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Chapter 1010: Chapter 1010: Happiness
The photographer was furious and felt especially aggrieved.
To them, the camera lens was like a girlfriend, always carefully cherished.
Now, seeing his beloved equipment smashed, the photographer’s mood was extremely sour!
They wanted to restrain themselves, but as their eyes swept over the shattered lens, they found it impossible to hold back!
Not only were they not being compensated for their loss, but they were also being asked to pay a hundred thousand each?
How could they pay?
They weren’t going to play along anymore!
The three approached Thomas Pendleton, faces flushed with anger, "Thomas, we’re not muddling through this. Compensate us for the equipment."
It was Thomas Pendleton who had instigated the situation, and coupled with what the three had said earlier, they had no way to seek compensation from Julius Reed.
They had openly stated the equipment belonged to someone else and even mentioned receiving a hundred thousand from them.
Turning the tables now was unrealistic.
The only possible target for compensation was Thomas Pendleton.
"You..."
Thomas Pendleton’s face flickered between expressions, cursing inwardly non-stop.
"You... just wait a moment!"
He spoke softly, but everyone in the grand hall had already understood what was happening.
"Thomas, we’re out of this! Pay up for the equipment first!"
The three spoke irritably.
Without the equipment, what would they rely on to make money?
Moreover, the lens was worth over a hundred thousand. If they didn’t seek compensation from Thomas Pendleton now and he later denied owing them anything, wouldn’t they be at a complete loss?
"Fine! Fine! Fine!"
Thomas Pendleton, utterly frustrated, pulled out a bank card and violently threw it at one of them.
"There’s three hundred thousand inside, the pin is six eights. Take it and scram! Don’t let me see you guys again! Remember, in Gonzalez City, don’t expect to do any business in the future!"
He wanted to argue, but seeing Otis Radcliffe’s somewhat pale face, he knew continuing the dispute would be detrimental to himself.
He decided to settle things peacefully with money.
But inwardly, he couldn’t swallow his anger!
"Let’s go."
The three picked up the card from the ground and turned to walk towards the ATM in the lobby of Five-state International.
After confirming the money was there, they quickly left.
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat eerie.
The hall had been full of wealthy businessmen intent on forcing a change in leadership, but now they had witnessed a dramatic scene first. 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Thomas Pendleton’s face was red up to his ears, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground.
"Ahem."
Someone coughed softly, trying to shift the topic.
"Now that both the Chairman and General Manager are here, let’s discuss the change in leadership."
"If Miss Huntington is still fond of her position, then we might have to withdraw from the alliance and reorganize independently. It might be even more embarrassing for you then..."
"When you first took office, you did so with great fanfare. We’ll make sure you step down with some dignity, how about that?"
They had already changed how they addressed her, no longer calling her Chairman Huntington but simply Miss Huntington.
"Hold on!"
Just as Itai Huntington was about to speak, Julius Reed arrived in front of Thomas Pendleton, followed by others.
"Before we deal with official matters, I want to solve a personal issue."
After saying so, he looked up at his wrist.
There was no Rolex.
He had given it away a few minutes ago.
Terry Moore quickly took a watch out of his pocket and put it on Julius Reed.
"We still have some time. As the biggest economic entity in Gonzalez City, let’s meet in the conference room at nine."
Looking at the time, which was fairly accurate, Julius Reed almost wished he could slap Terry Moore.
Buying a bunch of Rolexes, yet not a single one kept time accurately.
They were just for show!
Vanity!
After finishing, he stood in front of Thomas Pendleton, but his eyes were on Otis Radcliffe.
"Brother-in-law."
Otis Radcliffe began with a smile.
"I hear that you and Thomas Pendleton are close. How about, for the sake of you calling me brother-in-law, I take it you did this, and I’ll forgive you."
Julius Reed wasn’t surprised.
If Otis Radcliffe hadn’t changed, he wouldn’t be where he was today.
The harsh realities had long smoothed the sharp edges of the once profligate young man.
Smooth, yet filled with scheming.
However, in the face of absolute power, any conspiracy or trick seemed feeble and powerless.
If it were not for The North Sea standing behind Otis Radcliffe, Julius Reed would have countless ways to make him disappear from his presence.
But now, The North Sea pushed Otis Radcliffe to the forefront, clearly not to deal with himself.
This kind of person is not worthy.
In fact, The North Sea pushed Otis Radcliffe out to control the economy of Gonzalez City and to establish connections.
They were searching for the things they wanted.
Originally, Thunderpeak Hall sent out financial groups time and again to discuss cooperation with Itai Huntington, aiming for the same purpose!
What they wanted was not just the Divine Dragon Tripod...
Facing Julius Reed’s questioning, Otis Radcliffe still wore a smile, "Sure, Thomas Pendleton and I were indeed friends, but not anymore. And since he troubled my brother-in-law, by all rights, he should also be my enemy."
After that, he walked up to Thomas Pendleton.
Snap!
A slap was delivered without any warning.
Thomas Pendleton was initially stunned, then quickly bowed to admit his mistake.
This was to protect himself.
If Julius Reed had slapped him like that, it probably wouldn’t be so simple now.
"Thomas Pendleton, I once considered you a friend, and we did share some camaraderie. But you schemed against my brother-in-law, do you still consider me your friend?"
Otis Radcliffe said expressionlessly.
This slap was hard, and Thomas Pendleton’s corner of the mouth was already bleeding.
But compared to the pain Otis Radcliffe endured when Julius Reed had broken his legs,
this injury was really nothing.
It was like a tickle.
"President Radcliffe, it was my moment of folly..."
Thomas Pendleton knelt on the ground, harshly slapping himself.
"Please, I beg you to dismiss the fool’s past mistakes, spare me this once."
"Get up, my brother-in-law isn’t so petty, and I’ve already hit you, so we’ll call it even."
Otis Radcliffe adjusted his sleeve cuffs, speaking indifferently.
He intended to shut Julius Reed up.
See how his brother-in-law could open his mouth to blame others now.
"Otis Radcliffe, when have I ever been magnanimous?"
Julius Reed stepped forward, smiling as he looked towards Otis Radcliffe, "I’m quite vindictive, and I take revenge immediately. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have broken your legs back then."
Mentioning this, Otis Radcliffe’s face darkened, and his mouth twitched continuously.
Times had changed.
He was now a star entrepreneur of Gonzalez City, a successful person!
And yet, such an incident was being dug up again.
Yet soon, Otis Radcliffe managed to compose himself.
"Even though your friend betrayed me, you at least called me ’brother-in-law,’ I need to give you face."
Julius Reed stood with his hands behind his back, appraising Thomas Pendleton, "Let’s ask for my younger brother’s opinion."
Having said that, he looked towards Terry Moore.
"That slap he just hit you appeared like a show."
Terry Moore stepped out from behind Julius Reed, took off the Rolex on his wrist, and dangled it in front of Thomas Pendleton.
"Do you know what this is?"
He asked sharply.
"A Rolex!"
Thomas Pendleton stared with wide eyes, inspecting the watch closely.
It’s just a different watch.
"Wrong!"
Terry Moore shook his head, suddenly letting go!
The Rolex fell instantly.
And Thomas Pendleton’s eyes followed it intently, dropping as well.
Bang!
Terry Moore threw a punch.
Directly knocking Thomas Pendleton three meters away!
"This is joy."
He bent down, picked up the Rolex, and put it back on his wrist, "The joy of the rich."
