Callum looked at Fandrey doubtfully and asked, “Dad, are you kidding?”
“Do I look like joking around with you? I’m telling you the truth, as William is not the kind of person that we think he is. If my speculation is correct, he is an influential man as so many of them are planning to get rid of him.”
“What? Dad, what kind of a person is he then?” Callum was still not persuaded by Fandrey.
Fandrey decided to spill the beans in order to convince Callum, “I think he is the president of Wolf Group!”
“Dad, how is that possible?” It was ridiculous in the eyes of Callum as the bill did not fit for William, a playboy to be the president of Wolf Group, one of the most successful companies in the country.
“Are you just guessing or do you have proof? How could he be the president of Wolf Group? I’ve seen the president more than once, I…”
Callum suddenly paused and had a startled look on his face. He then continued, “How could it be? Well… I suddenly realized that William had a similar height as the president. They even had the same watch, right? Dad, how did you come up with such speculation?”
“It was just sheer luck. I would not have connected the dots as they were too different if it weren’t for William being the target in this incident.”
Fandrey sighed, “Think about it. Why would they want to get rid of William if he really is an incompetent man? His friends with the names of Richard and Michael do not have the greatest talent but have always been loyal to William only. I have also met with Marcus and he has a few tricks under his sleeves. Do you happen to remember a woman named Natasya who is a talented but arrogant woman? Why would she be so desperate to get William as hers if it weren’t for his capability?”
“You connect the dots of William being the president of Wolf Group merely based on these few reasons? Isn’t it a bit ridiculous?”
“No, I came up with the speculation based on his driver. Sammuel showed me a photo of him and I remembered that he was also the driver of the president of Wolf Group. I am confident that my guess is right although his driver has changed how he dresses and his hairstyle. By the way, his driver was an instructor of the largest army camp in South Africa.”
“I see! Dad, do you think that Veronica is targeting William? What bad blood does she have against him?”
Fandrey reminded him and said, “Have you forgotten about the incident that happened to the Laban Family? Veronica’s brother had four companies under his belt but they had all suffered a takeover by Wolf Group. We would then have an answer to explain why she has a grudge against William as the president of Wolf Group!”
Callum finally understood the situation and said, “Oh right, I almost forgot about it. Does that mean she is quicker than us to get ahold of William’s identity?”
“Yes, the Laban family may not be the only one who knows about his identity. We shall take one step at a time as we have yet to confirm things and you should pretend as nothing has happened. Do pay more attention and investigate matters while I am going to make a call to William now.”
Fandrey picked up his phone and dialed William’s number. The call was connected with William asking in a casual manner, “Grandpa, have you got ahold of the mole in such a quick moment?”
“William, I just asked your uncle about it and he only simply mentioned it to your aunt and no one else knew about it.”
“Ah? Grandpa, what do you think?” William asked.
Fandrey decided to keep his speculation a secret and asked back, “How about you go first?”
“Me? Haha, I have no opinion about it. The traitor must be someone else if we exclude the possibility of both my uncle and aunt as the traitor. Let’s wait and see how it goes,” William answered with a casual laugh.
“Is that what is on your mind?”
“Yes, please assist me to check things further. I’m sure that the traitor had done a great job by concealing himself since he was living under your nose for such a long time. You would need more time to sort it out, right?” William replied but suddenly let out a cry as if he just recalled something.
“Grandpa, I have heard from my father that the Laban family have signed a business contract with Acma Corporation and it was announced not long ago. The stock of Acma Corporation is beginning to see improvements. What do you think of this matter?”
“You brat!” Fandrey scolded as he was amazed at how intelligent William was as he pretended to use Hayden to indicate the real meaning behind his statement. Pigs could fly if it was Hayden who told him about it instead of figuring it out by himself.
Fandrey hung up the phone after cursing at William as he had known that Veronica was the traitor and there was nothing more that Fandrey could say.
William hung up the phone after getting an earful from Fandrey. He had a bitter smile on his face while Marcus glanced at him and asked, “Mr. Howard, have you got ahold of the mole? Is it really your aunt?”
“I’m pretty sure it’s her.” William threw his phone aside and took a sip of tea before he continued, “I always thought that the mysterious man and the mole were the same people and it looks like my assumption is incorrect. It is unlikely that the plan to join forces with the Anthony family is initiated by the mysterious man.”
“Are you implying that the mysterious man is someone else?”
“That’s for sure, but I am no longer worried about the mole. Veronica is from the Laban family and well, there must be a story behind it.”
Marcus chuckled and offered, “Do you want me to investigate it?”
“There is no need to, as my uncle and grandfather would settle it accordingly. I’m not interested to invade their privacy as I am aware that Veronica’s hate was stemmed from love. I would have also hated my uncle if I were her as he brought an illegitimate daughter back home. However, me and Veronica… I would need to inspect things further about the reason whether she holds a grudge. It might be because Wolf Group initiated a takeover move or others.”
Marcus nodded and said, I’ll arrange for our men abroad to keep an eye on it. It would be a prove that Veronica had known about your identity if she was trying to get rid of you based on the first reason. This could also indicate that they have done their homework well as you have hidden your identity well.”
“My identity is no longer a secret now as there are many who are aware of it. I shall find the perfect timing to announce it publicly since I can’t hide it forever.”
William then thought of Valeria and said, “Valeria has gone out with Abbie for two hours. Why haven’t they come back yet?”
“Valeria and Miss Clark made their way to the hotel belonging to Saunders Enterprise after collecting your birthday gift. President Saunders is there today and she must have gone to meet her to discuss something, right?” Marcus guessed.
“Why would she go look for my father-in-law out of the blue?” William paused for a moment and suddenly patted his head, “Natasya is residing there now. Could it be that Valeria is planning to mess with her there?”