Jamir’s expression was extremely profound as he quickly responded, “It seems you haven’t seen the news today. You won’t have that chance.”
At these words, Anthony, standing behind Nelson, couldn’t hide his guilty conscience.
A fleeting gloom crossed Nelson’s brow. “You’re getting ahead of yourself.”
He crossed his long legs, adopting a more relaxed posture. “Just like when you left the country back then, the Quinn family was wrestling internally. Your mother asserted that you would be the head of the Quinn family. And what happened? How many years did you have to live abroad before waiting for today? Your mother is already sixty-five this year, isn’t she?”
To outsiders, Nelson often appeared indifferent and gentle, but once provoked, his coldness and sharpness far exceeded Jamir’s.
Jamir’s face changed. “Your investigation is very thorough. Could there be someone from the Oconnor family within the Quinn family?”
The internal strife within the Quinn family was known only to insiders.
Nelson smiled. “I look forward to you finding out.”
With business settled, every word spoken now was personal.
In fact, as the two most prominent groups in their respective cities, the Oconnor Group and the Quinn Group could have collaborated back then. However, a troublemaking uncle within the Quinn family managed to push the young and impetuous Jamir abroad, causing Nelson to miss the opportunity.
Unexpectedly, they had another chance to confront each other.
“Though the Quinn family was chaotic, I’ve now quelled it. What about the Oconnor family? Mr. Oconnor, you managed to send your own uncle to prison despite your close ties. Your methods are more ruthless than mine.” Jamir tapped the table intermittently. “But besides one uncle, how many others have you not dealt with? Are the directors of Oconnor Group sensible?”
A double entendre.
Nelson chuckled lightly. “Even if I send them all to prison, so what?”
His casual remark stirred waves in Jamir’s eyes.
Because it didn’t sound like a joke; it seemed he could actually do it.
Nelson’s ruthless methods were well-known to Jamir, who quickly realized, “I heard Oconnor Group is about to ally with the Ellison family through marriage. With such confidence, it’s understandable.”
A key sentence, stirring someone’s heartstrings.
Nelson remained impassive. “Instead of worrying about my personal affairs, Jamir, you should worry about yourself.”
With that, he stood up and left the meeting room accompanied by his subordinates.
Secretary Yusuf asked Jamir in surprise, “What does he mean by that?”
Jamir just stared at Nelson’s back, frowning. This was a formidable opponent.
In the office, Anthony followed closely behind the man, hesitating before speaking. “There was a rumor about Jamir today that I didn’t dare show you.”
At these words, it was clear who it involved.
Nelson loosened his tie and placed a large hand on Anthony’s shoulder. “Didn’t I tell you to report everything about him to me?”
The action seemed casual, but the force behind it made Anthony’s entire arm ache, his bones throbbing with pain.
He endured the pain. “It’s my fault. I was just worried you’d be angry. It’s not worth it for Jamir.”
“News.” Nelson’s expression turned cold, his brows filled with hostility.
Anthony reluctantly took out his phone, found a news article, and placed it in front of Nelson.
The headline was striking, and so was the photo.
Callie’s slender figure appeared even more alluring from a candid angle. That waist he had touched countless times was now held by Jamir’s large hand.
Nelson closed his eyes, seething with a rage that threatened to destroy everything.