Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 420 Complicated Surroundings

"Alright, got it. She slowly put down the phone in her hand and sat there in a daze. There was a very uneasy and sad feeling in her heart. After a while, she picked up her phone again and dialed his number." "The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered."

Where in the world had he gone? Why wasn't he picking up the phone?

"Belle felt a burst of regret in her heart. She struggled and held onto her worries until the end of work. Then, she grabbed her keys and quickly walked towards the elevator."

"Along the way, she tried to call Calvin again several times. This time, however, his phone had been turned off."

She had the sudden urge to cry.

Where has that b*stard Calvin gone? How dare he refuse to pick up her call?

Wouldn't he know that she'll be worried?

She parked her car in the garage and took the electric vehicle to Fragrance Garden.

"Mommy, Mommy. Jerry saw Belle coming back and ran to her happily. Seeing her son, Belle's heart was instantly filled with happiness. She bent down to pick him up and pecked his little face vigorously." "Mommy, where is Daddy? Jerry asked. Jerry would see Calvin and Belle coming back together everyday. That day, he didn't see Calvin and he wasn't used to it."

"Jerry, be good. Have you been a good boy today? Daddy has something to do. He'll be back later. Belle felt uncomfortable hearing Jerry mentioning Calvin, but she had no choice but to maintain a smile as she carefully explained to him."

"Oh, okay. Although Jerry was somewhat disappointed, he was still very sensible. """Mommy, I'm always a good boy. It's just that Daddy isn't here, and I miss him so much."""""

I know. But Daddy is a man in charge of such a huge company. He can't come home all the time like me. Be a good boy and play. I will cook some food for you. Belle comforted him in a soft voice as she patted his head.

Jerry was a very sensible child. He came out of Belle's embrace and went to play with his toy cars.

Belle started getting busy in the kitchen.

"In a luxurious, private dining room."

"Calvin leaned against the back of the sofa, his long fingers resting on the armrest. He looked elegant and unruffled. The expression on his face was calm and neutral."

"Luqman was wearing a simple work suit, and his wide forehead was shining with wisdom. He was full of spirit, gentle and courteous. His warm eyes shone brightly."

"Mr. Harvey, no one knows that I've come to find you today. In fact, I'm not here to rope votes for myself. I'm here to talk to you about something, he said in a calm and steady manner. His every gesture carried an air of pride, as if he was on top of the world."

"Calvin bent his fingers and glanced at him. He gave a faint smile and leaned his body forward, slightly."

"I don't know what you want to say, but I have something to say first. The Harvey Group has never participated in any elections. It has always been this way for generations. As someone carrying on my family's legacy, I cannot go against it. Unless our family is planning to run in the elections, we aren't allowed to take part in politics. This has always been the way the Harvey Group operates. Even though he spoke softly, his tone was firm and bold. He was trying to show that he wasn't rejecting him on purpose."

"Mr. Harvey, I know this. Relax, I will not force you into helping me with anything. That's why I had invited you over discreetly. You don't necessarily have to help me. Luqman knew what was going on. At that moment, he only smiled knowingly and nodded."

"Alright, then tell me about it. I'll listen carefully. Calvin lifted the corners of his eyes slightly. Then, he straightened his body and put on a decent smile."

"Luqman smiled. The wealthy man in front of him was a very influential figure in the business world. He was calm and experienced. His mannerisms and composure were indeed different from that of typical, rich heirs. He would not be so frivolous to the point of being supercilious, but he had an air of awe that could not be ignored. Even Luqman, a long-time politician, had a hard time controlling him." He didn't really consider himself as simply coming here just to lobby for himself.

"Luqman picked up the teapot in front of him that had been brewed to perfection, poured a cup for Calvin and filled his. "Mr. Harvey, please have some tea."""""

"After saying that politely, he picked up a small teacup and put it to his lips. He took a deep breath and complimented the fragrance of the tea before slowly sipping it. His whole body was soothed from the warm tea. Only then did he raise his head and speak solemnly."

"Mr. Harvey, in the coming election, Yadriel is way ahead of me in terms of popularity. He is sure to win. I am already mentally prepared to accept my loss."

"Was that true? Calvin also picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip. He silently sneered in his heart, as if he would believe the words of a politician. He heard that Luqman had been very active when competing with Yandriel. He even wanted to try to poach Brooklyn even though he knew that Yadriel and Brooklyn were old friends. From this, it could be seen that every politician had an inflated sense of greed."

"If he had really admitted defeat, why had he come knocking on his door then? Anyone with eyes could tell that the Harvey Group had never participated in politics. Regardless of this, he remained calm and collected. He picked up the teapot to refill his tea and waited for Luqman to continue speaking."

"Luqman noticed that Calvin gave no obvious reaction and knew that he wasn't concerned with such matters. He muttered to himself and sighed lightly. Looking up at Calvin, he asked, ""Mr. Harvey, how well do you know Yadriel?"""""

"Calvin did not expect him to ask such a question. He looked up vaguely and said faintly, ""Mr. Wood, you should know that businessmen like me are not interested in people like him. I don't know much about him at all."""""

"That's right. He heaved a long sigh. """'There are so many people who don't understand politics or the hidden rules in a politician's world like you. Even a well-known figure like you wouldn't know, let alone an average citizen. But the truth is, no one should be more concerned with the country's well-being than the citizens. Every politician's priority is to make the people happy. That is why I've come to you today." "His words sounded like a bunch of superficial talk or platitudes. Either way, it sounded extremely weird to Calvin."

Wasn't it just an election? Why did he make it seem more like a war? Had their country already reached such a dire state?

Politicians were really very good at playing the game. Even the citizens' well-being was their chess piece.

"Unfortunately, all there was, was just their selfish desire for power and status. When it came to the people's welfare, the Harvey Group had not done any less than those so-called politicians. His gaze deepened as he raised an eyebrow to stare at Luqman."

"Luqman knew what he was thinking. He smiled and said, """Mr. Harvey, I trust you're familiar with the petrochemical factory in Wullen Town?""""

"The petrochemical factory? Calvin could not help but to feel his heart skip a beat. Just how many people had been alerted by such a small petrochemical factory? How much more was hidden behind the scenes? Looking at Luqman's mysterious expression, Calvin felt that his father was right. Some wealth in this world did not belong to them. There was no point in forcing it."

"Mr. Wood, it's funny you would bring that up. I don't know much about the petrochemical factory. So, I've already given up on it. He seemed to be speaking casually but his heart was frozen."

"The smile on Luqman's face deepened and he chuckled. """Young man, you are ambitious and courageous. I thought highly of you. But now you recoil at the first sight of a challenge. This is not a good sign. After all, a big enterprise must overcome all the obstacles to progress and advance even further.""""

"As he said this, he picked up his tea and gulped it down."

"Do you know why chamomile tea has such a strong taste? It's not a particularly unique tea, but rather the slow intake of it at the perfect temperature is what gives it that deep flavour. The effect of brewing it slowly enhances the taste and intensifies the flavour. Likewise, a huge corporation needs to be built up slowly. Every detail must be perfect. As time goes on, each detail intertwines together and blossoms when the right time comes. At its peak, it will be just like chamomile tea, deliciously fragrant and unforgettable. Luqman was a man of thought as he spoke eloquently."

Calvin's heart wavered when he heard this. He was struggling to keep up with Luqman. His thoughts were spinning rapidly.

"Harvey Group would still focus on automobiles in the future. Without settling the raw materials needed for automobiles, it would be difficult to carry out their plan and development in the long term." "In the market, if someone monopolised the car parts industry and controlled the prices, Harvey Group's plan to produce cars would be cut short. They might be controlled by others or even be unable to carry on at all."

"As such a huge corporation, how could they not have their own production company? Without it, their future opportunities would be reduced significantly. How could Calvin not know this?" "Mr. Wood, are you saying that you don't want me to give up on the petrochemical factory? He looked at Luqman meaningfully."

"You are the president of the Harvey Group. You know best whether you should give up or not. I'm not here to convince you to do that either, as I have a bigger issue at hand. If my problem is solved, yours will naturally be solved as well. Luqman avoided talking about his hidden doubts and spoke with a previously unseen, solemn gaze."

"There's something wrong with the petrochemical factory. I believe you've already noticed it. Otherwise, you wouldn't have given up. Luqman gave a meaningful smile. """Have you thought about what the problem might be?""""

He asked indifferently. The light in his eyes was somewhat unreadable.

"Calvin's heart sank. At this point, he wanted to stand up and leave, because he knew that he should not be knowing about the shady things that went on behind the scenes. The more he knew, the worse it was for him. He knew it instinctively, even though no one told him."

"However, since he was there, he could not leave. Luqman had purposely come here to warn him."

"Evidently, the incident at the petrochemical factory had something to do with Yadriel."

"They were political enemies and would definitely sabotage each other. If the Harvey Group was involved for internal benefits, they were likely to end up as cannon fodder. Old Master Richard's advice was still fresh in his mind. If he colluded with these dangerous political figures, the consequences would be too severe for him to bear."

"However, now..."

"He stood up and said in both stiff and indifferent manner, """Mr. Wood, what could go wrong with such a tiny petrochemical factory? Even if there is a problem, I'm not interested. Sorry, but it's getting late and I still have something to do at home. I have to go."

"After that, he walked past him and was ready to leave."