Chapter 519 Why Would


    They Suddenly Back Out


    "What''s the matter, Jeffery?" Carol stared at him in shock, a growing unease settling in her chest.


    But Jeffery barely registered her voice. "What did you just say?" he demanded, his pulse quickening.


    CR Corporation had cut ties with them?


    That was impossible.


    But his assistant''s next words crushed any lingering hope.


    "Mr. Lawson, it''s true! CR Corporation has already made an official announcement across multiple public tforms. On top of that, their representative personally reached out to finalize the contract termination..."


    Jeffery felt a sharp pain throb in his head. Pressing his fingers against his temple, he muttered, "This doesn''t


    make sense. We just secured this deal. Why would they suddenly back out?"


    His voice edged with frustration, his usualposure slipping.


    From the hospital bed, Carol''s eyes widened in disbelief. She clutched his sleeve, her grip desperate. "Jeffery! What''s happening? Why would they do this? There has to be a mistake!"


    Her panicked voice only aggravated his growing irritation.


    For the first time, the sister he had always protected felt unfamiliar to him.


    Annoyed, he yanked his arm free and turned away, his tone cold. "Something went wrong. I need every department to investigate immediately. I want to know exactly what happened. I''ll try to reach Mr. Riley


    myself."


    His assistant hesitated on the other end, his voice thick with uncertainty. "Mr. Lawson, CR Corporation has already transferred the two-billion penalty fee to ourpany''s ount. And...”


    He paused, as if unsure how to continue.


    Jeffery''s mind reeled.


    Two billion... Already transferred.


    That meant there was no room for negotiation.


    In normal business dealings, even ifplications arose, there was always a chance to renegotiate terms.


    But CR Corporation had severed ties without hesitation-without even a conversation.


    And they had made it public.


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    Chapter 519 Why Would They Suddenly Back Out


    Lawson Group hadn''t just lost a partnership. They had angered CR Corporation''s founder


    "Mr. Lawson? Are you still there?"


    Jeffery barely heard him. He staggered toward the wall, leaning against it as he tried to steady his breathing "Go on," he forced out.


    After a brief silence, his assistant finally continued, his toneced with something between disbelief and unease. "They also wired an additional five million with a note attached. It says, Jeffery''s scare tactics are quite something."


    Jeffery''s entire body tensed. Five million. Scare tactics. The meaning behind those words was crystal clear.


    CR Corporation''s founder was retaliating. For what? Jeffery didn''t need to guess. He had offered Linsey five million to buy her off.


    But why?


    Why would Mr. Riley go this far for Linsey?


    Why was he willing to break a multi-billion-dor deal-just for Linsey?


    Wasn''t he already married? Wasn''t he deeply devoted to his wife?


    What on earth was happening? He couldn''tprehend it.


    Jeffery''s jaw clenched, his fingers curling into fists.


    A chilling realization crept into his mind.


    Could Linsey be his wife?


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