?<strong>Chapter 421:</strong>


    Carrie bit back augh. Mr. Ramos’s words were as sharp as daggers. Even Tristan, slow to catch on, finally realized that Kristopher and Mr. Ramos hadid a trap for him.


    It took a moment for him to regain hisposure, and then he sneered at Carrie. “Thepany’s in ruins. Taking charge now means nothing but a loss. Even if you gain full control, what will that really get you?”


    He turned to Kristopher. “Mr. Norris, even your family can’t afford to bleed money like this.”


    The man had a disreputable air about him, his phone case adorned with an image of a suggestive pin-up model. His beady, piggish eyes gleamed with a predatory glint.


    As soon as his gazended on Carrie, he felt the sharp, icy sting of a disapproving stare.


    When he noticed the chilling coldness in Kristopher’s eyes, he quickly shifted his gaze and smoothly said, “Good afternoon, Mr. Norris, Ms. Campbell. Ms. Campbell, you’re absolutely breathtaking.”


    Kristopher’s voice was cold as he replied, “She is my wife. You should address her as Mrs. Norris.”


    The man adjusted quickly, shing a smile as he corrected himself, “Mrs. Norris.”


    Tristan stared at the man, disbelief written all over his face. “What are you doing here?” he asked, clearly caught off guard.


    Oliver stepped forward, introducing the man to Carrie. “This is the former raw material supplier.”


    Carrie instantly recalled seeing Tristan and Cindy getting into a car at the hospital that day. The backseat had a provocative doll, simr to the pin-up on the man’s phone case.


    The man disregarded Tristan’s presence and focused solely on Carrie. “There wereplications with the previous contract,” he exined. “Ourpany mishandled things, and as a result, the raw materials were wed. We will take full responsibility for any losses yourpany faced.”


    Tristan’s eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, “What are you doing? Are you trying to set me up?”


    The man stepped back, his voice cold as he responded, “You should be careful with your words. I’ve always run my business with integrity; otherwise, I wouldn’t be here taking responsibility for these losses. And let’s not forget, in our past deals, you did quite well for yourself, didn’t you? You’re the first boss I’ve seen who goes out of his way to ruin his ownpany. It’s a strange world we live in.”


    He then handed a few documents and a check to Oliver, giving a small nod as he said, “Mr. Norris, Mrs. Norris, I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t take up any more of your time. I hope we’ll have the opportunity to coborate in the future.”


    Kristopher and Carrie didn’t acknowledge him, but he didn’t seem bothered by theirck of attention. With a scornful look at Tristan, he turned on his heel and walked out of thepany.


    Tristan suddenly had an epiphany. Now that the raw material issue was resolved, thepany could easily find a new partner to fulfill the order. Not only would this prevent any financial losses, but it could even turn a substantial profit.


    This project had always been a goldmine, but thepany hadcked the technology and funding to bring it to fruition. Instead of handling it properly, he’d partnered with a shadypany, taking a kickback for himself, leaving Carrie to clean up the mess he’d created.


    With Carrie now in charge, Kristopher would undoubtedly provide the necessary funding and technology. How could Tristan let such a simple profit slip through his fingers?


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