“Mrs. Wong, you can’t say that. Flynn at least has a silver tongue and can make Scarlet happy,” Clayton said with a smirk.
“I need to learn from him then.”
“What good is having a silver tongue? Can he get the company out of trouble just by sweet talking?”
“It’s not just about sweet talking, it’s also about connections, resources, and background! Flynn doesn’t have any of those!”
“Mom, what are you saying? Flynn has real skills!” Scarlet was getting angry.
“Real skills?” Maria frowned and spoke coldly. “Can he help me solve this problem?”
Scarlet was taken aback. She wasn’t present when Flynn helped the Wong family with their geomancy so she didn’t know if he knew Charlie or not.
“Hehe, I doubt it.”
“It’s undeniable that through his connection to God of War, maybe Flynn could talk to some big shots but whether they’re willing to help is another story.”
“And Mr. Carlson isn’t from Niarak and is the biggest distributor in Southern Territory. Why would he sell face for a puppet like you?” Maria glanced at Flynn with contempt.
Scarlet had no words left as she turned to ask Flynn, “Can you solve this problem?”
Flynn actually didn’t want to get involved but since it was Scarlet’s mother asking him for help, he had no choice but to touch his nose lightly and smile faintly, “Mrs. Wong, if you want to see Charlie, there’s no need for all this trouble. I’ll call him over.”
What?!
Call Mr. Carlson over just like that? This guy must be crazy!
Charlie was worth over fifty billion dollars and owned thousands of pharmacies; even if he took one look at someone like them, it would be considered losing face – how could he come down personally?
“Flynn, what I said earlier might have angered you but there’s no need for bravado because it will only make things worse,” Maria shook her head disapprovingly.
“Do you know what the best quality in a man is? Being down-to-earth! Not being flashy or speaking just for show!”
Who did he think he was anyway? How could someone who made billions possibly know an ex-convict like him when they weren’t even living in the same world?!
Clayton chuckled sardonically, “Mrs. Wong, it may have exaggerated by asking Mr. Carlson himself but perhaps Flynn really does have some way of solving this issue!”
“I think Flynn means to ask the God of War to help you.”
“The God of War?” Maria shook her head. “The Carlson family is a powerful clan, and Charlie has a net worth of several hundred billion. His brother is even the mayor of Touport City in Haralu!”
“Why would the God of War owe Mr. Carlson such a big favor for a puppet like Flynn?”
“Mom, Flynn said he can solve it, so he definitely can! Trust him this once!” Scarlet said firmly, standing by Flynn’s side.
“You foolish girl, are you bewitched? How can you believe whatever he says? What happened to your brain?”
“Enough! I know you don’t like Clayton, but he genuinely wants to help me.”
“Even if it helps you become the business queen of Ostrad, he can say such things. I don’t know what to say to him!”
“Actually, I know what you’re thinking. You want to change my impression of Flynn through this matter, don’t you? Let me tell you, even if I give him a chance, it would be a waste of time!”
“I’m just giving him some face! I’ve already explained everything to him, but it seems he didn’t listen at all.”
“When Clayton helps me through this difficult situation, you better seriously consider dating him, or else don’t blame me for turning against you!”
Maria’s face turned cold, and she interrupted Scarlet’s words, scolding her forcefully.
Earlier, she had explained everything to Flynn, but judging by his current behavior, it was clear that he hadn’t listened.
“Regarding Charlie’s matter, you just sit there and listen. Why do you have to butt in? What do you want to do?”
“Embarrass Clayton?”
“Or show off your abilities?”
“Empty words are one thing, but making such grand claims and demanding Mr. Carlson to come down and see you? Why don’t you fly to the sky?”
Maria was angry, and she no longer gave Flynn a good face.
“A phone call, and Mr. Carlson will come down?” Clayton asked Flynn, “Then let me ask, Flynn, how big of a favor does Mr. Carlson owe you?”
“He doesn’t owe me any favors, he just wants to curry favor with me!” Flynn said indifferently.
Curry favor with you?!
Who do you think you are?
Stop talking nonsense!
Maria was stunned for a moment, her anger growing on her face.
This guy is getting more and more outrageous.
Does he take me for a fool?
“Haha…” Clayton couldn’t help but laugh. He said, “Flynn, I understand that I’ve made you uncomfortable by coming here, but you can’t say such unrealistic things just to suppress me! It’s embarrassing!”
“That’s not what Flynn meant, he…” Scarlet wanted to explain for Flynn, but Maria impatiently interrupted her.
“Enough! Let’s end this matter here. I’ll order now, and after we eat, we’ll go up and see Mr. Carlson!”
Scarlet pursed her lips and apologized to Flynn, “I’m sorry, I didn’t expect today to be so difficult. Don’t be angry, okay?”
“It’s okay, you’re mine, so helping is a given. If your mom doesn’t believe me, then let Mr. Robinson handle it,” Flynn smiled calmly.
He was already uninterested in dealing with these trivial matters. Since Maria didn’t believe him, let Clayton handle it.
He didn’t want to engage in a life-and-death struggle like a lapdog!
“Thank you!” Scarlet’s heart warmed, and she pursed her lips, her smiling eyes forming crescents.
I’m his? Flynn acknowledges our relationship?
“Madeline, I don’t understand what you’re thinking. Didn’t you know that Flynn is staying at Thodell Mansion? Why are you still acting aloof?”
“It seems like you two really aren’t compatible, then I’m sorry!”
Scarlet thought to herself, feeling somewhat smug.
After a while, the food arrived.
Maria and Clayton were chatting very well, with Clayton showing off his family background and himself.
He occasionally made sarcastic remarks towards Flynn, and the more Maria listened, the more she liked Clayton, with a constant smile on her face.
An hour later, everyone finished lunch. Clayton checked the time and smiled, saying, “Mrs. Wong, everyone has eaten their fill. Shall we go up and take a look?”
“Okay! Clayton, you’ve been so helpful.” Maria nodded and stood up.
Clayton intended to use this opportunity to make Flynn feel ashamed, so he said to him, “Flynn, come up with us. I’ll show you the world and let you see what a real big shot looks like.”
Maria nodded, her face expressionless as she said, “Scarlet, both of you come up as well. Besides getting to know the big boss, it will also help Flynn realize the difference!”
“That way, he won’t dare to speak thoughtlessly in the future.”