“Michael, what are you trying to do?”
Old Master Williams rushed to the lakeside when he heard the news. There were more than ten machines there, and they had already started the dig.
The original lake was huge, and it had taken them many days to fill it with soil. The dig to undo that would take even more work. It would take another three to five days before it would get done.
‘Well then, three to five days it is!’
“Michael, tell them to stop!” The old master’s face was filled with anger.
He had already said that he would not allow them to dig up the lake again. It was as if Michael had slapped him on his face!
“You little brat, I said to tell them to stop, did you hear me?”
“Why ?” Michael did not look at him; he kept his sight on the dig. “I heard that there might be new evidence that could prove Grandmother’s death was not an accident.”
“Who came up with this absurdity!?” Of course, the old master knew who had done that. It was that woman! He should not have let her stayed! He should have sent her far away!
It seemed as if the woman’s sign was not compatible with the Williams family; she had caused so much trouble for the family since she stayed with them!
“It was an accident, and it was crystal clear after the investigation. What are you trying to achieve?” Old Master Williams had rage written all over his face, and his limbs trembled with anger.
The old butler also lowered his voice and said, “Eldest Young Master, you must think things through; if we keep the investigation going…”
“If there’s really a murderer, then it is the woman you had brought home!” Old Master Williams pointed his long finger at the figure under a distant tree. “Bring her here.” Two bodyguards in black walked toward Elena immediately.
Elena knew that Old Master Williams would look for her. She dried her tears, pursed her lips, and made her way to them without any escort.
Michael’s eyesight swept past her, but it did not linger. He kept his focus on the dig.
“Since you want to investigate, then turn the woman in first. She is the prime suspect.” The old master sent a cold glance at Elena.
His tone was absolute. If Michael wanted to continue with the dig, then he would call the police to take Elena away.
“Are you threatening me, old man?” Michael tilted his head to look at his grandfather, but his eyes were surprisingly gentle. He did not seem to be angry.
He even wore a half-smile on his lip as he asked, “Do you think you could use her to threaten me?”
Old Master Williams did not answer him. Nobody could change Michael’s mind once he had made a decision. Not even the old master!
Elena looked ahead at where the work was carried out. She smiled and said, “I didn’t do it, so I’m not afraid to go to the police station. I believe the police would give me the justice that I deserved.”
“You… You’re not afraid of death?!” Old Master Williams was so angry that he projected even more coldness.
“Oh, I am.” Elena looked straight into his eyes with a surprising stillness. “But, I know that I will be alright because I did not harm the old madam.”
The old master’s chest pounded; he had a hard time talking through to those youngsters. He did not wish to engage Elena.
He turned his sharp eyes at Michael. “Must you do this? Even knowing very well that it would affect Williams Corporation’s stock market price if the news were to get out?”
Michael did not share the sentiment. “Since you’ve passed Williams Corporation to me, don’t you think you shouldn’t be involved with the company’s affairs so much?”
“You…” He could not believe that the grandson he had personally trained would talk to him with that attitude!
The old master had worked behind the scenes; he no longer involved himself in the company’s business. He trusted Michael to bring the company to greater heights.
All that would come true without the woman’s existence! His grandson would go crazy as long as she remained with him!
“You little brat, don’t get too crazy, or I’ll make you regret it!” His cold eyes turned toward Elena again.
Michael chuckled and suddenly pushed Elena to his grandfather.
“You want to use her to threaten me? Do whatever you want with her, she’s one a bed warmer.”
A bed warmer…
Eldest Young Master Williams had not said that loudly, but anyone could have heard it. Third Young Miss Garcia was only there so that she could provide a service to Eldest Young Master Williams. No wonder she was back with him after he had abandoned her. It seemed like the rumors were true; Third Young Miss Garcia exchanged everything she had with her own body.
Elena had no expression on her face; she quietly accepted all contemptuous looks from the people around her.
‘Very well. I don’t mind being a bed warmer if Eldest Young Master Williams is willing to investigate the case. I don’t mind the humiliation.’
After all, ever since she returned to WongRiver Pavilion, she had already been humiliated enough.
She smiled at the old master calmly.
“Old Master Williams, would you like to call the cops? If you do, I’ll go back and have something to eat first. The food might not be as good at the police station.” It looked like she did not care if she were to spend the rest of her days in jail.
Old Master Williams almost vomited blood because of those two! After a moment of anger, he felt his chest tightened, and he could not breathe. He pressed his hand on his chest.
The old butler was alarmed when he saw that. “Old Master, are you alright?”
Michael did not want to continue the argument, so he said, “Take him back to rest, and get Ryan to examine him.”
“No need!” Where was the little brat’s arrogance? Did he pretend to be a good grandson? Would he feel this bad if he had not angered him moments ago?
“I know I can’t stop you from doing what you’ve decided, but you better be sure you know what kind of trouble Williams Corporation will be in after this!”
Michael was quiet.
Old Master Williams stomped his foot and left the area. He was unsteady on his feet, so he might not have been well.
“Old Master!” The old butler quickly ran up to him. As he moved, he pulled out his cellphone and said, “The old master is not feeling well. Please come immediately to examine him.”
The bodyguards were on their tail as well.
The dig continued, and the servants did not dare to stick around to watch as the drama unfolded.
Elena glanced at Michael. At that moment, she could only say, “Thank you.”
“Why are you thanking me? I’m just throwing you a bone to chew on.”
Michael did not even look at her, and his voice was so cold when he said, “After all, I’ve played you to my heart’s content.”