Suddenly, his voice changed into a threatening tone, "If I don't see you tonight, your daughter will end up last in the competition!"
Penny's eyes widened in anger. "You are abusing your position by threatening me for your own gain. This is a crime!"
James acknowledged with a grin, "You're right, this is a threat!"
"I am well aware you are now the president of the Cross Group. But money alone isn't enough. People in positions of power like us can still easily manipulate rich people like you."
"I'll leave this thought with you. If you don't come tonight, your daughter's results will be marked down and she will also be rejected from all the good schools in Channing. As the deputy director of education, I can certainly guarantee this."
Provoked by his words, Penny's eyes turned bloodshot in anger.
Meanwhile, Nathan interrupted with a snort, "Haha, what's the big deal about a lowly deputy director?”
James glared angrily at Nathan, "Who do you think you are to dare talk to me with such insolence! Apologize immediately!"
Nathan scoffed, "If you want me to apologize, you will have to kneel before me first!"
Right after he finished, Nathan swung his leg and kicked James' knees apart.
Crying in agony, he fell on his knees with a thump. His face grimacing in utter pain.
Most of the bystanders weren't aware of what was going on, but they recognized who James was.
When they saw how bold Nathan was to have brought James to his knees, they gasped with widened eyes.
Even Penny was dumbfounded.
Meanwhile, the security guards on duty at the competition rushed over.
Their leader reprimanded both Nathan and James in disbelief, "The kids are taking part in a competition inside, for goodness sake! Fighting here will cause a distraction for them, so can't you be more considerate?"
Looking down at James in a condescending manner, Nathan stated coldly, "Under normal circumstances, I would have beaten the living daylights out of you. However, I'll let you off the hook this one time for the children's sake."
"You better watch yourself. If I find out that you have been abusing your position again, you will be finished!"
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