?Chapter 1646 An Ungrateful Bunch


    Some of the clients held their tongues after hearing Reuben''s firm words. "True. There have been rarely any troubles in our partnership with the Whitmans. I''ll wait for the news, then."


    A few others followed suit, realizing that they had been hasty. From a business standpoint, securing asting partnership with a powerful corporation was every businessman''s dream.


    Deep down, most of the clients knew that pressuring the precarious Whitman family wouldn''t work in their favor. However, they were unsettled by online rumors suggesting that the pretentious Whitmans might struggle with settling payments.


    On the other hand, the remaining clients had nned to terminate their contracts and couldn''t bother to show any signs of respect.


    One of them even retorted sharply, "We''re not amateurs in business, Mr. Whitman Senior. Though I respect your integrity, this is a different matter altogether.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.


    "Your words alone aren''t enough. What results are we supposed to expect when that girl has been locked up? I demand an exnation today!"


    Everyone expected Reuben to make a convincing argument, knowing he had been desperately seeking connections to free Wynter.


    Yet, Reuben stood tall andposed with a cane in hand, carrying an air of sophistication. "But of course. However, I must rify that not all of these projects are ones we invested in by choice. Many smaller firms found themselves without options and turned to us for help.


    "The Whitman Group has a longstanding principle-if a local business is in need, we''ll offer assistance however we can. Mr. Lockman, you came to us when yourpany ran out of projects, hoping we could provide a way forward.


    "However, the investments we''ve made in your business yielded little return. It''s fair to say that we''re not seeing any profit. Since you asked for an exnation, I''ll give you one."


    Reuben continued calmly, "Arrange Mr. Lockman''s final payment, Noah. We won''t be assigning him any new projects. Our partnership ends here."


    Javier Lockman froze on the spot and was unsure how to react. He hadn''t expected Reuben to make a quick, decisive choice.


    The gossip outlets and media at present were eager to capture the Whitmans'' mortification, yet Reuben''s response gave them nothing scandalous to work with. Instead, the merchants who had pressured the Whitman family during difficult times left in an unfavorable light.


    Though the public usually sympathized with the weaker party, Javier couldn''t turn that to his advantage. Taking Reuben''s statement into ount, they certainly came across as an ungrateful bunch. The criticisms on the live stream also briefly halted.


    On the screen, Reuben clutched his cane and nced around. "Aside from Mr. Lockman, anyone else wishing to terminate their contracts is free to do so. However, you''re standing in a corporate building.


    "I''m not sure what you''re scheming by being here, but we have every right to protect our interests. Those wishing to terminate their contracts must adhere to the proper regtions."


    His words were sound and valid. The clients could certainly end their partnerships if they wished, but their moring suggested ill intentions.


    There was a divide in opinions between the public. While they still despised Wynter''s pretensions, they were convinced by Reuben''s measured response.


    Edison, who was watching the live stream, decided to make things harder for the Whitmans. Not only did heplicate their payment issues, but he also cut off their supplies.


    Gazing at the screen, he said gloatingly, "The Whitmans have underestimated human nature."