It infuriated Scarlett's beyond measure.
"Apologize!" Christopher's tone grew firmer.
Under Christopher's imposing presence, Scarlett reluctantly stepped forward, her voice flat as she said, "I apologize for the misunderstanding, Mr. Stone."
Her attitude was anything but sincere.
"Mr. Stone, you see, Scarlett has apologized. As an elder, please don't hold onto this matter with a younger person," Christopher calmly suggested.
The casual demeanor of the Patel family didn't sit well with Mr. Stone.
However, the Patels were no ordinary family; they held substantial influence. Besides, there were potential future dealings between them. He had no choice but to swallow his pride.
"Hmph, young ones nowadays should be careful about their words," Mr. Stone retorted with a cold snort, begrudgingly accepting the apology.
"Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, let's move on," Christopher turned and smiled at the onlooke
So, Diana didn't actually have some sort of wealthy benefactor backing her all along! And that "old man" she had always thought of, was actually... John?! She had just slandered Diana for being kept by an old man right in front of John?! The more she thought, the more Scarlett felt suffocated, her whole being in turmoil. Christopher's expression also became unnaturally stiff. He forced a smile and said, "John, it was all a misunderstanding, and now it's cleared up. There's nothing to worry about." A faint chill flickered in John's eyes. "A misunderstanding? Mr. Patel, why don't you go ahead and explain what kind of misunderstanding?" A single sentence fell, and around was a silence akin to death. Observing this, Diana let out a light chuckle, then tiptoed and whispered a few words in his ear. John bent down, listened, and his icy gaze grew even colder. His gaze shifted, landing on Scarlett, who s
At the time, no one held much hope for him, thinking the old man's move lacked consideration. However, John surprised everyone upon his return, displaying remarkable business acumen and an iron-fisted approach. Not only did he successfully stabilize the faltering Matthews Group, but he also stripped Max of his power, kicking him out of the Matthews Group and becoming the sole emperor of Cloud City himself. Over the years, under John's leadership, the Matthews Group continuously grew and prospered. Yet now, Max claimed that the Matthews Group was facing a crisis. Hearing Mike's words, a hint of anger flashed in Max's eyes. That brat! Among the three, Mike, despite being the youngest, appeared the most gentle and agreeable. However, he was also the most scheming one. "Your concerns are valid," Max spoke slowly. "But you should understand a simple truth. A thousand-mile dike can collapse due to an ant hole. While t
Very much like a mad dog. Billy was taken aback and instinctively took two steps back. What's going on?! That look... That roguish demeanor... Why did it feel like in the next second, this guy would pull out a brick from somewhere and smack it against his head?! "Rose, are you sure... you're talking about him?" Well, this was definitely less flashy than Frank! "Yes, Dad, I'm sure he's the one for me!" Rose's eyes were filled with fervor. "No way! I don't agree!" Billy immediately protested. This seems to have a violent tendency, it's too dangerous! "Dad, you don't agree?" "Absolutely not." Upon hearing this, Rose fell silent for a moment, then lifted her head. "You don't have to agree, I'll fight you on this till the end!" With that, she looked at Diana. "Ms. Thompson, thank you. You've given me the courage." Diana: ...Please don't cue me. B
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Diana had to fight an eye-roll at that. So, basically, she was being called shallow? "Just say you don't know arts. Why try to argue your way out of it?" Joel retorted with displeasure. John cast a fleeting glance at him, a look filled with unmistakable threat. Joel's face stiffened, and though he was clearly displeased, he still closed his mouth. "I don't understand this painting either," John spoke up, breaking the tension. The banquet hall fell into an instant silence. Everyone exchanged looks, hesitant to speak up. A few seconds of silence followed. Then came a mocking voice. "Yeah, I don't get it either. It's like some kind of mystical symbol. Who knows what it's supposed to mean?" Frank, standing not far away, casually inserted a hand into his pink suit, projecting an air of nonchalance. Taking "superficial" to the extreme. Upon hearing his words, the crowd buzzed for a moment, and
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Frank hesitated, instantly quiet as a mouse. With his bro around, he worried about nothing. John extended his hand, wrapping it around Diana's waist with a gentle grip. His phoenix-like eyes swept across the crowd. "Let's see who dares." The words, neither light nor heavy, descended, and the room suddenly hushed. The two security guards who were about to step forward froze in their tracks, silent as cicadas in winter. "John, you've really lost your mind. You've actually been bewitched by a woman like her. This is Matthews Group's territory, and this woman... won't be allowed to run wild here!" Max's eyes turned red with anger. John stared at him coldly, "Your territory?" His gaze met Scarlett's, his tone icy, "It hasn't been for a long time." At these words, a chill swept through Max's eyes. His hand holding the glass of wine began to tremble involuntarily. John's words were not far from