Owen was stunned. He watched in disbelief as a table of diners inished their meals at his restaurant, only for one young man in his twenties to suddenly collapse. The young man fell to the floor, convulsing, frothing at the mouth, and twitching uncontrollably.

Nearby diners were startled, and several tables hurriedly settled their bills and left. Others, terrified, dropped their utensils and jumped up, shouting. “Is there something wrong with your food?”

“Impossible!” Owen vehemently protested.

His restaurant, Maximus, prioritized health and cleanliness, followed closely by the taste of the dishes. The kitchen was fully transparent, and he even had the confidence to allow customers to visit at any time, demonstrating how much he valued the quality of his food..

He had done his best without regrets, yet people constantly stirred up trouble due to other grievances. This convulsing young man on the ground was likely making a scene to tarnish his restaurant’s reputation. However, he could do nothing and had no choice but to accept the situation.

Owen felt utterly helpless and immediately instructed someone to call an ambulance. After the call was made, a sudden silence fell over the surrounding crowd.

Turning back, Owen saw the young man on the ground frothing at the mouth. As he continued to convulse, his eyes rolled back, and then he lay still, no longer moving.

Someone nearby exclaimed, “Is he… dead?” This statement sent shockwaves through the restaurant. Other diners were visibly shaken, with some even rushing to induce vomiting.

Regardless of the outcome, it was clear that Maximus Restaurant’s reputation and business would be severely impacted moving forward. Owen found himself at a loss for words, unable to defend himself.

Just as he was about to crouch down to check the young man’s breathing and pulse, the guy’s companion grabbed his arm and spoke in a low voice, half–threatening, half–warning, “Mr. Hughes, I’ll ask you one last time–are you not considering our generous offer?

“That sum is far greater than the dividends Charlie pays you. It would be a shame to pass up such a significant benefit. I can assure you

that if you agree to sell us ten percent of your shares, we will withdraw immediately. Otherwise, your restaurant may not be able to stay afloat.”

After hearing such threats multiple times in a single day, Owen smiled thinly but didn’t bother checking the man’s vital signs. He stepped back and replied, “Do as you wish.”

scoffed, thinking. ‘Do they believe I can be easily manipulated

interested in selling what he valued; even if

you’re so stubborn, you can’t blame us if things worsen. It is

place has killed someone! What kind of evil establishment is this? I’m going

moments, chaos erupted all around. Plates and bowls were shattered, shards scattering everywhere. Tables were overturned, and the food was

restaurant manager were left stunned by the scene. Meanwhile, Owen stood his ground, remaining completely

any expression on his face, it was neither sadness nor anger, just a sense of resignation and a sigh. Well, if it couldn’t go on, then so be it. Some principles were worth keeping, and external things could be let go. After all, he blamed himself for getting involved with a group

to the restaurant manager, saying, “Let the customers leave. There’s no need to settle the bill;

aback. “Close the restaurant?

his hand, not wanting to

momentarily and was about to nod when a clear, ringing voice came from the restaurant’s entrance. We’ve done nothing wrong, so how can we just close

turned around, seeing Tiffany walk in with a cheerful smile. She was dressed casually today in a light–colored jacket paired with jeans, her figure looking–slender

Tiffany, what brings

men smashing things paused momentarily, but when they saw it was just a young girl, they sneered wholly and dismissively disregarded her presence. “Keep

continued their rampage, the

with the sounds of destruction, creating utter chaos in the restaurant. If this continued, the situation would become even more

contemplated calling security to handle the situation when Tiffany snapped her

finished speaking, over ten people entered the restaurant. They wore identical black suits, their strong imposing physiques radiating

and

intimidating circumstances, the men who had been vandalizing the place

warn

Tiffany commanded, “Bind them!”

minutes, Tiffany’s ten subordinates swiftly complied binding

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