Chapter 738 Bumping into an Old Friend

Robert blew a puff of smoke. “What’s wrong? Are you refusing to kneel?”

Arnold remained silent. He stood straight and appeared grim.

Robert continued to goad him. “After your father was imprisoned, I heard you kneeled and accepted Wayne as your father, promising to fulfill filial duties toward him. You prostrated yourself so humbly before him, but why won’t you do the same for me?”

It was Josie’s first time hearing about Arnold’s past. Her expression turned grim. Still, knowing his past did not lower her opinion of him. However, she understood how humiliating it was for him when Robert revealed his past to everyone in the room.

“Whatever Wayne gives you in Wavery, I can provide the same to you in Rivodia!” Robert became agitated and threw his walking stick at Arnold. It hit the back of his hand, leaving bruises.

Mr. Vipera picked up the walking stick, gave it to Arnold, and persuaded, “We understand it’s normal for a young man to be hot-tempered, so all you need to do is apologize to Mr. Quincy, and the matter will be resolved.”

Arnold looked down and accepted the walking stick. He circled the table and gradually came. to stand before Robert.

Robert had a gleeful expression.

“I was reckless and acted out of hand. He held the walking stick but did not give it to Robert. “However, I had prostrated and sworn allegiance to Wayne. How could I do the same for you? Wayne would be furious if he knew about it.”

brief and tense silence followed. Robert scolded, “You’re

his temper. Josie stepped forward, but

have many offspring. Who do you think Wayne will punish if he hears those words from

“How

I dare? If I’m not mistaken, your son succeeded you as a doctor in Rivodia. What will happen if I frame him with

was bursting with fury. “Arnold! This is Rivodia, not Wavery. You have no

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this!”

try if you dare.” Arnold gave up all pretense of amicability. He handed the walking stick to

words intimidated everyone into

smooth things over. “That’s enough. We are all in the same boat, so why don’t we try to get along? I’ll propose a toast. May

his spot. After brooding for a moment, Robert had no choice but to raise

The incident ended there.

Robert negotiated about Arnold’s batch of goods over the dining table. Arnold reduced his price by ten

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