My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1026: Caught

Chapter 1026: Caught

But Brody felt that this wasn't his concern. It had nothing to do withCamille or him personally. After all, Armstrong Corp was now nominallyunder Horace's control, and he was merely a dividend-earningshareholder.

So Brody made it clear that he had removed himself from the situationentirely. He even stated, "The statement I published on my personalaccount is my personal matter. I haven't mentioned Armstrong Corp inthe slightest. Now that Armstrong Corp is affected, you can't blame it onme!"

Horace found Brody's logic somewhat amusing. He asked, "So, yourimplication is that you have no connection to anything that happens toArmstrong Corp, correct?"

"Exactly!

"Does that mean I can dissolve Armstrong Corp without involving you?""Are you trying to dissolve Armstrong Corp? Horace, do you even knowwhat you're saying? Armstrong Corp may have the largest share ofstocks in your hands, but that doesn't mean you can make decisions onyour own." Brody's tone was defiant.

Horace remained calm. He said, "I understand your point, but thecurrent situation at Armstrong Corp is clear for everyone to see. Whileyou claim no connection to Armstrong Corp, the evidence suggestsotherwise. If you continue to be involved with Armstrong Corp, there'sonly one outcome for the company.”

"What do you mean?"

"My point is simple: sell all your shares to me. If Armstrong Corp'sproblems are resolved and no further significant losses occur, I willcompensate you from your interests. However, if the losses exceed anamount that neither you nor I can handle, I will take legal action, andyou will have to comply with the court's decision, whether you like it ornot."

Horace's words left Brody silent. His face slightly changed, and hewanted to say something more, but before he could speak, a servantcame to report, "Mr. Simpson, Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley havearrived with several bodyguards. They want to see you and Mrs.Simpson."

Horace overheard the servant's words and decided to end the callhimself. He said, "Since you have other matters to attend to, I won'tdisturb you. Contact me when you've made your decision.”

With that, Horace disconnected the call.

Brody stared at his phone, which had been hung up, his expressionturning cold and chilling. Once again, he heard the servant's voice,"Sir? Should I let them in?"

Brody's face darkened considerably as he glanced at the servant. Hisgaze was so sharp it could cut steel.

He looked at the servant and said, his voice indifferent, “Let them in.”He had a feeling that if he refused to meet with the Wesley family atthis critical moment, something else might happen.

The servant quickly ushered Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley into theroom, accompanied by three bodyguards, while the driver waited in thecar. The burly bodyguards crowded the spacious living room, making itseem somewhat cramped.

Brody narrowed his eyes and looked at them. He spoke indifferently,"What is the meaning of this? It's late, and you bring all these people tomy home, Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley. Are you here to threaten me?"Brody let out a cold snort, and his face was filled with a chillyexpression as he gazed at Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley. His eyes helda questioning look.

Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Wesley didn't shy away from Brody's gaze. Theymet his eyes directly. Mr. Wesley said, "Mr. Armstrong, it's notsurprising that we're here. It seems that something has happened, andMr. Armstrong is well aware of it. In that case, shouldn't Mr. Armstrongprovide us with an explanation?"

"An explanation? What kind of explanation are you looking for?" Brodyalso looked at them with indifference. He continued, "Armstrong Corphas suffered immense losses, and the Armstrong family is underscrutiny. It's not unrelated to both of you. What explanation do you wantfrom me?"

Mr. Wesley said, "Mr. Armstrong, your words are somewhat ridiculous.This is an issue concerning the Armstrong family. How can you blameus?"

"Why do you blame me now? We reached an agreement from the start.You took custody of her, and it's not my problem that you didn't take heraway. After all, I handed her over to the Wesley family as requested.So, why should I be held responsible for what happened afterward?"Brody firmly believed that he had done his part by delivering Camille tothe Wesley family. He didn't see any reason to assume responsibilityfor what occurred afterward. His response left Mr. Wesley and Mrs.Wesley somewhat dumbfounded. They were witnessing such anunreasonable person for the first time, especially considering thecontext. Brody's words seemed to fill them with an inexplicable anger.Mr. Wesley let out a disdainful sigh and said, "Mr. Armstrong, yourresponse seems inappropriate.”

“I don't see anything inappropriate about it. The fact remains that Ihanded her over to you. You now come to question me, which is evenmore inappropriate. After all, I handed Camille over to you. If you haveany complaints, it's your own issue. I've done my part,” Brody retortedcalmly, his expression showing a lack of concern.

Mr. Wesley was left at a loss for words, completely taken aback byBrody's behavior. He had never encountered someone asunreasonable as Brody before. In fact, this was his first encounter withsuch an individual, and he had no idea how to respond to Brody'swords or how to continue questioning him.

The atmosphere in the room had grown tense, and both sides woreunpleasant expressions.

Mrs. Wesley, although aware that it was generally not her place tointerject in a conversation between two men, couldn't hold back anylonger. She took a deep breath and looked at Brody, her voice tingedwith sarcasm. "Mr. Armstrong, aren't you being a bit comical here? Areyou suggesting that you can take our money and then refuse to be heldaccountable? After all, you willingly contacted us to marry yourdaughter into the Wesley family. Now that you have our money, who'sto say you haven't conspired with Ayan to scheme against the Wesleyfamily?"

Brody remained indifferent to Mrs. Wesley's words and replied, "Saywhatever you want. If you have evidence, then present it!"

"Is that so? You want evidence, right? Well, Mr. Armstrong, just don'tregret it later. After all, you did take our money. The transaction recordsexist. Based on that alone, you could be charged with fraud.”

"By making our transaction public, you would only bring shame to theWesley family. Don't forget that your son's current condition isunknown. Are you sure you want to take it this far? Besides, today'ssituation wasn't something I intended. If I hadn't sincerely given Camilleto the Wesley family, why would I have gone through all the trouble totake her away from Ayan's watchful eye? It's your own slow actions thatled to this."

Brody started using the Wesley family's reputation to threaten Mr.Wesley and Mrs. Wesley. This was something they were particularlysensitive to, and it was the reason they had secretly selected a bride fortheir son. If this matter were to become public, not only would theWesley family lose face, but they would also be accused of being richand ignorant of law.

In the circles of Chesen City, this situation would undoubtedly becomea laughingstock. Brody's cunning strategy, as Ayan had mentioned tothem, revolved around exploiting the Wesley family's reluctance tomake the situation public. That's why he was acting so boldly and didn'tseem concerned about whether Camille would actually be taken awayby the Wesley family.

His confidence stemmed from the belief that if Camille were indeedtaken away by the Wesley family, and everything were to come to light,he could shift the blame and the attention entirely onto the Wesleyfamily. This would allow him to reap even more benefits from thiscomplex situation.

If Camille were indeed brought to Chesen City by the Wesley family, ifeverything worked out as planned, Ayan would fire at the Wesley family,and the Armstrong family would have no involvement. In fact, Brodymight gain even more benefits from the Wesley family.

But what he didn't anticipate was that Ayan had caught him andwouldn't let go. Shouldn't he have gone to the Wesley family instead?