Andrew held up his phone with a smirk. “Why should I delete it? You two are in cahoots here, and if this gets out, I’m sure plenty of people would love to watch the show!”
He added, “Especially you, Mr. Wallace. You’re supposed to be one of Mr. Thornton’s trusted men, yet here you are, taking bribes without shame. With how much he values justice and fairness, I doubt he’d let this slide, at least not without consequences.”
Alex’s expression changed again and again, until his face turned as dark as a storm cloud. This was not his first time doing such things. However, others who knew either kept quiet out of fear or respect for his position.
Yet, this random punk not only recorded everything, but he even reatened to report him.
Alex felt like he had swallowed week–old garbage, sick to his stomacht and furious.
Calvin gave a sharp, cold warning. “Andrew, you’d better delete that video and act like nothing ever happened. This is the Southern Martial Union’s main hall, and Mr. Wallace is a key figure under Mr. Thornton himself! You really think he would believe you and punish Mr. Wallace?”
Andrew looked completely unbothered. “Alright then. If you two are that stubborn, I’ll just go to Mr. Thornton myself. He’s right there in the high seat. I don’t think he would protect Mr. Wallace in front of all these witnesses, would he?”
With that, he turned to walk straight toward Jerome.
Alex panicked and shouted through clenched teeth, “Stop! You stop right there! Alright, damn it. What do you want from me?”
Andrew gave a mocking laugh and pointed straight at Terry. “Simple. Follow the rules. This idiot broke the rules by using a weapon and pulling a cheap shot. Kick him out of the hall immediately, then announce Zachary as the rightful winner.”
Terry growled with hatred. “Who the hell do you think you are? I’m a big deal here in Goldridge, and you country bumpkins think you can make demands? Screw you!”
Andrew remained unfazed. “Mr. Wallace, my patience is wearing thin. If this clown doesn’t get out of here now, and you don’t stick to the rules, then we’ll take it straight to Mr. Thornton.”
Alex was fuming. He turned to Calvin and said, “Mr. Peck Senior, I can’t help you anymore. Please, take your little brat and get out!”
Calvin froze and shouted, “Alex, what about our deal just now? Are you saying the price I offered wasn’t tempting enough for you?”
Alex was beyond irritated. “Just get out! This isn’t about money anymore! Thanks to you and your brainless son, this kid now has me by the throat! Do you think the Peck family’s money is worth more than my position? If Mr. Thornton finds out I’ve been pulling this kind of stunt behind his back, neither of us will survive the fallout.”
Calvin felt as if his world were falling apart. He had already paid Alex a full hundred million in advance. He had spared no expense for the sake of Terry, his illegitimate son. Yet in the end, it all went down the drain.
Terry, the arrogant little idiot, was now too terrified to act tough anymore. His face turned pale. “Dad, I’m not leaving. I refuse to go! I want to be an inner disciple… I want a future! I don’t care how, but you have to figure it out. Just keep paying! Pay more!”
Calvin hissed through his clenched jaw, “Terry, there’s nothing I can do now. No one can break Mr. Thornton’s rules, not even us. We’ll have to swallow this humiliation for now, no matter how bitter it is.”
Terry instantly burst into tears, bawling like a madman.
The commotion drew curious glances from nearby participants.
Alex’s face tensed up. “Mr. Peck Senior, take your crazy son and get out. This ends here. No one can help you anymore.”
Calvin dragged Terry away from the hall in defeat. But just before leaving, he turned and gave Andrew a throat–slashing gesture.
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Chapter 1828
+25 BONUS
What should have been a guaranteed win had turned into a disast
Calvin would remember this, and he would make Andrew pay.
This was a perfect opportunity and excuse to kill Andrew in Goldridge.
Once the father and son were gone, Alex’s face was dark with fury. You can delete the video now, right?”
Andrew calmly pulled out his phone and deleted the footage before him. “Since you’re so committed to doing the right thing, Mr. Wallace… it’s only natural that I show you a little good faith.”
Then, he flashed Alex a casual smile.
Alex watched the video vanish, but his
grew cold and sharp.
“I remember this.”
