All Chapters of THE DEJECTED SON-IN-LAW : Chapter 41
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"You're crazy!""Who asked you to meddle?""You useless troublemaker—what else can you do besides causing problems?""If you don't want to work, then quit!""Our Whitmore Industries doesn't hire brainless idiots like you!"At that moment, Grace Archer rushed over and began berating Cal.Earlier, Cal had publicly beaten Wesley Wu, which undoubtedly escalated the conflict between Whitmore Industries and the official.Grace was naturally furious, convinced that Cal was pouring gasoline on a fire.Cal ignored Grace and looked at Serena, whose face had gone deathly pale. "President Whitmore, I'm sorry. I was a bit impulsive just now.""I'll resign immediately.""If they come looking for me, just say you fired me.""Put all the blame on me."Cal spoke calmly.After that, he returned to the security department, turned in all the work clothes and badges the company had issued, and left without looking back."Brother Cal, are you really not staying?""What about your salary?"Wayne, Chris, and
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"Old Wu is a very kind person and has always been friendly to others," Dr. Webb explained. "He also runs a foundation that has helped countless disabled children in rural areas for many years. He's a well-known philanthropist in the Pacific Northwest Region.""As for the incident at the medical clinic before, it was just a moment of impatience from the Wu family. Mr. Wu has apologized to me several times since then."Dr. Webb was trying to ease the misunderstanding between Cal and Harold."Oh?" Cal's attitude toward the old man softened when he heard about the foundation for disabled children.Perhaps it was because he remembered his own experience—being treated as mentally challenged by his parents and relatives when he was young."Yes," Dr. Webb confirmed. "Mr. Wu donates millions of dollars to the foundation every year to cover medical expenses for disabled children. The state government even features his work in annual reports."Dr. Webb clearly admired the old man's philanthropy.
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In the end, Cal told Wesley the hotel location and room number.Cal wasn't the type who liked to show off, but Wesley had been so persistent that he felt he had no choice. As the saying goes, a gentleman must respect another man's efforts. Since the other party was so eager, Cal couldn't just brush him off, right?"Huh? You little brat, you really know how to enjoy yourself," Wesley said over the phone. "You went to Fortune Hall Restaurant for dinner?""Wait for me there!""I'll be there soon!""Just wait and die!" Wesley cursed viciously before hanging up."How was it, Brother Wu?" Billy Wang, standing beside Wesley with a cold gleam in his eyes, asked in a low voice."He told me. He's having dinner at Fortune Hall Restaurant," Wesley replied coldly."This bastard! He really dares to reveal his location? Brother Wu, he's not taking us seriously at all. We have to finish him tonight!" Billy gritted his teeth furiously.Wesley nodded in agreement. Clearly, he hadn't expected this littl
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"Stop!""Quick, everyone stop!""Don't you dare fight anymore!"After recognizing Quinn, Wesley was utterly terrified.He rushed forward, shouting frantically to halt his men, desperate to stop them before they hurt Quinn.Though Quinn's seniority in the Wu family was lower than Wesley's, their status was worlds apart.In the Wu family, Wesley was just a marginal figure. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to this backwater city of Riverton.But Quinn was different.She had always been the Old Man's favorite granddaughter. Rumors circulated outside that the Old Man was grooming Quinn as the family's heir.If Wesley hurt her tonight, the Old Man would absolutely kill him when he returned.Finally, after Wesley's hoarse shouting, the dozen or so men stopped.The chaotic room fell silent once more."Brother Wu, what's going on?""Is this guy still going to get it?""We were just getting started!"The men asked Wesley in confusion.By now, the room was a disaster. Tables, chairs, and st
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It wasn't until now that Harold understood what Cal had meant earlier when he mentioned knowing Wesley.It turned out this idiot Wesley had been trying to deal with Cal all along."Why are you still kneeling there?""Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Reeve!""Not only did you disturb Mr. Reeve's meal, but you also dared to bring people to surround and attack him?""What were you trying to do?""Did you want to run wild?"After Harold finally calmed down somewhat, he kicked Wesley and demanded he immediately apologize to Cal.In front of the old man, Wesley didn't dare say a word.He looked at Cal meekly and apologized with a bitter expression."Don't.""You're a big shot who can easily ruin our careers with just one word. I, Cal Reeve, am just a small security guard—I can't afford Mr. Wu's apology.""I only hope Mr. Wu can spare us at Whitmore Industries."Faced with Wesley's apology, Cal sneered and spoke with heavy sarcasm.Wesley was immediately dumbfounded, his face turning deathly pa
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On the way back, Quinn sat in the car with her head down, not saying a word.On her delicate, pretty face was frustration, fear, and guilt all mingled together."You, girl—I've spoiled you all these years.""I told you before, Cal is no ordinary person.""Even Dr. Webb said Cal's medical skills are unparalleled. His Ancient Meridian Method is shocking, and that day he even used his needle from afar to save my life.""This kind of ability—even Dr. Webb can't compare.""At such a young age, he possesses such extraordinary skills.""Don't you think about it—the person who taught Cal must be someone even more formidable?""Besides, in this life, it's inevitable we'll get sick and need Cal to treat us.""Based on Cal's medical skills alone, our Wu family can't afford to offend him.""And now it seems that besides his medical skills, Cal possesses other remarkable abilities as well!""Not to mention the person who taught him all these skills.""This young man's value is far beyond what our
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"Dad, I... I don't know either.""I did give the order to keep it confidential for now.""I don't know how our partners found out."Serena's face turned deathly pale.The situation had become even more severe.While the Wesley Wu issue remained unresolved, their major partners had somehow received the news and announced termination of cooperation.This chain reaction undoubtedly pushed Whitmore Industries into an extremely dangerous position."Damn it!""Someone must be orchestrating this behind the scenes.""Otherwise, our partners wouldn't have learned about our company's troubles so quickly.""Who leaked the news?""They're trying to destroy Whitmore Industries!"Shane was anxious and furious, gritting his teeth.As everyone speculated about who had leaked the news, laughter rang out from outside the door.Marcus Thornton strode in with several bodyguards—the door had apparently been left unlocked when Cal returned home."Mr. Whitmore, I heard your company has been sealed off?""Th
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"How's Grant doing? Can he help us?"The threat from Victor had been temporarily resolved, but the crisis at Whitmore Industries couldn't be solved without dealing with Wesley.In the room, Shane was at his wit's end and had to pin his hopes on Grant Ashford.Serena said bitterly, "Dad, I asked Grant. He probably can't help us this time. Grant's father has no relationship with Director Wu—they can't even get in touch with each other.""That's a problem." Shane was also momentarily at a loss."Dad, do you remember Harrison Blake? He was a high-ranking official in the Industry and Commerce Department before he retired. He must be able to talk to Director Wu," Serena suddenly thought of someone.Shane slapped his thigh. "Right! How could I forget him?""Your grandfather had a good relationship with Harrison back then. When his grandson was sick and urgently needed special medicine, it was our Whitmore Industries that helped him get it through a special channel. Harrison still owes our fa
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Until the phone call ended, Serena remained in a state of shock.Just this afternoon, Wesley had maintained a never-back-down attitude.How could his stance have changed 180 degrees in such a short time?Apologizing and making amends was one thing—but personally hosting a banquet?"Could it be that Harrison's phone call had an effect?" Shane wondered aloud."Dad, what should we do now? Should we attend the luncheon tomorrow or not?" Serena was still worried, feeling something was amiss.Shane thought for a moment. "Let's go! If we don't enter the tiger's den, we can't catch the tiger cub.""As for whether Director Wu's apology is sincere or if he has ulterior motives, we'll find out after we meet tomorrow."And so, the night passed quickly.As noon approached, Shane and his daughter prepared gifts and headed to The Grandview Hotel for the scheduled lunch.For safety, Shane also invited Grant Ashford to accompany them along with his daughter.Grant's father also held some status in Riv
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"Hmm? Quentin, you're here too? Mr. Blake as well—when did you arrive?" Wesley only noticed the Blake father and son then.*What the hell!*Harrison and his son Quentin were nearly in tears.*So you didn't even see us just now!*"Director Wu, don't you remember? We made an appointment last night..." Harrison approached to remind him."Oh, you need to discuss something with me, right? Okay, let's talk after dinner." Wesley suddenly recalled."Alright, sure." Harrison and his son nodded, preparing to enter the room for dinner together.But Wesley looked at them and asked, "Is there anything else?""I..." The Blake father and son didn't understand what Wesley meant."If there's nothing else, you can head back first. I still have a dinner engagement. We'll talk later." Wesley patted Quentin's shoulder with a smile, then walked into the private room with the Whitmore family.*Bang!*Harrison and his son were locked outside the room."Damn it!""What does Director Wu mean by this?""Is he p