Secret Wealthy Marriage
Chapter 408: Lingering Evil Spirits (3)

Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Lingering Evil Spirits (3)

"Hmm, that’s good. Mr. Hawkins, I’m sorry we had to impose on your family, but as officials of City A, we have to protect our people. Wouldn’t you agree?" Charles Carrington nodded, quite satisfied.

Seagace Hotel is famous for its seafood. If they only sold other dishes without seafood, then the hotel wouldn’t have any special advantage, as other hotels could easily replicate their dishes.

"Secretary Carrington is indeed devoted to the people. I’m glad that on behalf of the citizens of City A, the Hawkins family can provide an explanation. Don’t worry, our family will cooperate fully to the end. Moreover, this is a token of our sincerity. The money will be distributed among your relatives and friends, and you will have full authority on how to allocate it." Bryan Hawkins handed over a check.

Charles Carrington looked at the amount on the check and was quite satisfied. He took it without hesitation. This was not a bribe, but compensation for the hundred-plus people affected.

"Additionally, this is a refund of the banquet fees that Secretary Carrington previously paid to our Seagace Hotel, which should also be considered part of the compensation. As for the other victims, our family’s manager has already visited them, offering consolation. If necessary, I will visit them one by one. Secretary Carrington, is that acceptable?"

Bryan Hawkins voiced his thoughts. While these issues were not that important, he needed to thoroughly investigate the matter. Of course, it wouldn’t be easy, but he would not give up.

"Well done, Mr. Hawkins. The Hawkins family is fortunate to have you as its leader. Your ability to handle matters with dignity has helped the family to flourish." Charles Carrington said with a smile, his sincerity evident.

Honestly, he believed that if Frank Ferguson was competing against someone like Bryan, he would undoubtedly fail. But his daughter strongly supported Frank, and both his daughter and wife had been deceived by the sweet talk of Frank Ferguson. He could not share his thoughts with his wife or daughter.

"If our family was well-developed, this kind of incident wouldn’t happen. There must be a problem somewhere. Rest assured, when the matter is thoroughly investigated, I will give Mayor Jin, Secretary Carrington, and the people of the city a completely satisfactory explanation." Bryan Hawkins continued with a smile, while Charles Carrington’s expression momentarily changed. Well-versed in the bureaucratic world, Carrington quickly regained control. Bryan Hawkins then prepared to leave, "I won’t disturb you any longer, Secretary Carrington. We will be on our way."

Without waiting for a response from Charles Carrington, he led Xavier Estrada away.

Even though Charles Carrington’s disguise was convincing, Bryan Hawkins had noticed his subtle reaction. At that moment, Bryan became more certain that something was amiss.

As for what Carrington knew, he wasn’t sure yet. But if Carrington were the mastermind behind everything, he would make him pay.

After Bryan Hawkins left, Charles Carrington’s expression darkened. He ordered his secretary, "Go to the room next door and check if Frank Ferguson’s condition has improved. If he’s better, ask him to come to this ward to see me. Don’t disturb the madam and the young lady."

"Yes, Secretary Carrington. I’ll go take care of it."

Elsewhere, Bryan Hawkins was in Xavier Estrada’s car and ordered, "Call Charles Duncan and the others. Let’s have breakfast together first. As for the other patients who need comforting, we can make time in the afternoon."

"...Yes." Xavier Estrada thought to himself that Bryan Hawkins had already given Charles Carrington such a large sum of compensation and refunded all the meal costs, so shouldn’t the rest of the matter be handled by Carrington himself? But after some thought, he realized that Mr. Hawkins’s ideas were correct. This had been proven time and time again over the years. Therefore, all he needed to do was follow Mr. Hawkins’s instructions.