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2024-10-29 19:42:56Seeing that such a senior executive was here to deal with the troublemaker, Emma waved off the security guards as she spoke with a flattering smile;
"Good afternoon, Mr. Montgomery!"
"Good morning!
Am I interrupting something, Emma? I see you have a VIP guest here! I'm sure you've extended a warm welcome to Mr. Artis Hardy?"
Jack couldn't resist poking fun at Artis, emphasizing 'Hardy' with a sinister smile that seemed to trigger Artis.
Emma giggled at this remark while Jack also chucked along, which annoyed Artis even further.
However, he had more pressing matters to attend to and ignored Jack completely. Instead, he took out his phone, determined to call Mr. Holt directly and bypass this receptionist.
Jack, on the other hand, didn't care about being ignored.
"Although it is clear from your state that you must be here to beg Mr. Holt for some money, but since you're so desperate to meet him, I'll help you out, Hardy!
But before that, we need a chance to catch up. And don't worry, I'll get you a meeting with the chairman after you go down on your knees and beg me!"
Artis' fingers clenched around his phone, wanting to smash it against Jack's head!
His frustration grew as he realized that his old nemesis was enjoying every moment of his discomfort, but he managed to ignore Jack's taunts and focused on his phone, ready to dial Mr. Holt's number.
But his hands paused when he heard the next words from his mouth;
"Actually, let me clarify! Don't foster any misunderstanding, Hardy, that I'm doing you this favor because of our old friendship.
I'm only doing this because Scarlet called me this morning, asking me for help. After all, you're so useless that you can't even afford your own daughter's medical expenses.
Oh, poor Scarlet! She must be regretting her decision to marry such a worthless beggar like you, after all, what have you even given her apart from a few pennies?"
Jack's cruel laughter echoed in Artis' ears, and the words cut deep, making Artis feel the anger and humiliation rising within him.
But Jack was just emboldened by his silence and spoke further,
"In fact, I'm sure even those pennies would be borrowed! I can only imagine how Scarlet tolerates seeing your horrible face every day.
I can bet that she definitely wants to go back to the past and change her fate!
She really deserves a break from such a useless scum of a husband, don't you think, Emma?"
Emma was quite enjoying this show, feeling like this was her revenge for being harassed by the man, and she hummed in response.
Jack said further, "If you agree, then do me a favor!
Just go ahead and make a reservation for a candlelight dinner for two at the Mediterra Vista-"
Jack casually named the high-end Michelin star restaurant, clearly showing off that he would treat Scarlet better than Artis' limited means could allow.
Each word from Jack's mouth felt like a arrow that flew straight towards Artis' pride, and he struggled to contain his anger before finally snapping,
"Shut up, Jack! You have crossed a major line now!"
"Yeah, or what will you do if I don't?
In fact, what can a weak beggar like you do apart from being kicked like a stray dog?
I've known you for years now, Hardy, and I know that you are just a flea- ridden dog who can only bark and not bite!"
With emotions running high and tensions escalating, Artis' desperate situation at the Silver Canary Group headquarters took an unexpected turn.
His fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, while he tried to restrain himself from punching Jack.
Jack's hurtful words felt like barbed wire wrapped around his heart, and they echoed in his mind, bouncing off the walls of his skull.
"Jack, I'm warning you now! Stay in your limits," He exclaimed once again, his anger boiling over.
He couldn't bear the humiliation any longer. But instead of backing down, Jack appeared proud of his ability to get such a reaction from Artis Hardy, who was usually calm and collected.
Nevertheless, he continued to taunt him further, as he said with an amused expression;
"Oh, so now even a beggar like you has the authority to tell me what my limits are! I don't think you know that one single word from me. Can get you banned from this entire building for life!
Even your little daughter must have found this out by now, but you're the only one who seems oblivious to your own helpless stature in front of me!"
He laughed loudly, enjoying his discomfort, when Artis suddenly flew towards him, grabbing his collar with both hands.
"Don't think that you can get away with saying anything just because I haven't been responding to your senseless ramblings!
Whatever you have said about me, I have endured it and let it slide past without consequences.
But that won't be the case anymore, because you have made my family the target of your blasphemous comments now!"
Artis was glaring at him, holding his collars tightly, but Jack could only scoff;
"I see, you're just the same as before. Arrogant and stupid!
In fact, you have come on the streets, but your ego hasn't been deflated one bit.
Earlier, I had to admit defeat and leave when you came out on top of the batch at University and somehow managed to persuade Scarlet to marry you, but I'm back now!
I have more power and money that you can ever earn in your lifetime! And I can snatch everything from you with a snap of my fingers."
Emma watched the exchange, still somewhat dumbfounded by the unexpected turn of events.
If Jack himself had not said these words, she could never have imagined that the disheveled man before her was Jack's rival and an old acquaintance!
Artis laughed sarcastically, saying,
"That's the difference between you and me, Jack! I have never coveted anything that didn't belong to me.
And that's the reason why you weren't able to win back then, either!
Because you're still stuck in the past, while I am trying to make the best of my situation. Anyway, I am not here to waste my time with you-"
"Hah! Look who's talking!
Listen here, you sewer rat! I wouldn't even be looking in your direction if my heart had not been moved by Scarlet's pitiful words.
She knows a destitute beggar like you can't do anything, and that's why she is considering her options. And who could be a better option than me-"
"That's enough!"
Artis roared.
Emma was puzzled by the situation, unable to comprehend how this man, who looked like someone had picked him off the street at random, could be considered a competition for Jack Montgomery, who was the poster child for elegance, confidence and success.
He even acted so recklessly, unlike the smart strategist she knew Mr Montgomery to be, and he didn't even seem worthy of standing in the same building and breathing the same air!
Meanwhile, Artis' frustration grew, and he couldn't restrain himself any longer.
His temper flared, and he demanded,
"You two! Guards, you better restrain this man before he finds himself knocked down on the ground and his teeth missing!"
The two guards did indeed step forward, but instead of approaching Jack, they immediately seized Artis, twisting his arm and forcibly moving him away.
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CHAPTER 138 END
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In the middle of this drama, a reporter also happened to arrive on the scene, with his full camera crew, making people think that the media had also been alerted about this scene because of the involvement of the heir of such a high profile family. But little did everyone know that this reporter had been tipped off by Chad himself, even before he had confronted Artis and Scarlet. He was fully prepared for both possibilities: if Artis agreed to give a statement, then this reporter would immediately rush to the scene and take his interview ; and if he refused, then too, Chad would get the chance to exploit this drama for a sensational news story. The atmosphere became charged with anticipation as the reporter, armed with a microphone, waded through the crowd to confront Artis and Scarlet.The reporter, with a cunning glint in his eye, addressed them;"Artis Hardy and Scarlet Silverman, the alleged fraud couple! What do you have to say about these damning accusations? Is it true that
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Artis and Scarlet stood in the hospital lobby as the sound of blames and accusations grew louder, while no one was ready to hear out their side of the story.On the contrary, the crowd's relentless beratings and insults only seemed to magnify with each passing moment."You call yourselves decent people? You're nothing but opportunistic leeches!""I doubt that all that success of the Silverman family is also built on lies, wasn't it? They really think everyone is a fool!""This poor guy deserves better friends than you two!""Look at them, acting innocent now. Just own up to your shameful acts!""These people are nothing but social climbers! They pretend to be friends with someone until they have squeezed the last drop of profit from them, and then forget about the ones who supported them!"Scarlet's eyes were filled with tears now, because her attempts to explain were being drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of disapproval, again and again. On the other hand, although Artis was v
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