chapter 024 Because of You

""""Yes! I will never bother Aurora again,""," affirmed Mr. Edwards repeatedly nodded, feeling like, his head bobbing in agreement. His demeanor was that of a beaten dog.
After that had been thoroughly chastised. Upon hearing Mr. Edwards' words, Eric nodded and turned around and headedhis back to the man, making his way towards the next table.
Once No sooner had Eric moved away from thisthe table...
"", than a voice filled with contempt rang out. "You despicable creature! How dare you offend Mr. Phillips!""
""Slap!""
Chase, Mr. Edwards' father, delivered a severe!" A sharp slap across his face, venting his anger.
""echoed through the room as Chase, Mr. Edwards' father, vented his anger on his son. "Listen to me carefully. ," Chase admonished, his finger pointed accusingly at Edward. "I'm imposing a one-year house arrest on you. You're not allowed to leave home for a year. Reflect on your actions!"" Chase angrily scolded, pointing at Edward.
Upon hearing about!" The announcement of the one-year house arrest, Mr. Edwards felt left a bitter taste in his heartMr. Edwards' mouth, but he dared not argue. After all, heprotest. He had offended the new chairman of the Power Group.
All these, after all. These recent events were witnessed by unfolded before the eyes of Aurora and her father.
They couldn't help but feel overwhelmedwere overcome with a whirlwind of emotions. Prior to the start ofBefore the party, they were worried about had been concerned for Eric's safety and had even advised him to suggested he leave early.
And the result? However, Eric provedhad proven himself to be the strength of a formidable force within the Power Group.
The new chairman of the Power Group easily overwhelmed He had effortlessly subdued Mr. Edwards, to the point where Mr. Edwardsreducing him and his father knelt downto begging for mercy.
Next, the The toasting continued.
After Eric's powerful display justresumed, the atmosphere now, everyone's attitude towards him became even more respectful.
Many tinged with a newfound respect for Eric. Many of the bosses present even took the initiative to introduce their daughters to Eric, with the intention of climbing the high status he represents.
him, hoping to climb the social ladder through him. At another table...
, Peggy's father advisedwas advising her, "". "Peggy, Mr. Phillips will soon come to our table. You must be on your best behaviour and strive to leave a good first impression. If you can establish a relationship with him directly, that would be even better.""
"".""Dad, I...""
..." Peggy didn't look pleased.began, her expression troubled. She knew verywas well aware that she had already leftmade a terrible firstpoor impression on Eric. He had previously told her before that she wasn't worthy.
But Peggy However, she didn't dare to tell share this with her father about this.
At this moment. Just then, Eric arrived at their table.
"" "I propose a toast to everyone,"" Eric," he said, holding upraising his glass.
Everyone stood up, holding their glasses with both hands, showing utmost respect.
Eric only took a mere sip, but everyone else at the table raised their heads and emptieddrained their glasses, as if this was the only way to express their admiration for Eric.
him. Peggy's father smiled and said, ""introduced his daughter. "Mr. Phillips, this is my daughter Peggy. She admires you and would like to be your friend.""
Then, Peggy's father." He then gestured to Peggy, signalingindicating that it was her turn to speak.
Just as However, before Peggy was about to speakcould utter a word, Eric glanced at her, then turned around and left withoutwalked away, not giving her a chance to say anything.
Seeing Peggy was left stunned as she watched Eric walk away, Peggy was dumbfounded.
She realized that Eric didn't. He hadn't even sparespared her a glance, as though he saw her as nothing!
""if she was beneath his notice. "Am I really that pathetic?"" Peggy thought.
?" she wondered. She had expected Eric to mock or scold her, which wouldn't have been so terrible. What was most terrible was that Eric didn't even acknowledge her!
At this moment, Peggybut his indifference was far worse. She was reminded of the night she met Eric at the bar.
"" "Why am I so stupid! I missed such a great opportunity,"" Peggy thought.
She was furious with," she berated herself, knowing. She knew that the night at the bar was a perfect chance to establish a connectiongolden opportunity to connect with Eric.
If she had performed well that nightplayed her cards right, she mightcould have gained the support of the new chairman of the Power Group.
Unfortunately, But she wastedhad squandered that opportunity that heaven had given her.
Of course, there is no regret remedy in the world!
chance. Regret was a bitter pill to swallow. By now, Eric had reached the table where Aurora was seated.
The people at the table stood up, holding their glasses with both hands.
This table was located towards the back, and the bosses sitting there had the lowest status and mingled the least in the whole room. So when they saw Eric, they were even more respectful.
After toasting everyone, Eric walked directly to Aurora and her father.
Even before Before Eric could speak, the apprehensivesay anything, Mr. Adams, overcome with anxiety, bowed to Eric and said,
""... . "Mr. Phillips, I offended you before the start of the banquet. I hope you, Chairman, can forgive me!""
!" he pleaded. Remembering his previous attitude towards Eric, Mr. Adams felt a sudden sense of fear. He knew that if Eric wanted to do something to him, he could do it effortlessly.
Eric helped Mr. Adams up and smiled,
"". "Uncle Adams, you worry too much. I am not angry with you. Asking me to stay away from Aurora is to protect her. This is what a good father should do. As for asking me to leave the party quickly, it was indeed for my own good.""."The other bosses present couldn't help but envy what they witnessed.
The other bosses present couldn't help but envy what they witnessed.
When
Eric toasted had been notably reticent during his earlier, he didn't say much to them. However, he seemed very interested toast, yet his interest in Mr. Adams was palpable, even callinggoing so far as to address him uncle. Howaffectionately as 'uncle.' The others pres ent could they not be envious?
Hearinghelp but feel a twinge of envy.Upon hearing Eric callrefer to him as 'Uncle Adams,' Mr. Adams was even more shocked and pleased.
After all, theretaken aback, a sense of pleasure mingling with his surprise. The disparity in their statuses was a stark difference in status between him and Eric.glaringly apparent. Eric was the newnewly appointed Chairman of the mightyformidable Power Group, while he was justmerely the owner of a small company.
Soproprietor of a modest enterprise.Quick to downplay the honor, Mr. Adams quickly said, ""responded, “Mr. Phillips, I can't live up to thatI'm afraid I'm undeserving of such a title. JustPlease, call me Adam.""
"".”“Uncle Adams, Aurora helpedwas of great assistance to me yesterday, and I consider her a friend. A friend'sThe father of a friend is an elder, soand thus, you deserve thatmerit the title,"",” Eric said withreplied, a smile.
Then, Eric looked at playing on his lips.His gaze then shifted to Aurora.
"" “Aurora, we meet again,"" Eric said, still smiling.
""...,” he greeted, his smile unwavering.“... Mr. Phillips, I reallymust admit, I didn't expect thatanticipate you would bebeing the new Chairman of the Power Group,"",” Aurora said, still showing a hint of shock on confessed, her beautiful face.
When Aurora helped still betraying her shock.When she had assisted Eric at the restaurant yesterdaythe previous day, she had never dreamtimagined that this personhe would turn out to be the newnewly appointed Chairman of the Power Group.
""“You can still may continue to call me Eric. Calling me Mr. Phillips is too'Mr. Phillips' feels overly formal,"",” Eric said with a smile.
""...responded, still smiling.“... Eric."" .” After hesitating for a momenta moment's hesitation, Aurora finally calledaddressed him by his first name.
""“Eric, thank you. Thank you for ensuring that Mr. Edwards will stop harassing me,""cease his harassment,” Aurora said, bitingexpressed, her red lips.
trembling slightly.Aurora had suffered frombeen subjected to Mr. Edwards' relentless harassment in the past, but unfortunately, Mr. Edwards had a lot of power. Unfortunately, his influence was vast, and she didn't havehad been unable to find a solution to stopput an end to it.
But just now However, when Eric had confronted Mr. Edwards and demanded he spoke up to Mr. Edwards and asked him to stop harassing her, she felt an indescribableoverwhelming sense of gratitude towards Eric.
him.Finally, peacetranquility was restored. ""“A girl like you should never have been harassed by those bastards. Don't worry, subjected to such treatment. Rest assured, if anyone dares to disturbbother you again, just letsimply inform me know, and I will help you solvehandle it,"",” Eric smiled.
assured her, his smile unwavering.Aurora bit her red lip and nodded. Although she hadn't known Eric for longDespite their brief acquaintance, she realized he was different from other rich second-generation individuals. He wasn'thad quickly discerned that Eric was unlike the typical wealthy scions. He was neither arrogant or bullying; instead, he stood up for nor domineering, but rather, a defender of the weak.
""“By the way, I heard that you and your father are interested in discussing a business deal with me, right?""is that correct?” Eric asked.
""inquired.“Yes, yes!""!” Aurora quickly lookedresponded eagerly, her eyes lighting up at Eric and vigorouslyas she nodded.
at Eric.Mr. Adams also, too, looked at Eric expectantly. Originally, he thought there was no chance ofwith anticipation. He had initially believed that a deal with the Power Group anymorewas beyond their reach, but at thisthat moment, a glimmer of hope suddenlywas ignited within him.
""Regarding a deal, as “As I mentioned beforeearlier, I can helpam willing to assist you. Do you thinkbelieve I have the abilityam capable of doing so now?""?” Eric asked with, a smile.
"" gracing his features.“Of course! Of course! You are the Chairman of the Power Group!""!” Mr. Adams nodded repeatedly.
""Goodresponded, nodding enthusiastically.“Excellent, after the reception, come tojoin me in the VIP lounge so that we can discuss the detailsspecifics of our deal,"",” Eric said calmly.
""proposed, his tone steady.“Yes! Yes!""!” Mr. Adams excitedly nodded.
The onlookers envied this scene.agreed, his excitement palpable.The spectators watched this exchange with envy. They all wantedyearned to establish a connection with Eric, but none of themhad succeeded. Yet, Eric took the initiative to talk to thishad initiated a conversation with this particular family and invited them to discuss matters furthercontinue their discussion after the reception. How could they not be envious?
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After...Once the reception endedconcluded, they gatheredconvened in the VIP lounge.
Eric sat upfront, Eric took the lead, seated at the front with the CEO, Cooper, standing beside him, whileby his side. Aurora and Mr. Adams took their seats below.
""“Uncle Adams, our company just terminated our partnershipsevered ties with the Flourishing Building Materials Company today, so we happen toare in need of a new supplier for building materials. Your company can takecould seize this opportunity to fill the gap,""void,” Eric said.
""...suggested.“...Is that true?!""?!” Mr. Adams was both shocked and delighted.
Aurora alsoasked, his shock matched only by his delight.Aurora too, wore a pleasantly surprisedan expression. of pleasant surprise. If they could be insecure a business deal with the Power Group, their company would not only avoidevade bankruptcy but also grow stronger.
""thrive.“Do I look like I'm joking?""appear to be jesting?” Eric smiled and asked.
"", a smile tugging at his lips.“But... our company is small, and we don't have any advantagelack a competitive edge in terms of pricepricing. There are bettersuperior companies for you tocould choose from. Why did you choose us? It's not beneficialIt doesn't seem advantageous for you,"",” Aurora said, bowingpointed out, her head.
""gaze lowered.“Of course, it's because of... you!""!” Eric looked atresponded, his gaze fixed on Aurora with, a smile dancing on his lips.
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