Midnight Bride The CEO’s Temptation

"Why don't you go and talk with him first?" Hazel said.

"No, let's have dinner first." Joshua's voice softened a little.

"Isn't it good to keep him waiting?" she whispered. "What if there's something urgent?"

"Don't worry, it isn't urgent," Joshua said calmly, "and he was willing to wait."

Hazel was hesitant to keep questions Joshua, knowing there were overtones in his words, she decided it was best to stop asking.

After dinner, Joshua said to the servant, "Take Mr. Young to the study."

The servant left, and Joshua walked Hazel to her bedroom before heading to the study.

Garry was waiting patiently, with an agitated expression. When he saw Joshua walk into the room, he heaved a sigh of relief.

He said with an ingratiating smile, "Joshua, is there some misunderstanding between us?"

Joshua walked quietly to his desk and sat down. He looked at Garry coldly. "Director Young, I don't think there is any misunderstanding between us. The evidence of your embezzlement of company funds is conclusive."

Garry felt a pain in his chest, he had thought that Joshua had no idea what he had secretly done at Denmark Group. It turned out that Joshua not only knew about it, but there was also enough evidence to expose his unlawful act at any time.

Over the years, he had seen what Joshua was capable of doing, but he underestimated him and believed we would not get caught. However, Joshua just hadn't acted on it before this, but why did he turn a blind eye then suddenly turn against the Young family? Was it because of Vanessa?

After taking in a deep breath, Garry said, "Joshua, Vanessa grew up with you, and she has been admiring you for so many years, that's why she thought there was something between you and her. But didn't our family get to the bottom of it after you said you had nothing to do with it? Why not let me go?"

Joshua raised his eyebrows slightly.

In this case, was the incident just Vanessa's idea? That was right. Garry was so cunning that he indeed wouldn't do that kind of impulsive thing. Besides, presumably, Vanessa hadn't told Garry what she had done.

"I didn't want to get the bottom of it," Joshua said in a deep voice, "Director Young, do you know what on Earth your daughter did today?"

"... What?" Garry looked dazed.

Joshua opened the envelope on the desk and coldly threw a stack of photos on it.

Garry took one look and broke out in a cold sweat.

The photos showed the scene of Joshua's car crash. Even if Joshua didn't say anything, Garry knew what Joshua was suspecting!

"Joshua, are you suspecting Vanessa?!" Garry almost blurted out,

"Impossible! She could never do such a thing! How could she hurt you when she loves you so much?! Do you have any proof?"

"I have no proof," Joshua said coolly, "and I don't need it."

Garry's heart sank. He didn't know if this had anything to do with Vanessa, but whether she had done it or not, he couldn't admit it.

If he admitted it, there would be only an endless, terrible fight between them and Joshua. But the Young family did not have the expertise to compete with him.

It wasn't until today that Garry knew how strong Joshua really was. If he made the slightest move, he could back the Young family into a corner that they could not get out of.

"Joshua, this was by no means done by Vanessa!" Garry continued, "I know you have a deep misunderstanding of our family, but your parents and I have been friends for years. Do you really want to send me to prison?"

Joshua's eyes grew slightly deeper, and he said lightly, "You've used it as an excuse too many times. But for the sake of your years of hard work, I can be lenient."

Garry said cheerfully, "Tell me!"

"The evidence for the embezzlement is conclusive, so I can't pull the wool over others' eyes," Joshua said coolly. "What's worse, this matter has a negative aspect surrounding it. If you are willing to return all the funds, I can consider not suing you."

Garry's heart sank instantly, the amount that he had misappropriated over the years was by no means small. Worse still, he had been failing in his investments, leaving him with little money, and even if he gave Joshua the shirt off his back, he couldn't make up for it.

Garry said, "Joshua, you should know about my financial situation. If you want me to pay back all the money, it's really beyond my power…"

"Director Young, I think you know better than I do what this precedent means for the company. I will not relent this time," Joshua said coldly. "If you can't do it, I'll have to ignore the years of friendship between our two families."

Garry was in despair. He knew what Joshua wanted, but he didn't want to give it to him. Besides, Joshua was so determined this time that he had no intention of relenting.

"Or Director Young, you could consider selling your shares to me." Joshua looked at him indifferently and directly stated, "I will give you a reasonable price for the shares you hold so that you can pay back the money you owe the company."

"Joshua, do you have to do so?" Garry ground his teeth.

If he agreed, Joshua would kick him off the board. After all, what right did a shareholder without shares in the company have to stay on the board?

He had really underestimated Joshua, who clearly wanted him to walk into the trap. In the end, he would get nothing, but Joshua would get his shares without spending any money.

"Director Young, you can choose not to return it, but your shares will be liquidated. And the price at that time may not be as good as that I offer you," Joshua said coolly.

It was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Joshua's decisive manner kept frustrating Garry, who saw no hope of defeating him. Now there was nothing he could do but agree to Joshua's condition.

Only then did Garry clearly understand how terrible Joshua was to have as an enemy and how powerless he was in the face of Joshua.

"Can I consider it?" asked Garry unwillingly.

"Or do you want to go to another room to consider it, Director Young?" Joshua curled his lips. The threat in his words was obvious.

"... I agree to your terms," said Garry, trembling.

Joshua calmly opened the drawer and took out a prepared file. "In that case, please sign this."