"What did you say?" Chris froze, thinking he had misheard
him. "I said I'm not interested in a business that's about to go
bankrupt," Dustin repeated. "Bankrupt?" Everyone was too stunned to react
to his words. "How dare you! That's nonsense!" Chris was shocked, but he
quickly denied it. "Nolan Pharmaceuticals is raking in profits. every day
and is at its prime. How could we go bankrupt? Stop fear–mongering!"
"Only you know whether this is fear–mongering or not. Anyways, I've
received news that Nolan Pharmaceuticals will be investigated due to the
sale of counterfeit illicit drugs. It's just a matter of time before they
go bankrupt." Dustin's words were very shocking. "Counterfeit drugs?
Investigated?" Now, everyone was even more puzzled. Their gaze turned to
Chris. "Nonsense! All of it is nonsense!" "Dustin, stop spreading these
rumors. Nolan Pharmaceuticals is a law–abiding. company. How could it go
under investigation? I can sue you for defamation!" Chris threatened. His
words may appear firm, but he was in turmoil on the inside. Nolan
Pharmaceuticals was indeed under investigation and would go bankrupt
soon. He intended to list the company as a publicly traded company to
raise capital so he could run off with a fortune. However, the news had
been suppressed. How did Dustin know without it being leaked? "Dustin,
what nonsense are you spewing? How can a company as successful as Nolan.
Pharmaceuticals go bankrupt?" Florence reprimanded. "That's right!
Everyone knows that Nolan Pharmaceuticals has good assets and is at the
peak of success. Stop spreading lies!" James also piped in. It was
obvious they doubted him. After all, the Nolan family had a long history
in Swinton. They also maintained a good reputation, so it did not seem
possible to have issues. "It's the truth. Nolan Pharmaceuticals is about
to go under, and the so–called 'capital increase and share expansion' is
nothing than a money–grabbing scam." Chris even contacted Mason to borrow
money. The investigation of the company and its bankruptcy were obviously
true. "Bullshit! I just wanted to do everyone a favor because we're
close. It's fine if you choose not to accept my offer, but how dare you
slander me? What intentions do you have?" Chris cried out. "Mr. Rhys,
it's fine if you're not able to help us. But why cause trouble when Chris
just wants to help us? You're really devious!" "That's right! This fellow
must be slandering Chris because he's jealous!" "Dustin, you're so
despicable!" Everyone started to chime in, one after another. Dustin was
poor, while Chris had power and money. Between the two, they were more
inclined to believe Chris. Dustin couldn't help but frown as he watched
the commotion. He did not expect his kind intentions to be returned with
such a negative reaction. This proved that no one would believe a man
without money or power. 1 "Dustin, do you have proof that Nolan
Pharmaceuticals is going bankrupt?" Dahlia suddenly asked. She had
invested eight million worth of funds. Naturally, she had to be cautio "I
don't have evidence. But what I said was the truth. You can check if you
don't believe me. You should be able to trace the information," Dustin
replied coldly. Dahlia's expression darkened at his words. Did this mean
he was just making it up? She even had high expectations for him. It
turned out he was just making false accusations. This must be the result
of his jealousy turning into hatred. "Everyone, since Dustin claimed I'm
a swindler, just forget the matter about the shares, lest I rip off
everyone." Seeing that the timing was right, Chris deliberately put on an
act as if he had been wronged.