Overwhelmed by the Billionaire’s Persistent Pursuit

Chapter 178: Maybe he needed to give her more space and freedom to make her own decisions. In the following days, Candice was busy investigating the bankruptcy of the Blake Group three years ago. She intended to conduct the investigation herself so as not to alert her adversaries. Benson and Grady had to be the key players in this situation. Candice's mother, Corrine, founded the Blake Group. Kyle, Candice's stepfather, was an accomplished academic and historian who never meddled in her mother's business. From what she recalled, her parents coexisted peacefully.

It wasn't very lively, but it was simple and warm. Corrine was diligent and kind to her staff. It was impossible for her to have enemies. Therefore, after the car accident, Candice never considered that it might have been a premeditated plot. But now she had to reconsider everything, including why her mother gave Madilyn five million dollars. Was the car crash related to the downfall of the Blake Group? Somehow, she suspected all these seemingly unrelated events were actually interconnected. Maybe she could even find evidence of Madilyn setting her up.

Benson and Grady had been minor shareholders in the Blake Group. Their business model differed from that of a publicly listed corporation, and shareholders had input in decision-making. Benson worked in research and development, while Grady was in charge of sales. Prior to this, they didn't have a very close relationship. What purpose did they have in joining forces to restructure the Blake Group and establish Centilength Biotech? Indeed, on reflection, she could smell a rat. Bettina always did a good job. It took her less than a week to uncover Benson's and Grady's secret accounts.

Check the newest chapters on gⱯlnσνs․com Candice had no doubts about her next move after seeing that. Grady was her first target. This man, probably around fifty years old, knew nearly everything about the inner workings of Centilength Biotech Company. With him as her contact, Candice would have easy access to the core of the firm. Most importantly, Grady had never seen her during his time at the Blake Group, allowing her to remain disguised. Candice discovered Grady's hidden passion through various sources.

He was fond of visiting seedy clubs for sexual entertainment and sometimes brought women home with him. Watery Aroma was his favorite club. It was an exclusive club with a strict membership system. The annual fees for membership exceeded one million dollars, meaning members were either extremely wealthy or highly influential. The interior design was impeccable, creating a serene atmosphere in a distinctly European style. . . .