Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 203

Meanwhile, Hamilton Corporation merely released an official statement under the company's name saying they would not be collaborating with Lynch Corporation. Subsequently, they did not make any further responses to the matter.

However, those in the business world were people who knew how to bend with the wind. After the scene Hamilton Corporation had caused at Lynch Corporation's anniversary banquet, anyone could have guessed that it would be impossible for the former to collaborate with the latter. Outwardly, Hamilton Corporation did not appear to take any action. However, that did not mean they had no intention of doing so. If anyone dared side with Lynch Corporation at such a time, they were undoubtedly going against Hamilton Corporation.

The business world was like a battlefield. Everything was inherently related to how it would prove beneficial, and nobody was willing to put themselves on the line.

Hence, the enemies Lynch Corporation had made in the business world over the years seized the opportunity to stir up trouble behind the scenes.

Lynch Corporation had already been facing financial issues. If the marital union with the Lenoir family had gone through, and they had Hamilton Corporation backing them, it would have been easy for them to ride out the storm. However, all the issues they were facing surfaced after that incident. In fact, they were even much worse than before. While no one knew who had leaked the news about Lynch Corporation experiencing financial difficulties, the company's business partners soon knocked on their door. Some demanded their money back, and others went to cause trouble. In the blink of an eye, the Lynch family and Lynch corporation were in over their heads. Those who wanted money even staged a protest with banners, which immediately became a trending topic.

Over at the Lynch residence, Desmond called the Lenoir family. “We already agreed on this earlier. How can you change your mind just like that?” “You know full well why you wanted a marital union with my family. I could've turned a blind eye to all that, but now, everyone knows that your son has absolutely no desire to marry my daughter. What were you thinking? Is my daughter so worthless that I have no choice but to marry her off to your family?”

“That's not it. It's just a misunderstanding...”

“That's enough. This ends here.” With that, the line went dead.

“Hello? Hello?”

Enraged that the call had ended just like that, Desmond flung his phone onto the floor with all his might.

The Lenoir family was our last hope. But now, even they have refused... Do the gods truly mean to wipe out my entire family?

At that moment, Jacques came out in his wheelchair and saw Desmond sitting on the couch, looking like he had aged overnight.

However, Jacques took in the scene expressionlessly. In an attempt to make things up to Jacques, Desmond never allowed Erin and Zachary into the house,

and he showered Jacques with love.

Regardless of all that, I can never forget the moment Mom jumped down from upstairs. It was horrendous. She fell right at my feet. Even to this day, I can remember the look in her eyes. That's why I detest Erin with every fiber of my being.

Suddenly, Jacques called out, “Dad.”

Desmond looked up when he heard Jacques' voice. When he spotted the latter, a look of frustration flashed across his face. “Why did you come out?”

“Don't you think this entire incident has been a trap from the start?” Jacques asked out of the blue.

Stunned, Desmond fixed his gaze on him. “What do you mean?”

“With all the other large companies that Hamilton Corporation could've worked with, why did they choose Lynch Corporation? Is our company really that outstanding?”

Desmond was taken aback by the question. If he were to be honest, Lynch

Corporation's capabilities were not yet at such a level. It was at that moment he finally allowed himself to admit that truth. “What are you trying to say?”

“Someone must've offended Hamilton Corporation. That's why they targeted us.”

The older man furrowed his brows. “But who could've offended Hamilton Corporation?”

After pondering for a while, Jacques replied, “Zachary fell for Kenneth's woman. However, that other woman didn't approve of it at all. In order to marry into the Lynch family, she forced Zachary into a marriage of convenience with the Lenoir family. She even went to the office where Kenneth's woman works and stirred up mayhem. In the end, that other woman got thrown out of the place. Did you know that?”

“When did this happen?” Desmond asked with a frown.

“Just a few days ago.”

Looking livid, Desmond muttered, “That fool!”

“It's clear that Hamilton Corporation decided to vent their anger on us because she offended them. From them agreeing to the collaboration to attending the anniversary banquet, everything they did seems to have been contrived to lure us into their trap,” Jacques said.