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."

still one of our

real estate company." Leaning in closer, his voice became thick with mockery. "But for your father's sake, I'll make you a deal. Come to my office to kneel and apologize to me in front of all my employees, and I'll make your

silently thought to himself, "That little punk! How dare he think he can fire me right after taking over? Let's see how he likes living on the

"No, thanks!"

to call his wife. "Honey, ask your friend if she can find out through Willow who

be someone from Concord Bank who can help with loans, isn't he?" Vernon smirked. "Hah! So, that's why he won't kneel. He's found a

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

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certain Clement's company can't get

It was a position of considerable influence. Normally, someone of Vernon's status couldn't even dream

doors had opened. "Absolutely! Don't you trust my word? Given his company's situation, no bank would approve a loan. I've already blocked

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