Spoiled by the President novel Chapter 1017

Liam spoke and turned toward Gregory.

Uncle Ian turned his focus to him too, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Thus, Gregory told him all about the Arcane Jade’s origin and their need for it.

He did not hide anything. After all, Uncle Ian was a relative of the Griffins. It would be unethical for them to lie to the man.

Since Gregory needed assistance, he must also be sincere in return.

Hence, Gregory chose to come clean.

After going through the Arcane Jade’s origin and their reason for wanting it, Gregory added, “This piece of jade is merely a toy to you, Uncle, and it isn’t of much use. If you’re willing to part with it, I can offer you another jade artifact in return. Whatever you want, I’ll be sure to give it to you. What do you think?”

Slowly, Uncle Ian narrowed his eyes.

He was not stupid. He knew why Liam brought so many people along with him today.

He was aware that all of these people before him could influence anyone to do their bidding once they stepped out of this place.

Yet, today, they put down their pride and asked for his help.

To put it nicely, it was assistance they were asking for. To put it less nicely, they would resort to more aggressive means if they were unable to reason with him.

That would all depend on how tactful he was.

As he thought of this, he laughed in a resigned manner.

Uncle Ian shook his head. “Why did you have to put it that way, Mr. Graham? Speaking of which, I’m friends with your father, Mr. Harrison Graham. Of course, I’ll help you, but…”

He paused and directed an alert gaze to Gideon and Gregory.

Following that, he smiled. “I’ve always heard about how the Leiths and the Grahams are constantly at odds with each other. Today, it looks like President Leith and Mr. Graham are brothers.”

Businessmen like him had to keep up with the latest happenings in the local business world.

Else, trouble would befall him if the other party misunderstood him for some reason and targeted him.

This was why Uncle Ian brought up this matter.

Nonetheless, Gideon displayed a wan smile.

“What happens in the business world, stays in the business world. The goodwill and grudges among the past generation have nothing to do with the younger generation. You’re a smart man, Uncle Ian, so you should know what I mean, right?”

Uncle Ian was shocked.

Undoubtedly, he understood what Gideon was getting at.

Immediately, a twinkle appeared in his eyes.

“Fine, I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll get someone to bring it over and hand it to you personally.”

Then, he made a phone call.

Gideon, Gregory, and their companions let out sighs of relief.

However, something unexpected happened.

Uncle Ian screamed on the phone.

“What?! It’s been stolen?”

…

The twist of events caught everybody off guard and no one knew what to do.

Initially, they thought that this piece of Arcane Jade could be obtained effortlessly.

They were so close, yet the jade piece was stolen.

When they noticed the stark shift in Uncle Ian’s expression, Nell and her companions knew that he was not joking. The jade piece had indeed been stolen.

After he hung up, Janet asked hastily, “Uncle Ian, what happened?”

Uncle Ian turned around, evidently angrily.