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.”

‘Do they believe I can be easily manipulated like a soft

he wasn’t interested in selling what he valued; even if someone offered

things worsen. It is all on

of evil establishment is this? I’m going to sue you! I’ll make sure you go bankrupt? The other men quickly joined

shattered, shards scattering everywhere. Tables were overturned, and the food was strewn across

by the scene.

on, then so be it. Some principles were worth keeping, and external things could be let go. After all,

turned to the restaurant manager, saying, “Let the customers leave.

taken aback. “Close the

to say more. “Just do

ringing voice came from

in a light–colored jacket paired with jeans, her

what brings you here?

it was just a young girl, they sneered wholly and dismissively disregarded her

as they continued their rampage, the flying debris even affected several

with the sounds of destruction, creating utter chaos in the restaurant. If this continued,

snapped her fingers and lazily said. “Someone, tie them up

identical black suits, their strong imposing physiques

and

this group lined up in formation created overwhelming pressure. Under such intimidating circumstances, the men who had been vandalizing the place panicked and instinctively

warn you

Tiffany commanded, “Bind them!”

subordinates swiftly complied binding

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