Chapter 340: A Showdown (1/5)

Richard had just settled into the comfort of his bed after a shower, ready to unwind, when a familiar chime broke the silence, signaling a new message on his phone. Upon seeing the message from Frederick, he smiled. After quickly typing out his response, he didn’t waste a moment before making a call to relay the instructions. It was just a video clip, after all. The results would be on his desk by tomorrow morning at the latest. When they were hunting down criminals, the entire police force in Kingstown could be mobilized within ten minutes. It wouldn’t take nearly as much effort to investigate a video. But one night should be sufficient. With the instructions given, Richard finally allowed himself to drift into a deep sleep.

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However, the moment his men took action, Arthur was already informed. “Mr. Arthur Hawthorne, just as you expected, Frederick has sent someone to check the video.”

When Shawn’s call came through, Arthur was lounging on the sofa, wrapping his arms around a woman. A broad smile lit up his face. “Well, I saw this coming a long time ago. If he had believed the video without question, he wouldn’t be Frederick. What do you think, Vivian Anderson?” After a triumphant laugh, Arthur lifted his hand to gently cup the chin of the woman nestled in his embrace. “Of course. Mr. Arthur Hawthorne, no one can slip through your fingers! After all, you are the eldest son of the Hawthorne family, destined to be the sole heir. Be it in business or politics, everything falls under your domain. How could someone as insignificant as Frederick ever hope to be your rival? Even if he’s hopping around with excitement for a few days now, once his past comes to light, he’ll never stand a chance at running against you for president.” Vivian wore a tender smile as she gazed upward. With a gentle lean, she bridged the small distance between them and pressed a soft kiss onto his cheek. “Mr. Arthur Hawthorne, why go to such lengths to create that video for Ms. Diana Hawthorne? What if Frederick discovers the truth?”

Chapter 340: A Showdown (3/5)

Shawn seemed confused on the phone. Arthur replied, “If he finds out, he can do squat. Without this little distraction up front, how can we cover up the bigger moves behind the scenes? Besides, this mess is all on Diana. She’s the one who hired the people to craft the video. Why does it concern me? The plan was even suggested by that fool, Caroline. I merely provided the latest technology under their names. No way Frederick will trace it back to me in such a short time. Plus, he won’t have the time. The real show is about to begin. If he wants to investigate, let him. Look, if you’re itching to intervene, then go ahead. But if you’re not, then just let him be. Shawn, haven’t you been dying for a real showdown with Frederick’s right-hand man, Richard? Well, here’s your moment. Go on. You can play him as you like.” With that, Arthur ended the call. He grabbed Vivian’s waist and pulled her onto his lap. “Come on, Vivian. Puff out your chest for me!”

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“Mr. Arthur Hawthorne, you badass!” Vivian giggled but straightened her posture obediently, her chest rising to meet his touch. The moment his hands and lips made contact with her skin, Vivian moaned and shuddered, a wave of electric pleasure coursing through her body. Her breath hitched in her throat, “Vivian, your waist is still as slim as ever, and your boobs are just as soft,” Arthur whispered. His hot breath fanned her skin as his tongue flicked expertly over her nipples. “Glad you feel pleased…” Vivian arched her back, a deep moan escaping her lips as she grabbed Arthur’s head, pulling him closer to her chest. “You’ve worked hard, Vivian. Thank you.” Arthur, with a possessive grip, grabbed her by the buttocks and lifted her slightly. “Mr. Arthur Hawthorne, thanks for your compliments. I don’t want anything else. I just hope that when you have the time, you can get inside of me once. Is that okay?” Vivian tilted her head back, her chest rising and falling with urgency as she gasped for breath. Arthur replied, “You little wildcat. Alright. I’ll make you scream all night.” Holding her in his arms, he stood up. In one swift motion, he unbuckled his belt. Vivian straddled him, her body welcoming him as he entered her fiercely in one hard thrust.

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She screamed with a mixture of pleasure and pain, making her body convulse around him. But she craved the feeling of being utterly taken. She thought, “This powerful man, master of my body, could bring me to the brink of ecstasy, only to pull me back, keeping me suspended in that sweet, agonizing tension.”