Bryan began, “Dad...”
However, Howard spontaneously burst out, “Exactly who did you offend? I received a severe warning from Edward Foundation, and I'm still in the midst of liaising with them. Mr. Edward personally came forward to speak with me!”
As he heard this, Bryan suddenly felt an icy chill wash over him.
To think it extended all the way to the Edward Foundation... And Mr.
Edward himself reached out in person as well. What could have happened?
“What's wrong, Dad?” he asked.
However, he didn't receive a reply. Instead, he picked up on the familiar voice of his teacher, who also happened to be Howard's boss, Edward. The latter said, “I'm sorry, Howard. I don't think it's suitable for you to work at Edward Foundation currently. You're fired!”
“In addition, these are the signatures from one hundred twenty-three foundations on Windmill Street jointly demanding your expulsion. From this moment, you're hereby banished from Windmill Street! We've also looked into all the kickbacks you obtained from the listed companies. The immigration authorities will be sure to press charges against you for your financial crimes!” Edward added.
Bryan's head swirled in confusion as he took in the series of developments that rapidly unfolded before him.
Once again, Edward’s voice carried over as he said, “Is that Bryan on the phone? Bring it over here.”
“Mr. Edward...” Bryan said as his body began to shake uncontrollably in fear. He had never felt this much terror in his life before today.
Edward's voice was devoid of his usual gentleness as he sternly said, “You used to be my favorite student, Bryan. However, that's not the case anymore. You've offended someone that you shouldn't have messed around with. The man before you is simply one you can't afford to cross! Don't you regret it now?”
With that, the call ended. Bryan immediately turned to point fiercely at Donald as he asked, “What did you do? Tell me now! What in the world did you pull here?”
Bryan was utterly incensed. Before that incident had occurred, he was well poised to rise rapidly through the ranks and join the exclusive group of billionaires under the age of thirty. However, he now had nothing to his name and was on the verge of ending up in prison to boot.
All of a sudden, he pivoted to face Shawn and helplessly pleaded, “Save me, Mr. Larson!”
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