The Ultimate Husband (Darryl and Lily Lyndon) novel Chapter 5

The Lyndon clan’s authority rested in the hands of the grandmother, and she favored William the most. Moreover, William’s development is pretty decent, he has at least 30 million worth of assets. Any offense toward him would surely not end well.

“Mom, what are you doing?” asked Lily as she walked over and held her mother back.

Even though she detested Darryl, it was him that had gotten her out of her predicament.

Darryl covered his face, the red slap mark on his cheek was strongly visible. However, he had a small smile on his face. After three whole years, this was the first time Lily spoke on his behalf. Darryl simply turned and left, with a smile on his face.

“Get your ass back here, you piece of trash!” Although it was quite a distance, Darryl could still hear Samantha’s shouts.

As the crowd watched the spectacle unfold, an aged voice could be heard from not far away.

“What’s with all the commotion?” Grandmother Lyndon asked as she walked onto the stage. The originally bustling hall fell silent upon the sight of her.

“Alright alright, no need for such formalities. Take a seat.” Grandmother Lyndon waved her hand, and under the support of some people, slowly sat down on her chair. “According to my reliable sources, Donghai City’s Platinum Corporation will have a new President tomorrow.”

“Woah!”

The matter sparked a heated discussion among the crowd. The Lyndon clan has over ten advertising companies under them. In recent years, the Lyndons were keen for a partnership between them and Platinum Corporation for they were Donghai City’s largest entertainment company. A partnership with them would give the Lyndons steady profits without loss.

However, backing the Platinum Corporation was none other than the Darby clan, who have always looked down on the Lyndons! Every single mention of a partnership had been rejected by them. With the arrival of a new president, the Lyndons had to give it a shot, hoping for a partnership!

“Who’s willing to go discuss the partnership?” Grandmother Lyndon asked slowly as she looked around the hall. “Whoever that can successfully negotiate and secure the partnership, would be considered making a huge contribution to our clan!”

“I’ll go!”

“Granny, I’ll go!”

“I’m willing as well!”

All of them were vying for that role, except for Lily. She knew that deep down, her standing in the clan was relatively low.

Upon seeing how enthusiastic they were, Grandmother Lyndon nodded her head in praise and smiled. She pointed at William and said, “William, why don’t you go over there tomorrow and give it a try.”

William let out a wide-eyed smile and nodded excitedly.

Darryl left alone and took a cab back home to sleep. He had to make up for the lack of sleep last night from the excitement of discovering that he had made a fortune.

Darryl slept especially soundly that night. The very next morning, he left for Platinum Corporation on his scooter right after preparing breakfast.

Uncle Drake had already told him that Pearl Hahn, the secretary, would be at the company waiting for him.

Platinum Corporation was situated in the bustling central business district of Donghai City. At the entrance of the company parked a row of luxurious cars, and quite a number of them belonged to the celebrities signed under the company.

It was company policy that every celebrity had to report to the company every day. If there were an emergency, they had to apply for leave. Therefore paparazzi frequently hang around the building, hoping to snap some celebrities’ photos and sell them for a profit. If they managed to capture anything gossipy or scandalous, they would be able to make a huge profit.

‘Damn, riding this scooter here surely seems uncouth, I should get a car…’ thought Darryl as he parked his scooter at the company’s entrance.

Suddenly, came the roar of an engine, followed by a ‘bang’ that nearly sent Darryl flying.

Darryl turned around and saw that a Porsche Cayenne had knocked his scooter. The Porsche was barely scratched, but the back of his scooter was completely dented.

‘Son of a b*tch! My newly bought scooter! Broken again?’ thought Darryl, as he felt like weeping but had no tears. He noticed a crowd started to form around him, judging and watching the commotion.

“Do you know how to drive?” said a beautiful lady, as she stepped out of the car.

“Wow...”

Sounds of exclamation came from the crowd, the appearance of this woman drew all their attention. She was wearing a sheath dress and a pair of high heels, her figure was alluring and toned. A woman like her would surely be the focal point wherever she went.

“Giselle?” Darryl exclaimed.

Giselle was here to sign her contract! Darryl smiled. Although she crashed into him and broke his scooter, it was a good thing that none of them were injured. He did not want to pursue this matter further and was about to walk over to greet Giselle when she saw that it was him.

This lady was attractive, and her height was roughly 165cm, and over 30 years of age. She was dressed in business attire and wore black high heel shoes, accentuating her femininity and maturity.

“Miss Peach.”

Upon seeing the business lady’s arrival, all the employees and security guards bowed and greeted her one after another. This lady was Platinum Corporation’s deputy manager, Penelope Peach.

“Aunt Penelope,” said Giselle, as she stepped forward to greet Penelope. It was because Penelope was Giselle’s aunt, and through her connections as deputy manager, got Giselle a contract with Platinum Corporation.

Penelope nodded her head in acknowledgment, and turned her attention to Darryl, and said, “Apologize to Giselle.”

What?

Darryl felt that it was a funny moment. He asked, “Why do I have to apologize? Who are you?”

“This guy must’ve hit himself on the head, can’t even recognize the deputy manager.” whispered some of the employees.

“Yeah, is he looking for trouble by not apologizing?”

Penelope stared at Darryl with cold eyes and frowned. “You’re here to apply for the position of a security guard, yes? Who hired you for this job? It does not matter. Since you’re not willing to apologize, as deputy manager, I hereby inform you that you’re fired. Get on your scooter and get lost.”

“Me? Get lost?” Darryl pointed at himself and laughed.

“Are you deaf? Can’t you understand?” Giselle said coldly through her teeth. “I’ll take it as my unlucky day to meet a fly like you. Even though you scratched my car, I won’t ask you for compensation. Get out of my sight immediately.”

‘Beep beep beep!’

At that moment came the honking of a Bentley, which stopped in front of the crowd. A girl who looked slightly more than 20 years of age, wearing a black business suit and glasses came out of the car.

“President, I am so sorry I’m late,” said Miss Pearl, the secretary, as she hastily walked to the front of Darryl and did a 90-degree bow.