"Jayden, can't you be a little more composed and stop fussing?" Caleb shot Jayden a displeased look. "Dad, I'm just telling the truth. Hugh is just a vice president. Who's he to keep us all waiting here for him?" Jayden paused and turned to the others. "Elder Daglesh, Elder Rathbournes, forgive me for being blunt. You're all influential figures. Even if the chairman, Leon, is here, he has no right to keep you all waiting. Hugh's just the vice president, yet you all let go of your pride to wait for him here. Don't you think it's a little foolish?" Jayden said frankly. "Well," Elder Daglesh and Elder Rathbournes were instantly rendered speechless. Though they were waiting here voluntarily and Hugh had no part in it, what Jayden said made sense. Hugh was just the vice president of Cynthion Group and was not the chairman. He was not qualified to have all these powerful figures waiting here for him. They realized that this was far too flattering for someone of Hugh's status. Aft
"Fifty-fifty, Huh?" Everyone's eyes widened. They all knew the potential hidden within Cynthion Group. If they could obtain an equal share of the total profit, they could profit handsomely without doing much. However, this was a rather harsh condition for Cynthion Group so there was no way that Hugh would accept it. Still, what Jayden said made sense. Cynthion Group had no connection in the western region and if they wished to expand, they would have to work with one of them. So long as everyone proposed the same condition, Cynthion Group would have no choice but to accept it. "No way! Uncle, fifty-fifty is too harsh. Mister Wolf would never agree to it," Hugo was shocked and argued. He knew that Jayden was a selfish person who was constantly trying to obtain more profit from Leon. On top of that, Caleb and the elders hesitated to confirm the partnership mainly because they were under Jayden's influence. Both he and Renee worked so hard to finally convince Caleb and t
Howard and Fletcher returned alongside Leon. After discussing the matter concerning the Southern Boss with Mister Orpwood, a feast was arranged to welcome Leon. During the feast, Leon came across a few old friends he met during the mission to eliminate the Poisonwielder. They all thanked him respectfully and they all drank in joy. Once the feast was over, Mister Orpwood noticed that Leon had quite a few to drink, so he arranged for Fletcher and Howard to escort Leon back to the hotel. "Alright! My room's right up ahead. You can both go back," Leon stopped and said to Fletcher and Howard. Fletcher and the others all paid their respect by drinking with Leon earlier. Not wanting to be the wet blanket, Leon drank quite a few glasses and still felt slightly tipsy. "Sure, Mister Wolf. Rest well. We'll both leave now. Let's gather again when we have the chance," the two of them said with a smile. Before the two could leave, they turned and noticed a bunch of people hurrying over
"Waiting for me?" Leon was taken aback and remained confused. Hugo called him saying that Caleb agreed to his terms and intended to meet with him in person to discuss the details. Seeing as Caleb and the others did not leave the hotel, he immediately realized that they stayed to wait for him. However, he did not know Elder Daglesh, Elder Rathbournes, and the others, so he could not figure out why these people were waiting for him. Hugo could tell that Leon was confused and explained, "Mister Wolf, these are all elders of various influential families in the western region. The Morrisons aren't the only ones who wish to work with Cynthion Group." "I see!" Realization dawned on Leon and he finally understood why there were so many people waiting for him. If he was not mistaken, the alchemical pills he presented in the bouquet had a great marketing effect and attracted the attention of multiple families. Still, he did not anticipate all these people to wait for his return at
"Yeah! Elder Morrison, we didn't expect to see you here," Howard and Fletcher responded with a smile. Though Caleb and the others were all powerful figures in the western region, Howard and Fletcher were Platinum Dragon Guards with great statuses. Howard was not just a Dragon Guard, but also a formidable martial artist in the Intermediate Almighty State. Apart from Caleb, he was just as powerful as everyone present, and in terms of status, he rivaled that of the others as well. Therefore, he did not panic or waver even the slightest. "Mister Carn, Mister Caldicot, why are you here with Hugh?" Caleb glanced at Leon, then at Howard and Fletcher in confusion. Though what Jayden said earlier was not Caleb's idea, he waited far too long for a mere vice president and he did indeed feel foolish to be waiting with the others. Hence, he did not stop Jayden from manipulating the crowd. However, Leon returned with Howard and Fletcher and this left Caleb baffled as to how he manage
"I see!" Caleb and the others came to a realization. They finally understood that Hugh was merely a guest and not a member of the Dragon Corps. Naturally, that would mean he was not someone with a higher position than Howard as well. However, upon further consideration, they realized something odd. Dragon Corps was a special organization that governed the world of martial artists and not everyone could just become friends with its members. Hugh, on the other hand, was referred to as an esteemed guest, and two Platinum Dragon Guards were sent to escort him home, which meant he was hardly an ordinary person. There was far more to Hugh than they initially imagined. He was more than just a vice president of Cynthion Group because he would not be able to exert such authority otherwise. Realization dawned on them and they all realized that they underestimated Hugh. "Elder Morrison, why are you all here? Did something happen?" Howard realized that almost exposed Hugh's true iden
"Thank you for offering. I'll go to you if I need something," Leon smiled. He already promised to prioritize the Morrisons as potential partners, so he could not go back on his words. Hence, he did not need Howard and Fletcher to introduce him to other partners. Still, he knew that the two of them were offering out of kindness so he did not turn them down. "Sure! Mister Wolf, if there's nothing else you need, we'll leave for now. If you need anything else, just call us." Howard and Fletcher exchanged numbers with Leon and bid their farewell. "Sure. Drive safe!" Leon said with a smile. With that, he watched as Howard and Fletcher left. Once they were gone, Leon turned his attention to the crowd before him. "Everyone, thank you for your appreciation. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I have around two hundred Premium Energy Nurturing Pills here. How about I offer these to you as gifts to thank you for your support?" Leon said thoughtfully. Though these people were waiti
"Hugh, don't think you can just bribe us into letting this slide. You left us waiting at the hotel for hours and you are messing with us. You have to give us a proper apology!" Jayden could not hold it in any longer and roared. He already reached an agreement with the others to team up against Leon. However, Leon's action of offering the Premium Energy Nurturing Pills caused the displeased crowd to change their perspectives on him. Worried that the others would give up on scheming against Leon, Jayden spoke up again. "Mister Morrison, what do you want then?" Leon frowned. These people were voluntarily waiting at the hotel and he did not know about it in advance, so it was never his intention to leave them waiting. He felt that he was kind enough to offer them Premium Energy Nurturing Pills as compensation, yet Jayden was still dissatisfied. Leon was slightly annoyed by this. "It's simple. I want a higher portion of the total profit. We've all discussed and agreed upon a f