“Get lost?” Flynn sneered, pointing to the carpet at the door. “Here’s what you can do: kneel down and escort Rose in, and I’ll forgive your rudeness!”
The bodyguard laughed after hearing Flynn’s words. “Kid, are you joking? Do you know who you’re talking to?”
Flynn tilted his head and looked at the bodyguard coldly. “Just two bodyguards, what’s there to be proud of? You’re nothing but ants.”
The bodyguard’s expression turned cold after hearing this and he said in a deep voice, “We may be bodyguards but we also work for the Swanson family. Even celebrities attending this event wouldn’t dare look down on us. Who do you think you are?”
“You call us ants with that build of yours? I could take you out with just one arm!”
The surrounding celebrities couldn’t help but laugh.
It turned out they were here to cause trouble without even considering whose territory they were on! Rose had a serious expression as she said, “Based on my understanding of him, it would be best if we were allowed inside or else things might not end well.”
The bodyguard chuckled and said to Rose, “Rose Sharp, did you hire this thug as muscle?”
“If you wanted to bring someone over here for trouble, then you should have brought someone worth our time instead of bringing an idiot who will only get beaten up,” added another.
“We both come from special forces backgrounds and have won awards at international competitions. If he dares make a move, then I guarantee…”
Bang! Bang!
Flynn used his hand like a knife as he slashed towards the throats of both guards.
Crack! Crack!
The guards felt immense pain in their throats before feeling suffocated.
They each clutched their necks while kneeling on the ground in disbelief watching Flynn and Rose walk past them before collapsing unconscious onto the floor.
Inside the mansion, various celebrities held glasses filled with red wine while chatting together in groups when suddenly everything went quiet upon seeing what happened outside by the entranceway.
Rose scanned her surroundings before locking eyes with a tall man with fair skin complexion which caused her gaze to turn icy cold – Braiden Swanson – the mastermind behind all this! A surge of nameless anger rose within her heart while Flynn also noticed Braiden staring back at him which made his face flash with coldness.
Braiden was currently chatting away with Layla when he saw Rose, causing his face darken slightly as he smiled towards Layla saying, “Ms. Woods, I need attend some personal matters. Please excuse me.”
Layla was equally surprised by everything happening around them.
Her surprise came from Flynn, not expecting him to come over for any reason.
But upon seeing Rose, it seemed like she understood something and politely nodded at Braiden without saying anything else.
Kimber approached Layla and whispered, “Miss, what’s this guy up to again? Should we go check it out?”
Layla shook her head and said, “I don’t want any contact with him. Let’s just watch the show.”
“Orion, the boss is coming today. Is he trying to take over the turf?” Edwin exclaimed as he saw Flynn looking downcast.
Orion had called him yesterday and explained about the dragon pills and investing in Davies’ Pharmaceuticals. Edwin was more than willing to follow Flynn’s lead and had prepared 500 million each for himself and Orion to invest in Davies’ Pharmaceuticals.
“It’s almost time. Today marks the day Niarak will be split in half.”
“Let’s not get involved yet. We’ll come out when necessary,” Orion mused while rubbing his chin.
Braiden had asked Layla to invite them over just so that they could try to persuade them into investing in Swanson Group but Orion and Edwin politely declined.
Braiden was gracious enough not to push too hard but confidently stated that after the new drug was released, Orion and Edwin would change their minds for sure.
Orion smiled politely but inwardly dismissed Braiden as insignificant.
“What’s going on?” Braiden came up next Milo quietly asking.
Milo looked at Rose coldly before saying, “Mr. Swanson, I guess this woman is here for Dragon Bone Pill!”
River also spoke up, “Mr. Swanson, the man next Rose is called Flynn Clark.”
“Some martial arts skills are nothing special. There are more than a hundred estate guards here today. What could possibly go wrong?” Braiden snorted lightly after taking a quick glance at Flynn.
“You two figure out how you’re going get rid of these two people without causing trouble around here!”
“Oh yeah, River, you call Katrina and ask her when she’ll be coming.”
“The release of new drugs isn’t just a means of attracting investment, it also serves as an incentive for medical teams to join us.”
“She isn’t only a medical doctor, she has an impressive team under her command, and she’s also the daughter of city mayor.”
“If she joins us, it will greatly benefit our layout in Niarak!”
Braiden didn’t pay much attention to Rose, the little episode. She was just a deceived woman who came looking for trouble.
“She has nothing now, what can she do?”
The two of them headed towards Rose and Flynn.
“Flynn, you have a lot of nerve coming here and acting recklessly!” Milo was the first to speak up.
Flynn raised an eyebrow and said calmly, “We came here to support the Swanson’s Group’s new drug launch. Your security guard had an arrogant attitude.”
“I’m afraid they would tarnish the reputation of the Swanson’s Group. It wouldn’t hurt to educate them a bit!”
“How is that being reckless?”
“You’re very eloquent!” Milo glared at Flynn angrily and asked Rose, “Is this your idea?”
Rose replied calmly, “Flynn acted on his own accord but I approve of his actions.”
“The Swanson’s Group is big business. Security guards are just for show. They need proper training!”
Milo sneered coldly, “My security guard did nothing wrong. Today we are hosting a banquet for entrepreneurs.”
“You’re bankrupt with nothing left. You don’t qualify to be here.”
The guests present also chimed in with their advice.
“Ms. Sharp,” one guest said, “Winners take all is an age-old truth in business mergers. Throwing tantrums like this only makes you look petty.”
“Causing a scene at the Swanson family banquet won’t gain you anything. Instead, it will become a stain on your life. Others will say you can’t handle defeat!”
“Ms. Sharp, I advise you to leave quickly, save face for your family. Don’t engage in futile actions that will only bring shame!”
River had finished the call by now, his face cold as he leaned close to Rose’s ear, “It seems my morning warning wasn’t harsh enough. You’ve come here to stir up trouble again!”
“Hurry up and leave. Otherwise, after the banquet, I’ll break your limbs and dig up your mother’s remains to scatter them to the winds!”
Then, he sighed and said loudly, “Rose, the Sharp’s Group is beyond recovery, and my family has supported you all the way, doing our utmost.”
“As a friend, I advise you that coming here serves no purpose. Creating a scene will only invite mockery. Go back!”
After saying this, River slapped Rose’s shoulder heavily, his eyes full of threat.
Smack!
Rose, with an icy expression, slapped him back and said coldly, “Since I came here, I never intended to live! Do you think your threats will work on me?”
“My family owes the Stewart family a debt of gratitude, and I have always considered the Stewart family as my own.”
“But the Stewart family turned their backs on us long ago and sided with the Swanson family. They stole my business secrets, including the Dragon Bone Pill recipe. And they have the nerve to claim they acted out of righteousness?”
“Do you think that’s fair, Stewart family?”
“Stole her recipe?”
The room fell silent.
All guests present furrowed their brows.
Capital mergers are common in business practices, but using theft to obtain a recipe for Dragon Bone Pills is not ethical for a multi-billion dollar company like the Swanson’s Group.
Layla also frowned deeply.
Could it be that today’s product launch was for Dragon Bone Pills? If so, she found this whole situation shameful.