WorldNovelChapter 229: Allison stepped out of the villa, took a deep breath, and set to work, diving headfirst into the problem at hand.
She quickly dialed Gordons number.
Gordon, I need you to investigate someone for me.
His nis Deandre Schultz.
Hes currently the acting president of a subsidiary under the Stevens Group.
Geteverything you canbackground, finances, relationshipseverything.
Allison already had a general sense of the schColton and Melany were concocting. They were persistent, constantly buzzing around her, trying to provoke her.
Since they wouldnt back down, she decided it was tto strike first.
If it were just strivial emotional entanglement, she would have dealt with it herself. But this involved a Stevens Group subsidiary.
This was a deeper issue.
Mishandling it could create ripples that might draw Keanus attention.
He was getting older and didnt need the added stress of family .
The voice on the other end of the line sounded sulky.
Im not doing it... Gordons initial excitement when he received Allisons call had quickly deflated.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had been hoping she wanted to visit Cobweb, but instead, she got straight to business. Three times, boss.
You said youd csee us three whole times! His voice brimmed with indignation.
Even someone who breaks promises wouldnt be this bad.
Allison sighed, Ive been swamped with issues lately.
Ill definitely visit Cobweb once things settle down.
Since her divorce, there hadnt been a single peaceful day in Ontdale.
Despite his complaints, Gordon was already gathering the information and sending it to her in real time.
Boss, if you need, I can deploy speople from Cobweb to protect you.
Most of the trouble youre digging into seems to be tied to the Stevens and Lloyd families.
Are they harassing you? I could dig up sdirt on them, leak a few commercial secrets, and bring them downall under Cobwebs name.
Though his voice remained calm, the irritation was clear.
To Gordon, Ontdale was full of people who didnt know their place.
No need, Allison replied while skimming through the documents hed just sent.
Cobweb, as the worlds largest information network, must remain discreet and impartial.
We cant involve ourselves in personal vendettas or compromise our principles for the sake of trivial disputes.
Yeah, yeah, I figured youd say that, Gordon grumbled, sounding wounded.
Youre always so strict.
Fine, Ill just wait for you here until you have tto visitAllison chuckled.
Gordon, youre always so tic.
She hung up, a soft smile lingering on her lips.
Her expression turned serious as she focused on the information before her.
Deandre Schultz, thirty-four years old, had no formal education or notable skills.
When he assumed leadership of the subsidiary, he filled it with relatives and friends, leading to chaotic management.
Productivity plummeted, and many employees were being paid for doing absolutely nothing.
As for why headquarters hadnt flagged the subsidiarys poor performance, that was obviousDeandre had protection.
Allisons gaze narrowed as she scanned the address of Deandres residence.
If she remembered correctly, Lindy Stevens, Coltons mother, visited Deandres place at least three or four times a month.
Deandre might lack business acumen, but he had a smooth tongue and a pretty facequalities that seemed to have earned him Lindys favor.
It seems Lindy is involved, Allison murmured to herself.
She recalled her tat the subsidiary, trying to identify the source of its financial losses.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter months of diligent investigation, just as she was close to uncovering the truth, Lindy intervened and had her kicked out.
Shed even warned Colton that Allison was drawing too much attention and damaging the Stevens family name.
Allison had been blindsided by that betrayal, never expecting that, years later, she would be accused of causing the very downfall she had tried to prevent. Before she could delve further into the files, her phone rang again.
It was Keanu.
Allison, tomorrow is my eightieth birthday, Keanus voice boomed cheerfully.
I havent seen you in ages, and I miss you dearly.
You must come.
Allison forced a polite smile as she responded, Keanu, dont think its appropriate. Colton and I are divorced now.
Theres no need forto attend.
Nonsense! Keanu cut her off sharply.
I made myself very clear last time.
The Stevens family only recognizes you as Coltons wife.
Since youre no longer that, youre my granddaughter.
His voice turned icy as he continued, m As for that so-called grandson of mine? Calton is just a useless fool.
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