Chapter 150

Charles stayed calm as he analyzed the situation—this wasn't the right time to dig out the mole. He was surrounded by Edward's loyal guys. Starting a fight now would only make things spiral out of control, and with Old Mrs. Hart still in danger, he couldn't risk that. "Fine. I'll step down as chairman." After nearly ten minutes of heavy silence—just as Edward thought Charles would refuse—he finally spoke up, gritting his teeth, "But you'd better not lay a finger on Old Mrs. Hart. If anything happens to her, I won't sit back and watch." Edward smirked smugly. "Smart move, cousin. Don't worry—stay quiet and Old Mrs. Hart will be just fine." He wasn't interested in hurting their elder anyway. His real target was the Hart Group—he needed the company, not another scandal that'd ruin his standing in the family. After leaving the boardroom, Charles walked back to his office alone and sank into his chair. Things had been snowballing lately—Isabelle had vanished, Edward had made his power move,