The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 74

Marco had been informed by his father that Arthur had taken ownership of the Brown Company, something which seemed inconceivable. Yet, it had indeed come to fruition with no uncertainty.

As per their agreement, Marco, having lost the bet to Arthur, had to kneel before him and apologize publicly.

Marco approached Arthur, his face contorted with anger and his pride crushed. He was humiliated to have to submit to these demands in front of the people who had once admired him. His heavy exhale carried his indignation as he stopped in front of Arthur and reluctantly bowed down to the ground in supplication.

"What an asshole you are, Arthur," he muttered.

"Arthur," Marco said apologetically. His voice reverberated through the grand lobby, causing everyone to become suddenly silent.

"I'm sorry for what I did to you while you were working here."

Marco couldn't seem to shake his curiosity about what had transpired with Arthur. In a short span of time, he had gone from being trash to someone of great value. Marco couldn't help but wonder how Arthur had attained his newfound wealth. Had he robbed a bank? Or perhaps he had married an elderly widow and then killed her for her money? Maybe his grandfather was secretly providing financial support to Arthur?

Marco clenched his fists, silently wishing he could confront Arthur. He was aware of the consequences of his actions, yet he still wanted revenge. After all, Arthur had essentially taken control of the entire company.

Marco certainly didn't want his employment there to be terminated that day. "Arthur, you bastard," he muttered in his head, not daring to say it aloud.

"Arthur, I apologize for deliberately taking Linda away from you to cause you pain, as well as for firing you from this company without any valid justification. I am also sorry for the way I treated you while you were working here." Marco spoke firmly, his forehead still pressed against the cold marble floor.

Everyone was shaking their heads in disbelief as they watched the events unfolding before them. Many of them were still in denial, refusing to accept what had transpired.

"What the hell is going on here?"

"Is it really true?" one of them asked, staring at Marco in disbelief.

“It must be a prank played by Marco,” another replied, shaking their head. “I'm certain of it. Only an idiot would believe this. Stop this, Marco. I know it looks funny, but this is not a joke.”

"Marco, what are you doing?" one of them ran up to Marco and attempted to help him to his feet. "Arthur, how dare you?" they said, turning to Arthur with incredulous looks on their face. "What kind of trick is this? Do you think we'd actually believe this?"

Arthur smiled, looking at the eyes of those who couldn't believe the extraordinary event unfolding before their very own eyes. Even when Marco, a person of immense pride, knelt before him, they still doubted the facts that were clearly not in their favor. Yes, humans are like that; they will only accept and believe in things that are beneficial to them.

Arthur then approached Marco and, placing his foot under Marco's chin, forced him to look up at him. Marco was visibly seething with rage as if he was about to punch Arthur any second.

"Look at me, Marco," Arthur commanded.

The onlookers were filled with apprehension and dread, many of them having previously insulted Arthur. It was clear that the situation was about to become very unpleasant.

"Marco," Arthur began sternly, "you have been exploiting your role here to intimidate those who are weaker than you. You've been playing the field, dating every female employee and even getting some pregnant, then leaving them. You have nothing to offer this company. You are scum and, as of today, you are no longer employed here. Get away from me now!"

As soon as everyone heard Arthur's words, they could no longer deny the facts that had just unfolded before them.

"Is it true that the brown company has been completely bought out by someone?" someone asked.