Zayn had been biding his time without making any retaliation. However, the business circles were waiting to watch a good show. It didn't matter when it would happen or who would come up on top—it was certain to set off a bloody storm.
"Why are they here to attend Harry and Lena's wedding? Do the two families rely on help from the Lierger Corporation?" Carla asked uneasily.
"You're not too stupid, I see." Zayn pinched her chin lightly.
"Isn't that a great disadvantage to you?" Her expression turned sour. "On top of that, you're dismissing the engagement with the Dorilo Group. If the Dorilo Group were to align with the Liergers, then—"
"They've already aligned." Zayn rubbed at his temples. "We'll settle everything here once and for all."
"For real?" Carla turned pale with fright. "The Dorilo Group and the Divine Corporation still have ongoing collaboration projects. How could she align with the Liergers at this juncture? According to the contract regulations, they would have to compensate ten times their capital in the case of a breach."
"Indeed, it is stated so in the contract, but anyhow, it was my fault. It wouldn't look good if both parties continue fighting over it, " Zayn said bluntly. "More importantly, the Giblos are indebted to Layon Benday. I can't make them cough out the compensation."
"Then…"
"We'll terminate the projects, dismiss the contract, and call it quits. From now on, we'll no longer owe the Benday family."
Carla couldn't come up with any response to his words. Outsiders who were unclear about the situation might think of Zayn as arrogant and impulsive. But she was well aware he was sacrificing these to give her and the children status and a proper home.
Actually, he didn't have to rush with calling off the engagement. Had he been more of a selfish, practical jerk, he could totally marry Shelley Benday and deal with the Liergers before handling his personal matters.
Yet, he chose otherwise.
He would rather give her and the children a name, even if it meant shouldering a tremendous amount of pressure and risks.
That was how a real man assumed his responsibility.
"Then, aren't you in a disadvantaged position right now?" At the thought of the pressure Zayn was shouldering alone, her heart clenched. "The Liergers have the support of the Chromas, the Staytons, and the Bendays—that makes them twice as strong. Whereas the Giblo Group has divided its assets into two since the beginning. It's too difficult for you to go against the Liergers on your own."
"It's not easy. But don't worry. Your Hubby, I, is more than capable enough to handle it." Zayn caressed her face lovingly.
"I'm sorry. It's me who dragged you down." Carla felt exceptionally guilty. If it weren't for her, there would be no grievances between Zayn and the Chromas and Staytons. He wouldn't have broken all ties with the Bendays either. As such, it could be said that the three families only went against Zayn because of her.
No wonder Jombo once called her a femme fatale. In fact, there was some truth to it.
"Silly girl." Zayn frowned. "You have to have confidence in me."
"All right." She nodded and changed the subject. "There's one thing I don't quite understand. Why would Mr. Benday allow Shelley to act so willfully? Does he not care?"
"The Dorilo Group's shares have already been possessed by the Benday mother-daughter duo. Layon is nowhere near as good as he's made out to be. He's unable to keep her in check."
Zayn was equally speechless when speaking about it.
"Shelley had been raised on the streets since a young age and experienced some hardships. Layon feels that he owes it to her and was extra indulgent. Add that up with her intelligence and capabilities, Layon handed the company to her with no expectations that his biological daughter would conquer the family's assets and overthrow him."
Carla was dumbfounded. "Shelley's too ruthless!"
"How else could she achieve greatness without being ruthless?" Zayn raised a brow. "If everyone were like you, the business world would be in peace."
"All right…" She pouted unhappily.
He lifted her face and smirked. "However… Even though you look simple-minded and half-witted, you managed to conquer a king like me. Therefore, you're the best out of everyone else!"
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