The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 716

"Clement?" a middle-aged man with a huge belly stepped out and called out when he spotted Clement.

"Oh, Vernon. Are you having dinner here, too?" Clement forced a smile and kept his tone polite, though he actually could not stand the sight of the man.

Vernon Parker had been one of his company's veterans. After he took over when his father passed, he quickly discovered Vernon's shady dealings behind the scenes. If left

unchecked, those schemes would have eventually bankrupted the company. So, Clement had fired him without hesitation.

Life had a twisted sense of humor, though. Vernon's nephew had struck it rich, which meant Vernon was now doing quite well himself. He would use his new power to undermine Clement's company whenever possible.

As Vernon walked over, his smile dripped with contempt. "Drop the act. We both know where we stand."

happened, you were still one of our first employees. It's only right

for loans lately. Well, let me tell you something. I'm dining with several bank lending directors right now. They've made it clear that no bank will touch your real estate company." Leaning in closer, his voice became thick with

thought to himself, "That little punk! How dare he think he can fire me right after taking over? Let's

"No, thanks!"

his wife. "Honey, ask your friend if she can find out through

seems to be someone from Concord Bank who can help with loans, isn't he?" Vernon smirked. "Hah!

the waiter a hundred-dollar bill, Vernon returned to his room where five men were enjoying their

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certain Clement's company can't get a loan

director at Concord Bank. It was a position of considerable

my word? Given his company's situation, no bank would approve a