Chapter 502 "You want me to kneel?"
Billy excitedly ran straight towards the hotel entrance!
In the parking lot, there was already a row of luxury cars parked!
From the cars emerged a group of intimidating men, holding clubs and weapons!
There were about fifty of them!
Leading the group was his father, Milton!
"Dad! You're finally here!" Billy rushed over, his voice cracking like he was about to cry. He was pissed.
Milton's eyes narrowed at the sight of Billy's busted face. "Where's the bastard who did this? I'm gonna tear him apart!"
Billy pointed towards the inside of the hotel: "He's in the lobby lounge, still pretending! He said he's not afraid of you bringing people over! Dad, you have to stand up for me!"
Milton snorted coldly: "Ignorant bumpkin! Don't worry, I'll make him kneel before you and apologize, and you can do whatever you want with him!"
With that, Milton waved to the people behind him!
These guys were local thugs, usually idle and willing to do anything for money!
Milton was arrogant and had many shady dealings, so he often collaborated with these thugs!
"Surround the hotel entrance, and no one is allowed in or out without my order!"
"Yes!"
The thugs quickly surrounded the hotel entrance, preventing anyone from entering or leaving!
Some guests who had planned to stay at the hotel saw this scene and quickly ran away, afraid of getting involved!
Meanwhile, Milton, his business buddies, Billy, and a pack of thugs marched straight into the hotel lobby.
The manager's face went ghostly white.
This was bad. Real bad!
He hadn't expected Milton to roll in with an army, and now he was just praying this didn't turn into a bloodbath.
If this hit the news, it'd be a disaster!
Billy walked in front and pointed towards Ryder in the lounge area: "Dad! It's him!"
Milton glanced at Billy's injured friends and then at the three people lounging on the sofa!
A feeling of being slighted surged within him!
He felt his dignity was being challenged!
He raised his voice and shouted: "You three, come over here and kneel!"
His roar echoed through the lobby!
Even Milton's business friends were slightly taken aback, as they hadn't seen Milton this angry in years!
It seemed that those who had provoked Billy today would have a hard time leaving the hotel alive!
Hearing Milton's roar, Ryder turned his head to look over!
His eyes were calm and unperturbed: "You want me to kneel? Who do you think you are?"
This response!
It was disdainful and domineering!
It made Milton's face darken!
What an arrogant bastard!
Could he have some kind of backup?
Milton scrutinized Ryder's appearance!
Suddenly, his eyes narrowed!
Something felt off, but he couldn't put his finger on it!
Was this guy from one of New York's elite families? Or just some out-of-towner?
Frowning, Milton tested the waters. "We haven't crossed paths before, have we?"
Ryder shook his head. "I don't think so!"
"First time in New York?"
"Had college here, then moved back home after. Why the interrogation?"
With that, Milton was sure—Ryder wasn't someone who mattered in New York.
Realizing this, Milton had no more concerns!
He took two steps forward, his neck slightly raised, with an attitude of not caring about anything!
"Since you're asking for it, you're gonna get it!" He jerked his head, signaling the goons behind him to move in.
Just as they were about to pounce, Ryder stood up and said coolly, "Hold it!"
Milton's lips twisted into a sneer. “What? Getting cold feet?"
Billy chimed in with a mocking laugh. "You were all tough talk earlier, but now you're shaking? What a joke!"
Ryder stayed calm. "Not scared. Just pointing out—this isn't your place. Who's gonna pay for the mess when this goes down?"
Hearing this, Milton sneered. "Nice try deflecting. Look, I'm a director at Maple Group. If I trash this place today, the owner wouldn't even blink. Believe that?"
He shot a cold look at the lobby manager. "Am I lying?"
The manager froze like a kid in trouble, nodding fast. "No, sir, you're absolutely right!"
This response made Milton very satisfied, and he slightly raised his head towards Ryder: "Now you know my power?"
Ryder let out a low sigh, his voice calm but cutting. "So, a Maple Group director thinks he can run wild in NYC? Or is it just you?"
Hearing this, one of Milton's business friends nodded arrogantly: "You're clueless, man! Milton's top five at Maple Group—runs two of their biggest cash cows. When the new chairman steps in, he's gonna be golden! The rest of them? They ain't got the clout to pull off what he does. They're small-time!"
"Got it," Ryder said, nodding like it all made sense. Then he shot a glance at Milton's posse. "So, what's your deal with Milton? You guys tight? Or is there some shady business going on between you?"
The business friends looked at each other in surprise!
Because there were indeed some unspeakable secrets!
On paper, they were Milton's "business partners," but in reality, Milton had been using his clout at Maple Group to cut shady deals. He'd been funneling company resources to them at rock-bottom prices or through backdoor arrangements!
Over the years, they had made over $200 million from this alone!
"Enough!" Milton barked. "I'm done wasting time on this. Boys, take these cocky bastards down and lock 'em up. We'll deal with them after the boss's big day tomorrow!"
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