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."

his composure. "Whatever happened, you were still one of our first employees. It's only right that

you've been desperate 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 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,

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

"No, thanks!"

his wife. "Honey, ask your friend if she can find out through Willow who Clement's dining with tonight." -A few minutes later, the answer came by text

"Hah!

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

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you absolutely certain Clement's company can't get a

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

"Absolutely! Don't you trust my word? Given his company's situation, no bank would approve a