Second Life Trillionaire; They Will Regret It

Chapter 0005: Turning the tables

Just as Tasha was about to break down from the pressure placed on her, Max spoke up. “I have the proof you need.”

Almost immediately, all eyes were on him.

“What are you talking about?” Harold coldly asked.

Flashing a smirk, Max took out his cell phone and played a recording.

In the recording, Harold was threatening Tasha to do as he wanted, using her sick mother as a bargaining chip.

If she didn't make the transfers, then he would speak with some powerful friends in the hospital her mother was in to ensure she was kicked out.

The hospital was the only one that catered to her mother despite Tasha having not paid her bills fully yet so if her mother got kicked out, then no other hospital would take her which could lead to her death.

Tasha couldn't let that to happen, so she had no choice but to do as Harold asked.

Initially, she didn't know why he asked her to do such a thing.

But now, it was clear that she had been used to frame Max for fraud and embezzlement.

In her past life, Harold had ended up getting her mother kicked out of the hospital even after she did what he'd asked and even forced her to become his mistress, which led to her commiting suicide.

To give her a second chance as well, Max had reached out to her to help him expose Harold in front of everyone and she agreed.

Of course, Max knew that her just speaking up wouldn't be enough so he had gone out of his way to get his contacts to hack into the mobile service that Harold used to contact Tasha to extract previous calls between them.

It was slightly illegal, but in the current situation, Max knew he had no other options.

By the time the recording was done playing, the entire conference room was engulfed in a profound silence for a few seconds only for Harold to suddenly speak up.

“Lies, a bunch of lies!... That recording has clearly been doctored, don't tell me you guys are falling for this!”

“You are right,” Max said, catching Harold off guard. “It could be doctored, however, it's also possible that it's not. The only way we can find out the truth is by pulling up your cell phone records from the past month.”

“And if I refuse?” Harold questioned snidely to which Max responded.

“Then Tasha will sue you for blackmail and emotional manipulation, which would get the court to force you to give up your phone records as evidence, at which point, not only will you be disgraced in public, but your reputation will also be tarnished for a lifetime. So take your pick.” Max coldly finished, his gaze boring holes into Harold.

“Young Miss, say something.” Harold quickly turned to Mirabel to save him.

Unfortunately for him, Mirabel harshly replied. “Don't be stupid.”

Only then did Harold realize that he had been abandoned.

There was no way Mirabel and Bernard would speak up for him as it would implicate them.

“You can't do this to me, do you know how much I've sacrificed!” Harold bellowed, unwilling to accept the truth of the situation.

Just then, the police arrived.

"Who is Maximilian Cage?" the police inspector asked.

Max replied. "That would be me."

"Good." the inspector stepped forward to cuff him. "You are under arrest on accounts of fraud and embezzlement, note that..."

"Before you finish with that." Max suddenly said, interrupting the inspector.

"I have enough evidence to not only get myself free in a day, but to also get Harold arrested and sue Cavendish Inc along with Darrow Corp and the police department for as many crimes as I can think up. What do you think?" Max coldly remarked, his gaze fixated on Mirabel.

At this point, no one dared to speak with some even forgetting to breath as they understood that Max currently had the upper hand.

Gritting her teeth, Mirabel feigned a smile as she addressed the inspector. "Sorry sir, but you have the wrong man."

"Hmm?" the inspector frowned, not expecting Mirabel to say such a thing.

They had already planned beforehand to take Max away once he was called.

"Please, take this man away." Mirabel said while pointing at Harold.

"I... see." the inspector, confused as he was, did as she said and cuffed Harold who continued to struggle to no avail.

They dragged him out of the conference room after which an awkward silence settled over the conference hall as Bernard and Mirabel struggled to figure out how their carefully crafted plan had fallen apart.

“It seems this matter is settled then.” Max suddenly said as he took a seat.

Bernard gritted his teeth. “It appears so.”

With a snide grin, Max stared down Bernard, almost mocking the Darrow scion to make a move.

Of course, there were no moves to make, leaving Bernard to simmer in silence.

Rising to his feet, Max adjusted his suit and remarked. “In that case, I would like to tender my resignation.”

“What!?” Everyone in the conference hall couldn't believe their ears as they stared at Max in disbelief.

“Good day,” Max said after which he turned to leave with Tasha following closely behind.

The moment they were gone, Bernard bellowed. “Everyone out!”