Chapter 96
Selene held on to the papers as if they were treasures. Indeed they were. She shared a look with Xavier, who smiled at her.
Turning back to attorney Dominic, Selene asked, “There’s no way Robert is going to sign these papers with a sane mind. If I use the same method he used on me, will that be against the law p>
Xavier chuckled lightly.
’Who follows the law?’ He wondered.
The attorney shook his head. “You can make him sign the papers in whichever method you prefer, Mrs. Wallace, it won’t be illegal. The properties were yours in the first place and you won’t be doing anything wrong if you tricked him,” he replied.
Selene nodded in understanding, already thinking of ways she could make Robert sign the papers.
’This is going to be tricky,’ she thought to herself.
They exchanged a few more words with attorney Dominic, who explained a few things to both Xavier and Selene. When he was done, Xavier escorted him outside.
When he returned, he found Selene deep in thought. He didn’t need to ask her what she was thinking because he already had an idea what it was.
“If you want p>
“No,” Selene immediately objected. “I want to do this myself. You have already helped me by getting the papers, I will think of a way to make him sign them,” she added.
Xavier didn’t say anything anymore and settled down beside her, waiting for her to come up with an idea.
All of a sudden, Selene snapped her fingers, turning to him.
“Do you perhaps know how the Harrison corporation is doing with the Michelle’s scandal?” She asked him.
“The scandal was a huge one. It’s still circulating over the internet. I’m sure the Harrison Corp is running around in chaos because of it,” he replied.
The Harrison corporation was a huge business company. Although their business didn’t stretch outside of Radiatia, it was still a huge one. But it was nothing compared to the Wallace enterprise.
Due to Michelle’s scandal, Xavier was sure that Robert must be facing a lot. A scandal like that against the daughter would be a huge slap on both the father and mother faces.
“In that case, I have an idea of how to get him to sign the papers,” she replied.
“What do you have in mind p>
“I will go see him with an apology wine,” she responded, an evil grin on her lips.
Selene walked inside the Harrison building, heading towards the elevator that would take her to Robert’s office. She could feel the stares from people behind her.
Even though they were curious to know what her presence at the building was for, they didn’t have enough courage to stop her and ask.
While waiting for the elevator, Selene noticed Ito, walking around and mingling with the employees.
Selene finally entered the elevator. It dinged open, revealing the rows of secretaries she saw when she came months ago to search for the property papers.
Fortunately this time around, she was going in to get them signed.
Selene knocked on the door of the office. The door spread open, revealing Jack.
Selene’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t seen him since the time he caught her at Robert’s study room at their mansion.
“What are you doing here?” He asked her, his face as stoic as a rock.
Selene stared down at his ruffled suit and tie that looked out of place.
’Things must have been difficult for them,’ she thought to herself while trying not to smirk.
“I want to see Mr Robert, your father,” she replied, staring back at him.
“And what reason do you have for the visit?” He questioned her as if she was the cause of their problems. They couldn’t trace the odd account back to her.
“Can I come inside at least? I wouldn’t want your secretaries hearing what I want to say,” she requested, revealing a small smile that didn’t reach her eyes at all.
Jack glared at her from head to toe, before spreading the door wide open for her to enter.
Selene stared at Robert, who was already staring at her, wondering why she was there. There was a huge pile of files on his desk, with a smaller pile he was looking into.
He had the same appearance as Jack, ruffled suit and stretched tie.
“I’m sorry, did I come at the wrong time?” She asked.
Robert didn’t know if he wanted to glare at Selene or offer her a seat. Nonetheless, he wasn’t happy with her presence in his office.
“You didn’t,” he lied. “May I ask why you are here?” He asked her because none of his secretaries had informed him beforehand about her coming to his office.
Without glancing at Jack, Selene replied, “Can your son excuse us? I would like to speak with you in private please p>
“That’s not happening,” Jack immediately butted in. “I’m not leaving here until you say what you have come here to say. You are the cause of what has been happening on the internet,” he blamed her with palpable anger.
“That’s all your sister’s fault, not mine,” Selene said, deadpan.
“That’s enough,” Robert interrupted before Jack could reply, which would extend the argument and waste more of his time than theirs. “Jack, excuse us,” he ordered.
“Father p>
“Don’t make me repeat myself,” said Robert. He just wanted to get over with Selene and whatever she had come to do. Also, he needed to get back to work immediately.
He had an upcoming meeting in a few minutes with some shareholders, so that they could discuss the matter at hand.
Jack was baffled by his father’s orders but decided against objecting to it.
He glared at Selene one last time before he left the office.
“So, what do you want to say?” Robert questioned her as soon as the both of them were alone.
Selene stared at him, trying to calm her racing heart and trembling hands.
“I brought you an apology wine. I want to apologize for hurting Michelle the previous day,” Selene responded, placing the wine on the desk.