Chapter 171 The Fall of The House of Bennett
Elliot was shocked enough.
When did become the legal representative of Bennett Corporation!
When Elliot was hauled into a police car, his face was a mask of disbelief. His mind raced, trying to recall any recent company documents that might have named him as legal representative, but nothing came to mind.
He knew the risks only too well. When a company engaged in illegal activities, the legal representative bore the brunt of the consequences, which are administrative penalties, crippling fines, and even criminal charges. Enough to ruin a man financially and socially. As a result, large corporations rarely listed their actual CEOs as legal representatives.
This can’t be right. It’s impossible!” Elliot finally snapped out of his daze, struggling violently against the officers. “You’ve got the wrong person! I’m not the legal representative. I know nothing about this!”
But the police remained unmoved, coldly informing him that resistance was futile.
Josh staggered into the Brooker’s Villa, dark circles under his eyes, and collapsed on the sofa with a groan. “Ahhh finally, comfort.
Anna, the maid, barely looked up from her cleaning, “Working late again?”
“Late?” Josh rubbed his face dramatically. I pulled an all–nighter. If our boss were an ancient emperor, he’d be a full–fledged tyrant. I’m practically a dried–up husk at this point”
“Do you have that many complaints about me?” Felix’s deep, magnetic voice cut through the room.
Josh shot up as if he’d been electrocuted, his face instantly splitting into a dazzling grin. “Not at all! In my heart, you are the sun that warms my cold, weary soul!” He even placed a hand over his heart for added sincerity.
Anna and Marilyn burst out laughing, lightening the mood
Felix came down the stairs and sat across from Josh, one eyebrow arched. “So! How did it go!
Josh puffed out his chest. “Not only is the Bennett Corporation bankrupt, but I made a major discovery” He paused for effect, waiting for Felix’s reaction.
Felix, however, barely looked up from the financial newspaper he’d picked up. “And that is?”
Undeterred, Josh cleared his throat. “Our investigation revealed that David had already sold his shares and transferred all the cash into an account in Sharon’s name. The company’s funds were drained, and there were massive financial and tax violations. Even without our interference, Bennett Corporation would’ve collapsed soon enough. Oh, and one more thing Elliot was secretly made legal representative months ago. And guess who authorized it? David”
Felix finally put down the newspaper.
Well, well. Not only had Bennett Corporation been gutted, but Elliot had been set up by his own father
“David… what a talented man, Felix mused, a smirk on his lips. The sarcasm was thick
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Josh couldn’t wrap his head around it. Flow could a man destroy his on company, embezzle the money to his mistress, and then throw his son under the best The sheer audacity was mind–boggling
Felix leaned back, his fingers drumming on the armrest “I wanted to play with Elliot a little longer. Too bad he turned out to besa. useless
“Yep. He’s probably in handcuffs by now,” Josh said. “As a legal representative, he’s looking at a few years in jail.”
Just then, an urgent voice echoed from the entrance: “Marilyn, let me in! I need to talk to Lauren. It’s important!”
Rubbing his tired eyes, Josh frowned. “Marilyn, who’s that?”
