Chapter 140 – Disdained Son-in-Law, Destined Riches

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Claire did not know what the other party had told Peter over the phone. Therefore, she could only say in surprise, “Peter, isn’t your company doing well? What are you talking about? Besides that, even if you’re facing bankruptcy, what has it to do with Joe?”

Peter knelt on the ground as he said, “Claire, I’m so sorry for offending you a while ago! I admit my mistake and I’m begging for your forgiveness. My company called me earlier to tell me that one of my biggest customers had called to terminate their contract with us. Moreover, all the banks have just called to collect the money that I have borrowed from them. I am done for this time…please help put in a good word for me in front of Mr. Smith. Otherwise, there isn’t a way for me to survive in this world anymore.”

Claire was taken aback at this time and she simply replied, “I think you’ve made a mistake, Peter. I don’t think Joe holds so much power.”

Joe also replied faintly, “Peter, everything in this world has its cause and effect. It’s useless to ask me for help. You should reflect on yourself.”

After that, Joe led Claire into the car before he got into the car.

After Joe drove away, Peter was still kneeling on the side of the road with a blank expression on his face.

A large crowd of people had already gathered around him as they stared at him in surprise. At this time, the crowd of people could not help but whisper among themselves.

However, Peter could not take it anymore.

Even though he was a highly successful and well-respected person today, he would become a beggar on the streets tomorrow!

No, he would not even be a beggar.

He did not have any money at all and he owed people more than hundreds of millions of dollars in liquidated damages.

At this time, Peter’s cell phone started ringing again and his assistant’s flustered voice sounded on the other end of the line.

“Mr. Murray, the usury company has called to tell us that their interest rate will increase tenfold and that they’ll be collecting their money tomorrow. If you don’t have the money to pay them, they said they’ll chop your right hand off…”

“Mr. Murray, the landlord of the office building we’re renting has also called to inform that the rental will be increased twentyfold and if we refuse to agree to that rental rate, we’ll have to move out tomorrow!”

“Mr. Murray…”

Peter dropped his cell phone to the ground and he knelt on the ground with a dull expression on his face.

After a short while, Peter suddenly screamed, “Oh my god! Who on earth did I offend?”

He hit the ground frantically with his hands and he started knocking his forehead against the ground. Blood started gushing out immediately.

Peter could no longer bear the huge blow and he suffered a nervous breakdown. He started foaming at the mouth and his eyes rolled to the back of his head before he fainted.

…

Joe had a calm expression on his face as he drove.

The more Claire thought about it, the more she felt something had gone amiss. Therefore, she quickly asked Joe, “What did you do to Peter? Why does it seem like he was so afraid of you?”

At this time, Joe replied lightly, “I didn’t do anything to him. I’ve been waiting for you outside all this time, so what could I possibly have done to him? He’s probably in this state because he has offended too many people in his life. That’s why everyone is out to get him!”

Claire was still a little suspicious but she thought Joe’s explanation made sense. Peter had probably offended a very powerful man and he was simply putting the blame on Joe.

When she thought about it, she felt a little angry and she said, “Well, Peter’s really a very shameless person. He deserves to go bankrupt!”

Joe smiled.

Indeed, he felt that Peter deserved it. Since he had provoked him, then bankruptcy was the best punishment for him. Otherwise, Peter would continue abusing his power against the weaker parties.

Claire sighed at this time before she said, “It seems like I’ll have to find a new business partner to talk about our collaboration then.”

When Joe heard Claire’s words, he reminded himself to ask Doris to make sure that Emgrand Group would give more work and collaboration proposals to his wife.

When they both arrived at their house, Claire was still telling Joe about her next development plan for the studio.

However, as soon as they entered the house, Jacob rubbed his hands and walked towards them immediately. After that, he glanced at them with an awkward expression on his face before he said, “Um…Claire, your mother wants you to go back and work for Wilson Group tomorrow.”

“What?” Claire exclaimed with a shocked expression on her face.

Joe also frowned as he said, “Didn’t we already decide to draw a clear line with the Wilson family?”

“Oh!” Jacob looked very embarrassed and he could only say helplessly, “I don’t know what’s going on with your mother but she insists that you return to work for Wilson Group. So…”

Before Jacob could finish speaking, Claire asked her mom angrily, “Mom! The Wilson family bullied my father and they tried to snatch Joe’s villa from us. Why should we go back to work for them?”

When Claire suddenly questioned her, Joe’s mother-in-law, Elaine, lost her temper and said, “You’re still the granddaughter of the Wilson family no matter what happens! Besides, your grandmother has already apologized to me and admitted that she acted that way in a moment of confusion. She said that Harold was the one who instigated the discord and she has already punished him severely. What else are you dissatisfied about?”

Claire replied angrily, “So what if they apologized to us? I understand my grandmother’s character and personality. Even if she apologized, it was definitely not a sincere apology! She’s only apologizing because she wants me to return to Wilson Group and fix the collaboration issues with Emgrand Group!”

Elaine tried to persuade Claire at this time. “Don’t think so badly of your grandmother! We’re still family no matter what happens! How could you still hate her after so long?”

“I am not related to anyone in the Wilson family!” Claire replied angrily before she continued, “I’ll never go back to work for the Wilson Group!”

“What do you mean by that?” Elaine said in dissatisfaction. “Your grandmother has already realized her mistake. Do you really want an old woman like her to apologize to you?”

After that, Elaine continued speaking, “In order to prove her sincerity, your grandmother has also given me a gold necklace and two jade bracelets…”

“Mom, you can just admit that the only reason you want me to go back and work for the Wilson Group is because you’re greedy and you want to keep the jewelry Grandma has given you!”

Claire replied in a frustrated tone before she ignored Elaine and walked to her bedroom immediately.

Joe followed behind Claire without saying anything at all.

At this time, Elaine started complaining in the living room. “Look at your daughter!”

Unexpectedly, Jacob ignored her too as he turned around and walked away.

In the bedroom, Claire was still very frustrated and she could not help but complain to Joe. “I really did not expect the Wilson family to use jewelry to win over my mother. Don’t you know that my mom is always very materialistic? As soon as the Wilson family gave her some jewelry and said some nice things to her, she got overwhelmed by greed and instantly forgot how they had insulted us back then!”

Even though Joe was also very unhappy, he knew that he should not be speaking ill of his mother- in-law. Therefore, he could only persuade Claire, “When we fell out with the Wilson family, your mother was not there with us. Therefore, she doesn’t know how despicable the Wilson family are.”

At this time, Claire quickly asked Joe, “Then, what should I do if my mother wants me to go back and work for Wilson Group?”

Joe replied, “You should consider what you really want and make this decision on your own. I will support whatever decision you make.”

Claire nodded before she replied firmly, “I think so too! I want to start my own business so I’ll be able to succeed based on my own abilities!”

Joe smiled before he replied, “I think that’s a good idea. It would be great for you to start your own business and advance in your own career.”

As they continued talking, Joe thought that he would invite Graham from the Quinton family, Isaac from Shangri-La, the mobster boss, Albert, Jasmine from the Moore family and Zeke from the White family out for a meal so that he could introduce Claire to them. After all, he needed them to help him to look out for his wife when she started her own business in the future.

As he thought about this, Joe suddenly received a phone call from Jasmine. Jasmine greeted him respectfully over the phone and said, “Mr. Smith, it’s me, Jasmine. I was just wondering if you’re busy now?”

Joe replied, “No, Miss Moore. What is the matter?”

Jasmine quickly replied, “Mr. Smith, my grandfather has fallen ill recently and no one can tell what’s wrong with him. I was wondering if you could make some time to come over to my grandfather’s house and take a look at him?”

After that, Jasmine said again, “Please don’t worry. We’ll definitely pay you well for your consultation fees.”

Joe thought about it for a moment. Jasmine was the eldest daughter of one of the most prestigious families in Aurous Hill. When Claire started her own business in the future, he might need to ask Jasmine for help from time to time. Therefore, Joe quickly agreed to help her without any hesitation at all. “Alright then, I will come over tonight.”

Jasmine quickly replied gratefully, “Okay! I’ll pick you up tonight.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up the phone, Joe turned around and told Claire, “I will be out with a friend tonight so I won’t be having dinner at home.”

Claire nodded and she did not ask much. However, she reminded Joe, “Do not give anyone anymore Feng Shui advice when you’re out. Otherwise, you will be in a lot of trouble if anyone calls you a liar.”

Joe smiled before he replied, “Don’t worry, Claire. I know what I should be doing.”

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