Rita's voice was frigid. "I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the responsibility of ignoring the rules of the Violetcrest Club!"
Don's lips quivered as he eyed the imperious Rita, caught in an increasingly precarious position.
Robin observed the father and son with evident satisfaction, a smirk playing on his face.
"Zachary, there's no need for theatrics. Just get down and bark three tis, and I'll overlook the 100 million."
"Scoundrel! Are you looking for trouble?" Don bellowed, pointing nacingly at Robin. His four bodyguards tensed, ready for action.
Robin took a casual look at Don. "Are you planning to make a move? I'd advise against it. Your guards don't seem very capable. "Besides, resorting to force to avoid paying a debt isn't a good look, is it?
"The best course of action is for your son to pay up promptly or get down and bark three tis. That would settle the matter!" "Outrageous!" Don's face darkened. His bodyguards moved towards Robin.
Shirley stepped in front, her voice icy. "Mr. Gill, your son might not understand the rules, but does that an you don't either?" Don frowned slightly, glancing at Shirley. "Ms. Dunn, what are you insinuating?"
"This bet was initiated by your son.
"Initially, I put up the Eastvale Ecological Project, valued at 50 billion dollars, while their bet was only 300 million.
"Now that Robin has won, are you attempting to back out of the agreent?
"Do you think I would waste my ti on soone as insignificant as Zachary?"
Don was taken aback!
He had just realized that Zachary was up against the heiress of the Dunns!
Shirley's gaze was unwavering as she surveyed Don and his imposing bodyguards.
"Mr. Gill, if you intend to handle this with force, the Dunns are more than prepared to et you head-on!"
Don scrutinized Robin and then Shirley, weighing her words carefully.
In the past, he would never have dared to challenge the Dunns.
But circumstances were different now.
Despite the Gill Group's severe financial troubles and imminent collapse, they had ford an alliance with the Hamiltons, who owned Universal Group.
If today's eting with Daphne went well, the Dunns, once the foremost family in Harmonfield, would beco less of a concern.
Don managed a forced chuckle and changed the subject. "Ms. Dunn, this is just a minor dispute. Are you really taking it so seriously?"
Shirley picked up the betting contract, her tone sharp. "Are you implying that the Violetcrest Club's contract is a re joke?"
Don's eyes twitched.
Before he could reply, Rita's voice interrupted. "Imdiately shut down the Violetcrest Riding and Shooting Entertainnt Center and have the duty officers handle the dispute between Ms. Dunn and Zachary." In an instant, the doors to the underground training area of the Violetcrest Club burst open.
Dozens of security personnel, all forr rcenaries, surged towards the riding and shooting area.
Don knew well.
Daphne's ability to stand up to Harmonfield's underground kingpin, Rygar, was partly due to Violetcrest's formidable security.
He also knew that violating the rules of Violetcrest could result in severe consequences, possibly even death.
It was evident he couldn't escape without paying the 100 million today.
But with the Gill Group's current financial state, where would they co up with 100 million in cash?
On such a crucial day, Zachary had managed to create this enormous problem for him.
He stomped on Zachary's foot and said, "You idiot, you got yourself into this ss. You deal with it!"
With that, he tossed his sleeves and stord out of the riding and shooting center.
Zachary's panic was instant and palpable.
Outside, a burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.
"What a scene! Did Mr. Zachary lose money? Just tell how much, and I'll cover it! Haha..." Zachary's heart raced at the prospect of having his debt settled by soone else.
But his relief turned to dread as he saw the newcor's intimidating and unsettling face.
The visitor was Shawn Cooper, a feared enforcer for Rygar, the notorious underground kingpin of Harmonfield.
Known as "The Devil", Shawn was responsible for Rygar's illicit activities, including underground loans and covert entertainnt ventures. It was also the industry that Rygar built his fortune on.
Many business figures in Harmonfield had t their downfall due to debts with Rygar's operation, finding themselves at the rcy of Shawn. They wouldn't joke when it ca to debts.
Failing to repay the principal and interest within the tifra ant losing every asset and potentially facing dire consequences.
Alice quickly pulled Zachary aside and whispered, "Mr. Gill, don't..."
But Zachary, undeterred, knew that after securing the Eastvale Ecological Project investnt, 100 million was a small sum.
"Mr. Cooper, I need 100 million imdiately, and I promise to repay it with interest in a week!" Zachary announced confidently.
Shawn laughed heartily. "No problem! Given the Gill Group's status in Harmonfield, even if you needed a billion, I could arrange it right now." Zachary flashed a triumphant smile at Robin and said, "Mr. Cooper, I appreciate your help."
Shawn signaled his n to bring forward a loan contract.
"Mr. Gill, just sign here, and the 100 million will be transferred right away!"
Zachary glanced at the contract, his eyes widening in shock.
The terms demanded repaynt of 300 million within a week!
"Mr. Cooper, isn't this interest a bit excessive? I-I don't think ...
Shawn's deanor hardened. "Zachary, are you trying to play gas with ?
"I'm here to help you, and you're questioning the terms?
"Get a new contract!"
He had his n retrieve the original docunt and replace it with another.
When Zachary saw that the interest had been bumped up to 500 million, he shook with fear.
Yet, he knew he had no choice but to sign.
The Gill Group could not afford to cross Rygar and Shawn, who had the power to make Zachary disappear without a trace.
Sweat beaded on Zachary's forehead as he stared at the contract, his hand trembling as he held the pen.
Shawn's expression grew nacing.
"Mr. Gill, do you think I'm here to waste ti?
"Do you want this 100 million or not?"
Terrified, Zachary hurriedly signed his na and pressed his fingerprint on the docunt.
At that mont, he cursed himself.
If only he hadn't tried to humiliate Robin in front of Alice and Shirley, he wouldn't be in this predicant.
Now that the contract was signed, his anxiety eased a bit.
With the Gill Group on the verge of securing a nearly 10 billion-dollar project, the 500 million seed manageable.
After signing the contract and paying the 100 million bet, Zachary pointed at Robin and said, "Just wait. I won't let this slide!"
Robin shrugged. "Next ti, you might not get the chance."
Shawn turned his attention to Shirley with a calculating gaze and a predatory grin.
"Ms. Dunn, it's not often I et you. Haha...
"I'd like to invite you to the second-floor café for a chat. We could have a more in-depth conversation, haha!"
Shirley ignored Shawn and addressed Robin. "Let's go to the front."
Shawn's expression darkened. "Ms. Dunn, are you really going to dismiss like that?"
Shirley remained unfazed. "Who do you think you are? Why should I give you any respect? Step aside!"
With that, she turned and walked away.
The onlookers were stunned. In Harmonfield, few dared to speak to the Devil in such a manner, with only soone like Daphne being an exception.
Rumor had it that even Drake avoided direct confrontations with him.
Shirley's boldness was striking.
But it made sense.
How could the heiress of the Dunns, with her status and grace, possibly agree to have coffee with a lowlife leader like the Devil?
Shawn watched as Shirley walked away, his face growing colder. "Stop right there! What's with the arrogance? Strip away your clothes, and you're just another nightclub chick, haha... Shawn's n joined in with ominous laughter.
Suddenly, Shirley stopped and slowly turned around, slapping Shawn across the face!
"F*ck!" Shawn's face darkened with rage. "You b*tch, do you think I won't hit you?"
He raised his powerful arm and swung it toward Shirley's delicate face.
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