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.

at that. There was no way they could apprehend them, not to mention that any previously known identities

would they even start

of my

you really think that saying that would let you off the hook?” lan growled–James caused this mess, and lan was not about to

lan said, “Tell me. How would

a moment and was smiling fawningly when he looked up again. “You

lan cut him

made an awkward look in turn. “I’ve already bet my bottom dollar on this project. I

shares if you can pay up.” lan said, believing that he had quickly found the smartest solution. “The agreement before will also be

was exactly what James wanted to say, but he acted hurt and reluctant. “I can’t… Look, I can pay you back in the future, but you can’t keep cutting off my shares-”

have of value other than those shares?”

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

to twenty… I’m basically your wage slave, aren’t I? And considering my initial investment, I still paid the most here even after we lost that injection. You’re really squeezing me dry here…”

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