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Chapter 159

Chapter 159

Cedric was all brawn and no brains, and his grudge against the Sinclair family was basically public knowledge

now. So when Edward Sinclair tried to team up, Cedric was ready to turn him down-until he caught wird that

Charles might be putting a piece of his land up for sale.

People had been gossiping about that land for ages, everyone curious about what kind of building Charles was

planning to put up.

But Charles hadn't started any construction at all. Sthought he was dissatisfied with the current government

zoning, waiting for the next round of changes, and rumors swirled that he'd gotten insider info ahead of time-

which was why he could afford to play the long game.

When Edward met with Cedric, he dangled that land as bait.

“Cedric, didn’t you ask about that plot before?” Edward pressed.

Cedric’s expression darkened. Back when Vivian and Charles got along, he'd asked Charles about the land, but

Charles just played the old fox-always dodging the topic and never actually considering a sale.

That just made even more people think Charles had sinsider info.

Now that Vivian was out of the picture, the CEO position was up for grabs, and Grandpa Jonathan had already

started talks with Grady.

Cedric’s eyes burned with resentment at the thought. If he could get his hands on that land, maybe Grandpa

Jonathan would actually consider him for the job.

He was just a little less scheming than Grady’s kids, that was all.

Edward caught the look in Cedric’s eyes and smirked. “You know everyone's watching Charles put that land up

for sale. Any idea why he’s doing it?”

Cedric scoffed, leaning back in his chair. ‘If | didn’t know the reason for this, I'd have been wasting all these

years in the business, he thought.

Word around the industry was that Charles had fallen out with the Andrade manor. The shipping routes to

Drakeland got messy, and he'd already sunk three billion yuan into fixing things, with another two billion needed

soon. For a company that size, cash flow is everything-if their reserves drop below a certain threshold, every

project in the company is on the edge.

That's why Charles had no choice but to put the land up for sale-he needed the cash, urgently.

Everyone's been watching Charles scramble to handle all the trouble the Andrade manor stirred up, so news

about the land brought plenty of companies circling.

Otherwise, who'd risk chasing after something even Charles doesn’t want?

Just goes to show, Charles is still too green-if he had more experience dealing with someone like Grandpa

Jonathan, he wouldn't have ended up in this mess.

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Edward leaned in close, his voice low. “Looks like you're already aware there are a few other companies

competing for this land. But | can let you in on the lowest price...”

That's sserious sincerity.

Cedric’s eyes flickered, a sly grin forming. “Go on, what is it you want from me?”

“Easy. The Sinclair family’s black sheep is about to chome, and the kid they exiled overseas looks set to

return too. Raventon'’s territory is in your hands now-I want both of them gone. Make sure neither of them ever

sets foot in this country again.”

For Cedric, that was nothing. Taking out people was his bread and butter.

But with Grady’s passing, things were still calm in Raventon-for now, anyway, since word hadn't reached them

yet. Once the news hit, he’d have to dash over and put out whatever chaos was about to break loose. But

looking at Vivian's situation, resentment was boiling inside him-he just couldn't stand the thought of walking

away.

He drew a slow breath, clenching his fists. ‘I have to help Vivian take the CEO seat-no matter what.’

“Alright, I'll take care of it. But you have to doa favor in return. Vivian absolutely hates Yolanda-and since

you're a Sinclair, | bet you know how to get rid of her without anyone ever finding out. | can’t go after her myself

right now; the timing’s just wrong.”

Yolanda’s fate didn’t bother Edward in the slightest. He let out a quiet chuckle. “Deal.”

Yolanda knew deep down that ever since Edward handed her that bottle of pills, he’d never planned for her to

walk away in one piece.

If anything happened to Charles, Edward would pin it all on her.

Now that Edward was teaming up with Cedric, she figured she could play the sgame-reach out to someone

else in the Andrade manor and turn the tables on Cedric.

Cedric still wanted her dead; she had to take him down first.

She pulled out her phone and started scrolling through Twitter, looking for any clues. With so many contacts, it

didn’t take long to figure out where Quentin Andrade was.

Quentin was Vivian's cousin, and the only one among the younger generation of the Andrade family with a real

position of power.

He had an older brother, but Quentin wasn’t interested in the CEO seat at the Andrade Group. Still, he wouldn't

just sit back and watch it go to someone like Cedric-a hothead who didn’t know the first thing about running a

company. No, Quentin would definitely step in.

Three nights later, Yolanda found out Quentin would be at a hotel that evening. She didn’t waste a second- she

hopped in her car and headed straight there.

But she didn’t expect to run into Simone and lan in the lobby.

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Surprise flickered across her face, but it was Simone who spoke first. “Yolanda, what are you doing here?

Yolanda was scrambling for an excuse when Jan jumped in. “I asked Ms. Grant to come. Ms. Sinclair, I'm a little

nervous.”

The hotel was luxurious and exceptionally discreet-an exclusive business club favored by celebrities and

politicians who valued their privacy.

Simone instantly broke into a smile.

“Honestly, | thought you were the cool, unflappable type. But relax! The directors saw your highlight reel and

specifically askedto bring you. Con, there are tons of directors here tonight—you’ll be fine.”

lan nodded, eyes landing on Yolanda. “Ms. Sinclair, mind if | steal Ms. Grant for a quick chat?”

Simone got it-since lan was working with Yolanda, she just gave a little nod and headed into the elevator first.

lan glanced around, then motioned Yolanda to follow him, sneaking off together to a quiet spot behind a large

potted plant in the hotel courtyard.

“Ms. Grant, you didn’t chere just to see me, did you?” lan asked, his voice low.

Yolanda pinched his cheek playfully, then ran her fingers over his earring. “I'm here to see someone.”

lan let out a playful snort, hands looping around her waist as if measuring it. “So, when are you done tonight?

Can | steal you for a while after?”

Yolanda glanced down at her phone. “Sure. I'll be hbefore ten.”

lan’s eyes sparkled, and he swept in, cupping her cheeks to kiss her. “Then I'm heading upstairs first.”

Yolanda nodded. When she reached the elevator, it was already gone.

She took out a pale lipstick and freshened up her look, using the shiny wall as her mirror.

Just then, Leo spoke up behind her. “Don’t tellyou heard Joelle Monroe was having her welcparty here

tonight and con purpose?”

‘Joelle Monroe's actually back in the country?‘ Yolanda mused.

‘She really keeps her timing tight,’ Yolanda thought.

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