After Reincarnation, The Omnipotent Ancestor Reaches The Top
Chapter 493 - 459: Poisoned Medicine Candy (2 more updates)

Chapter 493: Chapter 459: Poisoned Medicine Candy (2 more updates)

Although Adam Stephens was in the company, there were still people around him sent by Pierce Stephens.

Even while making a call, they would watch closely.

For a moment.

Adam felt like he was back in that time.

Pierce was also sending people to watch him, watertight security.

Just like now.

Adam’s face was gloomy as he stared at these people.

"Knock knock knock!"

The door knocked, and the special assistant who came in said to Adam, "The lady who called has arrived and asked to see you."

Adam rubbed his forehead. The woman had told him about Chloe on the phone, and he had agreed to meet her.

Adam arrived at the reception room.

Seeing Angela Dutton’s appearance when entering, Adam was somewhat surprised.

She is from the National Team?

Angela stood up smilingly and shook hands with Adam, "Hello, Director Stephens. My name is Angela Dutton, and I am in charge of the Chess Club."

Adam waved his hand and smiled, "Please sit down!"

Angela sat down without any nonsense, took out the contract directly, and put it in front of Adam, "Director Stephens, please take a look. This is a generous offer the National Chess Club has made to Chloe. It will be beneficial for her future development. Although we all know that Chloe doesn’t have to worry about her life later on, having more skills won’t hurt, and neither will accolades! Don’t you agree, Director Stephens?"

Adam took the contract and began reading it.

He glanced at the people behind Angela and smiled, "Of course, but ultimately we will respect the child’s wishes."

"Of course, Chloe’s wishes are important, but we also want to put her mind at ease, which is why we have taken the liberty to bother you, Director Stephens. You are so busy, but you still took the time to meet with us, and we really feel sorry for the inconvenience." Angela’s professional smile seemed a bit odd in Adam’s eyes.

He carefully read through the contract, which seemed to favor Chloe as long as she won honors for the nation.

No matter how he looked at it, it seemed like a good choice.

He had seen his daughter’s chess skills online before.

During those few days, Chloe was well-known.

It wasn’t surprising that such a talent had caught the eye of the National Team.

However.

Adam felt that there was something off about this woman.

Putting down the contract, Adam clasped his hands together and said, "Ms. Dutton, I am afraid I will need to go home and discuss this with my family before I can give you an answer."

Angela glanced at the people behind Adam, her eyes flickering slightly, and smiled, "Alright, then we will wait for Director Stephens’ reply."

Angela said her goodbyes and left.

Adam asked his secretary to see her out.

As soon as they left, Adam’s smile disappeared.

He looked coldly at the contract in his hand, then threw it into the paper shredder and shredded it.

His daughter didn’t need those things, and he could see that something was off about this woman.

As he watched the contract get shredded, his face remained gloomy.

His phone buzzed, and when he saw the caller ID, the smile returned to his face, "Chloe, why did you suddenly call dad?"

Chloe listened to the voice on the other end, which didn’t seem forced, and asked, "Has Angela Dutton come to see you?"

"How did Chloe know?" Adam walked to the window and looked down, but he could no longer see their cars.

"They called you, and their intention was obviously to threaten you," Chloe said, standing outside the hallway and staring at the campus entrance.

Adam frowned, his voice becoming heavier.

He knew this woman was strange.

Thinking of his daughter, he asked anxiously, "Chloe, are you alright over there?"

"I’m fine, but if that woman appears again, notify me immediately."

"Regardless of her motivation, dad will never let her hurt you," Adam felt that this was what he should have said in the first place.

"Mhm."

Chloe was not one to express her emotions, and she preferred to take action directly.

Adam understood his daughter’s situation, so he didn’t think it was a bad thing Chloe was like this.

With the call to Adam ended, Chloe left the campus area.

Angela had left the Stephens family headquarters and found a quiet place. The people behind her were standing guard outside, and she was the only one standing in the hidden entrance.

A figure came out from the entrance.

Angela nodded to him, and they walked a few steps forward, "Adam Stephens isn’t easy to fool, and someone’s watching him. I guess the Stephens family predicted the danger around him and sent people to keep an eye on those in contact with him. We can’t use this route anymore; we have to employ another method."

"Let’s try another approach then."

"Bringing down the Stephens family won’t be easy."

Angela’s sharp gaze fell ahead, her expression as cold as her eyes.

The man didn’t respond.

Angela raised her eyebrows, getting a bit displeased in her heart. This man just wanted to reap the benefits, not really cooperating.

She and her people were the ones doing everything, while he just hid behind them, giving orders.

One thing made Angela curious, so she asked, "I’ve always been curious, how are you so familiar with the Stephens family? Are you one of them?"

Because they didn’t get the support of the Stephens family, or because of family strife, they developed a hatred for the family and sought revenge today.

Angela’s words made the man frown, his sharp gaze sweeping over, "It’s best not to know what you shouldn’t know. I’ve been out for too long, it’s time for me to leave."

He turned around and walked towards the entrance of Dark City.

Because of the disguise, Angela hadn’t seen his real face.

Watching the man leave, Angela snorted coldly.

Angela left that place and stood by the side of the road, looking around at the peaceful surroundings.

Suddenly she looked up at the access bridge.

There.

A slender figure was standing.

From the side, Chloe looked down at Angela from a higher vantage point.

Angela felt uncomfortable under the girl’s steady gaze.

She smiled, walked up to the bridge, and stood next to Chloe, where she could see the traffic and scenery ahead.

"Indeed, standing here offers a more beautiful view of the landscape, Chloe. What’re you doing here? I thought Chloe had gone to the Stephens Group."

Angela smiled and pulled a few candies out of her pocket, "Here, these are good for your body, medicine candy."

Chloe’s gaze fell on the candies in her hand and said emotionlessly, "Poisoned medicine candy?"

Angela was stunned, then laughed, "Chloe, you really know how to joke. Since we’ve met here, shouldn’t we find a place to have a good talk?"

Chloe stared directly at Angela, "No matter the reason you approached, don’t set your sights on the Stephens family."

Warning was evident in the girl’s cold tone.

Angela’s smile grew warmer as she found Chloe’s appearance quite interesting.

According to the information, Chloe had a mental problem before she came to the mountain county, which she had since birth.

Later on, she had an unknown encounter in the mountain county, her mind improved, and she became more academically proficient.

But that was just proficiency in the sense for ordinary people.

Suddenly, Angela’s smile faded, and with a wave of her hand, a fragrant smell filled the air.

Chloe’s eyes closed and she fainted on the spot. Angela caught her and handed her over to the people behind her, "Take her back."