Chapter 614

"But..."

"Also, I'll introduce Nate to the company. I'll handle everything so Dad won't discover your relationship with him."

After a pause, Arianna continued, "Besides, we don't want to make you more uncomfortable now that Dad has given that outsider a position. He'll focus on him and won't notice the branch has a new manager."

The plan seemed reasonable, but Eloise remained worried. "Still, what will change when Nate joins?"

"You're confused, Mom. Nate will be my helper. We'll conspire and take over the company!" Arianna outlined her plan. "I'm starting a new project and setting up a new division. I've submitted the proposal, and it should be approved soon. Nate will manage that branch. Not only will we control the company's finances, but we'll also eliminate the outsider!" A coldness in her eyes made Eloise barely recognize her daughter. Despite their close bond, Eloise sometimes felt inexplicably afraid of her.

"Mom?"

After Arianna called several times, Eloise finally snapped back. She smiled weakly. "It sounds good. It's just that your father values that outsider highly. Getting rid of him won't be easy."

"No matter how much Dad values him, it depends on whether the higher-ups and shareholders agree to keep him. If that scoundrel makes a serious mistake, do you think Dad can still protect him?"

Eloise stared at Arianna, dazed.

Nathaniel, from the sidelines, added, "That's right! I have experience in this and can reassure you, Mom. I'll cooperate fully with Ari. Sooner or later, the Tanner family business will be ours."

"Then Dad will have to listen to us. We can fire him! If he's still with that woman, we'll fire them both!" Arianna declared, flicking her wrist.

Eloise wanted to laugh but couldn't. She sighed heavily. "Okay, since you've decided, how can I help?"

It seemed the plan involved only the siblings.

"Mom, you don't need to do much; just keep quiet," Nathaniel said quickly. They told Eloise because they knew she'd eventually find out; it was best to inform her beforehand.

"Mom, you can help. Use your position to assist us when needed," Arianna said, batting her eyelashes.

"What do you mean?"

"You have many journalist friends. They love uncovering wealthy families' secrets. Even if Dad brings that scoundrel home, he won't reveal his true identity. He wants to slowly integrate that illegitimate child under your name, right? If reporters expose him as illegitimate, consider the consequences."

"Does Mom need to think about this?!"

Eloise understood: the news would expose Joseph's true character, and she'd be the one pitied. However, it would also affect the Tanner family business's stock price, so she remained silent.

"Mom, I don't mean now, only when necessary," Arianna clarified, sensing Eloise's hesitation.

After careful consideration, Eloise nodded. "Okay, let's do it!"