bailey hadn’t looked down on the Lepus market at that time, with the strength of Davonnis Corp, his resistance would be useless at all.
“If Casper really has a relationship with Jacob, what are you going to do?” Miles had experienced a lot so naturally he had his own set of rules for dealing with things, and when confronted head-on, he knew which way was better for him.
“If Casper is really related to Jacob and may be ordered by him, then he must know where Jacob is. As long as he can tell Jacob’s whereabouts, I can forget what he did before. Otherwise, even he is your son, I will not let it go!”
Lucia’s words were scorching, and she would not give in or be merciful about Jacob’s matter.
“What if you wronged him?” Miles, as expected of an cunning person, said again with his eyes sinking.
“in Casper’s new company, Lucia and I have already been invited to take shares. If you can prove that he has nothing to do with Jacob, we will be ashamed this time. As long as Davonnis Corp and Webbex Group are still in the future, there will be no difficulties for his company, and Lucia and I will do our best to support it.”
Arthur generously made a promise, and he also had the ability to make Miles’ heart flutter.
Sure enough, Miles’ expression softened immediately after he heard Arthur’s words. If he can form a cooperative relationship with Davonnis Corp and Webbex Group, it will be beneficial to his own business, and he just needed to confirm whether his son was related to Jacob.
As soon as he raised his hand, his subordinates retreated, and Miles sat down slowly, and said to the three of them,
“Okay, a real man never goes back on his words. I hope you don’t break your promise by then.”
Miles agreed, and Arthur and Lucia didn’t stay any longer when they had achieved their goal, and left after a few words. As soon as they left, Bailey couldn’t help asking Lucia,
“Lucia, why don’t you just tell Miles that Nia has personally identified that Casper is related to Jacob?”
“Casper is ruthless and thoughtful. If he finds out that we have looked for Miles, Nia’s life will be lost. She and Jacob are also inextricably linked. Now I want to protect her.” Lucia explained.
“So that’s how it is…” Bailey suddenly realized and said, “I hope Miles can really keep his word.”
Lucia and Arthur looked at each other. Their hands held together, and they were more eager than anyone for an answer.
That afternoon, Miles returned home with a lot of thoughts. After seeing his wife Libby, he hesitated to speak. He tried to speak again and again but swallowed it. Libby was also a sensitive person. She went to her husband and asked,
“Miles, what are you doing today? Why are you so preoccupied?”
“Libby, do you think Casper has changed a lot since he came back?” Miles didn’t say it clearly, but asked his wife first.