Zachary, who was feeling refreshed, said cheerfully, “The Turners must withdraw from the Olympic Village project. As for the other venues, we will compete based on our own capabilities.”
Brad flew into a rage, saying, “You’re making an unreasonable demand!”
Zachary said mildly, “You can’t say that, Brad. Listen, the CD that’s meant to be sent to Old Master Turner’s house is still with my men. You still have a chance to redeem the situation.
“It’s your decision whether you want to solve this between you and your son or cause a stir in the entire Turner family.”
Brad narrowed his eyes when he heard what he said.
If the materials were sent to Old Master Turner, then he would be doomed for sure. He would certainly not let Zachary get what he wanted, but there was now a glimmer of hope. He was hesitant to pelt a rat for fear of smashing the vase beside it.
As for the Turners’ pillar, Brad knew better than anyone what the upright and plainspoken Old Master Turner would do to his son once the materials reached his hands.
After taking a deep breath, Brad said in a deep voice, “This is the only condition you have?”
Zachary was not surprised by Brad’s compromise. He continued happily, “This is just my own condition. After all, this is still a grudge between Jasper and Erik. My nephew wants me to pass on a message to you too.
“The wrongful act that Erik committed will be returned. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. However, he has no plans of becoming the Turners’ enemy.”
Brad sneered when he heard what he said. “You can press Brad’s face on the ground and bash him up. Jasper is considered the best among his peers. Is that all he wants? To bash him up?
“He doesn’t want to be the Turners’ enemy? Easy for him to say. Everything he’s doing shows that he’s going against the Turners.”
Zachary’s smile diminished as he said insipidly, “If this is the attitude you have, then I don’t think there’s a need to discuss this anymore. I must remind you that Old Master Turner is a hero whom I respect, but none of his descendants have the guts.
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