Chapter 593
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After freshening up, Myla retired early, exhausted from the long journey.
The moment her door closed, Cruz turned to Jeffery with a cold, unreadable expression.
As soon as they entered the study, Cruz shut the door behind them and moved to his desk. His stern gaze fixed on Jeffery. “Kneel,” he commanded.
Jeffery took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling heavily. Without another word, he stepped forward and dropped to his knees. “Dad…”
Cruz cut him off sharply. “Tell me, what’s going on with those factories?”
Jeffery’s expression darkened. After a brief silence, he spoke slowly. “The general manager in charge of factory procurement, Leon Walsh, embezzled funds meant for equipment purchases. Because of that, we didn’t have enough money to acquire the necessary machinery. To cover it up, his subordinates kept submitting falsified documents, manipulating figures to make everything seem normal…”
He trailed off, unable to continue.
Cruz scoffed, his voice dripping with disdain. “Impressive, isn’t it? One man covering for another, a whole group covering for each other. When did the firm become a nest of corruption?”
His piercing gaze fell on Jeffery, who remained kneeling. “And you, as CEO, failed to detect such a massive issue?”
Jeffery clenched his jaw, frustration bubbling inside him. “Dad, most of the management team has been with you for years. I trusted them because they were your people. That’s why I let my guard down.”
Cruz’s expression grew even colder. “Jeffery! Are you blaming me for your failure?”
Jeffery’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly shook his head. “That’s not what I meant!”
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Cruz narrowed his eyes. “When did you become so skilled at shifting responsibility? Have you forgotten everything I taught you?”
Jeffery tightened his fists but knew arguing was pointless. “I was wrong, Dad. I’m already doing everything I can to fix this.”
Looking up, he quickly added, “I had secured a partnership with CR Corporation. Its founder, Mr. Riley, personally admired you. Even though they’ve canceled the deal, there’s still a chance to salvage it.”
Cruz immediately saw where this was going. “Oh? So you’ve already made plans for me. You want me to step in and convince Mr. Riley?”
Jeffery’s urgency grew. “Dad, the Lawson Group is Grandpa’s and your legacy! And this issue isn’t just about the factories. The real problem started when Carol unknowingly offended one of CR Corporation’s designers. That’s why Mr. Riley cut ties with us.”
Cruz frowned. “A designer?”
Jeffery nodded. “Yes, the one who caused a scene during Carol’s birthday party—Linsey. And there might be some deeper connection between her and Mr. Riley.”
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