Chapter 419 The Bitch Who Seduced Louis
Amelia was momentarily stunned.
What kind of garbage talk did she just hear?
More and more people gathered around, and many heard Barry's words.
The onlookers' gazes at Amelia changed, as if she were a bad woman, and Barry, not minding her flaws, was giving her such a grand and dignified proposal.
In others' eyes, it was Amelia who didn't know how to cherish it.
Of course, some clear-headed young people also spoke ill of Barry.
After all, someone who promised to treat Amelia well for a lifetime one moment and then belittled her the next is definitely not someone to marry.
But the square was still mostly filled with middle-aged people, so there were more who spoke ill of Amelia.
Amelia finally stopped hiding behind Frederick and stepped forward. "Barry, what do you mean? My business with Louis is my own, what does it have to do with you? What did Louis say? He hasn't said anything, so who are you to slut-shame me here? Let me tell you the truth, I just don't like you. My father and brother were deceived by your facade, which is why they arranged for me to date you. The first time I met you, I felt you were very fake. The second time, I made it clear to you that we were not suitable for each other. I told you to pursue someone else, but you insisted on pestering me. We aren't even boyfriend and girlfriend, and you insist on this proposal. Barry, what right do you have to propose to me? Yes, you're right, your Myers family does have a longer history than our Smith family. Your assets are much larger than ours, and you're wealthier and more powerful, but so what? I don't want to marry you, okay?"
Amelia no longer cared about the gazes of those around her and said these words straightforwardly, then turned to leave.
But Barry, infuriated by Amelia's words, grabbed her hand and wouldn't let her go.
Barry, in a rage, said, "Do you not understand the status of the Smith family? You're just nouveau riche. It's your honor that I even consider you, and the honor of your Smith family. Amelia, don't be ungrateful. The cooperation between the Smith family and the Myers family has already begun. Do you believe I can make your Smith family go bankrupt immediately?"
"Who wants to make the Smith family go bankrupt? I'm interested to see how you plan to do that." As this voice came, Pearl also stepped forward.
Pearl was always very adept at controlling her emotions, and almost nothing could stir her.
But now, it was clear from her expression that she was angry.
Amelia looked at Pearl, who stepped forward and pulled Amelia away from Barry. "Mr. Myers, was it you who said you would make the Smith family go bankrupt?"
Barry was quite unfamiliar with Pearl.
He had been abroad during several major gatherings and had not participated.
Naturally, he didn't recognize Pearl, who often appeared beside the Universe Group's CEO Xanthe Ellison and Mr. Carnegie of the Carnegie family.
Barry, already angry, saw the unfamiliar Pearl supporting Amelia and naturally looked down on her. "Yes, I said it. What, you think the Myers Group doesn't have the power to do that?"
Pearl was almost amused by Barry.
Was he worried she'd waste time looking up his information, so he introduced himself directly?
Afraid he wouldn't die fast enough, he quickly reported his company's name.
Pearl said, "Amelia doesn't like you. Look at you, wearing luxury brands from head to toe, but your behavior is no different from a clown."
Barry retorted, "Where did this bitch come from, daring to talk to me like that?"
Pearl's eyes widened. He insulted her?
No one had dared to insult her like that in years!
Pearl was still in shock that someone dared to insult her , and the next second, a leg extended from beside her, kicking Barry in the chest.
The kick was so strong that Barry lost control of his body, flying backward and landing on his butt.
Julian stepped out from beside Pearl. "Where did this idiot come from, daring to be so arrogant without knowing the place!"
Seeing Julian, Pearl knew Paige had also come out.
Sure enough, when she turned around, she saw Paige standing there with a grim expression.
Paige was holding a tablet, doing something. Less than a minute later, the helicopters forming a love shape in the sky all crashed and fell to pieces.
Paige put away the tablet and said with a grim face, "Everyone disperse. If there's something to say, let's talk elsewhere."
Paige didn't want to escalate the situation in front of so many people.
Simon watched from a distance and called Leroy Myers, the head of the Myers family, to invite him to come and resolve the matter.
If it were anyone else from Northwind seeing Paige, even if they didn't know she was the CEO of the Universe Group, they would at least know she was Raymond's wife.
At this moment, they would show some respect.
But Barry had never seen Paige at any public event, nor had he seen her privately.
So after Paige said those words, Barry had no intention of following her to another place.
"And who are you?" Barry said, pointing at Julian, who had kicked him. "Dare to kick me, who are you? I get it, you're Amelia's lover, right? Are you sure you want to offend me for Amelia?"
Julian frowned and immediately wanted to go up and teach Barry a lesson.
But Paige stepped forward herself, standing in front of Julian.
The message was clear—with her in front, Julian didn't need to act.
Paige was very displeased with the insults coming out of Barry's mouth.
Having had a morning full of meetings and an afternoon packed with more, anyone would be in a foul mood.
And now, this shameless guy was spewing filthy words.
Paige didn't want to waste time with him.
Looking at Barry, who had just stood up from the ground clutching his chest, Paige said, "What I am, and what the people around me are, you'll understand when the Myers family goes bankrupt."
After saying this, Paige turned and walked away.
As Paige left, Pearl pulled Amelia along and followed immediately.
Frederick glanced at Barry. He had been thinking of a solution, but now that Paige had spoken, he didn't even want to spare Barry another look and followed Paige.
If they had known Barry was such a jerk, the Smith family would never have let Amelia have any contact with him.
Barry still found Paige's words laughable. "Make the Myers family bankrupt? Just a Smith family, a bunch of nouveau riche, dare to say such things?"
Raising his voice, Barry shouted to Amelia, "Amelia, since you don't know what's good for you, let's see what happens. After I deal with your Smith family, I'll get you. By then, don't even think about becoming my wife."
As Barry finished speaking, Julian couldn't tolerate Barry's words any longer.
He slapped Barry several times. "Idiot, do you know you've offended the wrong people?"
Then he grabbed Barry by the back of his neck.
Barry, humiliated and furious, struggled with all his might but couldn't break free. "Let go, let go of me. I'm telling you, in Northwind, if you dare hit me, you'll end up miserable."
Julian leisurely dragged Barry into The Smith Corporation's office building.
The onlookers outside were quickly dispersed.
With no more drama to watch, they naturally left.
Meanwhile, Paige asked, "The Myers Group, is it the one I know?"
Amelia nodded. "Ms. Ellison, I'm sorry for dragging you into this and getting insulted by that jerk."
Paige replied, "It's okay. Being insulted is nothing; just teach him a lesson."
But thinking about it, how had the Myers Group, which had developed well over the years, done so poorly in educating its heir?
What could such an heir accomplish in the future?
It might be better if they went bankrupt sooner.
Paige already had an idea. Since the Myers Group had some foundation, if it could be taken over for the Smith family's use, wouldn't the Smith family grow even faster?
After a morning of meetings, Paige felt the Smith family needed a better opportunity.
Even with the Universe Group's resources being funneled in, the speed wasn't fast enough.
But now, it seemed that if the Smith family could fully absorb the Myers Group, they could quickly achieve the effect Paige wanted.
Paige said, "Pearl, you don't need to attend the afternoon meetings. Take a team and acquire the Myers Group."
Pearl nodded. "Yes."
Paige had so many resources at her disposal.
In Northwind, she could also call upon the power of the Carnegie family.
With Hawke Corporation and her Universe Group, anyone who offended her in Northwind deserved it!
Paige was curious to see the extent of the power and wealth she held.
After Pearl responded, she left the Smith family's company.
Simon walked in and said. "Julian has brought him over, and I've called Leroy from the Myers family. He should be here soon. Amelia, I'll make sure he apologizes to you."
Amelia stepped forward. "Dad, I don't need his apology!"
Simon hadn't heard Paige's earlier words or her instructions to Pearl.
"Amelia, what's wrong?" Simon asked, concerned.
Paige smiled lightly. "Mr. Smith, with your current status and position in Northwind, you don't need to endure this."
Simon didn't understand. "Ms. Ellison, what do you mean?"
Amelia spoke for Paige. "Dad, Ms. Ellison wants the Myers family to go bankrupt."
Simon was taken aback. "Bankrupt? But..."
The Myers family was an old, established family.
Bankrupting such a long-standing family wasn't easy.
It seemed too...
He wanted to say it was too casual, but seeing Paige not denying it, Simon took a deep breath.
He wanted to say more, but the secretary came in to report. "Mr. Smith, Mr. Myers from the Myers family says you have an appointment."
Simon replied, "Alright..."
Paige stood up. "I'll take Amelia out for lunch." She was hungry, and these people had delayed her lunch and nap.
Amelia nodded, not interested in meeting anyone from the Myers family.
As Amelia linked arms with Paige and walked out, they brushed past Leroy from the Myers family.
After they had walked several steps, Leroy muttered, "Why did the person next to Amelia look so familiar?"
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