Half-Hearted: Mr. Sinclair, Stop the Act!-Chapter 74: Reaching a Consensus

Illegal business?

A beauty salon, what kind of illegal business could it possibly engage in?

Probably just selling counterfeit products or something, but June Ewing is dealing with the elite ladies and debutantes of the entire Imperial City; she wouldn’t dare go too far.

Otherwise, Isaac Sinclair wouldn’t protect her.

She has been married to Isaac Sinclair for decades, and she knows his nature well.

Don’t be fooled by how he currently dotes on June Ewing, giving her whatever she wants and truly treating her like his precious treasure.

Isaac Sinclair values the Sterling Family’s assets more than life itself.

In his eyes, profit and status are more important than anything, not even a son can compare.

Otherwise, at sixty-four years of age, he should have retired long ago and handed the company over to his three sons.

Yet of all the industries the Sinclair Group is involved in, the vast majority are still under his control, with only the eldest son Kian Sinclair managing a few branches.

Last time, he made a mistake and was sent home and suspended for half a month.

He only loves himself, money, and power.

That’s also why she went over yesterday to watch the spectacle.

But thinking about June Ewing’s actions and Isaac Sinclair’s reaction at the time, her expression didn’t look good, and she put down the paper and used coffee to suppress the irritation in her heart.

"Was it those items investigated yesterday? False advertising, counterfeit product fraud?"

She said indifferently, "Unless the wives and debutantes in The Capital Circle raise a fuss, affecting the Sinclair Group’s interests, it’s all minor issues."

Sienna Monroe shook her head, "June Ewing is far bolder than you imagine."

Rhonda Garrison paused, "What do you mean? She did more than just that?"

"Of course, her products and advertising may be fake, but how could the monthly profit be so high, especially in February this year, when Radiance Beauty Spa had only been open for a few months?"

"There are no mentions of membership cards here, yet the monthly profit reached 297,000."

Rhonda took a closer look, and it was indeed so.

She knew Radiance Beauty Spa had substantial investment, but to recoup it so quickly in just a few months, especially with Carla, a six-year-old competing beauty salon across the street, was surprising.

"What else do you know?"

Sienna Monroe lowered her voice and said directly, "Male models, specifically provided for the wives and debutantes of the high society circle for entertainment. And the celebrity training class is tailored for the sons of wealthy families or notable figures, offering one-on-one strategies."

Rhonda’s face was filled with astonishment and shock.

Hiring male models, running celebrity training classes...

"She... how could she dare to do such things?"

If she targeted the wrong clients, it could lead to complete ruin; the risk was akin to having one’s future hanging by a thread, ready to fall at any time.

Sienna Monroe chuckled, "As the saying goes, man dies for money, bird dies for food. Under immense temptation of profit, even a human can become a ghost."

"The lady of the house might not know, but she used to be from the celebrity training class herself. Now she gave birth to a son for the Sterling Family and comfortably entered the family, living a worry-free life."

"Just by looking at these account books, it’s not hard to see how profitable her business is. The longer it operates, the more mature the underground illegal industry becomes, and the profits only rise."

"Nobody would mind having more money."

Rhonda and Isaac Sinclair were a commercial marriage, and it’s always been about profit above all.

She completely agrees with Sienna Monroe’s words.

But she couldn’t help but feel a bit curious as she looked at Sienna, "How do you know all this?"

Sienna remained calm and composed, without a hint of unease or panic.

The reason was similar to what she told Fabian Hughes yesterday, "Previously noticed something unusual, initially just suspicion, but confirmed it when the beauty salon shut down due to tax issues."

Rhonda didn’t doubt the truthfulness of her words.

Sienna has been married into the Sterling Family for over three years; even if the interaction isn’t frequent, her character is well understood.

She definitely wouldn’t concoct such a major issue to deceive her.

Besides, that’s her mother-in-law.

She took a sip of coffee, pondered for a while, "Since that’s the case, why don’t you report directly? Why bother going the extra mile to cooperate with me?"

Sienna wasn’t surprised by her question.

As the saying goes, one only knows pain when the board strikes oneself.

Moreover, she and Rhonda were not related or involved.

Only when both of their interests in the matter were harmed, there would be hope for cooperation.

"In The Capital Circle aristocratic families, everyone knows my mother-in-law is from the Sterling Family, though her status has been unclear over the years, she has lived in the family for over a decade, having a son for them."

Her voice was calm and soft, "As for Radiance Beauty Spa’s underground industry, even if it doesn’t necessarily lead to many enemies for the Sterling Family in Imperial City, just the fame and whether the company will be affected, is uncertain."

"My father-in-law Isaac Sinclair will at most retire in three or four years, and the company will eventually be handed to my eldest and second brother-in-law. If the company reputation is damaged, it’s my eldest and second brother-in-law, as well as your interests that will be affected."

Rhonda paused in thought.

She wasn’t foolish, this point was already considered when Sienna mentioned how she discovered it.

Back when Isaac Sinclair insisted on bringing June Ewing and her son back to the Sterling Family, she made a fuss with the thought that if she couldn’t be happy, then nobody would.

And she made it well known.

But eventually, the incident affected the Sterling Family and the company’s reputation, with stocks plummeting, losing millions in a single day.

She was too aware of how crucial reputation is for a family and a company.

In the Sterling Family’s entire industry and company, she and her children, as well as her grandchildren, have shares.

All these years, retaining the identity of the Sterling Family’s wife was merely due to these inseparable interests.

If June Ewing’s matters would affect her and her children, it certainly wasn’t a worthwhile deal.

She put down the coffee cup and began to see Sienna in a different light. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

There was a hint of appreciation in her gaze, "Continue."

Sienna, however, let out a self-deprecating laugh, and her tone became more sorrowful.

"I used to treat her like my own mother, always feeling lucky; my husband was so good, even my mother-in-law had no flaws. Last year, when she started this beauty salon, claiming money was tight, I gave 3 million without hesitation."

"When the beauty salon opened, she generously offered me a share, even made me the legal owner. I truly believed her heart was for my good, feeling particularly grateful."

"But upon discovering the shady business she ran behind the scenes, I finally realized I was merely her scapegoat as the legal owner; she just wanted to drag me down, coveting the art gallery left by my mom."

Surprise and anger flashed across Rhonda’s face, and she couldn’t help but be amazed.

She scoffed, "Really didn’t see, she has such a venomous side, not sparing even her own daughter-in-law."

However, she also heard the intent in Sienna’s words.

Sienna wanted to extricate herself cleanly from the mess at Radiance Beauty Spa.

And her goal was to expel June Ewing from the Sterling Family.

And naturally, they came to a consensus—to take June Ewing down.

"What do you want to do?"

"Of course, find evidence first." Sienna said, "These account books are just a small part. I didn’t have time due to certain issues last time, and I want the lady of the house to help cover for me."

"Is this account book at the old residence?"

Sienna nodded.

Rhonda pondered for a while, "Got it. Let’s add each other on WeChat, contact any time if needed."

"Alright."

After adding WeChat, Sienna saw Rhonda stand up and said one more thing, "Yesterday when I mentioned asking Susan to visit the art gallery, it wasn’t just lip service."

Rhonda paused, then laughed, "I know, I’ll tell her when the girl returns this weekend."