Chapter 104
With Old Mr. Forrester’s arrival, all talk of divorce was abruptly cut short.
Candice watched as he led Rebekah and Benjamin away. She gripped the bedsheets so tightly her knuckles turned white, biting her lip until she drew blood. That senile old fool! Why was he so fixated on a worthless bitch like Rebekah? She had been so close to getting everything she wanted!
Clearly, she needed to take more drastic measures.
Her phone rang, and she answered it. A man’s anxious voice came through the line. “Candice, someone went to Sylvan Wilde’s place p>
A flash of panic crossed Candice’s face. “But they’ve already left The Capital, haven’t they? Who was it p>
“Sylvan called me. He said someone was asking about the hit-and-run. He repeated the same story he gave the police and managed to send them away, but the risk of exposure has just gone up p>
Candice’s hands clenched into fists. “Find out who it was. And if necessary, make sure they don’t get a chance to talk p>
“Understood p>
After hanging up, Candice’s sweet features twisted into a venomous scowl. She wouldn’t let anyone ruin her plans.
Rebekah and Benjamin were summoned to Old Mr. Forrester’s study. His first command was for Benjamin to apologize to Rebekah.
Benjamin refused. “Grandfather, you don’t need to concern yourself with my marriage to Rebekah p>
“If I didn’t concern myself, the two of you would be divorced by now! Do you have any idea how many people are watching you as the heir to the Forrester Group? Your marital status matters p>
Old Mr. Forrester didn’t elaborate, but Benjamin understood. The Forrester Group was at a critical juncture, and as CEO, he was under intense scrutiny from the board. He had already lost some goodwill after the incident with the Powell Group. If he divorced Rebekah and married Candice, the scandal would destroy his credibility. He had cousins and other relatives in the extended Forrester family who were all eyeing his position. He couldn’t afford a single misstep.
But Rebekah’s behavior tonight had been unbearable. He couldn’t let it go.
“Grandfather, I can take responsibility for my own choices,” Benjamin said, then walked straight out of the study without another glance at Rebekah.
“Benjamin!” Old Mr. Forrester called out, his anger rising, but his grandson was already gone.
Pet
“Grandfather, I’m curious,” Rebekah said. “Why don’t you want us to divorce?” She didn’t believe it was solely about the Forrester Group. A CEO’s personal life rarely had a major impact on a corporation of that size, and Benjamin had generated immense value since taking over their marriage alone. wasn’t enough to shake the entire company. There had to be another reason.
At her question, Old Mr. Forrester let out a long sigh. “Rebekah, I know you’re a good person. I can only rest easy knowing you’re by Benjamin’s side, taking care of him p>
“Can you promise me you won’t divorce him p>
Rebekah knew he wasn’t telling her the whole truth. She lowered her
gaze, feigning sorrow. “Grandfather, you know how much I love
Benjamin. Of course don’t want a divorce. But if he insists what cal do?
Her words gave Old Mr. Forrester the opening he needed. He smiled. “Don’t worry, Rebekah. No matter how old that boy gets, he’s still my grandson. As long as you agree not to divorce, I’ll handle him p>
Rebekah said nothing, her silence a tacit agreement.
Old Mr. Forrester coughed twice, then changed the subject.