Chapter 1541

"Very good." Henry nodded.

Then, he sighed and shook his head. "If you had apologized immediately, things would've been much better.

"Many of you wouldn't have had to pay any compensation, and for those who did, it would've been much less."

The crowd was speechless.

"Of course. You realized your mistakes early enough. At least, now you get to keep your lives. Unlike some people..." As Henry's voice trailed off, he turned his gaze to Nesh.

Nesh's face went pale. He begged, "Please, Mr. Truman, spare me. I'm willing to serve the Trumans for life, to do anything you ask."

Those who had just agreed to give up half their assets—they felt secretly relieved.

Nesh was as good as dead. If he died, the Walfords would be finished.

"The Trumans don't need someone like you," Henry said dismissively.

"But I won't kill you either. Hand over your shares in your company to the Trumans, and we'll consider the matter settled. How about that?"

The crowd was stunned, and even Tim was surprised. N