Chapter 74 The Mastermind Behind It All

Back in his study, Charles pulled open a drawer and took out an old, slightly worn-out phone. He powered it on and scrolled through the contacts. There was only one number saved, and he dialed it without hesitation. The call rang a few times before someone picked up. "What the hell was that stunt you pulled at the board meeting today? Why didn't you give me a heads-up first?" Charles demanded the moment the line connected. "And what difference would it have made if I had?" The voice on the other end was calm, almost indifferent. "Do you really think we could take them down with just the few shares we have?" "You could have at least let me know! Bringing Serena into the board—do you have any idea what kind of trouble you're inviting? "And you knew all along that the old bastard left his Linden Group shares to her, didn't you? Why didn't you tell me?" Charles sounded clearly upset, edged with accusation. The man on the phone explained, "I only found out recently. I kept it from you