"Shut up! Enough with the talking. How on earth am I supposed to solve this?"
Lewis felt himself sinking into despair. He had believed the partnership was solid this time, a lifeline for the Bowen family.
But this absurd twist blindsided him completely.
Who would have thought that the humble bodyguard beside Mia was actually the CEO of Barrett Group? How were they going to salvage this situation now?
Caleb cast a disdainful glance at Connie and Lewis before speaking firmly, "Do you really think that terminating this cooperation is the end of it all? Just because we haven't asserted ourselves in the past doesn't mean we won't take action now.
"After all, how could the esteemed elites of Bern City possibly tolerate being slighted by a mere upstart family like yours?"
With a hint of indignation, Connie protested, "It's just a partnership termination. Are you seriously considering targeting the Bowen family?
"Remember, this is Nord City, not Bern City. Our family wields influence here too, and we're not to be taken lightly."
Today was meant to be a grand affair, with the Bowen family hosting a signing ceremony to showcase their collaboration with a multinational corporation. They had extended invitations far and wide to friends and relatives for this significant occasion.
However, instead of celebrating, they were confronted with a humiliating setback as their cooperation hung precariously on the brink of collapse.
Connie couldn't bear Caleb's menacing tone any longer. Despite the prestige of the Gomez and Barrett families in Bern City, Nord City was a different battleground altogether. Connie knew she couldn't afford to jeopardize her reputation here.
Caleb wore an expression of disdain as he addressed Connie, "Given the level of incompetence your family displays, dismantling your company would be a walk in the park.
"Once the Barrett Group's acquisition team takes charge, the Bowen family will have no choice but to declare bankruptcy tomorrow, whether you choose to acknowledge it or not."
Enraged, Connie retorted, "Do you honestly believe you can bankrupt the Bowen family with just a snap of your fingers? It's not as straightforward as you think."
Meanwhile, Lewis' face turned pale. "Mr. Gomez, please understand that this is all a misunderstanding. We sincerely hope you can overlook this situation and not bear any grudges against us," he implored.
Before this incident, Lewis had meticulously researched the standings of the Gomez and Barrett families in Bern City. It became clear that the Bowen family currently lacked the stature to rival them.
As a result, Lewis' sole focus had been on fostering collaboration with the Barrett family.
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