Chapter 143 A Sky-High Compensation?
These construction workers were Jaxon's subordinates, and he had taken care of them a lot in the past. They genuinely respected Jaxon from the bottom of their hearts. Upon hearing that their boss had been beaten and hospitalized, they couldn't sit still and sent some representatives to visit the hospital. It was also an opportunity to discuss how to avenge Mr. Jaxon.
While they were discussing, Sarah arrived. As for the middle-aged plump woman, she was Jaxon's wife!
She used to be a rural woman who had endured hardships with Jaxon in their younger days. After their family's fortunes improved and they moved to the city, she became idle. Besides playing poker every day, she spent her time shopping for clothes and going on trips with her group of sisters!
Her relationship with Jaxon had become very ordinary over the years. She found Jaxon unattractive and lacking in personality. Nevertheless, they held on and didn't divorce because he was the breadwinner of the family.
When she heard Sarah introduce herself, she widened her eyes and sternly said, "Oh, I see! You're the president of SR Group. It was someone from your company who beat up my husband?"
Sarah quickly said, "I sincerely apologize! I have come specifically to apologize to Mr. Jaxon. Could you please let me go in and visit him?"
Jaxon's wife snorted coldly and said, "If apologizing after beating someone up is useful, then why do we need the police? I can't stand all this. Go ahead and call the police, let her explain to them!"
Seeing this, Sarah's face changed. If this matter escalated to the police, it would become a criminal case.
She quickly persuaded, "Madam, please calm down and don't get angry! I understand your thoughts and anger, but please listen to me patiently. We were indeed in the wrong this time. Please rest assured, we will compensate Mr. Jaxon for his hospital expenses and mental anguish! What do you think?"
Hearing this, a greedy look flashed in Jaxon's wife's eyes. She then opened her hand and coldly said, "Compensation is acceptable! Bring out $10 million for hospital expenses and mental anguish right now, and I won't pursue this further. How about that?"
"$10 million!?" Sarah's eyes widened, and she murmured instinctively, "This... this is too much!"
After all, Jaxon only had a head injury that required a few stitches and a day or two of hospitalization for observation. It would be reasonable to compensate for the appropriate losses. But $10 million was an astronomical figure, truly excessive.
Outrageous!
Jaxon's wife, with her hands on her hips, spat out words of rebuke, "My husband has such a high net worth, and $10 million is already a bargain for you, alright? If you think the compensation is too much, then you should've had the guts to not lay a finger on him in the first place. Since you did, don't complain!"
The construction workers behind her chimed in agreement.
"Mr. Jaxon is such a good person, and you dare to lay a hand on him. Do you have no conscience left?"
"It's a society governed by the rule of law now. If you hit someone, you have to pay compensation. There's nothing wrong with that. If you refuse to pay, we'll take you to court!"
"I don't care about anything else. I just want to know who attacked and handed him over, so I can beat him to death!"
"Either pay the money, or hand over the person! We can't let him off lightly!"
"To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that you're a woman, we would've already beaten you up. It's sickening just looking at you!!"
Each of these people glared angrily, itching to lay their hands on someone!
Sarah had never encountered such a situation before. She took two steps back, feeling so nervous that a layer of cold sweat formed on her forehead.
She had thought that with the bond she had with Mr. Jaxon after knowing him for many years, coming to apologize on her own initiative might still leave room for negotiation.
However, she never expected that she wouldn't even get to see him in person!
Just as Sarah was getting increasingly worried, familiar mocking laughter suddenly sounded from behind, "Sarah, what an honor to meet you here!"
Sarah turned her head and saw Abigail walking over with a smile. Elena was even linked arms with her!
They appeared like close and intimate girlfriends.
Elena snidely remarked, "I heard about the news of the fire in your company's warehouse. It's a pity only two people didn't burn to death."
Sarah furrowed her brow, "Elena! What kind of language is that?"
Elena raised her chin slightly, "I just like speaking this way. What can you do about it? Do you think, as an older sister, you can beat me up just because your younger brother fought Mr. Jaxon earlier? I'm here, let me be your punching bag. I promise I won't hit back. How about that?"
"You..." Sarah's face turned pale with anger.
She knew very well that Elena was intentionally trying to provoke her.
If she were to really lay a hand on Elena, it would only subject the SR Group, which was already in the midst of public scrutiny, to even more criticism.
So Sarah could only suppress her anger and calmly respond, "This is a matter between our company and Mr. Jaxon, none of your concern!"
Abigail interjected, "Who says it's not our concern? Your younger brother attacked the business partners of the Johnson family and the Windsor family, causing physical harm. We have the right to hold you accountable!"
Sarah's pupils contracted, "What do you mean by that?"
Abigail sneered, "Hahaha! I thought you were clever, but it turns out you're just a fool! You already beat up Mr. Jaxon, thinking you could continue working with him?"
"Well, let me tell you the truth. Just an hour ago, we spoke with Mr. Jaxon on the phone, and he has agreed to cooperate with us in the construction materials business. As for the collaboration with SR Group, it's terminated, and we will sue SR Group for breach of contract compensation!"
"This is impossible!" Sarah froze.
At that moment, Elena pulled out a stack of contracts from her pocket and waved them in front of Sarah, showing off, "This is the contract we finalized with Mr. Jaxon. We're here now to have him sign it!"
Seizing the opportunity, Abigail added, "Sarah, you lowlife. Didn't expect this, did you? Becoming the CEO of SR Group was just pure luck. It's only been a few days, and you're already bankrupt! You still think you can fight against us? Dream on! I can't wait for SR Group to go bankrupt and for you, the so-called CEO, to resort to becoming a prostitute to pay off your debts. I'll definitely hire someone to have a good time with you! Hahaha!"
With these words, the two of them triumphantly pushed Sarah away and walked towards Jaxon's ward.
Jaxon's wife didn't stop them and let them in.
Clearly, an agreement had been made with Mr. Jaxon.
They weren't lying!
At that moment, Jaxon's wife glared at Sarah and scolded, "What are you still doing here? Either pay the compensation for the losses or get lost and wait for us to sue you..."
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