When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 1296

Chapter 1296

I pursed my lips and gave no reply.

Indeed, a woman who took the words “quote your own price” at face value seriously should not besmart enough to hoard Fuller Corporation’s stocks. However, I needed to thank Thora for indirectlygiving me an excuse. Otherwise, I would not be able to replace a reason to reject the extra two billion sheoffered for no reason.

Our gazes locked for a while before Thora suddenly looked like she remembered something. She stoodup abruptly, grabbed her bag, and turned around. After she took a few steps, she froze in her tracksand glanced back at me coldly. “I’ll change your mind.”

“I’m looking forward to it.” I pretended to look listless and leaned against my chair, looking like anignorant hooligan.

Not staying for long, Thora exited the room.

Immediately afterward, I dialed Ashton’s personal number.

When he picked up the call, he spoke before me. “Did Thora look for you?”

I smiled and nodded. “You’ve already guessed it?”

“Pitcoin is so profitable now, but the Ziegler family can’t dabble in it. Considering how strong-headedThora is, she’ll definitely not let this opportunity go. But since this is such a risky investment, she can’tpossibly involve her company in it. Naturally, she’d want to use me. Since you’re the second-largestshareholder in the company, there’s no one else who she’ll look for,” explained Ashton calmly.

However, I was still puzzled. “Didn’t the Ziegler family collaborated with the Trivett family previously?Why didn’t the Trivett family rope them into partaking in such a profitable opportunity?”

It was only after listening to Ashton’s explanation that I understood the reason why the Trivett family fellout with the Ziegler family. It was all because of Mitchell.

Carolyn, the youngest daughter in the Trivett family, was a lively, smart, and beautiful girl. Everyone inthe family adored and doted on her. It was also precisely because of that that her personality was quitewild and proud—she could not stand any injustices at all. Back then, Mitchell’s horrible reputation wasalready known to all. To protect her, the Trivetts carefully prevented her from meeting him. They evenchose the second-best elite school in the city so that they could avoid the unfortunate incident ofMitchell taking a liking to Carolyn.

However, K City was not exactly a large place. The children in the upper-class society usuallyfrequented the same few places. At the birthday party of the son of a listed company’s president,Mitchell met Carolyn and a conflict broke out. Yearning for revenge, Mitchell stopped the Trivetts’ carthe next day, kidnapped Carolyn, and forced himself upon her.

After the incident, the Trivetts sent Carolyn overseas and cut off all ties with the Ziegler family.

“Mitchell really sabotaged his family a lot, huh?” I could not help but lament.

“He’s irrelevant. Mentioning him will only ruin our mood.” Ashton sounded like he was short on time andimmediately changed the topic. “Thora won’t give up so easily. She might have some other tricks upher sleeve, so be on your guard.”

“Okay.” I knew that he was worried, but I did not want him to tire himself out excessively. Hence, I saidjokingly, “You’ve personally tested Millie’s capabilities. The Stovall family has also sent a bunch ofbodyguards to protect me. I doubt anyone can harm me. On the other hand, are you sure that you wantto be involved in Pitcoin?”

Pitcoin was quite a shady transaction. Naturally, I did not support it. If Ashton had other plans in mind, Ineeded to know them well so that I could react accordingly when I was up against Thora.

“What do you think? With both our capabilities combined, is there a need for us to seek such quickprofits?” Ashton’s light-hearted tone made me feel much more relieved.

It was rare to see Ashton so proud. Laughing, I said, “I know what to do now.”

After a slight pause, an ingenious idea surfaced in my mind. “Since Thora wants to be involved inPitcoin at all costs, why don’t we play along with her and sabotage her plan?”

When Ashton heard that, he suddenly chuckled.

“Why are you laughing?” I was a bit puzzled. After all, in my point of view, it was always better to makethe first move.