Chapter 026 Kneeling Down

"All right, it's been ten minutes!"

Paul glanced at his watch, stood up directly, and beckoned the security guards at the door to come in.

The guards entered resolutely, wielding rubber batons. They lightly tapped their palms with the batons, producing a rhythmic crisp sound.

Paul narrowed his eyes and smirked, asking Ethan, "Will you kneel and surrender on your own, or should I give the order?"

"I told you, the lad is only bluffing. How could he truly have Mayor Joseph's phone number!"

"Manager, don't let this pretentious bastard off the hook. He must pay the price, or else anyone and everyone will dare to cause trouble for us in the future."

"Yes, use him as an example. Let's see who will dare to cause trouble in our bank after this!"

Paul smiled at Ethan and said, "Did you hear that? I'll give you three seconds to reconsider."

Ethan didn't say a word. He simply stood up silently.

A chill flashed through Paul's eyes as he shouted at the security guards, "Beat him!"

The guards, holding rubber batons, were about to rush forward, but at this critical moment, a loud roar suddenly came from outside the door.

"Who dares?!"

The surrounding staff turned their heads at the sound and saw John walking in with a grim expression on his face.

"Chairman, you're here. There's a punk causing trouble here, and the Manager was just about to deal with him..."

"Chairman, you came at the right time. The Manager is establishing our bank's authority. You should give him some recognition!"

Paul waved his hand at the security guards, signaling them to stop, then stood up and bowed to John, smiling. "Boss, you're here!"

John's face turned even darker as he coldly asked, "What's going on?!"

"This bastard is causing trouble in the bank, but now that the Chairman is truly here, let's see how he handles it!"

Paul handed a cigarette to John, then smiled and said, “Boss, the Smith Group sent some bastard to demand a loan from me and even hit my assistant. I was about to deal with him. This kid pretended to call Mayor Joseph, acting all tough. It’s just ridiculous.

“I have no idea where this poor guy came from with such a extreme narcissism. Boss, you don't need to worry. I'll handle this bastard right away and let him know the consequences of offending Boston Bank.” As he spoke, Paul pointed towards Ethan, who was standing by.

John turned to look at Ethan, and his hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly. His face became even darker.

"Chairman, your staff has quite the reputation. My wife came here sincerely to discuss business and solve problems, but this guy bought a maid outfit from somewhere and told her to wear this outfit to talk to him!" Ethan spoke with a strange smile when he noticed John looking at him.

"Damn it! I'm the manager of Boston Bank, it's only right for me to deal with you guys. Do you have any objections? What's wrong if your wife wears a maid outfit to talk to me? I'm willing to give you a chance.

"It's because I think highly of your small company! Don't just talk about wearing that outfit, even if I asked your wife to come and talk to me naked, you'd damn well bear with it!" John’s subordinate, Paul, was his closest confidant and he spoke without restraint, with a touch of madness.

"The manager speaks with such power. Even in front of the Chairman, he dares to say such things!"

"Nonsense, the manager is the Chairman's right-hand man, with so many major clients under his name, it's normal to be arrogant."

"I wish I could have the same authority as the manager in the future. I'm frankly envious... "

Ethan smiled, then swiftly slapped Paul across the face with lightning speed.

This slap caused blood to flow from Paul's mouth, he felt dizzy, and he dropped onto the sofa, almost losing consciousness.

Simultaneously, this slap created a deathly silence in the room. The employees were astonished, taking deep breaths to calm their restless hearts.

‘This bastard... Is he honestly so audacious? He truly slapped the manager in front of the Chairman?’

Ethan turned to John with a cold smile and said, "The Chairman needs to educate his subordinates more. Seems like they lack proper manners!"

"Damn it, he's truly seeking death. Chairman, please have someone take care of this idiot!"

"Look at how angry the Chairman looks; his face is terrifying... That bastard is done for!"

Paul regained his senses and angrily shouted at Ethan, "You motherfucker, how dare you!"

John suddenly turned his head and raised his hand, slapping Paul across the other side of his face.

This slap caused Paul to collapse onto the sofa, gasping for air, unable to get up for a while.

"Master's punishment is justified. It's my fault for not disciplining my subordinates strictly, which allowed such an insolent guy to emerge!" John's temple veins were pulsating rapidly.

Who was Ethan?

He was someone who could make Mayor Joseph stand outside the hotel entrance respectfully, welcoming him. He was also someone who could sit at the high table with James, Thomas, and Joseph.

This foolish Paul, who didn't know any better, dared to offend such an important person. Was he intending to ruin John's future?

"What?"

Seeing John slap Paul in the face, everyone froze on the spot, as if witnessing an illusion. And he was even apologizing to Ethan, saying that it was his fault for not disciplining them properly.

Ethan was someone whom even Mayor Joseph respectfully addressed as "Master", someone who held authority and sat at the main table with the likes of James, Thomas, and Joseph.

Paul, this ignorant fool, dared to provoke such a prominent figure. Was he planning to bury John's future?

Respected guest, today I will do you the favor of resolving this issue. Not only did you bully Master's wife, but you also dared to act tough in front of him?!” John kicked Paul, causing him to curl up in pain.

John's words instantly blew everyone's minds!

So, it turns out Ethan wasn't pretending, he did know Mayor Joseph, and that phone call was truly made to Mayor Joseph, with thousands of dollars on the line!

Where did the Smith Group find such an impressive young man?

When did Bernice find herself a husband with such a terrifying background?

John was so enraged that his face turned red and the veins on his forehead pulsated.

Meanwhile, Paul's assistant woke up and, seeing the scene, rolled his eyes in shock before fainting again.

"You think you can fake being dead? Get up and apologize to the Master on your knees?!” John shouted angrily, grabbing Paul from the couch.

Paul was dumbfounded, staring at Ethan, unsure of what to do.

"Smack!"

John raised his hand and slapped Paul hard across the face, enraged. "Are you deaf?!"

With a mournful expression, Paul fell to his knees in front of Ethan.

This scene left the employees in shock. The Manager, who was always arrogant and domineering, finally knelt before someone?

They rubbed their eyes vigorously, finding it hard to believe what was happening before them.