In contrast to his seemingly relaxed demeanor, his voice was truly chilling, as if a venomous snake could strike at any moment.
The crowd fell silent for a moment as if frozen.
Only Mrs. Campbell still hadn't sensed the danger; perhaps she was too accustomed to Scott's submissive appearance in the past.
She was only surprised that Scott dared to tell her to leave.
After a brief silence, she burst into laughter, "Ha ha ha, what are you talking about? Someone like you invited by the mayor? Are you still dreaming? This isn't a dream, ha ha ha."
She laughed loudly, lacking any courtesy.
Others seemed to be infected by her tone and couldn't help but burst into suppressed laughter.
Indeed, it was ridiculous for Scott to claim he was invited.
Who did he think he was?
Just a ridiculed son-in-law and a joke for the entire city.
Thinking about it, a sense of fear among the others immediately dissipated.
They felt that the intimidating gazes earlier were probably just their illusion.
Mrs. Campbell, showing anger, snapped, "Alright if you don't wake up, I'll call security!"
At this moment, a stern and somewhat aged voice suddenly echoed, "What's happening here?"
Everyone immediately turned their attention towards the sound, only to see the crowd quickly parting to make way.
On the other side, the mayor was stepping towards them, taking measured steps.
The mayor, over fifty years old this year, had silver-white hair and a face full of wrinkles.
However, his sharp and imposing eyes still made people hesitate when facing him.
Beside the mayor was a man with a distinguished appearance and an air of success, unmistakably a prosperous businessman.
However, all those present were successful entrepreneurs in the city of A, so despite the man's slightly more remarkable appearance, he didn't attract much attention.
Most people's eyes were focused on the mayor.
Mrs. Campbell's eyes lit up as soon as she saw the mayor.
She glanced at Scott and then looked back at the mayor, making a decision in an instant.
She walked up, smiling, "Mr. Mayor, you've finally appeared. Your charisma is still admirable."
Despite Mrs. Campbell's flattering words, the mayor's face showed little emotion.
Mrs. Campbell forced a smile and quickly pointed at Scott, saying, "Mr. Mayor, a lowly fellow suddenly appeared at your party."
Pausing for a moment, she smiled and added, "No need to hide, Mr. Mayor. He's our incompetent son-in-law. I hope you won't blame security; surely, he used the reputation of our Campbell family to sneak into this party. Truly a despicable and shameless person. I'll call security to escort him out immediately, ensuring he won't disturb you and the esteemed guests."
Mrs. Campbell spoke vehemently, clearly convinced that Scott was the intruder.
Her words made the mayor's face worsen a bit, even showing a hint of concern.
He discreetly glanced at Walter standing beside him, silently wishing he could turn back time and directly shut Mrs. Campbell up!
Mrs. Campbell was oblivious to the change in the mayor's expression.
She continued, "Anyway, such a grand party cannot be tarnished by a few flies and mosquitoes."
At this moment, the man standing quietly next to the mayor suddenly chuckled.
His voice wasn't loud, but was enough to startle the mayor.
Walter looked at the mayor's alarmed face and smiled, "Actually, if Scott and I are not welcome, the mayor can say it straight, and we'll leave."
The mayor, now angered, without hesitation, raised his hand and delivered a strong slap to Mrs. Campbell's face, who was still spouting obscenities.
Mrs. Campbell's face turned to the side due to the force of the blow, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Aboli and others were also astonished, first by the arrogant words of the man, and then by the mayor's favoring attitude.
Almost with just this one action from the mayor, they realized a truth: both individuals before them were not to be trifled with!
The mayor was now furious.
He looked at Mrs. Campbell and angrily said, "I've never even heard of the Campbell family name. I couldn't care less about the status of your family in this city. If you dare to offend someone from ProTrade Capital, I think you should leave here as soon as possible!"
The mayor was truly enraged, and his gaze at Mrs. Campbell was akin to looking at a madwoman.
He had put in a lot of effort to invite the ProTrade Capital conglomerate to invest in the city of A.
If this foolish woman ruined this investment plan, he was sure he could skin her alive!
Thinking this way, the mayor wasted no time and immediately signaled security on the side.
The security personnel swiftly moved forward.
At this point, Mrs. Campbell seemed to have calmed down a bit after the mayor's slap.
Almost instantly, cold sweat covered her forehead.
It seemed unavoidable; her incompetent son-in-law was somehow connected to ProTrade Capital.
She didn't believe this, but thinking about the impending loss of the opportunity to collaborate with ProTrade Capital, Mrs. Campbell hastily turned to the mayor.
"I apologize, Mr. Mayor. I had no idea about their identity. This time, I made a mistake, and I am sure I can rectify..."
Mrs. Campbell pleaded frantically, but at this point, she was restrained by security.
Aboli, standing on the side, was also escorted outside.
At this moment, her face truly reflected extreme embarrassment, humiliated in front of the elite of the city of A.
She couldn't fathom where she could show her face in the future.
The mayor furrowed his brows at Mrs. Campbell, not uttering a word but signaling security to act swiftly.
Seeing this, Mrs. Campbell immediately glared at Scott, who remained calm, seated on the side.
Nevertheless, she showed no signs of apology; instead, her eyes widened with a malicious glare.
She expected Scott to apologize, just like in the past.
However, she didn't have to wait this time, as Scott was no longer the same person he was three years ago.
Scott looked at her, smiling, and said, "You should have left earlier. Clearly, I gave you that chance."
His smile was genuinely indifferent, indicating that he had no interest in Mrs. Campbell's vile behavior.
He chuckled, knowing that his indifference would only further enrage her.
Mrs. Campbell seemed taken aback by Scott's unexpected response.
She widened her eyes, displaying a fierce and angered look.
However, at this point, there was nothing more she could do.
The security personnel had already held her back and were escorting her out of the reception hall.
Aboli, trailing behind Mrs. Campbell as she passed Scott, suddenly opened her mouth, offering a faint apology that only Scott could hear.
Despite this, Scott's face remained expressionless.
He didn't even glance at Aboli until she disappeared from his view.
Mother and daughter from the Campbell family were expelled from the reception hall.
The mayor quickly looked at Walter and then at Scott.
He spoke loudly, "It's just a minor incident. Everyone, please enjoy the party!"
Although everyone had different emotions, they quickly adjusted, pretending to enjoy the party.
In reality, their eyes inadvertently swept toward the mayor, Walter, and Scott.
Those who had mocked Scott earlier felt a sense of unease within. The recent events confirmed that Scott was indeed related to ProTrade Capital, but they were unsure of his exact position.Despite this, Mrs. Campbell dared to call her son-in-law incompetent; it was truly absurd, clearly showing that the Campbell family couldn't discern the bigger picture!On the other side, the mayor wore a smiling face, engaging in discussions with Walter about their investment project. Occasionally, he glanced at Scott, displaying a hint of uncertainty.He could sense that Scott's status was certainly not low. However, Scott was peculiar in some way, making it difficult for the mayor to figure out how to respond to him.Overall, the conversation between the mayor and Walter seemed harmonious. On the other hand, Scott continued to sit on the side, eating and drinking. His eyes, as dark as ink, devoid of any light, were fixed on the mayor, revealing no hint of his thoughts..Inside the official
Scott hailed a taxi to go to the Campbell house. However, it seemed luck wasn't entirely on his side. The taxi stopped just in line with a black BMW.Scott and the person inside the BMW got out at the same time. When the man opposite him saw Scott, he seemed somewhat surprised. Then, he glanced at the taxi slowly driving away. The corner of his mouth couldn't help but curl up in a mocking smile, his eyes filled with disdain.He held a bouquet of roses in his hand, slowly walking towards Scott, smiling and saying, "Well, well, look who we have here. Isn't this the groom who was kicked out of his wife's house a year ago? Surprising to see you still daring to come back, Scott. Aren't you ashamed?"The man opened his mouth and immediately started mocking Scott, who was not unfamiliar with such behavior. This man was none other than Brando, the one who pursued Aboli.Even in the past, when he and Aboli were married, Brando never stopped his pursuit. In the year since he was kicked ou
Scott couldn't help but smirk a bit and then said, "I came here because of that. Aboli and I can sign the divorce papers right now. Would that satisfy you?"After saying that, he glanced at Mrs. Campbell and Brando standing at a distance. In an instant, Mrs. Campbell's face showed anger. Aboli bit her lip slightly, bowed her head, and Brando furrowed his brow, feeling that what Scott said was not entirely wrong.It's best for the two of them to divorce so that he can marry Aboli quickly.Aboli tightened her lips due to the difficulty, then suddenly felt a bit of pain. She looked at Scott, seemingly somewhat sad, and said, "Scott, you've changed. You weren't like this before. You feel so distant now..."Indeed, Scott used to truly love her, always pampering her. How could he say such hurtful words now?Scott rolled his eyes at Aboli, his dark eyes devoid of any emotion, and without paying much attention, he said, "Anyway, we're about to divorce. Do you still think we have something
Meanwhile, Scott sat in the back of the car, holding his phone. Walter's voice came through the phone, "Chairman, the mayor is organizing a small gathering among the most powerful figures in the city A. They really hope you can attend. Can you make it?"Scott always took his work seriously. Private gatherings among the city's most influential figures were an excellent opportunity to discuss business rather than attending glamorous parties with people with diverse opinions.Scott replied in a calm tone, "Tell them I will be there.".Brando led Mrs. Campbell, Aboli, and Elly into the A.J. hotel, which happened to be the venue for the reception organized by the mayor to welcome ProTrade Capital's representatives. Elly had come based on Mrs. Campbell's words, though Brando hadn't actually invited her. Elly discreetly cast glances at Brando, but unfortunately, he paid no attention to her. Aboli, on the other hand, remained oblivious to these details.The four of them headed towards th
Scott smirked slightly and said, "Alright, continue talking about your project."Jane couldn't figure out whether Scott had overlooked this matter or not. However, he wanted to hear about the project, and that was a good thing. He silently took a breath, preparing to talk about the company's most promising new project."Boom!"Suddenly, a loud noise interrupted Jane's words just as he was about to speak. He couldn't help but furrow his brows, and at that very moment, the sound of chaos erupted from outside, "Do you dare to hinder me? My uncle is sitting in this room; I just want to expel the unwanted presence!"Almost as soon as this voice rang out, Jane immediately stood up from his seat, and the others couldn't help but wear serious expressions. They didn't want a fool to ruin their meeting with Scott.At this point, the door had been forcefully pushed open, and the person entering was none other than Brando. Behind him was a servant with a horrified expression.Brando, upon en
Scott decisively shifted the conversation, "Give me your flight details; I'll have someone pick you up."Jennifer laughed, "That works."Before ending the call, she didn't forget to say, "I'm about to meet my dear friend after more than two months apart; I really miss you, Scott. See you tomorrow, love you, muah muah!"Scott felt a shiver run down his spine; he startled for a moment, then decisively turned off the phone. On the other side, Jennifer looked at the dark screen of her phone, laughed heartily without any embarrassment, and murmured, "Scott is quite adorable, indeed."That's right, Scott, the business genius, the president of ProTrade Capital, with his eccentric personality, was, in Jennifer's eyes, just a lovable friend.If others were to hear Jennifer's words, they might reveal an indescribable expression. On this side, as Scott hung up, the heads of the other two major families in City A approached him.Smiling, one of them said, "Scott, would you like to enjoy a cigar
Scott led the way out, and Walter quickly followed. In truth, Jennifer was quite a big nuisance. She was intelligent and excelled at her work, but she also loved to play. Moreover, she lacked restraint and truly embodied the image of a vilian. Fortunately, she didn't have any antisocial tendencies, just a penchant for pranks on others.Sometimes, she brought a lot of trouble, but Scott deliberately didn't take any measures against her. He disliked nuisances but valued Jennifer. She had remained a friend to him even when she was abroad. She and Walter had contributed a lot to ProTrade Capital before he took on the position of chairman.They were the only ones who received the greatest tolerance from Scott, a person often considered eccentric and difficult to please.Walter drove at a fast and steady pace, and they quickly arrived at the airport. Upon entering, Scott and Walter saw a crowd gathered in one place, and there were even cheering sounds coming from that area.Scott su
Jennifer was unaware of Walter's thoughts, and perhaps even if she knew, she wouldn't have cared. She glanced at Scott, sounding bored as she asked, "Seriously, why did you come back to this city?"Scott sat on the chair near the window, close to the transparent floor. From this floor, he could see the cityscape below.He paid no attention and said, "As I mentioned before, I came back here only to commemorate Brian on his anniversary and to eliminate all the Arnold family's henchmen before investing in this city. This city will serve as a conduit for me to take over the capital's economy."Everything was just beginning. Jennifer could sense the resentment emanating from Scott; he genuinely sought revenge, but it wasn't an entirely positive state, especially considering his current mental state.Jennifer couldn't help but sigh inwardly, expressing dissatisfaction. "I don't believe you at all. I heard your wife is beautiful. Are you really back to divorce her or reconcile with her?"