"That’s right. I also found out that Lyra is looking for Clarice," Hunter said.
Sydney raised her eyebrow. "So what? Isn't this normal? Clarice is her sister. It's normal for Lyra to look for her."
"No, no, no. Lyra is not looking for her sister because of the sisterhood but to send Clarice far away from Port City. She wants to make sure that Clarice wouldn't show up in front of Brandon Madden and his wife."
"Why?" Sydney widened her eyes.
Hunter pursed his lips. "What else could it be? She's just selfish. If she is the only child of the Maddens, she will be the only successor of Trison Corporation. However, if Clarice comes back, she will not be the only one."
"I understand now. Clarice is a threat to her position," Sydney said in realization.
Hunter replied, "Bingo. You are absolutely right. I even heard that Brandon Madden has just disbanded a team of elites in the company. Take a guess on what the team does."
"What?" Sydney asked.
Hunter said, "The team of elites was set up by
Brandon Madden specifically for Lyra. When Lyra and Julien get married later on, he wanted to let Lyra take over Trison Corporation, and this elite team would be there to assist Lyra then. However, what could it mean now that he has disbanded it?"
Something flashed across Sydney's eyes. "Brandon no longer intends for Lyra to take over Trison Corporation.”
"Yes, that’s the only explanation for Brandon to disband the elite team. I'm guessing Brandon wants to train Clarice Madden instead and Lyra found out about this. That is why she’s so eager to look for Clarice. It’s to send her away," Hunter said.
A mocking smile appeared on Sydney’s face. "Even if this has no relation to the succeeding rights over Trison Corporation, I believe that Lyra will still do the same. Think about it. Clarice has been separated from her parents at such a young age. If she ever comes back, the couple will definitely pay more attention to compensate her, and in return, they might neglect Lyra. Do you think Lyra will ever allow that?"
"You’re right.” Hunter nodded and suddenly thought of something. "Sydney, I have a good idea."
"What is it?" He successfully piqued her interest.
Hunter cleared his throat and said, "We should not talk about this over the phone. Let's meet up."
Sydney looked at her watch and saw that it was already 6 p.m. Since the sky was already dark, she
wanted to reject him.
However, as if Hunter knew what she was thinking, he said before she could reject it, "I have an overseas trip tomorrow, so I only have time today. Moreover, this matter cannot be delayed. The longer we delay it, the less significant it will be."
Upon hearing that, Sydney bit her lip and agreed." Alright. Where should we meet?"
When Hunter heard her say yes, he tightened his fist in excitement. However, he tried to conceal it with a calm voice. "How about the Prime Amusement Park?"
A date there sounded great.
He heard that girls loved places like that.
"Amusement park?" The corners of Sydney's lips twitched. "Since we need to talk, a cafe will do. Why an amusement park?"
Hunter looked away guilty and said, "My brother and his wife are out, and they've left their son with me. The kid wants to go to an amusement park, so...
Sydney, just help me out here, please?"
Sydney rubbed her eyebrows hearing him plead so pitifully. "Fine. Let's go."
A bright smile spread across Hunter's face. "I’ll pick you up."
"No need. It will be faster if I drive there myself. Let's meet at the entrance of the amusement park," Sydney said with a smile.
Hunter agreed and quickly ended the call.
He put down his phone, rushed to the living room, and picked up his nephew from the couch, who was in the middle of fixing a puzzle. Then, he planted a hard kiss on the child's cheek. "Davey, let's go to the amusement park."
Davey rubbed his face in disdain. "I don't want to.
What's so nice about the amusement park? I want to stay at home.”
Hunter used to be glad that Davey was quiet and introverted. However, Hunter now hated it.
He carried the little guy and walked out. "No way. You have to come with me. For my future wife, you have to make a little sacrifice."
"...No!" Davey screamed.
Sydney did not know about Hunter’s other intentions when he asked her out.
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