His opponent was too formidable!
He or she was driving him to his grave!
Samson could not understand how he had provoked such an opponent.
Nevertheless, he did not have the time to think about it. Samson quickly took out his phone and called his father. At the moment, only his father could save him.
Very soon, Bob, who was still in the Old Johnston Manor, received a call from Samson.
Bob’s ringtone was like an evil melody.
Bob stared at his phone on the table for a long time, afraid to answer it.
It had been less than ten minutes since Philip declared that he would make the Seafare Trading Company that belonged to Samson go bankrupt.
Could it be…
Impossible!
“Old Master, you should pick up the call. Samson must be calling you for help,” Philip said as he sipped his tea calmly.
Bob was dubious but answered the call anyway. Almost immediately, Samson’s crying voice was from the other end of the phone, “Dad, you must save me this time. My company has gone bankrupt. The business and tax authorities are also after me!”
Ba-thump!
Bob’s heart took a dive, and he gaped at Philip who was indifferent.
He really had done what he said he would do.
“Samson, what did you say?” Bob was still in disbelief as he asked in a quivering voice.
“Dad, the company… the company is bankrupt! They’re here for me, they want to take me away. Think of something quickly!” Samson was anxious and terrified.
Once he was caught, he would be put in jail for sure!
At this moment, Bob finally flew into a panic. His eyes fell on Philip, and he asked, “Did you really do this?”
Philip nodded and said, “That’s right, and it’s only the appetizer.”
That one sentence from Philip broke Bob’s final defense.
Samson naturally heard the exchange of words from the other end of the line and asked in nervous curiosity, “Dad, who are you talking to? Who did what?”
Bob said quaveringly, “Samson, your company’s bankruptcy was caused by Philip.”
Although Bob was unwilling to believe it, the truth was right in front of him, and he had no choice but to believe it.
Philip Clarke actually did it!
Contrary to his expectations, Philip said, “There are some things that once have been done, cannot be undone. Enjoy your last few days of freedom.”
Philip hung up the phone once he was done speaking and said to Bob, “Old Master, I know you’re well connected. You can start setting up your defenses now. I hope you don’t disappoint me.”
Bob was taken aback, and his heart began to pound wildly.
However, all of a sudden, his gaze became resolute as he asked, “Philip Clarke, are you sure you won’t let go of the Yates?”
“If the Yates aren’t destroyed, I’ll have trouble sleeping and eating. Besides, this is the price you have to pay,” Philip replied mildly.
Bob was crestfallen. However, he had gone through countless battles over the years and had experienced strong winds and waves. He soon stabilized his mind. “Philip, I have to admit that I’ve underestimated you. Nonetheless, I advise you not to be too heavy-handed, to forgive and forget! The Yates family is not a force to be reckoned with. Before you do anything to the Yates, you should weigh the price of it yourself!”
Bob had thought about it thoroughly. At most, Philip only had a few connections.
Hence, such action against Samson had most likely exhausted his strength and network.
Bob had also thought of the possibility that it was all a bluff.
The bankruptcy of the Seafare Trading Company was most probably the most Philip could do.
Therefore, Bob was quite confident. In Riverdale, apart from the few big families, no one else was qualified to oppose the Yates!
Bob was as steady as a mountain when he dialed a number and said, “Old Fargo, I’m facing a bit of difficulty here and need your help.”
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