chapter 019 Meeting An Encounter with Kaden

"""By the way, "Cooper, where is themight our new chairman now?"" asked Diego.
be at present?" inquired Diego, his tone laced with curiosity. Kaden also looked curious.
"", too, seemed eager to know. "The chairman is currently resting in repose within the VIP lounge, waiting forawaiting the commencement of the banquet to begin,""," Cooper answered.
""Really? Mayresponded."Indeed? Might I goventure to the VIP lounge and payto extend my respects first?"" Diego asked withbeforehand?" Diego's question was accompanied by a genial smile.
Now that there is With a new chairman at the helm, Diego wantedwas keen to continue workingmaintain his association with the Power Group. Naturally, he had to be in favor withthis necessitated gaining the new chairman.
""chairman's favor."I can only inform him onrelay your behalf. Whether Mr. Phillips wantsrequest, but the decision to see you or not depends on his decision,""rests solely with Mr. Phillips," Cooper said.
""Alright, thenstated."Very well, please inform him for me,""convey my message," Diego said with areplied, his smile.
Diego' unwavering. Diego's company was just a mere local supplier of construction materials company, while, a far cry from the Power Group was Chicago's top, the leading conglomerate. There in Chicago. The disparity was no comparison betweenstark....Within the two.
...
Inconfines of the VIP lounge.
Not, not long after the hotel chairman leftchairman's departure, Eric's phone rang.
""buzzed with an incoming call."Hello, Cooper,""," Eric answered the call.
""."Chairman, Diego and his son Kaden from HD Building Materials Limited want to come tohave expressed a desire to visit you in the lounge to see you,""," Cooper said.
""relayed."Oh? TheyThe father and -son wantduo wishes to see me?"" Eric revealed?" Eric's voice held a playful smile.
Yesterday at schoolnote of amusement. Just the previous day, Kaden had insulted Eric in the classroom and mockedpublicly ridiculed him.
And now, in class. Now, the same Kaden and, along with his father wanted, wished to come and pay their respects, what a strange world!
Eric knew very well. The irony was not lost on Eric. He was acutely aware that at this moment, Kaden had no ideawas oblivious to the fact that the new chairman he was abouteager to meet was none other than Eric himself!
"""Cooper, bringescort them up,""," Eric said withinstructed, a smile.
""Yes playing on his lips."Understood, Mr. Phillips,""," Cooper repliedresponded before hanging upending the phone.
call.At the hotel entrance.
""Cooper, how did it go? Did the new chairman agree?""
, Diego and Kaden looked atawaited Cooper with anticipation.
""bated breath. "Cooper, what was the chairman's response? Has he agreed to meet us?" they asked."The new chairman askedhas instructed me to takeescort you upstairs,""," Cooper said.
""informed them."That's great!""
Diego and Kaden smiled happily at the news.
Little did Kaden know that the new chairman he was eagerly looking forward to meeting was Eric.
""Follow me,"" Cooper led thewonderful!" Both father and son straightwere visibly elated at the news. Unbeknownst to Kaden, the new chairman he was so keen to meet was Eric."Follow me," Cooper directed, leading the duo towards the VIP lounge on the second floor.
On the wayEn route to the VIP lounge.
"", Diego broached a topic that had been on his mind. "Cooper, can you tell me about theshed some light on the new chairman's background of the new chairman? I? I've heard that he is veryhe's quite young and has a remarkablean impressive lineage. Is that true?" Cooper nodded in affirmation. "Indeed, his background. Is it true?"" Diego asked.
Cooper nodded, ""Yes, his background is remarkable is extraordinary, beyond your imagination.""
""Oh?""
what you can fathom."Diego and Kaden became even more interested after hearing this.
""Kaden's interest was piqued. "Cooper, please tell uscould you divulge more about the new chairman's background of the new chairman,""?" Diego hurriedly asked.
implored. Kaden also, too, looked curiously at Cooper.
""This with a newfound curiosity."The new chairman is the grandson of Chairman Sean Williams,""," Cooper said.
""He is actually Sean Williams' grandson!""
revealed.The revelation left both father and son were both shocked.
Who isflabbergasted. Sean Williams?
He is was the wealthiest man in Chicago and the founder of the Power Group.
Such a prominent figure His stature was far beyond thetheir reach of Kaden and his father. He was an intimidating presence, a formidable figure they had tocould only look up to.
"" in awe."His backgroundlineage is truly terrifying!""formidable!" Diego couldn't help but remark.
""exclaimed, unable to hide his astonishment. "Dad, I never thought we wouldimagined we'd have the chanceopportunity to meet such an amazing person,""illustrious individual," Kaden exclaimed withvoiced his excitement.
"""Yes, that'swhich is why we need to be even more cautious.must tread carefully. You must showdisplay the utmost respect and never sayrefrain from uttering anything inappropriate or offend him,offensive. Do you understand?""?" Diego said tocautioned Kaden.
In his heart, Diego He had already made up his mindresolved to handle this encounter with Sean Williams' grandson of Sean Williams with the utmost care and caution.
He. Diego even thoughtharbored hopes that if he could establishestablishing a connection with this grandsonhim could usher in a period of Sean Williams,prosperity for his company and himself would truly prosper in the future!
""."Dad, don't worryrest assured. Even if I hadwere a hundred times more couragebolder, I wouldn't dare to offend such an influential person,""a powerful individual," Kaden said with a cheerfulreassured his father, his smile.
radiant.In the VIP lounge.
""Knock,, a knock, knock.""
A knocking sound echoed.
""Come in,"" resonated through the room. "Enter," Eric said to the called out. The door.
Then, the door was pushed swung open, and to reveal three figures came into view.
Walking in front. Leading the way was Cooper, and following behind waswith Kaden and his father!
After trailing behind. Upon entering, Kaden quickly looked forward, wantingKaden's gaze darted around the room, eager to catch a glimpse of the new chairman's appearance.
chairman. However, when Kaden saw Eric in that moment, his smiling face his eyes landed on Eric, his smile froze instantly, and, his mind was filledawash with question marks.
confusion. Isn't that Eric? How could he be here?What is he doing here? But apart from Eric, there was no one else in the room.
But other than Eric in the room, there was no one else.

At thisthat moment, Cooper spoke up:
""found his voice and addressed the room, "Mr. Thomas, Young Master, letallow me to introduce to you our new chairman, Eric!""
What!?
When!" The room seemed to freeze. Kaden heard these words, he felt likeas though he washad been struck by lightning, leaving him stunned.
Diego didn't notice anything unusual and his mind blanking in shock. Unaware of the tension, Diego quickly bowed with, a flatteringsycophantic smile, saying:
"" gracing his lips. "I am Diego from HD Building Materials Limited, pleased. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Phillips!""
Then, Diego looked at!" His attention then shifted to his son.
He saw his son Kaden was still standing and not reacting, furrowing, frozen in place, his face a mask of disbelief. Diego furrowed his brow and he said:
"", "Kaden, what are you doing standing there? Hurry up and greet Mr. Phillips!""
""!" "How...how can it be him!""
Kaden didn't answer!" Kaden's voice was sharp, filled with shock. He ignored his father's question. Instead, he stared directly at Eric, his voice becoming sharp due to him being in shock.
Kaden never dreamt that, the, his gaze locked onto Eric. The new chairman of the Power Group’s Branch, would be was Eric? The, the very person he eagerly wantedhad been eager to meet turned out to be Eric!
"". "Kaden, what are you doing? Hurry up and greet Mr. Phillips!""
!" Diego, seeingfrustrated by his son speaking nonsenseson's behavior, kicked Kaden on theKaden's leg in anger.
He had specifically instructed his son to be respectful when entering, but his son , yet Kaden had started yelling as soon as he came in. How could he not be angry?
Eric smiled andentered. Eric, however, seemed unfazed. He waved his hand at Diego, saying, ""a smile on his face. "Diego, there's no need to be surprised or confused, because. I know your son, and... we. We were classmates.""
""." "Know each other? Classmates?""?" Diego was taken aback.
At that moment, Eric stood uprose from the plush leather sofa, then and slowly walked towards Kaden.
"" "Kaden, are you surprised to see me? We talked about meeting at the reception in the classroom yesterday, and now, do. Do you believe it?"" Eric had a now?" A playful smile ontugged at his lips.
"" "How...how can you be the new chairman? How can you be Sean Williams' grandson? This must be a mistake!""!" Kaden shook his head repeatedly, unable to accept thisthe truth.
Cooper, who was beside him, coldlyhad been standing silently, reprimanded, "" Kaden, adjust"Adjust your attitude and language, Kaden. This is the new chairman of our subsidiary company and Sean Williams' grandson's!grandson. I guarantee it's true!""
!" Upon hearing these words, Kaden's heart immediately sank into the depths of despair!
. If Cooper, the General Manager, Cooper, said so, and Eric was herepresent, it was enough to prove Eric's identity. Even if Kaden had countless doubts, he had no choice but to believe it!
At this moment. Suddenly, Kaden suddenly understood why yesterday, when he had the Head of Political Education dismiss Eric, the principal had protected Eric when he had tried to have him dismissed. It was probably because of Eric's astonishing background...
. Now, Kaden finally understood why Eric had dared to challenge him and even used a pen to injure him. It was because Eric had such an astonishinga powerful background as a defence!
defense. Thinking of all this, Kaden felt a chill run down his spine. He was terrified!
He had been fighting such a terrifyingformidable presence all along!
Kaden's father, Diego, naturally noticed the clues.
""noticing his son's reaction, shouted, "Kaden, speak up! Have you offended the chairman?"" Diego shouted at his son.
""?" "I... I...""
At this moment,..." Kaden could only feltfeel a deep sense of despair.
Upon seeing Seeing his son's reaction, Diego understoodrealized that his sonKaden had definitelyindeed offended Eric!
Angry beyond measure, Diego . Furious, he kicked himhis son hard, landing a heavy blow on Kaden' body.
"". "You bastard! Get down on your knees and apologize to Mr. Phillips!""
!" Diego was infuriated because he. He knew that if they offended Eric, it could potentially lead to the Power Group no longer being insevering their business with them.
ties. Their company heavily relied on the Power Group for the majority of their business. If the Power Group stopped ordering construction materials from them, their company would quickly decline and might even go bankrupt.
Moreover, could they afford to offend someone as terrifyingpowerful as Sean Williams' grandson?
Of course, Kaden also understood this reasoning.
too. Terrified, Kadenhe broke out in a cold sweat, trembling uncontrollably.
The next moment, Kaden directly knelt he was on the ground.
""his knees. "Mr. Phillips... I was wrong! I deserve to die! Please forgive me!""
While Kaden spoke, he was getting his face slapped hard. Kaden understood!" Kaden knew that for Eric, who happens to bewas Sean Williams' grandson, killing him would be easier than squashing an ant.
Given Eric's terrifying identity as Sean Williams' grandson, Kaden couldn't muster any resistance, and all. All he could do was beg for mercy.
"" "You threatened to get me expelled from school yesterday, didn't you? Didn't you say you would ruin my future? And now you're begging for mercy,""," Kaden stammered, his face turning red.
Seeing Kaden kneeling before him, pleading for mercy, Eric sneered and said, "". "I mentioned yesterday that if you apologize, I might consider sparing you. But you didn't, and yesterday you chose another path leading to hell.""
." Upon hearing this, Kaden trembled with fear, realizing that Eric didn't intend to give him any chance.
Desperate, Kaden crawled to Eric's feet, clinging to his thighs and pleaded, """Eric, I beg you. In the name of us being classmates, please give me another chance and spare me!""
!" In that moment, Kaden no longer bore anyno resemblance to his former arrogant self in front of Eric; all. All that was left was a pathetic figure.
"" "Get lost!""!" Eric kicked Kaden away with one swift motion.
Kaden didn't deserve any sympathy.
With his hands on his hips, Eric looked at Cooper and said, """Cooper, starting from today, terminate all business with the Flourishing Building Materials Company. We will no longer purchase any building materials from their company.""."
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