Chapter 447 The Real Traitor Is Quentin


    Wagner Residence.


    When Shawn stepped into the house, Patrick was already waiting.


    Due to Ken''s investigation into financial irregrities and tax fraud, Patrick was now under restriction- unable to leave Seaville and forced to remain avable for questioning at any moment.


    "You''re back," Patrick greeted, sitting in the study with a newspaper in hand. He lookedpletely unbothered, as if Ken''s sudden betrayal and the looming investigation meant nothing to him.


    At some point, Patrick must have ced great trust in Ken-or perhaps he was certain Ken would be his puppet.


    But Ken had refused to submit.


    Letting him into the Wagner Group had been a decision made with confidence, but Patrick hadn''t anticipated that he''d be inviting a wolf into his den. Now, it had all backfired.


    "I''m sure you''ve heard about the situation at thepany," Patrick spoke in a calm yet deep tone. "Ken is ambitious. He thinks that having shares means he can control the entire group. He nced at Shawn. "I know you resent me, but I''m still your father. Blood is thicker than water. One day, everything I own will be yours."


    Patrick studied Shawn''s expression. When his son remained silent, he continued, "Yes, your grandfather bypassed me and left the shares to Oscar, but that''s a minor issue. I didn''t tell you or your mother-not because I wanted to hide anything, but because I was confident that those shares would eventually return to me."


    His voice took on a persuasive tone. "Your brother is rebellious and immature. He''s blindly siding with your uncle against me, and I can''t rely on someone like that. He can''t run thepany. You, on the other hand, are my only hope-my true heir."


    Patrick leaned back with a confident smirk. "Ken might have the shares now, but that won''tst. I have my ways of making him hand them over willingly. Right now, the key is securing Kelly''s shares. Do you understand?"


    Shawn said angrily, "At least I have principles. What about you? You have none. You scare me."


    Patrick remained unfazed, calmly sipping his tea. "Everything I''ve done has been for all of you. The wealth and power I''ve built go far beyond what you canprehend. My actions will benefit generations toe. Understand?"


    He rose to his feet, his gaze locked onto Shawn. "Do you know why your life has been so difficult? Do you think it''s because you were born out of wedlock? No-it''s about status. The Wagners are nothing more than a rich merchant family, built on the foundation your grandfatherid. But we aren''t nobility.


    "Wealth rarelysts beyond three generations. Do you know why? That''s a rule for ordinary people. Those, who possess real power, influence, and connections will never fall. The best resources will alwayse to u first. The Jethra Group dominates in Oasisvale and Esanthea. We can establish the s Azerith-Paloria region-but only if sacrifices are made."


    ? control over the


    Patrick had never discussed those matters with Shawn before, but he figured now was the right time to be honest.


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    "You''ve studied abroad. You should understand that the global economy is controlled by a small group What people think are natural market changes are actually orchestrated by them. They shape industries, control oues, and shift fortunes as they please."


    They stirred conflicts, dietated online narratives, and manipted healthcare systems.


    They engineered financial crises in Oasisvale to alter the economy, used the inte for fraud and moneyundering, and spread diseases-only to profit from their cures.


    What seemed like the work of fate or divine intervention was, in truth, carefully nned by human hands


    Patrick wanted to be among those pulling the strings. That was why he was so sure no one could ever bring him down.


    Shawn felt a chill run through him. The sheer ambition in Patrick''s gaze unsettled him.


    Financial empires had enough power to sway governments. What Patrick truly wanted wasplete dominance over the international market.


    As for Drakonia, he only needed to manage his businesses properly, pay his taxes, and make sure he remained untouchable. He always had an escape n.


    That was why he yed his game on a global scale while strategizing how to consume Lockhart Group back home.


    He sought to be Drakonia''s most powerful figure-a respected entrepreneur, a phnthropist, a man who contributed to society. But all of it was just a mask.


    Patrick''s eyes gleamed with expectation. "Think carefully. You''re my son. One day, I''ll pass everything to you. Do you want to remain small-minded, or will you step up and aplish great things?"


    He knew Shawn had ambition. He also knew that, deep down, Shawn believed he was destined for more. Growing up as an illegitimate child had only made him more determined to prove himself. He was confident Shawn would make the right decision.


    "Shawn, don''t hesitate. You''re your father''s son. You should stand by his side!"


    The voice came from the doorway. Serena walked in, grabbing Shawn''s arm. "Hurry up and marry Kelly.


    Get her shares!"


    Shawn took a step back, his expression shaken. "How do you expect me to do that? Marry her and then harm her?"


    Serena frowned. "Don''t speak so harshly. The world follows thew of survival- the strong take what they want. People are nothing more thanpetitors." Shawn let out a bitterugh. He didn''t bother arguing. There was no point.


    "Tomorrow, thepany is holding an internal meeting. Nearly everyone is on your father''s side. He''s going to hand thepany over to you. And soon, all of Oscar''s shares will be yours as well. He doesn''t appreciate what he has, but you do. This is your chance. Don''t waste it." Serena pulled him aside, her voice urgent. “Think clearly. I''ve raised you all these years for this moment-when your far finally gives up on Oscar!"


    Shawn stayed silent.


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    "Your father''s empire isn''t limited to the Wagner Group. He owns countless businesses abroad. All of that will be yours one day. So, be smart. Tomorrow, you need to stand with your father officially


    Serena pointed at Shawn, thinking that it was their moment.


    Shawn nced at Patrick, then slowly lowered his head.


    Serena pressed on. "If something happens to your father, do you think you''ll have any way our Patrick squinted, watching Shawn closely. He had no doubt his son would make the right choice


    Wagner Group.


    The next morning, Ken arrived at thepany with his people. Even though he controlled shares, the employees remained loyal to Patrick, leaving him at a disadvantage.


    Quentin smirked, his voiceced with sarcasm. "Ken, I have to admit, I underestimated you. But even if Mr. Patrick faces legal trouble, thepany still has Mr. Shawn. Your shares won''t change anything. Mr. Shawn and Kelly are getting married, and he holds shares too. When ites down to it, the board decides thepany''s future-not you."


    Ken''s expression remained cold as he looked indifferently at Quentin. "Traitors andckeys never meet a good end."


    Quentin''s fists clenched, rage flickering in his gaze.


    The real traitor who had betrayed Helena and Sylvester all those years ago wasn''t


    Ken.


    It was Quentin.