Harmony Group.
"President, this year our..."
In the conference room, Norman Bennett was frowning in thought until the phone screen lit up. He looked at the phone, his expression changed, and his brow furrowed. He said to Raymond Wood next to him, "Check out Starry Corporation."
"Yes."
Ten minutes later.
Raymond Wood walked over to Norman Bennett’s side and whispered a few words in his ear, only for Norman Bennett’s expression to gradually darken.
He imdiately said to Vice President Wang next to him, "You take over the eting. I’ll deal with the matter when I return."
After giving instructions, Norman left everyone behind and departed.
The gaze of Susan, the design director who was just reporting, lingered on the man’s departing back, but she quickly resud her usual deanor and continued the report to Vice President Wang.
...
―――Bright Tower Corporation.
Norman Bennett headed towards the chairman’s office of Bright Tower Corporation with a group of bodyguards. The man was cold and indifferent, showing a hint of unease.
Bam!
The office door of the Bright Tower’s chairman was kicked open by two bodyguards, and Norman walked in with a stern face.
Sitting behind the desk was an elderly man with a kind face, and a seductive young secretary stood beside him.
The old man’s face had a few wrinkles, but his wrinkled almond-shaped eyes still shone with shrewdness. He was Bright Tower’s Chairman, Lou Dongpeng.
From the mont Norman entered Bright Tower Corporation, Lou Dongpeng had been prepared to greet this "unexpected guest" with a smile.
But he didn’t expect Norman’s people to storm into his office in such a rough manner, instantly stiffening his smile.
But having been around for many years, he didn’t show his true emotions easily. Lou Dongpeng still spoke kindly, "Ah, it’s Young Master Norman. I wonder what brings you here today?"
"Lou Dongpeng! If anything happens to my people at your Starry Tea House today, I’ll make sure Bright Tower Corporation vanishes from South City!"
Upon hearing these words from Norman, Lou Dongpeng’s previously smiling face darkened, replaced by a slight anger, "Young Master Norman, are you threatening ?"
"It’s up to you! If any harm cos to my people from your subordinates, I promise Bright Tower Corporation won’t survive past tomorrow." After leaving this statent, the man departed without hesitation.
As Norman left, Lou Dongpeng’s expression shifted between light and dark. He then took a deep breath, quickly picked up the phone, and called the person in charge of Starry Corporation.
"Find out what’s going on."
...
―――Starry Tea House.
Brother Harper’s n had already surrounded Elliana Lyle and the others!
Andrew Hue and Luna stood protectively in front of Elliana Lyle. Luna was starting to regret not beating Brother Harper harder earlier.
"Ladies, you’d better co yourself, or your clothes will get torn, and then it won’t be easy to leave."
"Ugh! Scumbag!" Luna spat fiercely.
"You son of a..."
Knock knock! Knock knock knock!
Just then, there was a rapid knocking at the door.
Everyone paused at the sound of the knocking. Brother Harper raised his hand, signaling his n to stop and gestured for soone to check who was there.
One of the underlings quickly walked to the door, opened it a crack, and, upon seeing who was outside, imdiately opened it wide.
A well-dressed elderly man with a refined and friendly face stood at the door. Apparently bothered by the unpleasant sll in the room, he deliberately covered his nose with a handkerchief and entered with a finely crafted cane in hand. "Little Huang, why is it so smoky in here again?"
"Mr. Ma! Why... are you here?" Brother Harper suddenly had a bad feeling, glancing instinctively in Elliana Lyle’s direction and hurriedly putting his gun down.
"Hmm?" When Mr. Ma noticed the injuries on Brother Harper’s face, he paused. How did it end up like this? With so many people in the room holding weapons, it seed there had been a fight.
He quickly scanned the room with his eyes, praying silently that he didn’t see a corpse!
"Why are you all gathered here? Move aside!"
As the underlings cleared a path, Mr. Ma finally saw the few people standing there. He recognized Elliana Lyle at once and, seeing she seed unhard, breathed a much-needed sigh of relief.
But he was curious about how Brother Harper had been beaten. However, upon seeing the tall and burly Andrew Hue, he was no longer surprised.
Luna noticed the man addressed as Mr. Ma approaching them, and quickly moved Elliana Lyle further behind her, her hand already reaching for the knife strapped to her leg with determination that if this wolf in sheep’s clothing dared to harm Elliana Lyle, she would take action!
The worst-case scenario, they would go down together.
Mr. Ma stopped a ter away, wearing an appropriately friendly smile, "Miss Lyle, how co you didn’t notify of your visit? My n are careless, I apologize for the lack of hospitality, and I hope you can forgive us."
"..."
Elliana Lyle patted Luna’s arm, hinting for her to relax, then stepped out from between Luna and Andrew Hue.
"Can we leave now?" She wasn’t letting her guard down, despite the man’s amiability. If they could leave, she wanted to do so imdiately, not wanting to stay a minute longer.
"Of course." Mr. Ma smiled apologetically, "Miss Lyle, to show our apology, we won’t collect the debts owed by South University students anymore. Soone is here to pick you up outside."
Mr. Ma stepped aside, gesturing gentlemanly for them to proceed.
Luna understood the man’s intent and imdiately said, "Little Huang got fifty thousand from us."
Called "Little Huang" by Luna, Brother Harper was angered, wanting to shoot the woman, but he had to hold back for Mr. Ma’s sake.
"Why don’t you return the money to Miss Lyle!"
As they were about to leave, Luna suddenly turned back and approached Huzi.
"Ah!!!"
Luna pulled out the knife stuck in Huzi’s thigh. It was custom-made with high-quality materials, and she certainly wasn’t going to leave it behind.
Huzi clutched the bleeding wound, screaming in pain. Brother Harper also couldn’t bear it, grabbing his gun again and cursing at Luna with fury, "Ungrateful wretch, courting death!"
"Little Huang! The guest is taking back her own belongings; what’s wrong with that?"
Mr. Ma scolded Brother Harper, then smiled again at Elliana Lyle, "Miss Lyle, shouldn’t you check if anything else is left behind?"
By now, Mr. Ma’s tone was clearly different, suggesting that further antagonism might indeed prevent them from leaving. Cornered dogs will jump over walls; imagine what desperate n with blood on their hands would do!
Elliana Lyle’s expression turned cold, and she imdiately commanded, "Luna! Hurry up and leave!"
"Yes, boss."
Luna gave Brother Harper a look, sneering before following Elliana Lyle out.
...
They were escorted out of Starry Tea House.
Several n were already standing outside, with Raymond Wood naturally leading them.
Seeing Elliana Lyle co out, he rushed over with concern, "Miss Lyle, are you alright?"
Elliana Lyle smiled, "I’m fine." Then, she gave Luna a aningful look.
As for Luna, she acted as if nothing had happened, still there polishing her knife.
Once everyone was in the car, Raymond Wood called Norman Bennett.
"President, I’ve already picked up Miss Lyle. She’s fine, don’t worry."
Upon receiving the call shortly after leaving Bright Tower Corporation, Norman Bennett quickened his pace. But hearing that Elliana was safe, he indeed breathed a sigh of relief.
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