Chapter 354

Elliott looked at George, equally puzzled. However, George remained silent. Not until they finished tidying up the cemetery and were coming down from the hilltop did Winnie go to reverse the car, while George waited with Elliott outside the office.

Inside the office, the TV played, and a member of the cemetery staff suddenly pointed at a middle-aged man on the screen, bursting into laughter. "He's the generous donor for our cemetery! He even gave specific instructions for renovating the middle section of the graves. Turns out, he's a wealthy businessman, not a Lymington native, but from the prestigious Blanchet family in Trento City."

George's attention was suddenly drawn to the TV. The news from Trento City was playing: "Carlos Blanchet, the person in charge of the Blanchet family in Trento City, was invited by the Lymington Provincial Hall to visit the business district. The Blanchet family is a century-old aristocratic family, and its leaders attach great importance. Together with Paul, they had visited the mountains near the cemetery."

In the footage, Carlos radiated the regality befitting his esteemed role, his handsomeness capturing attention, appearing almost contemplative. George's gaze suddenly sparked with excitement, causing him to doubt his eyes. He wondered if it was truly Carlos who had contributed to the repair of the middle section of the grave. Coincidentally, the tombstone in question belonged to Mr. Granger and Ms. Granger.

George sighed. In reality, he was the one responsible for this matter. He covertly sent the token that had been in Ms. Granger's possession for all these years, which he had carried with him abroad, to Trento City. Eventually, he guided Carlos to the location.

On the other hand, Winnie had never met her biological father, and since Elliott's release from prison, the family had reunited, and Winnie had regained custody of Triton. However, as a divorced young woman with a child, Winnie had ongoing disputes with her ex-husband, Lawrence. Handling things alone was challenging for Winnie, but George always considered providing support to her.

Clearly, with her extraordinary background, she should not endure living in Lymington. Moreover, there were still unsettled grievances between the Ordelia family and the Granger family. Winnie also needed a strong background to help her. It was time to recognize her true identity as a member of the Blanchet family.

Looking at Winnie walking back from afar, George didn't reveal anything to her. Carlos had great power, so if he genuinely wanted to find his daughter, he wouldn't waste any time.

The grand mansion was situated halfway up the mountain, spanning thousands of hectares.

After finishing the examination, Bob coughed softly, his face not looking too good. Beside him were the doctor, several subordinates from the armed division, and the directors of the Rodriguez family's business empire, all of whom were trusted confidants.

"My health is not in a very good condition, and the Rodriguez family, being such a vast lineage, needs a new head of the family. Three years ago, I didn't rush to bring Lawrence back, but now it's time for him to come home."

Someone interjected, "Bob, Lawrence is getting married soon. You've been preparing for so long too."

"Yes," Bob chuckled. "I will attend the wedding, and during the festivities, I will gift him several small companies from the Rodriguez family's business empire. He won't be able to refuse in that kind of situation. After that, the matter of acknowledging his identity should proceed smoothly."

"He is your own son, and you have put in so much effort for so many years," said one of his confidants.

A hint of darkness flashed in Bob's eyes. At first, he had no idea that Madam Rodriguez, his younger brother Blake's wife, was carrying his own flesh and blood. That twist of fate was an ethical entanglement concealed by the Rodriguez family. It wasn't until later, when he returned from the armed division and coincidentally learned the possible clue from the Ordelia family, that he couldn't let it go.

"However, considering Lawrence's future status, he married a daughter from the Ordelia Group's pharmaceutical business, Darcy, who is not suitable for him."

One of the directors raised an objection. "The alliance standards of our Rodriguez family should at least include one of the top three wealthy families like the Blanchet family. I heard they have a very good daughter for Lawrence to marry."

However, Bob seemed unconcerned and waved his arm. "First, it's important to coax my son back. If he wants to marry, let him marry. I heard he feels indebted to Darcy, so once they get married, the debt will be resolved. Lawrence is meant to inherit the Rodriguez family's heritage. Moreover, the Rodriguez family conglomerate has gone through several marriages, which is nothing out of the ordinary."

The board members looked at him with narrowed eyes, understanding that Lawrence's words didn't hold much weight. Bob, as the head of the country's first prominent family, possessed a blend of indifference and cunning that not just anyone could compare to.

The group promptly left the mansion after they concluded their discussion.

The figures of Mrs. Rodriguez, also known as Hellen Rodriguez, and her eldest daughter, Amy Rodriguez, emerged from behind a pillar in the corridor. Amy narrowed her eyes, a glint of coldness crossing her gaze. "Mother, Father has gone to great lengths and made elaborate plans just to bring Lawrence back. Isn't it all because he wants you to give birth to a legitimate son? The mighty Rodriguez family, as big as it is, will end up being replaced by an illegitimate child with a different name."

Hellen lowered her head and spoke calmly, "This is Trento City. Even if Lawrence is influential in Lymington, I don't consider him worthy of much attention. Contact Mars and make sure he does what he needs to do. This wedding must give your father a 'lively' show."

Amy curled her lips into a smirk.

Lawrence flew to sign production agreements for the "Power Saving" chip with the two technological giants, Magic Aviation Company and Splendid Energy.

The release of the latest chip undoubtedly impressed the bosses of these two multinational companies. In order to show their sincerity toward Island Electronics, they refused further supplies of American chips, eagerly awaiting the launch of the "Power Saving" chip on April 1st. The three companies formed a strong alliance to forge an industry consortium. This was a major move within the entire field, silently watched by countless companies.

Lawrence had taken several doctors, important directors, and core senior executives involved in chip development with him. Bryan was also absent.

This undoubtedly made Darcy's job easier. She arrived early at Island Electronics, carefully observing and then waiting in her office like a hawk perched on a branch.

At noon, all the researchers in the chip laboratory went out for lunch. In the tightly secured room, the last manager walked out. Darcy saw the manager nodding at her from a distance. She quickly changed into a white coat and put on a mask as she entered the lab. She then temporarily disrupted the power supply of all the monitors.

Following Mars's instructions, Darcy manipulated a few complex sequences in the chip, destroying its data, and swiftly retreated with her heart racing. The "Power Saving" chip was at its critical final stage. Making a tiny alteration to the data would go unnoticed by the doctors, but the ultimate result would render it a worthless chip.

Mr. Rodriguez had gone to sign the contract with the two technological giants earlier that day. This meant that the "Power Saving" chip must be launched on time; otherwise, the contract would prove futile.

Darcy's hands grew sweaty as she shook her head, refusing to dwell on it any longer. Mars had assured her that it wouldn't bring Mr. Rodriguez down, just cause him some trouble. With Mars's threat hanging over her, she had no choice. When Mr. Rodriguez faced trouble, she would come to his rescue, helping him break free from Winnie's influence. Besides, being newly married, her silent sacrifices would establish her prestige as the boss's wife at Island Electronics. It seemed like a win-win situation, making it worth the risk.

Darcy took a deep breath and swiftly transferred 8 million to the compromised Head of Department. Then she sent a text message to Mars, confirming it was done.

At that moment, Mars happened to be in the same city as Lawrence, waiting for his contract to be signed. After that, he would discreetly approach the bosses of Magic Aviation Company and Splendid Energy.

Receiving Darcy's message, he discreetly smirked. His icy gaze slid to the "invitation to talk" text that he had sent to Winnie that night.

Surprisingly, she had replied him promptly.

In the hospital, Winnie wheeled her uncle out after his check-up. His leg still had significant problems, and he needed to stay in the hospital for a while before getting a prosthetic.

The hospital walls had large screens displaying advertisements, one of which was the countdown to Darcy and Lawrence's grand wedding. In just a few more days, on April 1st, they would officially tie the knot, and the entire city's media and news were abuzz with this dazzling topic. The excitement extended to frequent prize draw announcements.

Elliott's face turned slightly blue as he watched. "A wedding rumored to cost billions? Is Lawrence showing off his wealth? Is it necessary to promote it so much for that foxy Darcy? It's nauseating! Can't people have some peace and quiet?"

Lena huffed unhappily.

The father and daughter exchanged a glance, cautiously turning their gaze toward Winnie.