Chapter 139: Better to Combine Forces
Lariette didn’t take too much time thinking. To her, the answers were already obvious, waiting to be laid out in front of everyone.
Under four pairs of eyes, mixed of concerns and uneasiness, Lariette spoke her mind. She believed this was the right option for this situation.
"Handle it as you see it fit," Lariette began, her voice lacking warmth and unwavering, "I’ll come forward as a witness, also the victim if there’s any need for it."
Leon’s attempt to coerce Stephanie into marrying him by harming Lariette in the process was already bad. His involvement with the drug dealer took the cake.
Lariette believed Declan, through the Elsher Group’s legal team, would succeed in getting Leon to pay for all the crimes he had done. The Holt family wouldn’t have much defense if Declan went all out.
Relief washed over Declan’s face upon hearing Lariette’s remarks. Rafael was the same. As for Ruediger and Chairman Delaney, they still wore the same dissatisfied look.
Seething in anger, Chairman Delaney snarled, "Get the harshest punishment available for that trash. My legal team will help. The Holts will surely retaliate. Better to combine forces."
Ruediger nodded. He held back from saying anything, unwilling to pressure Lariette more than necessary. He also believed Chairman Delaney wouldn’t let Declan go easily if he didn’t handle this issue well.
"I will do that," Declan said firmly, showing his decisiveness in making sure Leon faced the consequences of his actions, "My lawyers are drafting the necessary papers now."