Chapter 628

Jeremy scratched his head helplessly. Ever since Lawrence turned into this love-struck fool, he was finding it harder to manage him.

He tried to reason. "Hey, you need to come back home soon. Your dad is really worried, he's ended up in the hospital! Also, the chip research has been a success, and there's a lot of data... Who knows how many people are looking at it like a piece of meat right now."

After a pause, Lawrence responded in a low voice and sternly instructed, "Jeremy, I trust you the most. Continue to personally assign people to guard the lab; don't let even a fly in casually! I'm also worried about your safety. Apart from that, don't leave the lab yourself."

In Lawrence's mind, the one he needed to guard against the most at this time was Mars.

But he had been exiled, lost all his connections, and couldn't manipulate Jeremy. Jeremy wouldn't fall for it.

Jeremy replied, "Sure, I'll stay in the lab. Anday is in charge now, and he remains loyal to you."

"We'll talk another time," Lawrence said.

Lawrence casually hung up the phone, standing tall on the deck, lighting a cigarette.

He didn't deliberately avoid Winnie when making the call.

Therefore, Winnie could hear his conversation clearly in the cabin.

She was startled.

She didn't expect the latest chip to be successfully developed so quickly.

After it hits the market, the Rodriguez Group's market value might double. Looking beyond the country, no one could really defeat Lawrence.

She had always known the power of the Island Electronics chip. In the past, the Power Saving Chip was a battle he won.

'Would he succeed this time?'

Winnie felt a sense of despair.

'Will I never be able to escape this man's control and have to live under his shadow for the rest of my life?' Winnie restlessly pondering.

"Honey, what are you thinking about?" Lawrence finished his cigarette and came down.

His calm demeanor reflected his understanding of her thoughts.

He embraced her, looking at her dazed and trembling eyes. "You're about to become the richest man's wife in the world. Aren't you happy?"

Winnie felt choked up.

The man gently turned her around, his hand caressing her abdomen as he said, "Our third child will rule this world from the moment they are born, as long as you conceive."

Winnie gazed at his muscular arm with a sense of powerlessness and replied, "Do you believe that wealth can entice me? Do you think material possessions matter to me?"

"You may not care," Lawrence retorted, pressing his face into her soft neck, his tone growing colder.

"But let me make it clear, with the success of the chip development, don't even think about returning to Rock. It's even more out of the question now. In my eyes, he's like an ant that can be crushed at any moment!

He forcefully turned her face and kissed her tenderly.

Winnie closed her eyes weakly, too tired to resist.

As a chill crept into her heart, she despaired over the realization that the villains were growing more powerful, resigning herself to her fate.

With her limited abilities, she couldn't possibly compete with him, nor could Rock.

But she couldn't accept it in her heart.

Even though he was about to rule, she still wanted freedom and her sons!

In Trento City.

The news of the successful chip development spread throughout the Ordelia Group and among major companies.

On another extravagant night, Sean appeared at a club in Trento City,

He was ecstatic, throwing money at the club manager to book the most luxurious private room.

"Bring some hostesses over!" He slammed his long legs on the table, directing the wealthy young men beside him, "You guys can spend as much as you want tonight. I've booked this place, and we, the Rodriguez family, will be the richest in the world in the future!"

"The richest in the world, did you hear that? Mr. Sean has risen to the top in one step!"

His drinking buddies praised him.

Sean smirked, grabbed a bar girl's waist, and then went out to find the restroom.

When he returned, the people in the private room didn't notice him. The atmosphere changed, and mocking voices came from a certain direction.

"Sean is a complete idiot. What does he have to do with the Rodriguez Group's chip development? Everyone in Trento City knows his true nature! He's only skilled at manipulating women. Behind closed doors, he has cursed his cousin multiple times. And now, he has the audacity to depend on his cousin's chip to assert his authority. This fool fails to comprehend that once Lawrence comes back, both he and his father will be out of luck. I've heard Lawrence is merciless and doesn't tolerate incompetence. This worthless individual will be dismissed sooner or later. Let's sit back and watch this farce unfold!"

There was a moment of silence in the private room.

Someone stood up, "I think Larry is right. The Rodriguez Group's chip wasn't developed by him. What's Sean showing off for? If it weren't for his father's current power, I wouldn't even bother praising him!"

"We've never thought highly of him. He's just a fool who doesn't know it himself. Haha!"

Sean's face changed suddenly, and he rushed in angrily, "Larry, what the hell did you say about me? How dare you, a lackey of the Jenkins family, insult me? I'll beat you to death today!"

"This fool is back. Come on! I look down on you. You're the unwanted son of the Rodriguez family. You're not even a match for one of Lawrence's toes. Do you understand?"

"Damn you!" Sean rushed forward in anger.

Larry quickly engaged in a scuffle with him, signaling a few bodyguards in the shadows to join in.

Soon, Sean was beaten black and blue, lying on the ground.

Larry stepped on his face and sneered, "Worthless. Do you have any real power in the Rodriguez Group? Do you think you're something just because you're related to Lawrence? I'll beat you to death today!"

He continued to punch and kick.

In tears and fear, Sean pleaded, "Larry, please stop! I'm also one of the heirs of the Rodriguez Group. You're asking for trouble by hitting me!"

"Oh my goodness, everyone, listen to this! What kind of joke is this? Sean, there's only one king in the Rodriguez family, and that's Lawrence! You're an heir? A self-proclaimed heir?"

Sean clenched his fists silently. 'Why did everyone think Lawrence was so powerful? He had been compared to Lawrence countless times and found lacking every time!'

Clutching his head tightly with gritted teeth, he thought to himself that if he were the CEO of the Rodriguez Group, Larry wouldn't dare to provoke him! As his consciousness started to fade, a leg suddenly appeared beside him, knocking Larry's fist away.

"Sean?" a devilish voice called out. Sean looked up abruptly and saw Mars!

Mars swiftly knocked Larry down with two punches, pulled Sean up, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Sean, are you allowing yourself to be treated like this out there? You're bringing shame to the Rodriguez family!"

Sean seemed to spot his knight in shining armor, blubbering out, "They started it! They made fun of me and then beat me up! Mars, what on earth are you doing here?"