chapter 020 Brothers Get Beaten

""""Yes, Chairman!""!" Cooper noddedresponded, his head bobbing in agreement.
Upon hearing this, Diego became anxious. IfDiego's heart began to race. The realization that the Power Group was not doing businessmight severe ties with them, his company would be in serious trouble.
"" sent a wave of anxiety washing over him. His company's survival hinged on this partnership. "Mr. Phillips, please...please give us another chance! I will discipline my son properly when I go back!""return home!" Diego pleaded.
""Shut up!""implored, his voice shaky. "Silence!" Eric frowned.
Then, with retorted, his brow furrowed in annoyance. His eyes narrowed eyes and full, radiating an aura of dominance, Eric said, "" as he declared, "I have givendevoted enough of my time anand attention for to this matter. If I really wantwere to pursue it further, both you and your son will die! Even would meet your end! Not even the heavens themselves couldn't protectcould shield you!""
Hearing this, !"Diego turned pale due topaled at the chilling threat, his heart squeezing.clenching in his chest. He knew that with Eric's statusEric, as Sean Williams' grandson, if had the power to make good on his threat. If Eric truly wanteddesired to killharm his son, there was no doubt he would surely succeed.
Meanwhile, Kaden, on the other hand, collapsed crumbled to the groundfloor, his face filled witha mask of despair.
It was over.
Kaden He knew that everythingit. Everything was over.
"" Eric sitting back down, nonchalantly reclining on the plush leather sofa and, waved his hand as he said:
""dismissively. "If there's nothing else, justyou may leave!""
""Both of you, please leave!"" ," he commanded. Cooper openedechoed his sentiment, opening the door and gesturedgesturing for Kaden and his father to leave.
And so, with despair on their faces, the crestfallen father and son to exit. With heavy hearts and faces etched with despair, Diego and Kaden reluctantly leftvacated the VIP lounge.
Outside Once outside the VIP lounge.
As soon as they came out, Diego slapped, Diego's pent-up frustration erupted. He struck Kaden hard across the face.
"" "You damn fool, how! How dare you offend Sean Williams' grandson? Are you trying to shortenhasten our lives?!""demise?!" Diego's face was filledtwisted with anger.
"" "Dad, I... I really didn't knowhad no idea he was Sean Williams' grandson!"" Kaden's !" Kaden protested, his face showed mirroring his despair.
After experiencing what just happened, Diego and Kaden naturally couldn't face stayingthe harrowing encounter, the pair couldn't bear to remain at the banquet any longer. They leftslunk away from the party in, their departure marked by embarrassment.
Inside Back inside the VIP lounge.
""Mr. , Cooper broached a new topic. "Mr. Phillips, even if you havehold no grudges withagainst Flourishing Building Materials Company, I am prepared to cutsevere ties with them this time,"" Cooper said.
""," he stated. "Oh? Why?""?" Eric lookedinquired, glancing up at Cooper.
"" "Because the materials they provide are not only expensiveoverpriced but also of averagemediocre quality. They were able to dosecure business with our company before because they bribed the Smith family. ""," Cooper explained.
"" "I see.""," Eric noddedresponded, nodding in realization.
understanding. Cooper continued, """Mr. Phillips, after we cut ties with Flourishing Building Materials Company, we need to chooseselect a new building materials company to replace themsupplier. Do you have any requirementspreferences or suggestions?""
""?" "I trust your judgment, Cooper. Handle it as you, you can handle it,"" see fit," Eric said.
""replied. "Rest assured, Mr. Phillips, rest assured, I will definitely choose a company withthat offers quality materials at reasonable prices and good materials,""," Cooper said with joy as Eric showedassured him, his face lighting up at the trust Eric had placed in him.
...
At Meanwhile, at the hotel entrance.
, Eric's good friend, Fatty, arrived at the hotel entrance in high spirits.
Eric had told Fatty yesterday that if he wantedextended an invitation to attendhim the previous day, suggesting that the banquet, he was welcome would be a good opportunity for him to come and broaden his horizons.
"" "Sir, please wait.""
As soon as Fatty arrived at the entrance, he was stopped by ," two security guards. They did not think Fatty, dressed so casually, looked like someone who could afford to stay at the halted Fatty as he approached the entrance. His casual attire didn't fit the profile of a guest at the prestigious New York Grand Hotel.
""I am "I'm here to attend the Power Group's banquet. What's the matter? Is there a problem?""?" Fatty lookedqueried, looking at the two security guards.
"" "Sir, if you areyou're here for the banquet, please show us thepresent your invitation letter."" The two security," the guards spoke.
""requested. "Invitation letter? I am from? I'm with the Power Group."" The fat man said, "". Chairman Tong verballypersonally invited me,. I didn't receive ana formal invitation letter.""
""," Fatty explained. "Sorry, if you don't have but without an invitation letter, you can't enter!"" Two security," the guards responded, blocking his way said.
""Ipath. "I've already said, I was invited verbally bytold you, Chairman Tong! invited me personally! If you don't believe me, you can ask him."" The fat man looked helpless.
Not only did the two security guards not believe him, but they also even," Fatty retorted, his face reflecting his helplessness. The guards, however, simply laughed, dismissing his claim as if they had heard a joke.
joke. At that moment, the lobby manager, clad in a crisp suit walked over.
"", approached. "What's going on? Making a scene like this is inappropriate.""
"" here? This commotion is unseemly," he chided. "Manager, this gentleman says he came to attendclaims he's here for the Power Group's party, but he doesn't have an invitation letter. He saysinsists that he was verballypersonally invited by the Power Group's chairman."" The two security," the guards explained.
The fat man nodded, "" "That's right, I was invited by the chairman verballyhimself. We're good friends.""
," Fatty confirmed. The lobby manager looked the fat man up and downgave Fatty a once-over, then sneered, ""What did you say? The scoffed, "You claim the Power Group's chairman personally invited you verbally? And you're friends with the chairman of the Power Group?""
""Yes!"" The fat man nodded again.
""Little fatty, don't tease me, okay? With your appearance, ? And that you're friends with him?" "Yes!" Fatty affirmed, nodding. "Little fatty, don't jest with me. You, friends with the chairman of the Power Group? Take a lookLook at yourself in the mirror, you're. You're just trying to freeload at the party!"" The!" the manager sneered.
The fat man's face turned red. Being looked down upon like this naturally made him very unhappy.
In the past, the fat man would have had to endure Fatty's face flushed with indignation. He was accustomed to being belittled.
But, but this time was different. Eric had told him last time that if anyone dared to look down ondisrespect them, they should fight back. If somethinganything happened, Eric would handle it.
Thinking of this, the fat man lifted his head and said, "" Emboldened by Eric's words, Fatty retorted, "Just because I'm not wearing luxury brandsclad in designer labels, you think you can look down onbelittle me? Let me tell you, you don'tcan't judge peoplea book by their appearances!""
its cover!" The lobby manager frowned, ""manager's face hardened. "Did you just call me judgementaljudgmental? Are you looking for trouble?""
""?" "I'm calling you exactlyout for what you are! SomeoneA person who judges others unfairly!"" The fat man showed no weakness.
""Kid, you're!" Fatty shot back, refusing to back down. "You're asking for it!""
The angry lobby , kid!" the manager slappedsnapped, slapping Fatty across the fat man's face without warning.
The loud slapsudden assault caught the fat manFatty off guard. He neverhadn't expected that the lobby manager would actuallyto resort to physical violence.
"" "You... you hit me?"" The fat man covered his face with wide eyes.
The lobby manager arrogantly said, ""?" Fatty stammered, his hand flying to his stinging cheek. "I hit you. How dare you insult me? TakeGet this useless loser out of here!"" He waved his hand !" the manager ordered, gesturing to the two security guards beside him.
. After being thrown out unceremoniously ejected by the two security guards, the fat manFatty immediately tookpulled out his phone and dialed Eric's number...
In
Within the confines of the VIP lounge.
""What's happening?""
""Did you get beaten up at the hotel entrance?"" Eric stood up in surprise, a sudden commotion arose. "What's transpiring?" A voice echoed, followed by a startled Eric rising from his seat.
""Alright, don't worry, I'll come downstairs right now!"" "Were you assaulted at the hotel entrance?" He questioned, his voice laced with disbelief. "Stay calm, I'm heading down immediately," Eric said intoassured, his voice resonating through the phone.
After hanging up, Once the call ended, a shadow of worry crossed Eric's face darkened. He couldn't believe. He was struggling to comprehend the fact that his brother, who camehad come to attendgrace his party, was beaten uphad been attacked at the hotel's entrance of the hotel.
"". "Mr. Phillips, what happened?""what's the matter?" Cooper asked hastily.
""inquired anxiously. "My friend got beaten upwas assaulted by the hotel manager at the hotel entrance!""!" Eric's tone was icy.
""as cold as ice. "What!?""!?" Cooper was alsoequally shocked. This was a seriousgrave matter.
"" "Cooper, come withaccompany me!""!" Eric said and headedcommanded, heading straight out.
Cooper realized the gravityfor the exit. Understanding the severity of the situation and hurriedly, Cooper quickly followed.
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Hotel ...At the hotel entrance.
The fat guy, the man who washad been thrown out made his way backmanaged to the entrance.
return. The lobby manager was still standingremained at the entrance, not having left.
""his presence unwavering. "Kid, why didhave you come back! You still wantreturned! Are you seeking another beating!""thrashing?" The lobby manager pointedsneered, pointing at the fat guy, acting arrogant.
""Shut up!"" An intimidatingman with an air of arrogance. "Silence!" A commanding shout echoed out fromthrough the hotel.
The lobby manager turned Turning his head and saw , the lobby manager found himself face to face with Eric and Cooper before him.
"". "Mr. Phillips, Cooper!""!" The lobby manager wasstuttered, taken aback.
Immediately, the lobby manager quickly put on a flattering Quickly, he plastered on a sycophantic smile and said, ""Why have you suddenly come?""
""Get out of my way!""
asked, "What brings you here so unexpectedly?" "Move aside!" With a swift motion, Eric pushed the lobby manager aside with one sweep and went straightmade his way to the fat guy.
""man. "Eric, youyou've finally came!"" The fat guy looked aggrieved.
""arrived!" The man's voice was filled with relief. "Who beatdared to lay a hand on you up, Fatso!"" Eric squinted his eyes.
""!" Eric's eyes narrowed dangerously. "Him!""
!" The fat guyman pointed directly pointed toat the lobby manager.
Eric turned his head to the lobby manager, and his eyes already emitted a chilling aura.
The lobby manager, feeling Eric's gaze, turned pale in an instant out followed the direction of fright.
The lobby manager wasn't athe man's finger, his eyes emitting a chilling aura. The lobby manager, under Eric's icy stare, turned pale with fear. He was no fool. After witnessing thisthe scene unfold, he finally realizedunderstood that the fat guyman was a friend of the new chairman of the Power Group!
Realizing this, his heart plunged into an abyss. This realization sent a wave of dread coursing through him. He had actually hitattacked a friend of the chairman of the Power Group!
"" "You have quite the audacitynerve, a mere manager who even daresdaring to attack my friend! Do you wantwish to attackassault me too?""as well?" Eric, with a face full of anger, grabbed seethed, his hand gripping the collar of the lobby manager.
"" "Mr. Phillips, please spare me!""
!" The lobby manager's legs trembledgave way, and he directly fell to his knees on the floor.
Even the. The two security guards next to him were scared andnearby, equally terrified, quickly knelt down.followed suit. They had never would have imagined that such an ordinary-looking fat guyman was indeed a friend of the new chairman of the Power Group!
Considering Given their positions, they couldn't bearafford the consequencesrepercussions of offending the chairman of the Power Group.
Eric turned to the fat guy, squintedman, his eyes still narrowed, and said, """Fatso, how did he hit you just now? Give it back to himReturn the favor tenfold, a hundredfold, for me!""
""on my behalf!" "Go back!""
""Okay!""ahead!" "Alright!" The man, Fatty, nodded vigorously.
Fatty had Having held back his anger since being slapped by the lobby manager. Now, Fatty was the time for himnow ready to seekexact his revenge.
Fatty He rolled up his sleeves and charged straight towards the lobby manager.
""Manager, do "Do you believe now that I am the chairman's friend?""?" Fatty towered over the kneeling lobby manager.
"" "I believe! I believe! Lord Fatty, itI was my mistake. Sparemistaken. Please spare me!""!" The lobby manager's voice trembled.
"" with fear. "Spare you? Dream on!""
After sayingNot a chance!" With that, Fatty slapped the lobby managerdelivered a resounding slap across the lobby manager's face.
"" "This slap is payback. Next comes the interest!""
!" Fatty wasn't at all politedidn't hold back as he ruthlessly deliveredlanded several more slaps toon the lobby manager.
The lobby manager's His face was marked with red handprints, but he dared not offer any resistance.
didn't dare resist. After these slaps, Fatty finally released theventing his pent-up anger within him.
After finishing, Fatty reprimanded the lobby manager within a lecturing tone,:
"" "Remember, never look down onunderestimate others again! Who do you think you are? There are plenty of people who are better thansuperior to you!""!" Fatty saiddeclared.