Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South]
Walter immediately wilted.
“I know Nicola has evidence of your embezzlement, but you embezzled from Yule Corporation. As long
as Chairman Yule doesn’t pursue it, the evidence will be useless.”
Catherine bent down in front of him. Although her tone was gentle, it was one that could make people
fearful.
“If you don’t cooperate with us, we’ll send you straight to the police station and check the company’s
illegal accounts over the years. Since you’ll be charged with poisoning and embezzlement, I’m afraid you
won’t be able to get out of jail for the rest of your life. If you were only instructed to poison someone and
didn’t cause death, you’d only be locked up for two years at most. Think about your wife and two
children.”
Walter’s eyes trembled slightly.
Catherine continued to push. “Let me remind you that your wife is in her thirties. If you’re in jail for too
long, she might take your money and remarry. By then, the children will no longer be yours. Won’t that be
a waste of your life?”
“Okay, I’ll help you get the evidence,” Walter said with his teeth clenched.
“Sure, but you have to eat this.” Catherine took out a pill. “I also have to be cautious in case you betray
me. I’ll give you the antidote as soon as you finish your task.”
Logan spoke up, “This drug is very poisonous, and it’ll kill you if you don’t get the antidote within a week.
Of course, a doctor can treat it, but it’ll take a month. You won’t last that long.”
Walter looked at Catherine’s beautiful and delicate face, which was unnerving at that moment.
“I won’t betray you. One week is enough for me to get the evidence.”
Walter steeled his nerves and swallowed the drug.
After it was over, Catherine accompanied Joel to dinner as if nothing had happened.
“Catherine, where did you get a drug like that?” Joel asked, perplexed. “What have you gone through in
your years overseas?”
“Dad, I just met a few new friends and learned some new skills.” Catherine played it off.
Seeing that his daughter did not want to tell him, he also did not ask much. “Cathy, you’re doing a great
job with Hudson. Do you want to take over the role of Yule Corporation’s CEO? I think you have the
capability.”
“Dad, you’re still young. You’re only in your fifties. It’s better if you manage it. I don’t want to manage too
many companies. It’s really tiring.” Catherine refused.
“Then, why don’t you move back? Dad is quite… lonely living here alone.” Joel sighed.
“It’s too far here, so it’s not convenient. Why don’t you go back to the old residence to live with Grandma
and Grandpa?” Catherine reminded him. “They must feel bored for staying in such a large manor too.”
“That’s true.” Joel was persuaded.
After dinner, Joel was not happy when he learned that Catherine was about to leave. “You only come
once a week, and you leave right after dinner. No, leave tomorrow instead.”
“Dad, I still have something to do later. I’ll come back tomorrow to keep you company.”
Once Catherine left the villa, Logan drove her to the hospital.
…
8:30 p.m.
After Shaun’s wounds were dressed, he walked out of the andrology department just in time to see
Catherine holding a list and coming down from the escalator.
“Catherine Jones, stop right there.”
The anger that had been suppressed for a long time welled up in him again. Shaun completely ignored
the pain as he strode over to grab her. “You’re just in time. I wanted to see you.”
Catherine’s expression darkened. Was this man a ghost haunting her? She saw him everywhere she
went. “Are you here for the andrology department again?”
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