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hapter 208
elen was helpless, but Peter was tugging at her arm, crying repeatedly, “Come on, Helen!
Do >mething!”
elen
could die from a stroke right then–would they be here in the first place if not for him?!
Hah! Phineas Tomkins? So what?” someone suddenly said.
veryone was stunned–who could be that bold, belittling Phineas Tomkins himself?!
was none other than Chris.
s he strode up to stand in front of Helen, Gina’s eyes lit up–they were saved!
carlet studied Chris and his suit in turn before asking in curiosity, “Who are you?”
he could see that he had a strut and a confident way of speaking–was it really possible
that e was a match for Phineas?
I’m Chris Steiner from Omens Industries.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthris… Steiner?
carlet was actually not familiar with that name, but she had heard of Omens Industries.
fter all, the company had established a foothold in Riverton in no time at all, and they
were. aid to have the backing of the Salazars‘ heiress.
e did outrank Scarlet in influence, even if she was a mob boss‘ girlfriend.
Greetings, Mr. Steiner.” She suddenly smiled, her attitude changing just then. “Since
you’re peaking on their behalf, It’s only right that I show you due respect.”
elen, Gina, and Peter were all staring at Chris in surprise–a business owner like him
actually ot so much respect from Scarlet?
elen was especially stunned–she was a CEO in her own right as well and should actually
ommand more respect than Chris!
carlet said just then, “I won’t ask for the ten million, but the boy must apologize.”
elen breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Peter. “Go on. Apologize right now.”
e was at fault in the first place, and apologizing would be the smartest choice.
owever, Chris suddenly said, “Apologize? That’s not happening, especially when you beat
up y friend. If anything, you should be apologizing to Peter.”
What?” Helen exclaimed in shock and quickly told Chris under her breath, “Stop it, Chris.
et’s just have Peter apologize and put this behind us.”
iris raised a hand to stop her right then. “Don’t worry, Helen. I can handle this.”
2 was not about to stop flexing now that he realized he could!
side him, Gina pointed at Scarlet as she snapped, “That’s right! Now apologize to Peter!”
ie was certainly braver now that she had backing.
Chapter 208
Peter was even worse than his mom. “The man told you to apologize, you hear? Do it, or
I’ll slap you right now!”
The bouncers behind Scarlet were furious.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe just had to say the word, and some mere business owner would be squashed!
Did they really think they could win against their numbers?!
Still, Scarlet did not give the order and was gritting her teeth instead. “Mr. Steiner, you
really shouldn’t push your luck.”
“Oh, but I think I will.” Chris snorted in disdain. “I’ll count down from three. Apologize to
Peter or else!”
“Three!”
“Two-”
Even before Chris could count down to one, there was a resounding bang behind them as
someone kicked it open!
A burly man strode in, followed by a large group of thugs, demanding, “Who the fuck is
messing around on my turf?!”
Scarlet and the others were immediately delighted to see him.
“Mr. Tomkins!”
The man was none other than Phineas Tomkins himself!
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