Chapter 156 Jealous or Not?
When Ryder and Sarah left the hospital, it was already dark outside.
Recalling everything that had happened in the hospital room earlier, Sarah let out a sigh and her gaze became somewhat distant.
Ryder asked, "What's wrong? Are you blaming me for what I did to your mom just now?"
Sarah shook her head and replied, "No, actually, your actions just now weren't a problem at all. If you hadn't done that, who knows what kind of chaos she would have caused!"
Ryder was curious, "Then why did you sigh?"
Sarah turned around, her expression serious as she asked him, "Ryder, do you sincerely feel that my whole family is a burden? Have you been wanting to get rid of us for a long time?"
Ryder was slightly stunned, shook his head, and replied, "You just need to know that I have never considered you a burden!"
Of course, the hidden implication of his words was that everyone else in her family, besides her, was indeed a burden!
Sarah could naturally understand that.
She didn't get angry, but muttered to herself, "Once the company gets through this difficult period, I'll find a way to separate myself from the House. Why don't we buy a set of houses for ourselves? Maybe when we move in, we won't have so many troubles!"
Ryder felt a little excited at the suggestion. Thinking about their upcoming third wedding anniversary in a few days, he believed that the top-notch villa in Platan Heights would surely give her a big surprise.
At that moment, Sarah said, "I estimate they will all be staying in the hospital tonight, so let's go back home!"
"No problem at all!" Ryder agreed enthusiastically with raised hands. He couldn't help but think of the intimate moment he had with Sarah last night in the hotel. Having a disturbance-free night at home would make it convenient to continue!
Since they hadn't eaten since noon, they decided to choose a well-known restaurant nearby for dinner. Just as they sat down, Ryder heard a familiar voice from the entrance.
"Haha! Closing that deal was so satisfying! Seeing his expression, as if he had eaten a fly, made me want to laugh!"
"Hmph! It was just a 20% price increase. That's already a very favorable price. If he has the ability, he should just buy it without complaining!"
"In the end, he's just an inexperienced cripple. If it weren't for Aaron beating him up, our families wouldn't have had such a perfect opportunity!"
Ryder turned his head and saw Abigail and Elena. They looked extremely pleased. Just half an hour ago, the two of them had discussed cooperation once again with Jaxon at the hospital.
Their intention was clear. They proposed that the price of building materials sold to Jaxon would increase by 20%.
This took Jaxon by surprise, especially since yesterday afternoon when the Windsor family and the Johnson family called him to persuade him, their attitudes were so sincere, and the price of the building materials was almost the same as SR Group's.
That's why Jaxon chose to cooperate with them!
Yet, just one day later, they suddenly changed their stance and increased the price!
In response, Elena and Abigail were very aggressive. They had a ‘take it or leave it’ approach.
After all, there were plenty of construction companies in Houston. They didn't depend on Jaxon!
Besides, the current situation in the Houston building materials market was clear. SR Group was on the verge of bankruptcy and could no longer supply building materials.
If they wanted to purchase building materials from other cities, it would come with additional costs and time consumption!
Therefore, if they wanted to buy building materials in Houston, they could only seek cooperation with the Windsor family and the Johnson family!
If he didn't accept the price increase? Then they could delay it!
In the end, it would be the construction companies' projects that would suffer, and they would face even greater losses!
With no other choice, Jaxon was forced to sign the contract in the end!
And it wasn't just him, everyone else had to bow down to Elena and Abigail's demands as well.
The construction companies in Houston had gone crazy. In the spirit of "first come, first served," they were desperately seeking to procure building materials from the Windsor family and the Johnson family!
Even if the prices increased by 20%, there were people willing to buy at 30% or even higher prices, no matter the cost!
These building suppliers had thought it through. They will bear a slight loss in purchasing materials now, and once SR Group fails to complete the contract tomorrow, they will sue for even more compensation with vengeance!
At this moment, Elena and Abigail also saw Ryder and their expressions changed slightly!
They thought, why did this jerk come here too? He looks disgusting!
But when their gaze shifted to Sarah, who was sitting across from Ryder, their eyes lit up!
This could be a great opportunity to mock her!
They walked over and sat down in the seats next to Ryder and Sarah!
As soon as they sat down, Elena deliberately said with a sarcastic tone, "I used to hear that Mrs. Johnson was a famous workaholic. What time is it now? Instead of working late in the office, she actually came here to eat. Such leisure and elegance!"
Abigail chimed in, "In my opinion, some people are only praised because of their connections! They used to complain that the family didn't give them opportunities, but now that they have opportunities, guess what? The company is heading towards bankruptcy!"
"Hahaha!"
The two of them deliberately joined in, causing Sarah's brows to furrow!
But she couldn't really refute anything because, from the current situation, what they said wasn't entirely wrong!
Seeing that Sarah didn't reply, Elena and Abigail thought she had given up!
So, with the mentality of kicking someone who's already down, Elena continued, "Sarah, are you still fantasizing about turning the tables tomorrow and humiliating us again? Let me tell you the truth! Don't daydream! The building suppliers who refused to work with you have now partnered with both of our families! And they have signed contracts with a minimum price increase of more than 20%!"
"In short, because of the fire in your company's warehouse this time, both our families have gained at least $250 million in cash sales. And it has almost monopolized the building materials market in Houston! We owe all of this to you!"
Abigail arrogantly taunted, "Sarah! I heard that from tomorrow onwards, even your shares will be divided! But after this transformation, the Johnson family will have the opportunity to buy and live in Platan Heights. I ask you, are you envious? Are you angry?"
Sarah remained silent!
Seeing this, Elena started to get anxious!
What's the point of provoking her if she doesn't respond?
Just as Elena was about to continue mocking, Ryder looked at her and asked, "Did you just say we don't have a chance to turn things around?"
Elena grimaced with disgust and hatred before replying.
Ryder said angrily, "I'm the one talking! So what?"
"Not a chance!"
Ryder toyed with his cup, a faint smile on his lips. "I just wanted to know, what if... what if we miraculously turn the tables?"
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