Chapter 291

Earlier, Lawrence's decision regarding Jeffrey's departure had some sense of fairness, making Winnie think that he wasn't completely heartless.

She almost believed that he might not know the full details of her uncle's case and was being manipulated by Darcy's abuse of power.

But now, any ounce of goodwill had completely vanished. Winnie was about to stand up and confront him when Rock gently pulled her back, shielding her behind him.

He winked at her, as if asking if he needed to step in.

Rock stepped in between Lawrence and Winnie, disdainfully saying, "Mr. Rodriguez, among the people standing here, who is lacking one billion dollars? The owner of this shop certainly doesn't need your billion dollars. Sorry, but I happen to have a small stake here, 90% to be exact. Now, Mr. Rodriguez, and your fiancée, you may leave!"

As he spoke, he politely pointed towards the exit door.

Winnie had no doubt that it was a gesture to chase them away, and she smirked.

Lawrence's icy gaze remained unchanged as he glanced at Rock, mocking, "Mr. Harrington, perhaps you have forgotten the fear of Trento City's prison disaster three years ago, or perhaps you would like to relive it? If you want to show off in front of women, you should also consider your own strength."

Darcy proudly held onto Lawrence's arm and said, "Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Harrington is just doing this for Miss Anderson's sake. He wants to provoke you, but it seems Miss Anderson has a firm grasp on her boyfriend."

She continuously taunted and instigated, stirring up the lively atmosphere.

Winnie coldly glanced at her and smiled, "Compared to Miss Ordelia, who has been meek in front of Mr. Rodriguez for three years, I think I have a better grasp on men."

Rock raised an eyebrow and tightened his hold on Winnie's hand, intentionally...

Singing a tune, "Well, well, it's no secret that I want to marry you. But it seems to be public knowledge in Lymington. It's just that your heart is dedicated to your career. Unlike Miss Ordelia, who lost her career and has been eagerly waiting for a man to marry her for three years."

Darcy felt annoyed and was about to incite Lawrence to explode.

Rock narrowed his eyes and locked eyes with Lawrence, a cold gleam appearing.

"How could I forget the prison disaster from three years ago? If I have the chance, I will definitely invite Mr. Rodriguez for a chat at the police station! And as for my abilities, Mr. Rodriguez can give them a try if he's interested."

His tone showed no fear towards Lawrence.

Ever since Rock appeared, the Harrington Group has experienced rapid development in these past three years.

Winnie couldn't be bothered with them. "The executives are getting impatient, Rock. Let's go. Don't let insignificant people affect our celebration."

Who were the insignificant people?

"Winnie, you stop right there."

A deep and commanding voice rang out, and at the same time, Winnie's arm was pulled by a force!

She was dragged half-turned, almost losing her balance and almost falling into Lawrence's embrace.

Luckily, she caught herself on the wall just in time. Annoyed, she raised an eyebrow and said, "Mr. Rodriguez, do you ever stop with all this tugging and pulling in public? Aren't you tired?"

Lawrence raised an eyebrow. The words from this bitchy couple had already darkened his mood.

She had taken back Triton, and her tone had become much stronger.

He couldn't stand seeing her so intimate with Rock.

Deliberately making things difficult, he asked, "Did you handle the divorce certificate?"

He was certain that this woman had many ulterior motives and wouldn't divorce so easily.

So he challenged her, "You haven't even handled the divorce certificate, and you're boldly running a company with that wild man. Aren't you afraid that I will sue you and bankrupt you with a single petition?"

"Mr. Rodriguez, rest assured, I'm aware of the legal implications. I've already applied with the County office. The documents will naturally be mailed to your home in seven days!" Without hesitation, Winnie spoke up.

Triton was already in her hands, and if she continued to have a marital relationship with Lawrence, it wouldn't be surprising if he intervened in Triton's affairs.

Originally, she wanted to hold the divorce certificate over Darcy's head to make her suffer a bit. But now, Darcy had her own troubles to deal with.

Winnie glanced coldly at the starkly contrasting reactions of this couple. "Are you satisfied now?"

Despite having her own concerns, Darcy felt a sense of relief upon hearing this news.

Mr. Rodriguez was finally getting divorced! Remarrying them would be a piece of cake.

On the contrary, Lawrence did not feel the joy of obtaining a divorce certificate. He gazed intently at Winnie, his dark eyes filled with surprise, as if there was something suffocating that made his heart tighten slowly.

Wasn't she cunningly scheming? How come she suddenly became so straightforward?

Could it be that she truly invited Rock to become the chief advisor and prepared to be with him?

Unconsciously, a sense of oppression filled the man's heart. He clearly wanted to get rid of this woman!

But why, at this moment, was he not happy at all? There was even an imperceptible twinge of heartache.

Lawrence furrowed his brows, lost in thought...

Winnie coldly turned around and walked towards private room No. 1, side by side with Rock.

Darcy stared fiercely at Winnie, his thoughts swirling. Dealing with Jeffery was now the top priority, he was a huge trouble!

At the same time, Winnie secretly discussed with Rock, "My uncle's case has officially declared war against Darcy."

"She must be panicking right now, and will immediately inform the Ordelia family that Jeffery hasn't successfully escaped."

"We won't be able to extract any useful information from Jeffery now. He believes Darcy will protect him."

Rock furrowed his brow, "I can't keep him kidnapped for too long. The Ordelia family will surely find a reason to report me for illegally interfering with the Ordelia Group's employees. At that time, they will take Jeffery away with a reason."

Winnie immediately thought of Jeffery's fate if he were taken away by the Ordelia family, death!

Dead people can't speak, and all the truth will end with Jeffery. But now, Jeffery doesn't think that way. He will definitely stand by Darcy's side and seek refuge.

Winnie's eyes gleamed with contemplation, "Rock, dig up any illegal activities committed by Jeffery, any of them will do. Report it immediately and use the interrogation as an excuse to keep him detained at the police station!"

Rock understood. So even if the Ordelia family wanted to secretly deal with Jeffery, it won't be so easy.

"However, this is not a long-term solution." He furrowed his brow, "The Ordelia family will eventually buy the police station's connections and act there."

A cold smile appeared on Winnie's face, "Naturally, it's not a long-term solution, and my goal is not to protect Jeffery. He is Darcy's loyal lackey. I have to make him see the situation he's facing and force him to make a 'wise' choice."

"And by keeping him in the police station, it ensures that he won't be immediately taken away by the Ordelia family, click."

Winnie made a gesture, "During this time that we've gained, I'll wait for the blood test results from my uncle and investigate the prison guards and those inmates who gave testimonies. There must be a significant amount of undisclosed money flowing into their relatives' accounts."

Rock nodded, "That's indeed the best plan. Let's wait and see what the Ordelia family is up to. It's time to play the waiting game!"