CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 172: FIGHT EVIL WITH EVIL

When Sienna mentioned Matthew Harris’s domineering wife, he finally restrained himself, and Sienna’s brow relaxed. It was good that Matthew had something to be afraid of; she was worried he might be fearless!

"What cooperation? Speak!" Matthew Harris asked, his face full of discontent.

Sienna Johnson placed a stack of documents on the table and pushed them in front of Matthew.

Matthew’s face changed instantly when he saw the documents’ titles. These files on the deceased were supposed to have been destroyed, yet she managed to obtain a large stack, even with color photos!

"How do you have these?"

"Mr. Harris, there are no impenetrable walls in this world. If I want to investigate something, I will find what I’m looking for."

Which pharmaceutical company is truly clean, without any deaths attributed to its products? Two years ago, Matthew’s pharmaceutical factory produced a type of penicillin drug, and several people died after it was launched. He had expended great effort, pulled many strings, and paid large compensations to the victims’ families to suppress the news and keep it out of the papers.

Matthew became highly alert, no longer daring to take things lightly or mock her.

"President Johnson, just tell me what kind of cooperation you have in mind." This time, Matthew was much more respectful. He no longer dared to underestimate the woman before him and spoke to her with a lowered stance.

"I don’t think I need to tell you why I’ve come to find you," Sienna said, taking a sip of coffee and speaking at a leisurely pace.

Matthew knew, of course; Sienna had undoubtedly found him regarding the stolen Johnson family funds.

"Since President Johnson has tracked me down, I won’t bother to deny it. However, it’s hard for me to just hand over tens of millions without any reason. I’m quite attached to it." Finishing his sentence, his gaze slid over Sienna with ill intent.

"We’ve come this far, Mr. Harris, and you still act so fearless. Aren’t you afraid I’ll sue you?" Sienna asked.

Matthew laughed. "If you had evidence, you wouldn’t have come to find me. Besides, that money is in a foreign bank. If things look like they’re going south, I can transfer it away with a single phone call. By then, you won’t get a single cent. However, I am very interested in hearing about this ’cooperation’."

The ’cooperation’ Matthew referred to was different from Sienna’s. He thought of her as an ignorant girl, someone he could easily take advantage of.

Unfortunately, she was not an ignorant girl.

Sienna remained calm.

"You should know that President Phillips of Genesis Group is my brother. I contacted him before coming here. Schindler Media, a subsidiary of Genesis Group, can provide free advertising for your new drug, ’Comfort,’ on thirty outdoor LED displays for six months. This is on the condition that you return the funds rightfully belonging to Eastminster Group within three days."

Sienna brought up Genesis Group and Noah Phillips, hoping to deter this man.

"Oh? Such a good deal?" The monthly advertising fee for one LED display is around 22,500. Thirty of them for half a year... that would be a significant amount.

Matthew spoke with insatiable greed, "One hundred fifty million, and you only offer me this small benefit..."

"It is 150 million, but it originally belonged to me! Holding onto such ill-gotten gains for a long time will lead to trouble. If you agree, everyone will be happy. Otherwise... I don’t mind taking this to court. After all, the arm of the law is long. Don’t think I haven’t found evidence of your collusion with George Lewis. Besides..."

Sienna glanced at the stack of documents. "Schindler Media is an influential domestic internet media company. It would be effortless for them to spread negative news. You know how impulsive netizens can be, and how easily their emotions are stirred up... So, I advise Mr. Harris to think it through carefully and not rashly reject my proposal..."

"You!" Matthew jumped up from the sofa, his eyes wide.

He had thought Sienna was begging him to return the money, and he could take advantage of the situation to extort more from her. He never expected this girl to be so difficult to handle.

"My cousin has always been shrewd. I don’t believe you really have evidence of his crimes."

It seems he won’t give in until he sees the coffin. Sienna said to Lucas Robertson beside her, "Show him the evidence..."

Lucas Robertson placed a manila envelope in front of Matthew. Seeing the evidence inside, Matthew knew he was finished. If this evidence was submitted, George Lewis would face execution, and he himself would go to jail.

Actually, getting George Lewis jailed would be a simple matter. However, it would be a scandal for Eastminster Group. If the PR department couldn’t handle it properly, Eastminster’s stock price might plummet. I can’t take that risk.

Matthew considered it and finally relented. "Fine, I agree to return the money to you!" He didn’t want to sacrifice himself for George Lewis.

"Also, I will sue George Lewis, and you need to testify as a witness!" Sienna was currently overwhelmed with her own problems, but as soon as she was free, she would deal with George Lewis.

"President Johnson, you’re young, but you have quite an appetite. I’m returning the money to you; you should be satisfied. Yet you still make so many demands."

"Mrs. Harris definitely doesn’t know about your illegitimate son, does she?" Sienna sipped her coffee. She had forgotten to add sugar, and it was extremely bitter.

"You..."

Matthew looked at Sienna as if he had seen a ghost. His wife had given him a daughter but couldn’t bear him another son. Matthew, who always favored sons over daughters, had supported another woman on the side. She had given birth to a chubby son for him three years ago. If his fierce wife found out that he not only had another woman but also a son out there, given her ruthlessness, that child wouldn’t be safe.

Matthew pondered in silence for a long time, so depressed he felt like he could vomit blood. If only I hadn’t gotten involved in this mess! It was only because I drank too much and got carried away that I agreed to George Lewis...

"...Fine! I agree... I agree to everything. But you must not tell that tigress at home about my son." Matthew was genuinely frightened. "You’ll get my son killed!"

Sienna sneered. "I’m very busy and don’t have time to meddle in Mr. Harris’s family affairs. If Mr. Harris hadn’t taken the Johnson family’s money, I wouldn’t have the time to be here drinking coffee with you."

"Yes, yes, of course."

Sienna, afraid there might be a sudden change of heart, wanted to settle things quickly. "Since Mr. Harris dislikes seeing me so much, how about we settle this matter today? You can be at ease, and so can I. What do you say?"

"Fine."

He was genuinely afraid of this beautiful woman. The way she stared at him so intently was suffocating. Beauty truly is a double-edged sword.

...

Sienna finally felt the knot in her chest loosen when she saw the 150 million in the account. With this money, Eastminster Group will be able to operate normally again.

Sienna called Noah Phillips. He was very busy; they hadn’t seen each other since her birthday banquet three months ago.

"Brother..."

"How have you been lately? I’ve been too busy but will visit you when I’m free."