Upon entering the private room, Mason Hicks and a beautiful woman also stood up, though Justin could sense their smiles were somewhat strained."Mr. Wilson, you're finally here. Please take a seat. Let me introduce you - this is my wife Adeline, also the vice president of my company. She's usually in charge of business operations.""Oh I see, so Mrs. Hicks is a power businesswoman as well! Impressive." Justin made a perfunctory remark and got right to the point."I heard you're ready with the documents and invited me today to sign the contract, correct?"The Hicks couple exchanged a look before nodding dejectedly. These days had been excruciating for them. Though they tried many ways and asked many people for help, those all avoided them like the plague after hearing they offended Justin, let alone offer assistance.They also considered many options, all to no avail. None of the former clients would return now, and the company was essentially running on empty. If things carried on thi

The commotion drew some curious servers over, but they were thoroughly admonished."What are you looking at? Go get your manager here!"Seeing Justin's fiery temper, Mason Hicks also sprang into action and ordered his son to fetch the hotel manager.Before the manager could speak upon arrival, something struck his face, making it burn painfully. Yet before he could erupt, he saw it was a membership card.Moreover, it was the hotel's top VIP card that only the owner could issue. Someone holding this card had to be the owner's friend or other esteemed figure. He couldn't afford to offend someone like that, so swallowed his anger even if simmering inside.The manager beamed ingratiatingly as he scurried to Justin's side and looked up at his face."Turns out it's Mr. Wilson! What a rare guest! My men were remiss in not informing me of your arrival and allowed you to encounter this vexing matter. Rest assured, I will investigate and handle it at once to your satisfaction.""No need to inve

The redhead nearly choked in apoplectic fury. He had intended to seduce a beauty, only to be humiliated by this damn brat instead. As if the unwarranted slap wasn't insult enough! This could not stand."Insolent whelp! You'll pay for this. Get him, boys! Beat him half to death, then drag his ass over so I can smash that smart mouth myself. The rest of you clear out. The lady and I need to have a talk," the redhead barked with a lecherous leer, while his lackeys began closing in on Justin, cracking knuckles in anticipation.The other patrons hurriedly grabbed their belongings and left, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire between these reckless punks. Best to avoid any accidental injuries. Let the fools knock their teeth out if they wanted.After the restaurant emptied, the panicked owner emerged, desperately trying to defuse the situation. Business had only just picked up, she couldn't have it ruined by this disturbance."Now now, let's all calm down and talk this out reasonably

"This won't do, Village Chief. I'm afraid you are growing senile. This land clearly belongs to my family cemetery. To sell it to outsiders without permission is equivalent to selling my ancestral tombs! This is unacceptable. I won't agree no matter what you say," Mia's expression darkened upon hearing this. He had taken a liking to this piece of land, but did not expect it to be suddenly claimed as a graveyard. Whether this was true or not, the present commotion was undesirable."Doggy, what nonsense are you spewing? Your family tombs are clearly located at the front of the village. Why are you kicking up a fuss here at the back? This is collective land owned by the village! Besides, who said I was selling this land? I'm merely renting it out to bring some income to our village. What is your intention by blocking this deal? Do you not wish our lives to improve?"Doggy had barely opened his mouth to retort when the shrewish woman beside him suddenly screeched, "Injustice! Who said this

Justin patted Noah's shoulder and headed out, only to spot two unwelcome faces in the yard - Doggy Campbell and his wife, limping back arm in arm."Well now, you've barged into my home indeed! I could charge you with trespassing you know.""Your home? This wreck with the leaky roof and drafty walls? Judging from your fine clothes, you don't seem to live in such conditions. I'd say you've left your conscience here instead. So tell me, did you return today for the house or your conscience?""Enough nonsense, I've no time to chatter with you. You beat us earlier and I've yet to settle scores. Let me warn you, I have connections, ever heard of Red-Haired? He's my boss and I've called him already. He'll be here soon to deal with you. Just wait for your death!"The villagers shook their heads resentfully at Doggy Campbell's audacity. The scoundrel had ties with hoodlums on top of his unfilial behavior - truly an inauspicious son prolonging his father's misfortune.But Justin showed no appre