At two o’clock in the afternoon, Mandy Zimmer’s car arrived at an office building in the suburbs.The driver frantically drove the car to a corner before parking it there.As soon as Mandy was about to question him, he quickly made a gesture.Everyone inside instinctively looked through the window before seeing a huge crowd gathering in front of the building.Those people were raising flags and banners while screaming their lungs out.“You heinous people! Give us back our hard-earned money!”“Give it back! Give it back!”“We want guaranteed delivery of housing! We’ll protect our own interests!”Mandy and the others were showing horrible expressions.Harvey York also frowned.“You didn’t get the license yet, right?“What’s going on here?”Mandy sighed. She was speechless.Maya Lee hesitated for a while.“Sir York, several properties were already sold before the ninth branch took control.“Of course, it’s most likely because of some scumbag in the family who sold them all
Eiden Jackson burst into laughter after hearing Mandy Zimmer’s remarks.“I was just kidding! You’re being too serious!“It’d be bad for business with that attitude, you know!”Mandy immediately cut Eiden off.“Enough, Mr. Eiden. Let’s be quick.“According to the deal, you were supposed to get the license after taking three million dollars as intermediary fee.“What’s going on here?”Harvey frowned at the shady-looking man before him.“Sir York, this is the intermediary Ms. Mandy spoke about, Mr. Eiden.“It’s said he has a deep history with Wolsing’s marketplace. He has an immense reputation and connections with prominent figures and top-rated families.“If we want our pre-sale license, we must go through him.“The license was priced at 7.3 million initially, but after a few rounds of negotiations, we finally agreed on three million.“For the past few weeks, we’ve been complying with his demands and gathered a lot of documents, but the request has been constantly pulled back
Mandy Zimmer frowned.“What do you mean by that?”Eiden Jackson cracked a smile.“There’s only one reason that I’m here.“My preparations have gone down the drain because you couldn’t pay up in time.“Simply put, our cooperation ends here.“Of course, I won’t return the remaining funds either.“You do understand me, right?”Mandy gazed sternly.“Are you saying you’ll take the money even without finishing the job?“Do you think the world only revolves around you?”“We’re all reasonable people here, Ms. Mandy.“I did everything I could. The process ultimately failed because of you.“Of course, I understand the license is crucial to your company.“That’s why I didn’t tell you everything yet.“We can continue our cooperation, but on one condition…“More money.“And that amount…”Eiden waved his hand around.Mandy frowned.“Seven hundred and thirty thousand?”Eiden scoffed.“Are you looking down on your company? Or are you looking down on mine?“How about this? Candid
Eiden Jackson glared coldly after hearing those words.“You better know what’s good for yourself, Mandy!“Do you want your money back? Dream on!“I’m already giving you enough leeway by asking for another fifteen million to handle your stupid problem!“If you were anybody else, I would’ve demanded you to serve me for three months and then hand me thirty percent of your company shares!“I’m giving you one minute to think this through.“If I don’t get a reply that I’m happy with, your company will be history! You can bet on it!“You’ll become my plaything after that!Eiden wretchedly glared when he was filled with determination and disdain.“If you don’t believe it, then try me!”“You…”Before Mandy Zimmer could finish her line, Harvey York tapped on her shoulder when he stepped forward.“Eiden, right?“I’ll also give you one minute.“Kneel, apologize, break your arm, pay her three million dollars, and then get the pre-sale license ready.“I’d only let you off the hook if
Splash!After hearing his disgusting words, Mandy Zimmer instantly splashed her cup of tea on Eiden Jackson’s face.Eiden paused for a moment before licking his lips pervertedly.“What a blessing for a goddess like you to give me such tasty nectar!“That said, you must be planning to go against me at this point.”The subordinates behind him burst out laughing.They could only reap the rewards if Mandy were arrogant enough.It would be bad for them if she had common sense.At the same time, they were confident they could hold down Mandy’s company.The Candid Intermediary had been monopolizing Wolsing’s housing sales since its establishment.It was safe to say that no company or anyone with a background could get by without the Candid Intermediary’s approval.Along with the fact that everyone in the city had connections with each other…Other than those with a strong background here, nobody would dare to go against the Candid Intermediary—even the top ten families or the five
Mandy Zimmer tried to convince Eiden Jackson not to escalate the situation, but he could not be bothered when he showed a cheeky look.“I should be thanking you for being this considerate, huh?” he exclaimed after wretchedly chuckling.“But then, do you think I’d let this guy go just because you’re challenging me?”Then, Eiden shifted his disdainful glare toward Harvey York.“Twenty seconds have passed! I didn’t kneel, nor did I break my arm! How are you planning to deal with me now?!“Come on then! Try me!“I should warn you though.“Unless you can take me out right now…“I guarantee you that you’ll die the moment you set foot outside.”Eiden chuckled while moving his thumb across his neck.What an arrogant look!Harvey casually glared at Eiden before dialing Ray Hart’s number.“There’s a company called the Candid Intermediary.“I want you to find out everything about it in three minutes.“I want the company shut down in five.“And I want its CEO to be locked up after t
Eiden Jackson’s body instantly tensed up. He instinctively slapped himself in the face, ensuring he was not dreaming.Then, he started making calls while his entire body trembled in fear.He was able to keep his composure at first…But in the end, his face became as pale as paper.He realized that his secretaries were speaking the truth!His company was in an even worse situation then!The people he had gone against—the people he had silenced and blackmailed…Those he believed to be easy to condemn were suddenly united.They were brave enough to go against the Candid Intermediary as if they managed to find their own support.It was unbelievable!Change in quantity would usually affect quality.Eiden could not be bothered if only one or two people opposed him…But with this many of them together, even Eiden would not have a way to deal with the situation despite his iron grip.His powerful company, which had the potential to be listed in the market, was about to crumble at
Three days later, the Hunt family would definitely harass Harvey York if the old lady remained vigorous.But if not…The Hunt family would have to beg for Harvey’s help.The butler believed that there was a slight chance for that to happen, but he needed to consider the possibility even so.The butler took a deep breath before finally speaking again.“Eiden…”Eiden Jackson froze. He could sense something going wrong.“Father?”“Good luck.”Beep beep beep!The butler calmly hung up the call.Eiden’s eyes frantically twitched.He could not figure out what Harvey and his godfather’s conversation meant…But judging from the butler’s reaction, Harvey’s identity was probably extraordinary.Along with the series of incidents with Eiden’s company…Even an arrogant man like him suddenly realized something.Despite believing he had total control over Wolsing, he was horrified by Harvey’s sheer power!Eiden wiped the cold sweat off his face before showing a horrible look.“Broth