Chapter 058 Money Demands

"Aunt, I didn't mean it like that..."

Despite being skilled in fighting, Ethan couldn't withstand Jane's sudden slap, leaving him a bit dazed.

With a dark face, Jane said, "Yes, you guessed right that the Jones Group would embezzle money, but we didn't believe you! Is that why you're gloating now?"

"Look at the son-in-law you found! We have such a big mess in our family, relatives are coming to collect debts, and he's actually laughing! Can someone like him stay in this household?"

Robert's face also turned grim as he said, "Ethan, it was our mistake not to listen to you, but..."

Ethan quickly explained, "Uncle, I did laugh just now, but it wasn't out of schadenfreude! It's because we are going to make a fortune!"

"Making money? Where do you see that we will make money? Bernice might not even keep her position as the president of the company!" Jane shouted angrily.

Bernice turned her head as well, disappointment written all over her face as she looked at Ethan. She never expected that he would not only be of no help during this critical moment but also make things worse!

Ethan cleared his throat and said, "Well, you see, Cam Mount is the main collateral used by the Jones Group... If they run away, then most of the land will fall into our hands! Once we have this land, won't we be making money?!"

"Are you an idiot? The land over at New Age Mansion is the real valuable one. Only when we get that land can we say we're making money. But Cam Mount, a desolate land like that, and you dare to say we're making money?" Jane was furious.

"I got some information through a friend; this land will be developed intensively. We really will make money," Ethan said helplessly.

"You bastard! How dare you joke with us at a time like this!" Jane was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

After hearing Ethan's words, the relatives all expressed their contempt.

"Ethan, do you think you're the leader of a country, deciding which land gets developed?"

"Stop acting here, thinking we don't know you're trying to deceive us! If this land is really valuable, the Jones Group would have already developed it. Why would they use it as collateral?"

"You scoundrel Ethan! You want to deceive people at a time like this? If you like this land so much, we'd be happy to give it to you as a burial site!"

The relatives turned their anger towards Ethan, cursing at him.

Observing all this, Bernice couldn't help but be slightly stunned. Could it be that Ethan was using this method to divert their attention, so they would stop blaming her? Was she wrong about him?

Ethan was not one to have a good temper. After hearing these words, he coldly responded, "Believe it or not, it's up to you!"

At that moment, Christine's car pulled up to the entrance. She got out of the car and directly accused Bernice, saying, "Bernice, you fell for Norton's words and deceived your relatives, causing them to lose millions of dollars in assets and burdening the company! Are you still worthy of being the president? If you're not capable, then step down immediately."

After hearing Christine's words, the relatives also joined in, agreeing that Bernice was unfit to be the president and that she caused them to lose money.

Bernice's face was full of grievances. She never expected the Jones Group to suddenly run away.

"Bernice, if you don't return the money you swindled from us today, you won't be the president anymore!" the relatives yelled.

Robert was also in a difficult position. The money was indeed taken away by the Jones Group, and now everyone was pressuring Bernice. He couldn't find a good excuse.

Moreover, their money was all invested in the Jones Group, and now they were left with nothing.

The Jones Group is in trouble and can't afford to compensate these relatives anymore.

A smirk appeared on Christine's face. As long as Bernice couldn't come up with the money to pay their relatives, she could kick Bernice out of the CEO position and take it for herself! She might even be able to drive Bernice's whole family out of the Smith Group's board of directors.

"I...," Bernice bit her lip, "I don't have the money."

"What? No money! You and Norton swindled tens of millions of dollars from us, and now you're saying you have no money?"

"Bernice, give us every penny of the money right away, or we'll tear you apart today!"

"Yeah, if you can't repay the debt, we'll smash your house and leave you homeless!"

"If you can't come up with the money, then go sell yourself at nightclubs to gather the funds!"

The relatives were completely angry and said all sorts of outrageous things, not holding back their tongues.

Ethan's face turned cold and he said, "Are you still a family? In times of crisis, you should join forces, but now you're all making it difficult for Bernice?!"

One relative angrily said, "If she repays the debts, I won't make things difficult for her!"

Ethan also gave up on the idea of making these relatives rich together and sneered, "Money, huh? Alright, bring out the contracts that the Jones Group gave you all, and I'll buy them at the original price!"

"What?!" The crowd was stunned upon hearing this.

Even Robert and Jane were dumbfounded. Ethan said he wanted to buy all the contracts from the relatives?!

Bernice pursed her lips and said, "Ethan, stop causing trouble here. I already..."

"Don't speak. I'll handle the rest for you!" Ethan said coldly.

He walked in front of Bernice and blocked her, saying coldly, "So, as long as money is provided, you won't pressure Bernice to step down anymore? As long as money is provided, you won't make things difficult for her?"

Christine raised her head and said, "That's right, bring out the money then!"

"Hahaha! You, a prison guard, dare to say you'll buy everyone's contracts? What a joke! Do you make $5,000 a month? The value of these contracts is at least $30 million. You won't earn that much money even if you work as a prison guard for several lifetimes!"

"Ridiculous! You're useless if you don't have any ability but still want to play the hero and save the beauty!"

Ethan arrogantly said, "I can provide the money. If you want it, stop arguing. Otherwise, I won't give you a penny!"

The relatives suddenly quieted down. Whether or not Ethan's words were true, they had no room left to negotiate. Having a glimmer of hope was always better.

"He definitely doesn't have the money. He's just putting on a show to help Bernice get out of this mess..."

"I think so too... No money for sure. If he had money, would Bernice be so submissive?"

Ethan glanced around and calmly said, "Everyone heard how Christine spoke. I hope she can keep her promises, and we can all supervise her properly."

"Idiot!" Christine couldn't help but sneer, crossing her arms and watching coldly. In her eyes, Ethan was nothing more than a clown.