Julian did not defend himself. He patted the seat next to him and invited Renee. �We haven�t seen each other for four years. A lot has happened since we parted. I�d like to talk to you.�

Renee refused ungraciously, �I�ve got nothing to say to you. It�s late. I�m going home.�

Renee did not have much to talk about with Julian. As far as she was concerned, Julian and Stefan were on the same team. Renee did not want to get involved with anyone in the Hunt family!

�What if it�s about Stefan?� Julian watched as Renee turned away coldly and indifferently. Then, he said meaningfully, �Aren�t you curious about how is he now?�

Renee�s fingers stiffened. At last, she turned over, followed Julian, and sat on the beach.

�Go ahead. Let me hear what you can say!�

Renee felt extra awake as the cool sea breeze and humid moisture enveloped her. She never believed that Stefan was dead and needed a firm answer from Julian.

Julian stared at the undulating sea with melancholy in his eyes. He said with a faint smile, �I�m not sure if Stefan is still alive. If I said that, would you hit me?�

Renee clenched her fist and said through her gritted teeth, �Yes!�

�Don�t hit me first. I�ll tell you what I know, and I hope it�ll help you��

Julian began telling his story. �H Group has been growing at accelerated growth. The company seems to be developing quickly in the past four years, but there are many problems and vicious competition. Many want to snatch the power. If Stefan had really gotten into something bad, it wouldn�t be an accident. It�s planned, just like Tristan�s death years ago!�

Renee was shocked. �So you�re saying� Stefan and Tristan were both murdered?� �Yes.� Julian nodded. �If I�m right, it�s likely that the same forces are plotting against them, and l-l need your help!

"Me?�

Renee furrowed her brows, unable to figure out Julian�s plan.

Renee was just a stranger to Stefan and had nothing to do with the Hunt family. How could Julian ask her for help? Julian must be overestimating her kindness.

Julian continued with a grave expression. �Six months ago, I stepped down as Chief R&D Officer at KCL Group and sold some of my shares. KCL Group has changed ownership now. I heard that the new chairman is also from a technical background, but is more business-minded than me. He�s going to carry out a radical reform of the whole group, from all levels of staff, internal management, and external partners. I�m no longer as influential after stepping down from my position��

Renee arched her brow and said nonchalantly, �A business is like a kingdom. Changes are inevitable, even for a prosperous kingdom. So what exactly are you trying to convey?�

�I�m a free spirit. I love freedom and don�t want to be involved in these business disputes. I don�t care about KCL Group�s future, but KCL Group and H Group have always worked well together because of my relationship with Stefan. The two groups have been inseparable.�

�Now that Stefan is in trouble, and the new chairman wants to make changes, I�m worried. The partnership may be affected��

Julian let out a long sigh. He said worriedly, �Stefan has been holding H Group together. Now, troubles are everywhere. H Group will sign a strategic cooperation agreement with KCL Group on the G6 Chip. JrNovels.com