Irish hadn't expected Jordan to return to New York, although she knew it was only a matter of time before he found out what had happened to his brother. Initially, Irish had planned to tell Jordan the whole story if he asked over the phone, and she would have urged him not to come back, as Joseph didn't want that.
While Joseph had always forbidden his younger brother from returning, Irish also knew that Joseph supported Jordan's pursuit of his own career. Joseph never imposed requirements on Jordan and simply wished his younger brother could live a happy life.
However, Jordan came back suddenly without informing anyone.
An hour later, Irish went downstairs to the agreed-upon location, waiting for Jordan.
During that time, Irish also received a call from her Aunt Mary and Uncle Steven, who had also heard the news about Joseph. Naturally, they were worried about Joseph, and Irish did her best to comfort them, assuring them that Jay was looking into the case.
The news of Ruby's murder and Joseph being taken away by the police couldn't be hidden by the Runestone Group, and it quickly became public knowledge. Several media outlets paid close attention to the news and began speculating about the matter.
In general, people tend to shy away from trouble, fearing getting caught in a difficult situation. However, Jean and Bowen consoled Irish and assured her that they were available to help whenever she needed it.
Irish also received calls from other business partners of the Runestone Group, offering their assistance. As Joseph's wife, she expressed her gratitude to them but declined their kindness. The situation was still unclear, and she didn't want to act hastily.
Jordan insisted that Irish waits for him at their agreed-upon location.
While on the phone with her younger brother Jay, Irish happened to spot a roadster, and she saw Jordan waving at her from inside the car.
"Jay, I'll talk to you later," Irish quickly ended the call as Jordan pulled up beside her.
It seemed that Jordan had returned home first before picking her up.
Jordan leaned out of the car, opened the door for her, and said, "Get in."
Following his instruction, Irish entered the car.
Jordan started the engine and accelerated quickly.
Irish hurriedly fastened her seatbelt and cautioned him, "Be careful. We're in the downtown area, not on a racetrack."
Irish could clearly sense that Jordan had changed during their short time apart.
He had a sunburned complexion and his hair was cut short, giving him a stronger appearance. Jordan was dressed casually in a black T-shirt and jeans.
In many ways, Irish thought Jordan resembled his brother. However, his eyes lacked the same clarity and were tinged with worldly emotions, such as sorrow and happiness. Despite that, Jordan still managed to maintain a sense of calmness reminiscent of his brother. Irish understood that he still needed time to mature.
As time went on, Jordan's appearance continued to change.
Irish believed that with each obstacle he faced, Jordan would grow more mature and gain valuable experience.
Jordan didn't look at her, but he accepted her suggestion and slowed down the car.
"Where are we going now?" Irish couldn't help but ask.
"We're going to find Leo," Jordan replied succinctly.
"What?" Irish was taken aback.
"Jordan, your brother wouldn't want us to cause trouble at such a critical moment," Irish added, trying to reason with him.
Without informing her, Jordan abruptly stopped the car.
Irish was caught off guard and stumbled, while Jordan pressed a button, causing the car's hood to slowly close. He closed it to create a private space where they could talk.
"You don't want to find him? I need to ask him about his true intentions. If you don't want to come, you can leave now," Jordan said, enunciating each word.ραпdαs `n?ν?| сom
Irish believed that there was no point in confronting Leo, as what was done could not be undone.
?α?dαsηθνε| However, after a few minutes of hesitation, she responded, "Well, I'll go with you." Irish was worried that Jordan might get into a fight with Leo.
Leo's group was usually bustling with activity, and their new product had gained significant public attention.
Of course, there were also negative rumors circulating about Key Group. However, as the saying goes, "losers are always in the wrong," and at that moment, Runestone Group was the loser while Leo was the winner.
However, Leo was absent from the celebratory gathering and had declined several social engagements.
A pile of cigarette butts filled an ashtray in front of him.
Numerous negative news articles about Joseph can be found online.
Leo stared at the computer screen for a moment, then picked up the internal telephone.
"What's the stock price of Runestone Group?" Leo inquired over the phone.
"I've heard that the board of directors at Runestone Group is taking some measures, and the drop in stock price is narrowing," came the reply.
Leo remained silent, lost in his own thoughts.
What kind of steps are they taking? Leo wondered to himself.
Runestone Group should be in chaos, but it didn't appear that way. Could it be that Joseph was orchestrating a turnaround? Leo couldn't believe that he would be capable of handling the situation so adeptly.
"Should we continue buying their stock?" The man asked.
"Stop buying, but keep monitoring their stock price," Leo responded calmly.
"Understood!"
After hanging up the phone, Leo lit a cigarette and stared expressionlessly at the computer screen through the smoke.
On the internet, netizens were conducting various analyses of Ruby's death and even creating a list of suspects from the Runestone Group.
That was the power of the internet, bringing both pleasure and speculation to people's lives.
Leo took a drag from his cigarette, contemplating for a moment before picking up his cell phone.
The call was quickly answered, and a cold voice could be heard on the other end.
"I didn't expect you to reach out to me so soon," the voice said.
Leo flicked off some ash and replied with annoyance, "Is that your way of countering Joseph? Planting stolen goods on him?"
A sneer came from the other end of the line before the man responded, "Leo, we had a deal. And you promised that we wouldn't interfere with each other's methods of dealing with him."
"So, it was you who framed Joseph and made people believe he was the murderer," Leo continued.
"Leo, I suppose you're the one who tipped off the prosecution, aren't you?" the man added.
"But I never wanted him dead," Leo said coldly.
Leo was well aware that Joseph would inevitably face an investigation by the prosecution. He also knew that the board of directors at Runestone Group had grown dissatisfied with Joseph due to the decline in the mine operation and his decision to seek external financing. However, the breaking point came with the conflict over the design blueprint of their new product, which ignited tensions within the board.
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