Chapter 331

Since Edie was still considered part of the Stewart family, Percival needed to make the decision.

“In that case, inform her, and then let the Bennett family know. Make sure they understand that Hannah’s old friend is pregnant with her son’s child,” Percival said coldly.

He no longer considered Edie his mother; her reputation was of no concern to him. However, Edie remained unaware of this, assuming the Stewarts wouldn't abandon her.

“Understood,” Orson replied in a low voice, his mischievous smile undiminished. He glanced at Percival, then lowered his voice further. “Odalys really knows how to work the spotlight. During her livestream, 700 million people tuned in! Now, the trending topics online are all about her stream! Her Twitter followers have increased by 600 million.”

“With her popularity skyrocketing, you’d better hold on tight, or someone might try to steal her away,” Orson added playfully. Although he knew Odalys wasn't fickle, he felt compelled to say something.

“It seems you have time to meddle in others' affairs. Need something to do?” Percival raised an eyebrow, displeased with the gossip about Odalys.

“No, no. I’m busy enough. I’m out of here,” Orson quickly backed off, raising his hands in surrender. He slipped away without looking back.

Percival held his phone, thinking of Odalys. After a moment, he walked to his car. Just as he was getting in, Lee approached and lightly knocked on his car window. Percival opened the door, and Lee got in.

“Mr. Stewart, we’ve uncovered the problem! A large number of insiders within the bureau have been aiding these activities. Some are senior officials, while others are newer recruits. It’s a tangled web, and I haven’t reported this to my superiors yet,” Lee said, clenching his fists. “The network is so intricate that any movement in the bureau would tip them off before we could take action. They were unwittingly opening back doors for criminals. They were supposed to serve the people, but now…” Lee’s anger grew. He knew the world was unfair, but without Percival, uncovering this corruption would have been impossible.

“No rush. Remove them. Reassign the newer recruits and deal with the others afterward,” Percival said calmly. The Stewart family held significant influence in politics; these people were insignificant and easily handled.

“Understood,” Lee replied, feeling relieved. With the Stewarts' backing, dealing with these individuals wouldn't be a problem. “There will be no leaks,” Percival added.

A rumor about his supposed death had surfaced, causing quite a stir, with many daring to target the Stewart family. Lee believed something serious had happened. With a composed expression, Lee gently closed the car door behind him, feeling an unprecedented sense of joy.

Chapter 331

Since meeting Odalys, the world seemed to be changing. Justice would surely be restored, bringing peace and stability.

At Bennett Villa, the atmosphere was tense. Early that morning, the family had gathered in the living room, silent. Henry had been arrested the previous night, and Atlas had secured his release.

“Henry, why would you get involved with an older woman?” Atlas snapped, frustrated. The thought of Edie, widowed for years, involved with Henry, was incomprehensible.

Henry’s face darkened; flashes of Odalys’s livestream replayed in his mind. Interrogated by Atlas, he clenched his fists.

“Exactly! Why would you get involved with her? You knew she was Odalys’s mother-in-law. Even if you wanted resources, you shouldn’t have entangled yourself with her,” Caspian added, escalating the tension.

Sophia sat silently, her head lowered, her hands clenched. Hannah, her usual arrogance gone, was disgusted by her old friend sleeping with Henry; she even regretted giving birth to him.

“What is this?” Adas’s shout broke the silence. He connected his phone to the TV screen, revealing startling footage.

“Isn’t that Lucian? He was arrested after his last show. What’s he doing in a hotel now? Wait, is this Odalys’s livestream? Why was she at the hotel? Hang on, those men in the room… aren’t they shareholders of our company?”

The family erupted in chaos, staring at the screen in disbelief. The shareholders appeared disheveled on the bed, trying to escape but being stopped. Police then entered, verifying their identities.

“Henry, why were these shareholders fooling around with Lucian in a hotel?” Atlas asked, stunned. While Henry wasn't close to the shareholders, he interacted with them frequently as the company heir.

All eyes turned to Henry, utterly dumbfounded. Last night, he was humiliated by Odalys’s livestream; now, his shareholders were caught in another scandal involving Lucian. The Bennett Group was doomed.

Henry’s face turned ashen. His downfall seemed inevitable.

Caspian asked, “Why are these shareholders messing around with Lucian? Do they have connections with Lucian’s boss? But they’re shareholders of our company! Our shareholders are colluding with the boss of a competing company. Henry, what have you all been up to? Have you been transferring company assets or resources?”

Chapter 331 (continued)

Though Caspian hadn’t taken over the Bennett Group, he wouldn't sit idly by while Henry drained their resources. If the resources were transferred, the assets would be gone, leaving the Bennett Group an empty shell. No money meant no status, no luxurious lifestyle, and no indulgent feasts; without wealth, they wouldn't survive in elite circles.