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.

had been swindled, and by a foreign company at that. There was no way they could apprehend them, not to mention that any previously known

would they even start searching?

was all because of

off the hook?” lan growled–James caused this

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

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

excuses.” lan

my bottom dollar

found the smartest solution. “The agreement before will also be amended, and

acted hurt and reluctant. “I can’t… Look, I can pay you back in the

of value other than those

silent, lan continued. “Nothing. Right now, you can

still paid the most here even after we lost that injection. You’re really squeezing

he snapped. obstinately, “If you refuse, then pay me