Chapter 35.

"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.