Chapter 111 Little Brother-in-law Is Back!
In a hospital room in Houston, Grandpa Johnson sat on the hospital bed, his face dark and gloomy. Matthew, Lawrence, Abigail, and others were sitting on chairs in the room.
Since the day before yesterday, the misfortunes of the Johnson family had been non-stop. First, they lost the bid. Then there were disputes with the employees. After that, debts from construction material suppliers. Just now, the news about Andy had reached Grandpa Johnson's ears. It was a storm throughout the city.
The heart condition that had finally stabilized was almost going to relapse again!
"This... this useless thing! He doesn't know how to give me a moment's peace. Sooner or later, he'll be the death of me!" Grandpa Johnson exclaimed with a sigh.
Matthew, with a brave face, tried to reason. "You can't say that. Andy was just careless. He fell for that bastard Ryder's scheme!"
Grandpa Johnson slapped Matthew on the head and said angrily, "Isn't it because you all are useless? You let yourselves be played around by him. I think all of you are nothing but trash, unable to even stand up against him!"
Matthew shrugged helplessly. "That trash is just too cunning. It was unexpected for Sarah to suddenly get hold of the Smith Group. It's really lucky!"
"Hmph! The immediate priority is to solve the current issues. The problems with employees and suppliers were all caused by Andy. Matthew, it's your duty to take responsibility now!"
"Huh?" Matthew pleaded with a mournful expression, "Please spare me. The total sum of the breach of contract this time is almost a billion dollars. I can't come up with it!"
At this moment, Abigail suggested, "Grandpa, even though Sarah's subsidiary is now independent from the Johnson family, she is still a part of the Johnson family. As long as you intervene, she definitely wouldn't dare to refuse!"
Grandpa Johnson shook his head repeatedly, refusing the idea.
Sarah had Ryder by her side, causing them countless losses. Grandpa was already psychologically scarred.
Suddenly, the door of the hospital room was pushed open.
The Johnson family members initially thought it was another supplier causing trouble.
Their faces paled in fear.
However, upon closer inspection, they saw that Lucas and Elena were the ones entering!
Although the Johnson family and the Windsor family were previously competitors, their strengths were not in the same league.
Especially now that the Johnson family lost the bid.
It was an overwhelming defeat!
Grandpa Johnson struggled to get out of bed and greeted them. "Why did you come suddenly?"
Lucas placed a blue fruit on the table.
With a concerned expression, he smiled and said, "I heard that you weren't feeling well, so I came to see how you were doing!"
Grandpa Johnson's gaze focused.
The two families have had no intersection over the years. Based on their past relationship, even if he died, Lucas would not come.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Grandpa Johnson smiled and said, "Just tell me what's on your mind. We can discuss everything!"
"I like to deal with smart people!" Lucas squinted his eyes slightly. "I came here today with two things in mind. First, to discuss future alliance and cooperation between both sides. Second, how to take down Sarah's company and get rid of Ryder."
Evening arrived.
Ryder rode his electric scooter and returned home early after buying groceries.
At noon, Sarah had specifically sent a message on WhatsApp, asking him to do so because her parents would be returning from out of town in the evening.
He was to put on a show to leave a good impression on them.
And Sarah specifically instructed Ryder not to argue with her parents until she returned.
Be patient if anything happens!
Ryder agreed.
In his view, no matter how well he did, it would never satisfy Karen!
But as long as Sarah was happy, it would be enough!
He busied himself in the kitchen for over two hours.
Finally, a table full of dishes, eight stir-fries, and a soup!
Quite sumptuous!
At that moment, the door opened.
Sarah's parents had returned.
Each of them had a big suitcase in hand. They were heavy!
Behind them was a young man dressed in branded clothes, hands in his pockets, looking somewhat cynical.
He was around twenty-one or twenty-two years old.
Ryder's gaze hardened.
This person was none other than Sarah's younger brother, Aaron!
Aaron had always been favored and pampered by Karen since he was young.
He wasn't good academically or in any skills, but he liked spending money.
Even his university was paid for and arranged by his family for four years of enjoyment!
Unexpectedly, he came back with Sarah's parents!
In any case, Ryder didn't have a good impression of Aaron.
Throughout the three years since he had married Sarah, Aaron had provoked and bullied him countless times.
He had even bullied his sister, Ava!
At that time, they were under the same roof, combined with Karen's jealousy and favoritism.
The injustice they suffered as siblings had never received a fair response!
"Phew! I'm so tired!"
Karen dragged the suitcases, panting, and complained.
She turned and shouted, "Are you blind? Couldn't you see that you should come help?"
"Oh!" Ryder stepped forward, took the suitcase from Karen's hand, and pulled it into the house!
"Lazy!" Karen looked down on him, pursed her lips, and then showed a doting smile at Aaron. "Are you tired? Are you thirsty? If you're thirsty, I'll have that good-for-nothing get you a glass of water right away!"
"I'm not thirsty!" Aaron replied impatiently.
They walked into the house, and Aaron plopped down on the couch.
On the sofa, with both feet lifted and crossed, they took out their phones to play games.
Dirt from the soles of his feet fell onto the coffee table.
Karen is somewhat obsessed with cleanliness, especially when it comes to this coffee table set.
If it had been Ryder who accidentally dirtied the coffee table, Karen would have scolded him for three days and three nights before she could let it go!
But when it comes to her own son, it's as if she doesn't even see it.
She ordered Ryder, "Take off Aaron's shoes and put them on the shoe rack. Be gentle, and if you dirty the shoes even a little bit, I'll kick you out!"
Ryder shook his head and refused, "He has hands. Why should I help him take off his shoes?"
Karen put her hands on her waist and said, "You don't even listen to me anymore! Let me tell you the truth, Sarah is now the CEO of a company with several billion dollars in assets. You're just a security minister. If you don't serve me well, believe me, I'll make you divorce Sarah tomorrow!"
"As long as you're happy!" Ryder shrugged, completely unaffected.
Aaron suddenly threw his phone on the table, looking unhappy.
He stood up and stared at Ryder with a cold face. "Servant, how dare you speak to my mom like that? Apologize!"
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