Chapter 68

The next day, Winnie returned to Lymington.

The situation within the Anderson Group had changed.

Major Banks were demanding huge loans, stock prices hit the limit down, and business partners were causing trouble. The Anderson Group was facing turbulent times and severe damage.

Matthew, however, hadn't returned home and no one knew where he was fooling around.

Sophia was furious and looked haggard.

At this time, there was even more turmoil within Triton Jewelry.

Since Ava took over, she pursued immediate success, signing numerous jewelry orders within just two months. This led to inconsistent product quality due to poor decision-making.

Now, as the chief designer, she resorted to plagiarism and bribery. Many collaborating companies stepped forward to terminate contracts, leaving Triton with a huge breach of contract liability.

The shareholders suffered great losses and were extremely angry. They regretted standing with Ava and not believing in Winnie's ability to win the competition.

Now, their only option was to collectively dismiss Ava from her position, kick her out of the company, and distance themselves from the scandal of plagiarism!

This would have been impossible before. Ava was the second-largest shareholder, but this time, Daniel surprisingly consented to the shareholders' decision during the meeting.

Ava couldn't believe it! She couldn't be dismissed, losing her real power over Triton. Her position as the second-largest shareholder was merely symbolic.

Furious, her face turned ashen, but she couldn't find Daniel anywhere.

He was avoiding her and not coming to the company.

Ava followed him for several days until one day, she saw Daniel.

He was at an upscale French restaurant, going on a blind date with a woman from a prestigious family in Lymington!

Ava's chest exploded with anger, and she immediately stormed in, spewing furious words, "Daniel, you asshole! What are you doing behind my back? You're flirting with other women? You're ready to abandon me so quickly? I haven't lost yet, you..."

She was seething with anger and grabbed a nearby drink, ready to splash it on that despicable woman.

Daniel looked at her coldly, raised his hand to signal his bodyguard, and Ava was pushed down to the ground before she could even react.

Daniel didn't even bother saying a word to her.

He had the bodyguard carry her out of the high-end restaurant directly.

Ava was left at the entrance, feeling extremely embarrassed as countless people inside the restaurant laughed at her. That debutante...

Ante stared at her proudly and sneered. Over the past few days, she had been treated coldly and looked worn out.

Many passing online friends immediately recognized her and took ugly photos to upload. Some angrily wanted to fight her.

Ava hid in embarrassment, feeling furious and heartbroken. She could only quickly escape.

The Anderson family was gloomy.

Ava rushed back into Sophia's embrace, full of anger. "Mom, Daniel went on a blind date with another woman behind my back. He doesn't want me anymore! Sob, those old stubborn people in Triton want to remove me from power. They are all on Winnie's side! I don't want that. The company is mine. Mom, please help me. We must not let Winnie take it back. I don't want to lose!"

With the Anderson Group in chaos, why hasn't Dad come back?"

Sophia also couldn't understand this. In the past, Matthew would have already come back asking her to pull some strings.

Sophia looked at her crying daughter and felt a sharp pain in her heart. Her greatest wish was for Ava to marry into one of the four prominent families and crush Winnie.

Now, all these dreams had been shattered by Winnie.

Meanwhile, Winnie received a written letter from Triton's shareholders, inviting her back to work for Triton.

Her abilities in managing the company were evident to the shareholders, and they hoped she could quickly help Triton overcome this crisis.

Strangely, Daniel, the CEO, signed the letter.

Daniel called Winnie several times, but she naturally didn't pick up.

He sent her a text message, sounding enthusiastic: [Winnie, they sincerely invite you to come back and take charge. Truth be told, I am glad and hope you return. If you are willing to accept me and not give up your grandfather's legacy, I will keep the position of General Manager for you.]

He ousted Ava?

Winnie coldly chuckled in her mind. What an unfaithful jerk he was.

She was determined to take back Triton, the company she had personally built, and reclaim her grandfather's shares.

Winnie coldly typed a reply to Daniel: "[Of course, I will return. You should consider when to let go of your shares!]

Daniel was stunned and frowned, but deep down, he felt strangely happy. He realized that he still loved Winnie.

On the other side, Olivia congratulated Winnie.

"Congratulations on achieving your goal, Winnie. No wonder you allowed me to badmouth Triton on Twitter. You have been wanting to put pressure on the shareholders and leave them helpless."

"But the Anderson family is in chaos. Why hasn't Sophia made a move yet?"

"She is clashing with Matthew. Over the years, she has helped Matthew secure many business deals, which is why she has gained Mrs. Anderson's position. She has some 'special' means of garnering support behind her back."

"Winnie chuckled and narrowed her eyes.

'We need to push her harder and make her show her cards. Once we know her true colors, we can solve this once and for all.'"

Winnie sent videos of Matthew's illegitimate child and Lily, who was being taken care of by Matthew in another house, to the Anderson family.

They were not anonymous.

When Sophia saw these two videos, it shocked her to the core, and she almost fainted on the spot.

Ava was even more devastated.

"Mom, Dad is having an affair with Lily! And he has a child outside of our marriage! Winnie, that despicable woman, she knew about it. She intentionally wanted to provoke you!"

Sophia's face twisted in a horrible manner. Matthew was a beast, sleeping with that wretched Lily. It made her so furious that she felt like spitting blood.

And an illegitimate child? This was a heavy blow to Sophia's bottom line.

But she quickly calmed down amidst her rage. She sent someone to drag Lily out and beat her almost to death, filming a lewd video and uploading it online.

She also quickly did something else.

When Matthew intended to use all the chaos within the Anderson Group to force Sophia out and even wanted to drive the mother and daughter out of the house to bring his illegitimate child and mistress home, he was informed by his mother that his son had been kidnapped!

Kidnapped by Sophia!

And Sophia had cruelly cut off one of his son's little fingers!

At six years old, Matthew's face turned pale.

Filled with rage, he rushed back to the Anderson family and found Sophia in the living room. He angrily grabbed her by the throat and slapped her hard. "You wicked woman, release my son now!"

"If you don't let go, I will cut off his second finger," Sophia hated him so much, it was like she had two holes in her heart.

He violently threw Sophia to the ground.

She looked haggard and yet had an eerie laugh. "Matthew, don't think I don't know what you're plotting. You want to take advantage of the chaos in the Anderson Group and drive me away, so you can bring your bitch and illegitimate child home? Don't even think about it!

I was the one who formed all these partnerships for the Anderson Group over the years! How much have I sacrificed for you? Now that you think I'm no longer useful, you want to kick us, mother and daughter, out?"

She smirked with hatred. "Did you forget that I have relatives? They are coming soon. Ava and I won't be defeated. You better hide your true face and get rid of your illegitimate child. And remember, I know the secret that Winnie's grandfather left behind. Don't forget that Winnie also has an uncle... You think you can get rid of me!"

Matthew froze for a moment, fear enveloping his eyes. After a cautious moment of reflection, he immediately hid his disgust towards her.