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Chapter 915

Lewis thought it would be a good idea to meet with the CEO of the
Barrett Group to discuss their upcoming partnership.
The guard nodded in response. “Yes, I’m sure of it.”
“So, buddy, could you please cut me some slack? I just want to have a
brief chat with Mr. Barrett. Our two companies are about to collaborate,
and I’ve only met Mr. Gomez so far. I haven’t had the chance to meet
Mr. Barrett yet.”
Terry interjected cautiously, “It seems they have urgent matters to
handle today, so it might not be the best time for you to meet with him.
“Mr. Bowen, perhaps it would be best if you leave for now. After all, Mr.
Barrett prefers not to be disturbed in such situations. We wouldn’t want
to leave a negative impression on him, you know?”
Upon hearing this, Lewis couldn’t help but recall the recent discussions
at the company headquarters regarding the potential termination of
their partnership.
Concerned about making a negative impression on Mr. Barrett, Lewis
quickly replied, “That’s fine, I won’t disturb him then. But could you
please let Mr. Hopkins know that I stopped by?”
Terry nodded in response. As he watched Lewis depart, he breathed a
sigh of relief. Who could have predicted that Timothy would personally
visit Nord City?
After all, he had previously shown little interest in the affairs of the
branch office.
Certainly, Timothy’s sudden appearance in Nord City at this critical
juncture was unexpected, and to add to the complexity, he became
aware of the collaboration with the Bowen family.
Hopefully, with Ralph being his uncle, Timothy would kindly choose to
overlook the situation.
Half an hour later, Timothy emerged from the room with a stern
expression. “I refuse to proceed with this partnership with the Bowen
family. Without my authorization, the finance department will not
release any funds.
“If you insist on going ahead with the Bowens, it will be entirely your
decision. You’ll have to fund it yourself and bear the full consequences.”
Timothy was reluctant to linger any longer. After all, Ralph had
employed similar tactics in the past—acting clueless while being fully
aware of his actions.
“Timothy, you little troublemaker, stop right there. What’s the meaning
of this? I’m your uncle, for heaven’s sake. We’ve put in so much effort
to negotiate this collaboration. And just when we’re on the brink of
sealing the deal, you’re saying it’s all off? If this gets out, how will I
maintain my standing in Nord City?” Ralph argued as he tried to keep
up with Timothy.
Ralph continued to chase after Timothy, pointing an accusatory finger
at him. “When you kicked me out of the Barrett Group, I came to Nord
City and built this subsidiary from the ground up. Do you realize it was
on the brink of collapse before I stepped in? Without my efforts, would it
have flourished to its current state?”
The more Ralph dwelled on it, the more his anger intensified. He was
Timothy’s uncle, for crying out loud.
Despite his efforts, Ralph found himself trapped in Nord City, unable to
return to Bern City. Just as a partnership seemed within reach,
Timothy’s interference shattered his hopes.
Timothy spoke coldly, “Each branch operates under its own set of rules;
it’s all part of the company’s regulations.”
“Why does it matter if there are some trivial rules? Since you
essentially own the company, isn’t it all about your authority in the end?
As long as you don’t interfere with our collaboration here, you can
pretend you’re unaware, and then there won’t be any issues,” Ralph
countered.
“That’s not an option,” Timothy replied curtly.
With those words, he made his way toward the exit.
Given the circumstances, Timothy would never consent to this
collaboration, particularly with the Bowen family publicizing their
partnership with the Barrett family in Nord City. Such actions could
undoubtedly jeopardize the Lane family’s interests in the future.
Regardless, Timothy was determined not to let such foolishness
continue unchecked.
“Timothy, are you trying to push me over the edge? I’m your uncle, for
goodness’ sake, one of the few blood relatives you have. Do you really
want to treat me so harshly?” Ralph protested.
Timothy remained silent, but Caleb stepped forward to block Ralph’s
path. “Shall I jog your memory about all the embezzlement and bribery
you were involved in at the Barrett Group, including those shady deals
you orchestrated?
“If it weren’t for Tim stepping in back then, you’d probably be behind
bars by now and still wouldn’t be out. And yet, you have the nerve to
call Tim heartless? Dealing with leeches like you, he’s the one who’s
really got the short end of the stick,” Caleb said matter-of-factly.