His Devious Rule

Chapter 498 Caught In The Crossfire

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Alvin and Rob had many theories behind Casper's comeback. They believed Casper had planned out and waited for the right time. That's the more dignified way.

Looks like Casper turned out to be a bigger scum than they expected. Alvin didn't fear Casper or the man sitting in the living hall. Instead, he was disgusted by the duo.

Alvin snickered at the men as he proceeded inside the living hall, "I have only heard of – come hell or high water." Unfortunately, Casper was stooping unbelievably low. 

Joining hands with the very person who he despised. Casper turned out to be a true businessman who only seeks advantages over everything.

Rob followed Alvin inside the living hall, narrowing his eyes at Ricardo Porter, Casper's business enemy. He sneered, igniting the fire, "The sewer rats have started spreading its obnoxious diseases."

Rob stood behind Alvin and flashed a mocking smile at Ricardo Porter. The latter was annoyed from the day Rob insulted him on the day of Skylark's inauguration in Narnia.

Men and their fragile egos.

Ricardo Porter clenched his teeth and feigned ignorance. There was a time when he wanted to join hands with Alvin and Skylark and put down Casper. 

When he couldn't bear to watch Casper on top, how could he sit silently if Casper decides to join his hands with Alvin and rule over the business industries?

Thus Ricardo was keeping an eye on Casper and Alvin. Casper was a fool to make Alvin an enemy when the latter's reach was far and beyond.

He was enjoying the show only until father and son fought. He lost his sleep and comfort as soon as he heard the news of Alvin keeping the demand of pulling Casper down.

If Linus Collins becomes the CEO, Liam becomes the vice-chairman, and more or less Alvin will have the whole power over the two companies. Because Linus idolizes his cousin and Liam loves his brother.

Ricardo wasn't going to sit and wait for the day when Alvin merges Matthews with the massive Skylark international connections. There would be no bounds to its development.

How could he watch when Alvin was on the brink of ruling over them?

His years of hard work were going to be nothing in front of Alvin's speed of acquiring power. Then he will have to fear if Alvin aims for his company.

Hence he helped Casper right at the time when Casper indeed. Now, Casper wasn't only indebted to him, he was anticipating Casper and Alvin to fight like mad dogs and lose their position in the business field.

Henceforward, Ricardo chose to swallow the insult. Instead of getting worked up, he will let the two fight and take advantage of their situation.

Casper sipped his whiskey on the rock at ease. Honestly, he wouldn't get involved with Ricardo who he considers a pest. However, the exact pest helped him get out of the hell he created and live fearlessly. He does owe Ricardo for saving him.

As for Alvin and his wife, he was determined to make Anya's retirement life to be hell. He will destroy whatever she touches. And Alvin. He will slowly, with his patience, make him draw out hundreds of plans just to fail in front of his sudden attack.

He didn't feel anything hard for the lives that were lost due to him. At first, he was restless, paranoid, and panicked to even think straight. Because he only paid to cause a disturbance, sprout fear and stop the work. 

When he learned that the shooters were dead, there was no more burden. He felt more at ease, relief coursing through his tensed nerves. He felt as if he finally got his freedom. 

Anyway, he will only be called a murderer if proven. Now, neither Anya could prove anything nor Alvin. 

Alvin looked at the smug smirk on Casper's face. He pitied the man who was thinking himself invincible, without a hint of guilt for killing eight men.

Casper was so proud and motivated because he believed Harrison and Liam will take care of the company end and he could deal with Alvin.

Alvin sucked air through his teeth, shaking his head in resignation. Casper's action might not affect himself but some people will be affected by it. 

He glanced at the elevator when it made a tuneful beep. Liam was pushing two big trolley bags and the empty baby cart. Lilian was carrying their sleeping daughter.

Rob turned to the main door when he heard a car engine stop. He watched Harrison storm inside the mansion. His lips arced up.

Alvin's first strike was pulling the loyal and principled people away from Casper. Liam and Harrison. They meant no harm and worked for the betterment of the company. Casper trusted them blindly with the company.

What happens if they take those two prominent men away from Casper's life?

Will Casper be able to find capable persons to fill those positions?

Even if Casper finds the two, will Casper be able to trust them?

Standing against Alvin, Casper will doubt every other person might be working for Alvin. That's the first strike that will cause chaos in the company and among shareholders. 

Casper neither could ignore his company, nor stall Alvin after what he had done. Not to mention, Anya was eager to slit Casper's throat for his dictatorship. 

Harrison was clenching his teeth and breathing raggedly. He was about to snarl at Casper, he paused when his eyes brushed over the baby sleeping in Lilian's arms.

However, Casper wasn't as sensible as Harrison to mind that his granddaughter was sleeping. He turned into a ticking time bomb when he saw two large trolleys being pulled out. He was smart enough to know Liam was moving out. 

"Liam." He yelled when Liam didn't bother to spare him a glance, "Where the f**k do you think you are going?"

'Neh…' Frightened, the baby started crying.

Startled Lilian tended to the baby. Liam clenched his teeth looking at his daughter's tears. He softly said to Lilian, "Go to the car, I will be there soon." Lilian hurried out, trying to soothe and comfort the baby. 

Liam glanced at Alvin. He knew his father was up to no good with his fake act of heart attack. He learned the truth only after Alvin sent him the few proofs and the reason behind Casper's discharge from the hospital.

Alvin didn't ask Liam to leave Casper's side. Liam couldn't bear to live under the same roof as Casper and let his daughter grow up watching a monster's face. 

And Casper just proved Liam right. Casper didn't care about his children or grandchildren. He only cared about the company, power, and total control over their lives.

Alvin ignored Liam's eyes and crossed his legs to watch the drama. He didn't mean to destroy the Matthews family. He just wanted them away from his family. Unfortunately, they went looking for trouble. He wasn't going to ignore them like he didn't in the past. Now he has a little life and a wife with him. He won't let any harm go near them.

Other than making Casper weak, Alvin didn't want Liam to be caught in their crossfire. Liam and his daughter were better off away from the wretched businessman and the doomed family. 

He wasn't doing it for Liam but for Anya who will be worried thinking of the innocent baby girl.