“What do you mean?Mandy Zimmer froze.“The company doesn’t even have that much money left?“There were still millions of dollars’ worth of surplus, right?”“There’s something you don’t know, Ms. Mandy. The wages for the workers at the construction site and the payment for supplies are due this month.“That said, the presale certificates for the commercial buildings haven’t been issued yet.“We can’t sell the buildings because of that.“And since we’ve been spending all that money without any cash flow, it’s only natural that we’re low on funds.“Besides, Aunty Lilian also spent millions of dollars in company funds last month.“If we wire her another 1.5 million now, we wouldn’t be able to explain this to the higher-ups once the accounting department finds out about this.”Naturally, the Jean family’s ninth branch was in charge of the real estate business in Wolsing.That said, because of the country’s economic trend and rapid development of technology, traditional housing h
A long-awaited call finally came when Harvey York finished his matters.Harvey looked at the number on the screen when he froze momentarily.“It’s been a while, Yvonne.”“The outskirts must be real fun, huh?”Yvonne Xavier spoke in a playful yet angsty tone.It was only normal. Yvonne had been handling Harvey’s matters in South Light, the Golden Sands, and Mordu.Yvonne was a reliable help, but even she was utterly swamped by all the work thrown at her.Harvey gave an awkward chuckle.“It’s alright. Thanks for helping me out with everything.“I’ll head over to you in two days. Are you in Mordu or South Light right now?”“Neither. I’m in Wolsing,” replied Yvonne quietly.“Wolsing? What are you doing there for?”Harvey froze. He never asked Yvonne to go there in the first place.“Did you think I wanted to come?Yvonne heaved a sigh.“You should know you’re one of the board members of Country H Commercial Group, right?”“Am I?Harvey seemed confused.“I’m a part of the g
Before Harvey York was done talking, Yvonne Xavier remembered something.“Right, Sir York.“There’s something that I should inform you.“Your ex-wife might’ve gotten into trouble…”Harvey paused before helplessly shaking his head.“Send me the flight number…”-Wolsing, at an office building located in the suburbs.This was Sky Corporation’s headquarters in Wolsing, which is also the company’s core building for the time being.Ray Hart stood behind Yvonne when he put his laptop down before lighting a cigar.Through the glass window, Yvonne looked down at the bustling first-rate city with thousands of residents with a vacant stare.“I still don’t understand, Ms. Yvonne,” said Ray calmly.“You’ve been spending a great deal of effort in the organization. Only outsiders would see this as Sir York stumbling into the position out of sheer luck.“That said, wouldn’t Sir York be unhappy about this?“More importantly, Mandy’s also in Wolsing.”Ray showed an odd expression as he l
In the evening, at the Outskirts International Airport.Harvey York took his time before arriving at the airport and made it through the security check hassle-free.He left the outskirts in a rush, but it was good that mostly everything was properly handled here.He asked Romina Klein to take care of the rest. He believed she could handle things nicely with her experience in the gray area.Besides, she would also have support from Dorian Howell.As for Billie Higgs, Judith Pedler, and the others, Harvey hesitated momentarily before texting each of them. He wanted to inform them that he had already left and gave a proper explanation.Harvey heaved a sigh before heading to the VIP passageway.Because of Yvonne’s proper arrangements, Harvey was comfortably seated in first class before long.While thinking of resting his eyes, frantic footsteps were heard from behind.A woman in her twenties wearing a black suit and sunglasses came forward.She looked around the first-class cabin
Harvey York’s gaze turned colder after hearing the woman’s words.He turned around to the woman with her firearm up.“I don’t know who you are, and I don’t know how you brought a firearm on the plane…“But you should put away the firearm while I’m still in a good mood.“You won’t get another chance when I’m upset.”The woman chuckled after hearing Harvey not complying with her demands.“So what if you’re upset?“You’re just a bastard who doesn’t know what’s good for himself!”The woman was just about to kick Harvey down.Harvey suddenly had the urge to slap the woman for being this unreasonable.“What are you doing, Carmen?!“This is a public place! Don’t pull out your gun unless you have a reason to!”A dignified voice echoed from the back.“I told you not to check the first-class cabin to prevent disturbing the passengers!“Not only are you doing exactly that, you’re even scaring them with a damn gun!“Apologize! Now!”Carmen froze before putting away her firearm and
Carmen could not help but step in front of Harvey York before fiercely sizing him up.“You better know what’s good for yourself!“Mr. Leighton’s treating you this well, and you’re still acting all high and mighty?!“You’re saying this is a huge crime?!“Come! Tell me!“What crime is it that I’m convicted for?!”Carmen pulled out a special credential with a name on it: Carmen Xeno.Harvey glanced at the credential before realizing it held an immense weight.But then, it was not enough to allow Carmen to bring a firearm on a plane either.Simply put, nothing would happen as long as nobody cared about Carmen or the others carrying firearms…But since that was the case, they would naturally have to pay a price for that.They should at least get their certificates confiscated and be locked up for a few days.Harvey started dialing a number on his phone, completely ignoring Carmen in the process.Carmen showed a colder gaze after seeing Harvey being this stubborn.“You’re still
Harvey York smirked.“I don’t know about that.“What I do know…“Is that his position as vice chairman will end soon.“Cherish the remaining weeks you have.“After all, he’d have nothing to do with the title after that.”In the beginning, Harvey did not care much if he became the chairman of Country H Commercial Group…After all, the organization was only a business alliance to integrate the country’s resources to combat outside forces.Harvey did not want too much to do with this since this was only commercial.After all, the citizens would be dragged down if some outsider were to ruin the structure of the business.If the entire organization’s higher-ups were similar to someone like Leighton Xeno, it might be prime time for a restructure.Carmen froze before she coldly chuckled.“Is that so?“Who do you think you are? The chairman himself?“Look yourself in the mirror before even claiming something like that!“How ignorant can you get?!”“Smart.“I am the chairman.”
The four black-suited men hesitated momentarily before putting their firearms away.Leighton Xeno took a deep breath, then approached Harvey York with a forced smile.“I’m sorry, young man!“My daughter’s been pampered her entire life! She’s just being rude!“Please! Be the better person and ignore her!“Carmen! Get over here and apologize!”Carmen stumbled off the ground with a horrible look.“Mr. Leighton…” she said while the corner of her mouth twitched nonstop.Leighton’s face darkened.Carmen approached Harvey after seeing Leighton getting mad again.“I’m sorry!” she exclaimed with resentment.“I told you before.“And I’m telling you this again.“What’s the point of the law if an apology’s enough?”Harvey looked like a powerless man when he uttered those words before…But now, he was an upperclassman looking down on his subjects.Carmen thought nothing would happen to her even if Harvey called the cops…But she had a strong feeling that she was wrong then.“It wa