Chapter 916


    "This is my family matter, why is it any concern of yours?" Ralph


    retorted.


    Caleb scoffed disdainfully. “Sure, it''s none of my business. But I advise


    you to cancel your dealings with the Bowen family promptly. Give back


    whatever you''ve gained from them.


    "Otherwise, if the coboration falls apart and you end up facing legal


    consequences, Timothy won''t be able to protect you here. Remember,


    this is Nord City."


    Ralph countered, “As you pointed out, this is indeed a branch office,


    and within the framework of the Barrett Group''s regtions, I have the


    authority to manage coborations here in Nord City.


    "Despite Timothy''s position as CEO, he cannot simply order me to


    terminate the partnership. He, too, must adhere to the established


    procedures.”


    Nheless, Ralph had already signed the partnership agreement with


    the Bowen family before Timothy''s protocols came into y. This meant


    that even Timothy had no means to reverse this situation.


    ncing back at Ralph, Timothy retorted, "If you''re determined to invite


    disaster, then I won''t stop you."


    “Timothy, what do you mean? I''m your uncle; how can you speak to me


    like this?"


    With no intention of staying any longer, Timothy turned on his heel and


    left the country club.


    Caleb settled into the seat in the car beside Timothy. "I figured your


    uncle would react like this, but I didn''t expect you to confront him so


    directly. It''s ridiculous that he still refuses to see reason. How much do


    you reckon he took in bribes from the Bowen family?"


    “The real issue lies in the plots ofnd they acquired. The Bowen family


    had no legitimate im to them. Hence, they teamed up with Uncle


    Ralph, using the Barrett Group as a cover to first secure thend before


    transferring it back to the Bowens. Because the Barrett Group isn''t


    based in Nord City, they could also benefit from various subsidies."


    It was clear to Timothy that these two parties were working together


    closely.


    Yesterday, Timothy had instructed Heath to delve into the details of the


    partnership with the Bowens, hoping to uncover any hidden agendas. It


    only took a brief review to identify the loophole in their ns.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "But what if Mr. Hopkins refuses to cancel the partnership with the


    Bowen family? It could take a day or two to go through the formal


    procedures,” Caleb expressed his concerns.


    Timothy reassured him, "We won''t need to follow all the formalities. I''ll


    personally address the issue and officially terminate the partnership


    with the Bowen family during the signing ceremony two days from now.


    "Sticking to procedures may be time-consuming. But as the CEO of the


    Barrett Group, my direct objection to the coboration means that even


    if a contract is signedter, no funds will be released."


    Timothy focused onpany matters as soon as he arrived back at the


    five-star hotel. He remained engrossed in his work until dinnertime.


    Rubbing his neck, Timothy turned to Heath and inquired, "How are


    things at the hospital?"


    "Mr. Barrett, ording to the hospital updates, Ms. Ginger was


    discharged shortly after you left," Heath reported.


    "She''s already discharged?" Timothy''s eyes widened in surprise.


    Caleb interjected, "Tim, based on what I saw, Ginger''s recovery seems


    to be going well. Isn''t her discharge a positive development? Nobody


    wants to stay in the hospital indefinitely.”


    However, Timothy couldn''t shake off his suspicion that Mia intentionally


    postponed arranging his visit to Ginger. He found it odd that Ginger was


    promptly discharged shortly after his visit to the hospital.


    It all appeared too coincidental to him, deepening his growing unease.


    Turning to Heath, Timothy instructed, "Ensure someone keeps an eye


    on Ginger. Don''t overlook any details rted to her."


    Timothy still felt that something was off.


    Rubbing his chin thoughtfully, Caleb spoke up, "Why not ask Ginger


    directly?"


    Timothy hesitated for a moment; he didn''t want to involve a child in


    adult matters.


    Despite this, Caleb had already dialed Ginger''s smartwatch. Timothy


    narrowed his eyes and questioned, "Where did you get her contact


    details?"


    "It was the number they left at the hospital,” Caleb replied, shooting


    Timothy a smug look.


    Shortly after, Ginger picked up the call. Caleb wasted no time and


    asked her directly, “Ginger, I''m aware of everything. Are you really ill?"