The Runaway Groom

Chapter 327

Striding toward James, lan asked sharply, “Tell me. What is going on here?”

James’s expression had instantly switched from leisurely to sulking.

“Like I said, my component was in the final phase of development, and we just needed this microchip. We would have to divert much of our resources if we want to make that microchip ourselves, so that’s not going to happen quickly. That’s why I decided to order it from a foreign company, and we even signed an agreement so that they would sell us that patent of microchip. It’s basically a monopoly, but I found out today that they’re a dummy corporation! The samples they gave us were from another company–I’ve called the cops, though, so we just might stop them…”

“Stop them? A foreign company?” lan breathed through clenched teeth even as he shook with rage. “You paid them millions without doing a background check on them?”

“I did! But their setup was so elaborate, it fooled even me…”

“And do you really believe we can get our money back after all that?”

It was now very clear to lan that it was all a set–up.

way they could apprehend them, not to mention that any previously

they even start searching?

all because of my

saying that would let you off the hook?” lan growled–James caused

opposite the other man, lan said, “Tell me. How would

when he looked up again. “You see, I didn’t

don’t want excuses.” lan cut him short

bottom dollar on this project.

pay up.” lan said, believing that he had quickly found the smartest solution. “The agreement before will also be amended, and now I’ll have 80%, and you

wanted to say, but he acted hurt and reluctant. “I can’t… Look, I can pay you back

you have of value other

James stayed silent, lan continued. “Nothing. Right now, you can only say

aren’t I? And considering my initial investment, I still paid the most here even after

himself anyway, and so, he snapped. obstinately, “If you refuse, then pay me back the