Chapter 155: Live Conference.

At noon the next day, the live conference began. Mr. Clarke and John sat in front of many reporters who all paid rapt attention to what a dignitary like Mr. Clarke had to say.

John had a wide smile on his face like he had just been ushered into paradise. It felt like a dream come true; an opportunity to hold his chin high in pride while Lucian was going to be ridiculed before the fucking whole world.

"We've gone live, Mr. Clarke," Clarke heard the voice of his assistant through his earbud and he nodded in satisfaction.

"Mr Clarke, we have been informed of your decision to close all existing and upcoming business deals with Howards. Can we know why you arrived at such serious decision?"

Clarke sighed, putting on a half smile. "Why would I want to do business with a supposed crook?"

"A crook?" Surprised gasps filled the room. "What do you mean, sir? Are you calling the president of Howards a crook?"

"I'm not calling anybody a crook. If anything, my relationship with the president of How