“Ah, an accident would be a nice cover for your heartless strategy,” Ivanov mused. “But I don’t understand one thing, even after Achilles dies, how will you get the company? I mean, after him, as your brother’s adoptive son, your other nephew, Caleb, gets everything. Even before that, Achilles made his girlfriend an equal owner of everything he owned. So obviously, Emerald Hutton would be the sole owner of everything after Achilles’s death.”

Arthur smirked, fixing the collar of his shirt. “Caleb wouldn’t be a problem. He’s just a puppet under Achilles’s hand. He doesn’t know shit about how to run a company successfully. So of course, after Achilles’s unfortunate, sudden demise, the company would face a disaster. The board members would want another Valencian to take his place. So, once I prove everyone Caleb’s worthlessness, the throne would automatically become mine.”

Getting out his phone from his pocket, he typed something before putting it back.

“The thing that will work in my favor is the contract. And right now, it’s the biggest project they’re going to handle. So, to avoid any chances of loss after the owner’s death, as I’m the head of the project and know everything from A-Z about the company, the board members are going to want me to take the responsibility. Which I will take gladly. And about Emerald Hutton,” he paused, cocking his head. “They’re like love birds. If one dies, the other follows. Achilles is the Alpha here, once he’s gone, it won’t be much of a hassle to get rid of his bitch.”

So, this was running in his head all the time? And again, I was right. He wanted the company, everything Ace owned. That leech!

But he was right about one thing. Without my Ace, I wouldn’t be able to live. Without him, I’d die even before he would try to do the work himself to get rid of me.

My heart clenched painfully at the thought of him not being in my life.

But I wouldn’t let that happen. I’ll fail his conspiracy.

“That’s why, before getting rid of him, I needed this contract in my hand. Besides, you’ll also support me taking Achilles’s place before the world. As you’re an important client to the Valencian Corp, everyone will respect your wish,” he added.

“And when would I get my share of the pie?” Ivanov asked.