This discovery placated Wanda.‘Now, do you finally realize how much more powerful he is? I may have had feelings for you, Fred, but that’s all in the past now! The world outside is a cruel world! You should know that by now, Fred! Some people will never amount to more no matter how hard they try!’With this thought in mind, Wanda turned to look at Philip, who was still walking confidently forward. Her heart swelled with sweetness, knowing that she had chosen the right man to marry. Had she chosen Fred instead of Philip, she would not be the object of everyone’s envy right now.Click!While Wanda got lost in her thoughts and the villagers continued to chat among themselves, all the Maserati doors opened at the same time.A team of men in pressed suits exited their cars. The middle-aged man who got out of the car plated 8055 had a majestic aura to him that commanded order.Philip immediately approached him and asked with a smile, “Which family sent you to fetch me…”Before Philip
Chirp… Chirp…The crowd fell eerily silent when Stellar greeted Fred. It was a stark contrast to the rowdy discussions they were having when the group of Maseratis first arrived at Peach Blossom Village.The only thing that was audible was the sound of cicadas in the trees.No one could believe that this extremely grand entrance was for Fred, not even if they racked their brains.Many even rubbed their eyes or shook their heads, doubting if they had seen or heard correctly.Yet, the truth remained that Stellar was here for Fred. The latter was unfazed while the former was still bent at the waist.Finally, the crowd erupted in an uproar.“Oh, my God! T-They’re actually here for Fred! His business must’ve become very successful over the past few years!”“It’s got to be more than just his business that’s successful. You can’t possibly own that many cars just because you’ve got good business! T-The Yates sure are lucky! They thought they adopted an ordinary punk when he’s much more
At this moment, Stellar seemed to have understood Fred’s confusion and quickly explained, “I-It’s about the acquisition of Cadman Group!”‘Cadman?’Fred immediately understood.The only reason Stellar would inquire about Fred’s opinion on Cadman Group was that this was property belonging to Valerie’s family.Fred was well aware of the serious crisis that the Cadmans' businesses were facing. That was why Valerie sought Mr. Graham and offered Stellar goods for help.Valerie intended to get in touch with Stellar and ask Fantastic Group to acquire Cadman Group’s shares to relieve the company from their crisis.However, from how things were progressing now, it seemed like the Cadmans asking for Mr. Graham’s help had prevented them from coming into contact with Stellar. That was why they went for second best and asked for the help of Graham Group’s subsidiary company, which was also property under Fantastic Group’s name.“How many shares are the Cadmans offering?” Fred asked after som
“F-F-Fred!”Karen was too stricken to move when she saw Fred get out of the Maserati. Her eyes widened so much that her eyeballs seemed to be popping out.‘How could it be him?‘How is that possible?’She was just talking about this wimp when he got out of a Maserati, a luxury car that not even the Cadmans could dream to afford.‘Are the Heavens playing a joke on me?‘I-Is Fred not the good-for-nothing I thought he was?’Valerie’s expression was pale, and she did not know what to say at all.Up until Fred walked over, she was still frozen in place, trying to regulate her breathing.“I-Is that your car?”Karen was the first to react after a while and asked Fred sincerely as the man walked over.“No.”Fred shook his head.“Then… is it your friend’s? Or maybe a relative’s?” Karen asked again.“Neither. He’s just sending me here,” Fred replied again.The car belonged to Stellar, not Fred.Stellar was more of his subordinate or even his junior. Also, Stellar was not close en
Valerie held her back. “Alright, Mom! Everyone is looking at you! And remember that he’ll have nothing once he leaves the Cadmans. He has no skills at all. He’s probably here to work, so calm down, alright?”‘Work?’Karen paused to think for a moment and snorted. “What work? You mean serve customers? There’s no need to make him sound so professional.“But you’re right. Without our family, a wimp like him will only get employed for hard labor! “What misfortune to bump into a wimp like him! Let’s go wait in the front, Valerie. We don’t want Mr. Rios seeing us with him and thinking that the Cadmans are lousy.”Karen dragged Valerie with her to the front.As such, neither of them saw Stellar walk over to Fred after parking the car when they turned around.“Great One, they…”Stellar was about to say something when Fred raised his hand and smiled. “It’s alright. Have we booked the private room for negotiation?”“Yes, Great One. It’s Rhododendron Hall right in front!”Stellar point
How awkward!Both Karen and Valerie stood awkwardly in place when they heard Tyne’s sudden exclamation.Especially Valerie, who wanted nothing more than to bury herself in the ground.She said that he was a server because she did not want to be seen as someone related to Fred, only for Tyne to expose her so blatantly. This made Valerie hate Fred even more.“Just how many more times do you want to embarrass me, Fred? For how long more do I have to suffer?”Valerie glared at Fred with hatred in her eyes.This time, Karen quickly tried to smooth things over. “Well, Tyne… You see, h-he may be married to Valerie, but not for long! T-They’re getting a divorce soon!“My daughter Valerie is too outstanding to marry a wimp like Fred! Wouldn’t you agree?”To call Fred a wimp and imply that he was unworthy of Valerie was no different from taking the man’s dignity and rubbing it on the ground with her foot.Not that Karen cared, because what was his dignity when it meant that she could di
Scott poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Valerie with a smile. “There’s no need to rush, Miss Cadman! Everything can wait until we’ve finished this glass.”‘Another glass?’Valerie grabbed the glass and wanted to down it, only for Scott to stop her with a smile. “Don’t drink it like that, Miss Cadman. How about we interlock our arms instead?”“But…”Valerie hesitated.Interlocking arms was a ritual done by newlyweds. Scott was evidently trying to take advantage of her by raising such a request.Scott’s smile fell at her hesitation, and he spoke with displeasure, “Why? Are you unwilling, Miss Cadman?”“I-It’s not that…”Valerie immediately tried to explain herself.Scott suddenly looked at Fred and smiled. “Oh, right! I forgot your husband is here with us, Miss Cadman. Fred, right? I’m sure you wouldn’t mind.”Scott’s intention was never to ask for Fred’s consent. Rather, he just wanted to satisfy a sick desire within him.After all, he had already heard from Valeri
“Hmm?”Fred’s reply stunned Scott and wiped away the contemptuous expression on the latter’s face. ‘W-What’s going on?‘I’m pretty sure I’m making a call to the chairman of Fantastic Group. So, why is Fred’s voice coming from my phone? ‘Did the line misconnect?’ “What are you looking at? What do you mean ‘it is’? I’m calling the chairman of Fantastic Group here. Who do you think you’re pretending to be?”Scott shouted angrily when he found Fred looking at him. Then, he grabbed his phone and walked toward the windows. After double-checking the number he was about to dial, he pressed call. He did it all while muttering to himself, “The line can’t possibly misconnect now that I’m so far away from him.”As to how Fred would react after being scolded, Scott could not care less.With the contract signed and the entirety of the Cadmans’ property owned by Fantastic Group, Scott saw no problem shouting at Fred, the Cadmans’ wimp of a son-in-law. Soon later, the call connected a