Chapter 41 We Won't Starve
"Mom, what are you doing? What's with your attitude? Grandpa came all the way here, you can't act like this."
"Yeah, it's too arrogant."
"Hurry up and kneel to apologize to Grandpa."
The accompanying members of the Lewis family all criticized Maria.
Maria's attitude changed immediately, and she smiled, "Dad, our house is too small, it's not a villa, and we don't have enough chairs. There's no place to sit inside, so I won't invite you in. Whatever you need to say, let's talk here. And you brought gifts, Sam, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and take the gifts."
Sam quickly took the gifts brought by the Lewis family members, but there were too many for him to carry alone. He shouted, "Mindy, come over and help with the stuff."
Mindy came over, and Sam handed her the gifts, then went back to get more from the Lewis family members.
Victor tried to stay calm, leaning on his cane, and said, "Maria, we're all family. Whatever grudges there were, let them go. I came here specifically to invite you back to the family."
"Dad, forget it," Maria said, waving her hand slightly. "Leaving the Lewis family is fine. At least we don't have to endure ridicule or rely on others. We have our own hands and feet. I don't believe we'll starve after leaving the Lewis family."
"Maria, you..."
"Harry, let me remind you, this is not Dad's villa. You have no right to boss me around."
Inside the house, Larry heard the commotion at the door and smiled faintly.
However, Chloe was a bit anxious.
They were all family; there was no need to make the relationship so bad.
She got up and walked to the door, trying to persuade, "Mom, let it go."
"Impossible," Maria snapped, "You haven't forgotten how they humiliated and insulted you, have you?"
"I..." Chloe's face turned red, and she didn't know what to say.
Maria turned to Victor and said, "Dad, we don't want the shares either. I don't want to rely on you anymore. Please leave."
After saying that, she closed the door.
The Lewis family members looked very upset.
Harry pointed at the closed door, trembling with anger. "Dad, did you see that? she's too much."
Jack kept knocking on the door, shouting, "Scott, you coward, what are you hiding in there for? Open the door for Dad."
However, no matter how much Jack knocked, no one opened the door.
"This is too much."
"Really too arrogant."
"Grandpa, people like this don't deserve to be asked back. Just expel them from the family."
"Yeah, we've signed a new contract with Legion Lord this time. I don't believe Legion Lord would dare to break it. The penalty for breach of contract is astronomical."
"Dad, let's just go back."
The Lewis family members all spoke up.
Victor sighed deeply and said, "Let's talk when they're not angry anymore."
After saying that, he leaned on his cane and left.
Inside the house.
Maria took out the gifts bought by the Lewis family.
"This is good wine.
"Limited edition cigarettes, this box must be worth thousands of dollars.
"These cigarettes and wine are great, Scott, take them to the supermarket outside the neighborhood tomorrow and see how much we can get for them."
Scott, who had been silent, nodded.
"Mom, there's no need for this. We're all family; there's no need to make the relationship so bad," Chloe said softly.
"You don't understand," Maria snapped, "I've had enough. Now it's perfect, we don't have to rely on them anymore. And Sam, don't go to the Everjoy Company anymore. Find another job. I don't believe we'll starve after leaving the Lewis family."
"Yes!" Sam replied softly, with his head down.
Larry yawned.
Last night, he was busy with something important and didn't sleep at all.
He said, "Chloe, I'm going to the room to get some sleep."
Chloe waved her hand slightly and said, "Go ahead."
After saying that, she took out her phone to watch the live broadcast of the Free King succession ceremony.
Larry went to Chloe's room.
He had been staying with Chloe for a while, but he always slept on the floor. Instinctively, he went to the closet to get a blanket to lay on the floor, but then he remembered Chloe wasn't in the room, so he didn't think much and just lay down on the bed.
At the Lewis family villa.
Victor's family returned in a sorry state.
Victor sat aside, smoking a cigarette.
The other Lewis family members were all furious, criticizing Scott's family and cursing Maria.
"Enough!" Victor shouted.
The Lewis family members finally shut their mouths.
Victor took a puff of his cigarette and said, "Give Scott's family 20% of the shares. When they're not angry anymore, bring the contract over. Harry, you go personally and make sure to get their forgiveness."
Hearing about the 20% shares, the Lewis family members were anxious.
"Dad, you're too confused. That's 20% of the shares. You can't just give it to them."
"Yeah, Grandpa, why? They're all useless. We can't give them what we've worked so hard for."
"I make the decisions here," Victor snapped, "I'm not dead yet. I'm still the head of the family. I decide who gets the shares. Also, bring Chloe back to me. Harry, give up your position as the executive director of the Everjoy Company to Chloe. Assist her and make sure to establish a good relationship with Legion Lord. If we can get close to Legion Lord, the Lewis family's assets will increase rapidly."
"Yes, Dad," Harry replied, lowering his head.
Although he was unwilling, he didn't dare to disobey Victor's orders.
Victor continued, "In a few days, it will be my 80th birthday. This time, I want the banquet to be held at a big hotel in Sunset City. Use all our connections to book an entire floor. I want it to be grand and impressive. Send out invitations and invite all the important people."
Harry couldn't help but ask, "Dad, how much do you plan to spend on this birthday banquet?"
Victor thought for a moment and said, "Spend five million dollars. Harry, you're in charge of this. I want it to be grand and dignified, so the whole Sunset City knows that the Lewis family is not a second-rate family but a true elite family, understand?"
"Yes, Dad, I'll make sure it's grand and impressive." Harry nodded quickly, secretly delighted.
With five million dollars to organize the banquet, he could easily pocket a million dollars in kickbacks.
"Alright, everyone disperse." Victor waved his hand and then went upstairs, leaning on his cane.
After he left, the Lewis family members gathered together.
Jack whispered, "Harry, Dad gave Scott 20% of the shares and asked you to give up your position as director. It seems he wants to support Chloe and groom her as the family heir."
Harry looked at him. "Jack, what do you mean?"
Jack quickly said, "Harry, I'm worried about you. You're the eldest son; you're the rightful heir of the Lewis family. Victor is old and won't live much longer. If he dies, won't the vast assets of the Lewis family fall into Chloe's hands?"
Harry waved his hand slightly and said, "Jack, this is Dad's decision. We have to follow it and can't disobey. As for who the heir is, it's up to Dad to decide, understand?"
"Yes, you're right. I was overthinking," Jack replied.
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