Chapter 511 The Last Deal
Seeing that Naomi already understood him so clearly, Christian no longer tried to hide anything.
“I can’t stay in Westbrook anymore,” Christian said directly. “I can only go overseas, but immigration and getting into a foreign hospital costs a lot of money. What I have isn’t nearly enough. So what exactly did you do? Is the city hospital throwing you out?”
“I…”
When Christian looked up, he caught Naomi’s scrutinizing gaze. He didn’t dare speak, but could only grit his teeth and say, “I’m… someone Wendy planted there. Now that Mr. Henry holds all the power, there’s no place for me anymore.”
“Wendy? Who’s Wendy?”
Naomi asked in confusion.
She didn’t know the details of the Foster family, so she could only learn bits and pieces from Christian.
Seeing that Naomi was unaware of the Foster family’s internal–affairs, Christian said, “Wendy is Mr. Henry’s aunt. Over the years, she’s been quietly cultivating her own people. Her real goal is to control the lifeblood of the entire Foster family. She’s ruthless, calculating, and vicious–just a madwoman twisted by the loss of love. I have to leave Westbrook immediately, or there will be no way out for me.”
At that, Christian quickly reached out and grasped Naomi’s hand. “Naomi, we were husband and wife, even if only for one night. And now you’re carrying my child. Please, help me. I really need you right now. Without that three million, if Wendy catches me, I’m finished.”
Wendy had always been brutal with her subordinates. Back when Christian was still at Claire University’s medical school, she had sponsored him. At the time, Wendy had seemed like a gentle, intelligent older sister -someone people couldn’t help but want to get close to.
And she was so beautiful that any man who saw her would inevitably fall under her spell.
That was exactly how Wendy won over man after man, making them work for her willingly.
Christian had been one of them back then, serving at her feet without hesitation.
But now things were different. If what they had done ever came to light, he would be dragged down with
her.
To avoid being implicated, his only choice was to flee abroad.
From Christian’s account, Naomi finally understood why he wanted to run.
But she still had other thoughts. “Wendy and Henry don’t get along. She’s always wanted to become the head of the Foster family, hasn’t she?”
“Yes.”
Christian nodded. “She’s wanted to be the family head for years. But because she’s a woman and a widow, she’s only ever held nominal positions in the Foster family. Even a distant branch member could become a general manager at headquarters, yet Wendy only has shares. That’s why she’s been building her own network all these years. I can’t tell you exactly what she’s been doing–it’s all under confidentiality agreements. If I talked, Wendy would send someone to kill me.”
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Chapter 511 The Last Deal
Christian knew Wendy well. She might be beautiful, but she was a venomous woman.
She’d spent years conducting all sorts of research–any one of which, if revealed, could get them all shot.
“I’ve told you everything I can, except for what I’m forbidden to say. I’ve hidden nothing from you. About that three million… You’re the father of the child I’m carrying. How could I not give you the money? But let ine make this clear–this will be the last time. If our relationship ever comes to light, I won’t let you off
Christian’s gaze stayed fixed on the bank card in Naomi’s hand. He no longer cared about anything else, nodding repeatedly. “This will definitely be the last time I ask you for money. From now on, the child in your belly will have nothing to do with me, and I’ll never talk about us. You can rest easy.”
“Your word alone doesn’t reassure me. That’s why I had a lawyer draft a contract.”
Naomi handed the contract to him.
Christian took one look at it and signed without hesitation. He desperately needed that three million- whatever Naomi said, he would agree to it.
Once Naomi saw his signature, she took the contract back and placed the bank card in his hand. “Don’t let me see you in Westbrook again. And before you leave, give me Wendy’s contact information.”
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