Chapter 617: Chapter 617 The Feast at Hongmen_1
“Diamond, get the car ready.”
In the chairman’s office at Five-state International Building.
Once Itai Huntington had received a certain phone call while dealing withpany affairs, her mood instantly soared.
Even after hanging up the call, she continued to smile at the screen for a half a minute.
This man, he actually took the initiative to ask her out for a meal?
Indeed, even pigs might climb trees one day.
“Miss, didn’t you just eat?”
Diamond stood at the door, asking in puzzlement.
Not many could bring such joy to his miss—could it be that beast?
Every time Diamond thought of Julius Reed making Itai Huntington cry in public, he felt a murderous rage.
That damn scumbag!
Yet irritatingly, his miss seemed to fancy him greatly.
“Didn’t suit my taste.”
Itai Huntington’s expression darkened, “Cut the chatter, get the car, I’m in a hurry.”
Such an attitude starkly contrasted to her demeanor during the call.
From a lovestruck girl to a domineering and cold female CEO, Itai Huntington could switch in less than a second.
“Yes, miss.”
Even if Diamond was extremely reluctant, he carried out the order without any hesitation.
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“Manager Martin, thank you for your hard work with today’s matter!”
At Treasure Hotel, in the Auspicious East private room.
Cooper Ridge stood up, bending over to toast Bron Martin.
“No need! No need!”
Bron Martin smiled and nodded, lifting his ss warmly, “Lake, this is just part of my job. With such scum showing up within thepany, how could I, as the head of Operations, just sit by and do nothing?”
He was the head of Operations at Five-state International, overseeing all the security and wielding the authority to hire or fire them.
He had personallye today because he had previously epted a bribe of five hundred thousand from Cooper Ridge.
Damien Leopold had spent no small sum arranging for Cooper Ridge’s entry into Five-state International.
And for Bron Martin toe here today to humiliate Julius Reed, it was his way of repaying the substantial favor.
Moreover, with nothing much to do and thepany already preparing for the year-end vacation, it was a good opportunity to enjoy a free meal.
“You have no idea. A mere security guard, he was far too arrogant!”
Cooper Ridge said with an aggrieved face, “At my aunt’s house, that guy actually demanded that I kneel to him! Can you believe that? It’s simplywless!”
“What! Such a thing happened?”
Bron Martin hit the table, his face darkening as he said, “When I get back, I’ll thoroughly investigate who recruited this scum and have them all disciplined together!”
“With Manager Martin showing such concern for thepany, I’m sure Chairman Huntington will hold you in high regard upon learning of this,” Cooper Ridge quickly ttered.
His eyes swiveled, and an idea struck him, as he quickly added, “When the timees, don’t reveal your identity just yet. Let him be arrogant for a while, and then expose him in front of everyone! Make him unable to save face!”
Thinking back on the indignation he had felt during the phone call just now, Cooper Ridge was fuming internally.
Merely rendering Julius Reed jobless didn’t satisfy his vengeance.
He would much rather have him utterly humiliated!
Que Radcliffe thought her husband was impressive, didn’t she?
This time, he would let everyone know that he was the strongest!
“Good!”
Bron Martin gave a thumbs up, unable to resist praising, “Lake, that’s like delivering a killing blow! But in dealing with such scum, we must eradicate the evilpletely!”
“Thanks, Manager Martin. Let me toast to you on behalf of Cooper Ridge!” Damian Leopoldughed, his mouth barely able to hide his glee.
His son had grown up.
Meanwhile, Burl Radcliffe and Knox Ridge, upon hearing outsiders plotting against their son-inw, were actually overjoyed.
Bang!
Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open.
“Dad, you’re here!”
Upon seeing the neer, Cooper Ridge hurried over and introduced him, “Dad, this is Manager Martin from ourpany.”
“Manager Martin, nice to meet you!”
Darnell Ridge was dressed in a mink jacket, with a gold chain as thick as a thumb around his neck and a tattoo of a fly on the back of his hand.
He walked up to Bron Martin and extended his hand, “It’s a pleasure! My son is young and might not know better, so please bear with him!”
“Lake is smart and clever, and has a good reputation within thepany. He’s also highly regarded by the leadership. Given time, he will surely be able to rece me,” said Bron Martin, who quickly got up from his chair and enthusiastically shook hands upon seeing Darnell Ridge’s attire.
As a social being, you can’t afford to offend anyone!
And judging by Darnell Ridge’s aura, he didn’t seem to be amon hoodlum, but definitely a ringleader.
“Mr. Martin tters me! If you have any trouble in Five-river Province, juste straight to me!” Darnell Ridge patted his chest, with the demeanor of a man from the underworld.
“Certainly! Definitely!”
Bron Martin eximed excitedly, “Like father, like son, indeed!”
“Haha! Brothers,e in!”
At Darnell Ridge’s snap of his fingers, several burly and fierce men walked in from the doorway.
Each one of them had an intimidating presence with a murderous look on their faces.
“I hear this Julius Reed kid dared to make my son kneel and even threatened my wife.”
As Darnell Ridge spoke, he deliberately nced at Burl and Knox Radcliffe, his voice cold, “Then don’t me me for being ruthless, it’s time to teach him a lesson!”
“No, no! That bastard did wrong and deserves to be punished!” Knox Ridge quickly stated her position, nudging Burl Radcliffe with her elbow.
“Ah! Yes, that’s right, Knox Ridge is correct, that brat iswless and deserves a lesson!” Burl Radcliffe, scared out of his wits, nodded hurriedly.
Seeing this scene, Cooper Ridge couldn’t be more smug inside.
He said with a smile, “Dad,ter I want Manager Martin to fire him from the job, and when he kneels down like a dog to beg for mercy, then you can step in and deal with him!”
“Alright! Your wish is mymand! You say the word, and I’ll make my move!” Darnell Ridge pulled out a chair, sat down with his legs crossed, and lit a cigarette.
Less than five minutes left until six o’clock.
“I’m going to the restroom.”
Burl Radcliffe stood up from his chair and said cautiously.
“Hurry up! It’s almost time, you’re like azy mule, always needing to relieve yourself when it’s time to work!” Knox Ridge pped Burl Radcliffe on the body, cursing under her breath.
Burl Radcliffe could only offer an embarrassed smile and say, “I’ll be right back.”
Just then, Julius Reed and Que Radcliffe were heading upstairs to the Purple Qi from the East private room.
The three met on the staircase.
“Hurry, leave! This is a setup!”
Burl Radcliffe said anxiously, “Your Group’s Manager Martin and Cooper Ridge’s dad are inside, they’re looking to get back at you today! Get out of here quick!”
As he spoke, he looked back at the door to the Purple Qi from the East room, his actions akin to those of a thief.
“Why are you telling me this?” Julius Reed asked in surprise, “Don’t you also hope that I’lle to a bad end?”
Having lived at the Radcliffe’s for three years, both Burl Radcliffe and Knox Ridge had been hostile towards him.
Yet at such a moment, Burl Radcliffe actually came out to give him a warning?
“Regardless, you are my daughter’s husband, my son-inw. I don’t ask for you to be wealthy or powerful, just that you take good care of her, and that’s enough for me,” Burl Radcliffe sighed, looking helpless, “I’m not capable myself, and I know the wrongs you’ve endured over these three years. But if I speak up for you, both of us could be torn apart by Que and her mom.”
At this moment, Burl Radcliffe’s face bore a bitter expression.
Hadn’t he suffered abuse as well, no less than Julius Reed?
A shrew in action could tear a house down.
“Oh! Julius is here? Uncle, what are you talking about?”
Just then, Cooper Ridge came out of the private room with a smile on his face.