Ivan and the others knelt in front of Robert. “Sir, that person went too far, and he disrespected United Group. If you don't avenge Mr. Jason, United Group will not have any standing left in Corleon in the future.”
Robert gritted his teeth. “Tell me who did this! I'll send someone to kill him right now!”
“Dad, did two women come to talk to you about business today?” Jason asked.
Robert froze as he wondered if it was one of Dawn and Nancy's men who did this.
If his suspicions were true, then things would be a lot trickier.
He nodded and said, “Yes. There were indeed two ladies who came looking for me to talk about business. Does this have something to do with them?”
“The man who came with them! He's their partner! He did this! You must kill him!” Jason yelled.
Robert turned around and glared at Zeke.
Nancy and Dawn grew extremely anxious when they heard Jason's words.
“Zeke, did you do this to him?” Dawn whispered.
Zeke nodded. “Yes.”
“Why did you hurt him so brutally?”
“Well, you told me not to kill anyone.”
Dawn was rendered speechless.
Well, you didn't kill anyone, that's for sure.
Robert stood up and walked toward the three of them, his body vibrating with anger.
“Care to explain?”
Just as Zeke was about to explain to Robert, Dawn interrupted, “Mr. Quinn, let me explain—”
Robert waved his hand at her and refused to hear her explanation.
“Ms. Hinton, Ms. Castaneda, this has nothing to do with the two of you. You may leave now. Our cooperation will remain the same. However, he has to stay and pay for what he did.” Robert pointed at Zeke.
Zeke smiled at Dawn and Nancy and said, “It's fine. Since Mr. Quinn is letting you go, you two should head back first. Leave everything here to me.”
Dawn and Nancy looked helpless as they knew very well that Zeke was about to get serious, and things wouldn't end well for Robert and his men.
Dawn earnestly said, “Don't kill anyone.”
Robert nodded back at her. “Don't worry. I'll give him a fight at best. I won't hurt him too much.”
In truth, Dawn's words were meant for Zeke, but Robert thought she was saying it to himself. He was making the same mistake as Jason did.
At that moment, Wendy abruptly spoke up. “Sir, I'm not sure if I should say this.”
“Go ahead.”
“I think we should just leave this matter behind us and not pursue it any further.”
“What?” Robert was immediately enraged again. “He broke my son's legs. You can even see the bone poking out with your own eyes! Not just that, but our security guards were severely injured too! Look at how miserable they are! He's trampling on me and United Group's dignity with this action. If let him go, how will I be able to lift my head again in the future?”
Even Nancy and Dawn couldn't believe their ears.
“Mr. Quinn, don't be angry and hear me out. Let me break it down for you. They probably didn't know each other before, and they didn't know they were partners. That's why they fought. We shouldn't blame them for not knowing that. Besides, there's a saying that you won't know someone until you fight them. I believe that if the two of them shake on it and make peace, their relationship will be stronger than steel and purer than gold in the future.”
“But—” Robert was still a little dissatisfied.
“Mr. Quinn, you've always told me to be compassionate and amiable. Have you forgotten?”
Robert was still reluctant, but a fearful look flashed across his eyes when he glanced at Wendy.
He gritted his teeth and said, “Fine! I'll listen to Wendy this time and let you go for now! The three of you may leave.”
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