Right after Jasper and Jake discussed what
they were going to do after the market
opened, far away in Harbor City.
Zachary pushed open the door with a tired
look. He threw the briefcase onto the sofa,
sat down, and raised his hand to loosen
the button on his collar. When he saw the
empty home, Zachary called out
impatiently, “Mrs. Inez? Where’s
everyone? Didn’t I say that I want to have
a bowl of dessert every day after getting
off work?”
At this time, a servant hurriedly came
from the direction of the kitchen. She said
aggrievedly, “Mr. Law, yesterday you said
you wouldn’t want it today.”
“I said I wouldn’t want it? When did I say
that? Do you still want your job?”
Zachary was furious.
Mrs. Inez was feeling very aggrieved. Just
as she was about to explain, an old voice
could be heard, “Mrs. Inez, you should go
on with your business. Zachary is in a bad
mood lately, so please don’t split hairs
with him.”
When Mrs. Inez saw Old Master Law’s gentle smile on his face, she quickly bowed and said, “Old Master, you are here. It’s great that you’re here. I’ll go on with my business now.”
After Mrs. Inez left, Zachary said gloomily, “Dad, why are you here?”
“Did something happen to the company?”
Old Master Law sat across from Zachary and asked.
Zachary sighed and said, “Several companies we hold are currently being investigated by the United States Ministry of Commerce, and no business activities are allowed during the investigation. Therefore, the contracts we have with
those companies will be breached. Now,
those companies are seeking compensation from us. I am seriously in
deep trouble.”
Old Master Law said, “If the company has no problems, then they can just investigate however they want. They won’t find anything anyway.”
Zachary smiled bitterly, “Dad, do you still
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