“Then why are you here? To laugh in my face?” Fabian let go of the bars and slid to the floor, looking depressed. “I don’t know what I’ve done wrong.”
Cameron felt conflicted. He loved his wife and tolerated Fabian because of her. Despite Fabian’s wrongdoings, Cameron tried his best to help him whenever possible.
Still, Cameron had never misused his influence to help Fabian because he knew it could lead to his and Fabian’s downfall. However, Fabian’s fate was not up to Cameron this time.
Fabian got what he wanted because Cameron was under Rhea’s control then. Later, Rhea secretly conducted illegal experiments at the base while Fabian attempted to rake in bribes and kickbacks through the project.
Fabian was not fit to do business because he had no vision and was not cool-headed enough. Cameron knew Alexander could easily bankrupt Fabian’s company if he wanted to.
However, since Alexander did not wish to monopolize the market, he let it pass when Fabian stole the contract from his company.
“You shouldn't have gotten the project, to begin with," Cameron said blandly, "Currently, your involvement is limited to financial misconduct, which isn't overly severe. We'll determine the extent of your responsibility for the experiments in the research center later.”
Cameron sighed sadly.
Fabian was confused. “What the hell are you talking about?! You gave me the project, and I executed all the paperwork lawfully. What are you trying to hold me accountable for?”
He turned to look at Cameron and frowned. After some thought, Fabian finally caught on, asking, “Alexander Russell must’ve sought your help, didn’t he?! Are you doing this because he bribed you?
“Ron, I’m your brother-in-law! You promised my sister you’d take care of me. Is this how you do it?” he growled as if Cameron was the one who had committed a crime.
Cameron retorted, “Leave your sister out of this and grow up! Do you honestly think I would misuse my power for personal gains?”
Fabian was stumped. He knew what kind of person Cameron was. After all, if Cameron had misused his power and taken bribes, Fabian would not have gotten arrested. Cameron had never given any special treatment to Fabian, let alone others.
However, Fabian could not overcome the fact that his brother-in-law had treated Alexander so well. He took a breath and said through gritted teeth, “Then what’s with the base? What are you holding me accountable for? Enlighten me, please!”
Fabian moved his ear closer and pointed at it as he spoke. He did not know what was happening and was confident he did nothing wrong.
Cameron shook his head and looked at Fabian intensely. “If you want to know, you should ask Rhea.”
“Rhea?” Fabian froze in before a thought came to him. “You know she’s dead, yet you tell me to ask her about it?! Are you saying you’re going to fucking kill me?”
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