My Billionaire Mom
Chapter 544

Black Rose was sure that it was not Brayden's voice, but who else would want to kidnap Chuck?

It didn't make any sense!

In the United States, many were unaware that Karen was Chuck's mother. They wouldn't know that Chuck was secretly rich, so why would one kidnap him for blackmail?

Besides, even if they knew that Chuck was Karen's son, very few would have the courage to do such a thing.

Karen asked, "What kind of man is he?"

Black Rose said, "I've asked the spy but I couldn't get anything out of him, so I killed him. He was calling someone at that time. I answered the phone, only to hear a man say 'She's really cunning...' before ending the call. I think you know this man, but he's not Brayden Lee!"

"It's not Brayden Lee? And he said that I'm cunning?" Karen was at work. She stood up and stared out of the window. Did this mean that she had successfully found a bodyguard for Chuck preemptively? "Yes, that's what this person said," continued Black Rose.

"Alright. I got it. Well done, Black Rose."

"It's my job. Then, what should I do now?" Black Rose asked. This matter was not simple. Anyway, when Black Rose answered the phone just now, she heard the man's tone, which sent chills down her spine. He was definitely not an ordinary person.

It had to be a man who could hold a candle to Karen. Otherwise, Black Rose wouldn't have this kind of feeling.

"You have to be careful first. If the man said that, others might be spying on my son as well. But before that, he may try to deal with you first," Karen warned cautiously.

Since that person had started this, he would go to far lengths to achieve his goal!

"Understood."

Black Rose hung up and looked at the corpse on the ground. She took out a bottle of liquid from her pocket and dripped it on the body. Slowly, the body bubbled, as if it was being corroded. This was potent acid that could erode anything it touched.

Black Rose returned to her position and continued to watch Chuck with her binoculars. She also continued to eat her unfinished hamburger.

In her office, Karen was upset. It was not about some minor issues, but...

She felt uneasy and was on pins and needles.

She took out her phone, stared at it for a while, and searched for a number. She sighed and dialed it.

The phone rang for a few seconds before someone finally answered it.

"Karen," answered a gentle voice. In this world, there were only a few people who had such a calming tone, and one of them was Chuck's father, Chadrick.

"Hi, Chadrick, do you have enough money?" Karen asked in a soft voice.

"Yes, I do."

"When are you coming back? It's been a few days since Chucky came back, you..."

"Soon."

"Well, it's not urgent. Focus on your work! I've transferred you some money. Just tell me if you don't have enough, okay?"

"Alright," Chadrick responded.

After hanging up, Karen stared at the phone number on the screen and fell silent. Since when had their conversation become so empty?

Karen was not the kind of person who sought romance. She liked simple things. But as a woman, she desired to be cared for, even for just a little bit.

However, it has been a long time since they last met. Karen felt that she had given a lot in this relationship. Was it because they had been married for too long that Chadrick had lost his feelings?

Karen wasn't like that.

Every time she saw Chadrick, she felt like it was the first time she had fallen in love with him. She didn't know how Chadrick felt every time he saw her. Was it because... It had been too long, he didn't feel anything anymore?

Thinking about it, they had been married for a long 20 years. Karen thought that time would deepen their relationship. She always did.

She sighed, "Chadrick, you've changed, haven't you? It's fine if you've changed, but you mustn't do anything that could harm Chucky. Don't do that. He's also your son. If there's anything, do it to me..." Staring at his number, Karen fell silent...

Unable to express her current mood, she felt extremely depressed. Was she mistaken? She... what had she done wrong?

As a wife, Karen felt that she had done her best. As a mother, she owed Chuck, so she was now making up for it.

While she was distracted, she didn't hear a knock at the door. Betty opened the door and came in doubtfully. She saw Karen, who was standing as still as a statue. She walked over with a cup of coffee in her hand and asked, "President Lee, what's wrong?"

She rarely saw Karen like this. Karen was always full of zest and life.

"President Lee," Betty called again.

"Oh, it's you, Betty. Well, what's the matter?" Karen came back to her senses, accepted the coffee, and took a sip. It tasted like usual, but why was it so bitter today?

"Someone from the Oatker family is dead." Betty received the news.

According to the scene, it was done by professional killers. The reason why Betty came here was that the spearhead was aimed at Karen.

"Who is dead?" Karen put down the coffee. "The person who had a conflict with you, President Lee," Betty said.

He was a handsome middle-aged man who gave off a strong sense of masculinity. After meeting Karen once, he started pursuing Karen even after knowing that she was married. Karen refused him and immediately kept a distance from him. However, this man threatened her. Who did he think Karen was?

It was intolerable, and she destroyed him on the spot.

Karen's eyes lit up as she gasped, "Oh, I understand what you mean. Now everyone in the Oatker family thinks I killed him, don't they?"

"Rumors are spreading everywhere. Someone is deliberately blaming this on you," Betty said. Anyone with a discerning eye would be able to see through it at a glance.

Let alone someone like her who had been going through such issues for a long time.

Karen paced back and forth, and Betty continued, "Whether you are responsible for it or not, their opinions will make you a public target...'

"

"Really?" A smile appeared on Karen's face.

"What do you plan to do next?" Betty asked.

The Oatker family was one of the most powerful families in the world and also one of the Four Greatest Households. They were a clan that was only on par with the other three families including the Lee family. Also, the members of the Oatker family were found to be a little insane sometimes. Come hell or high water, they would attempt to seek revenge no matter what.

"Me?" Karen's eyes were indifferent.

"Someone wants to take advantage of this." Betty analyzed. Otherwise, why would they be targeting Karen?

"What else have you figured out, do continue," Karen encouraged.

"I think that the one who wants to take advantage of this situation is probably Brayden Lee! He wants to take everything from you, President Lee. In other words, the Lee family is starting to turn their backs on you," Betty's eyes were cold.

She had been with Karen for so long, so she knew how much Karen's contribution to the Lee family was. This could be seen from the fact that ever since Karen was disowned, the Lee family's power had weakened a lot.

Karen had done so much for the Lee family, but the Lee family was ungrateful. How could they do such a thing?

They deliberately created misunderstandings to make the Oatker family turn hostile towards Karen. How shameless!

The more Betty thought about it, the angrier she became!!

"I know. Ever since I left the Lee family, they have already begun to deal with me. You know too," The faces of her family members the day she got driven out was engraved in Karen's mind.

They demanded her to hand over all her property she had left for Chuck. She certainly would not hand it over.

"But the Lee family doesn't have the power to annex me now. Brayden must have found someone to cooperate with." Who did they think Karen was?

She had managed to create an empire in just a mere 20 years. With her intelligence, as long as she focused, she could easily uncover tiny secrets. Nothing could escape her eyes. "Who do you think it is?" Betty asked curiously.

"That's easy. I know that Brayden has a close relationship with another family. When it comes to dealing with me, they are on the same side."

Karen had always known about this matter. How could she not pay attention to him?

Betty was furious and scoffed, "They're colluding with each other!"

Karen turned silent and suddenly sighed, "Why does he have to do this? I have left the Lee family. Even so, we could meet each other on good terms. Why does he have to turn against me?"