After a long stalemate, Ewan finally recalled his purpose of coming to Landview Inc. He could ask David for the 200, 000 dollars, as David had sent him here.
“OK. I’ll give you 200, 000 dollars,” Ewan agreed, gritting his teeth.
However, the two old men were slightly taken aback. Then they wailed more loudly, “Ah! I’m dying. My injury worsened. You must give me 400, 000 dollars. Or life for life!”
‘400, 000 dollars!’
Ewan went ballistic, blue veins popping on his forehead.
He was sure the two men blackmailed them. However, Ewan couldn’t fight back under the surveillance cameras. He had indeed ordered his men to take the two old men away.
Besides, the thing he had planned to do couldn’t be disclosed to the public, so he must deal with this matter secretly.
“OK. I will give you 400, 000 dollars,” Ewan agreed again.
Anyway, he would ask David for the money, but he also knew it would be deducted from his pay.
‘He’s rich!’ The two old men were startled.
However, they didn’t do it for money. They only wanted to stop Ewan and his men from entering, which was their duty.
“No! 600, 000 dollars…”
They increased the compensation again to stop the group.
However, a man walked out behind them. “Enough. Thank you so much, Ben, Peter. 400, 000 dollars are enough. Either of you will get 200, 000 dollars. That’s a lot for your families.”
“OK, Boss.”
They knew Robin was Elise’s husband, so they called him Boss.”
“Leave the rest for me.”
Robin walked to Ewan and his men.
He was watching upstairs. If the security guards asked for more money, Ewan and his men would fall out. In that case, Peter and Ben might get hurt for real.
Besides, either of them could get 200, 000 dollars, which was a lot of money.
“OK.”
The two old men got the money and left. They had tried their best, and the rest was left to Robin.
“Please enter.” Robin gestured at Ewan.
Although they came with evil intentions, Robin received them as guests.
“Humph!”
With a livid face, Ewan didn’t speak until he walked in. “I’m Ewan Walker from the department of public works. You are reported for using inferior materials in the construction project. We’re here for an inspection.”
“Please go ahead,” Robin answered.
“You are sensible. Good,” Ewan sneered.
Then he led his men to inspect. He went directly to the second floor, stood in a position, and fumbled. “There’s something wrong. Check it.”
“Yes, Mr. Walker.”
Two technicians walked up.
After checking, a technician said, “The counterweight ratio of this material is incorrect. The normal one should be 432 and C20, but this one is 112 and C15. The difference is too huge. If this material is used, the quality won’t meet the standards. The building will be dangerous.”
“Impossible!”
Priya paled after hearing his words. She rushed over and checked the material. A while later, she muttered in disbelief, “How could it be possible? The counterweight ratio is incorrect.”
“Mr. Walker, there must be something wrong during the process. Can you check other materials? Others are excellent and meet the standards,” Priya explained in a panic.
“Other materials are good? Humph!” Ewan sneered.
“Don’t you know even an ant may destroy a whole dam? Once there’s a mistake, the whole building will collapse.”
“I…”
Priya flinched, her face pale.
She had inspected everything strictly, but somehow, a problem had been detected. After a silence, she said, “It’s my fault. I’m willing to take the responsibility…”
She was unwilling to drag Elise into the mere.
Before she finished speaking, Robin stood protectively before her and requested, “Let me handle it. I’m Elise’s husband, so I have the right to represent this company.”
“After I go with them, check who has played the dirty trick.”
It was simple.
Someone in this company had betrayed Elise and deliberately put in inferior material. Priya had been too panicked earlier to realize it.
However, Robin hinted at her, and she understood immediately.
“You?”
Ewan looked him up and down.
“Right. I’ll go with you. I’m Elise Houry’s husband. My wife is on a business trip,” Robin said.
“OK,’ Ewan agreed.
Anyway, he could take someone away. If Robin was captured, Elise would spend much time and effort to rescue him. Besides, Ewan disliked Robin with a single glimpse.
He knew Robin was the good-for-nothing who had married the most beautiful woman in Stillwater.
Ewan was unconvinced.
Besides, he had lost 400, 000 dollars and pushed the blame on Robin.
“Take him away,” Ewan snorted.
His men surrounded Robin and were about to grab his arms.
Robin scanned at them coldly. They visibly shuddered under his gaze, daring not to approach him. With his hands clasped behind his back, Robin strode out.
He said, “I can walk myself.”
“Idiots!” Ewan cursed his men.
He took Robin away and sent him to the department of public works, which was in charge of the project inspection.
After Robin was taken away, Priya immediately called Elise. “Bad news, Ms. Houry. Mr. Bailey was taken away by the department of public words.”
“What?”
Elise was shocked. “Keep calm. I’ll be right back.”
Meanwhile, Robin was sent to a small room in the department of public works. Sitting in a chair, Ewan lit a cigarette, raised his head, and laughed triumphantly.
He had just called David earlier. David would compensate him the 400, 000 dollars.
His pay wasn’t deducted.
Ewan’s job was to lock Robin up and wait for Elise to rescue him. However, they wouldn’t let her succeed, so they could delay Elise’s project until she failed to meet the deadline.
That was the mission assigned by David.
However, Ewan wanted more. He detested Robin and was jealous as Robin had married a beauty.
Ewan decided to teach Robin a lesson.
“Honestly speaking, you shouldn’t have come with us, brat. You don’t know what you’re confronting.”
Ewan exhaled the smoke, a murderous look flashing through his eyes.