“Melvin Todd, Algernon Gutierrez, you are both intelligent people. You know that Elise Houry is just your boss, not someone who cannot be betrayed. The business world is like a battlefield, and only the smart ones can thrive,” said Isaiah Clarke, looking at Melvin Todd and Algernon Gutierrez.
These two individuals were considered the most powerful allies and subordinates under Elise Houry, apart from the Robin-Sophia Group and the Buosont Group. These two families were almost merged into Landview Inc. In the newly formed Landview Inc., Elise Houry was the leader, and both these groups had shares, making them unmovable.
As Isaiah Clarke had mentioned, in the business world, there are only temporary friends, not permanent ones. Loyalty is merely a matter of insufficient bargaining chips. Melvin Todd and Algernon Gutierrez exchanged a glance, their expressions uncertain. To be honest, Isaiah Clarke’s words had touched them. Following the Clarke family meant soaring to great heights, while following Elise Houry carried the possibility of destruction.
After all, the Gerenuk’s first family, Young Master Wilson, was at stake. What a choice to make!
“I can promise you that if both of you can lead your subordinates to join the Clarke family, everything that happened before will be forgiven. Furthermore, when the Clarke family rises to the top, there will be a place for you. I am a man of my word,” said Isaiah Clarke, realizing that Melvin Todd and Algernon Gutierrez were tempted.
However, he still lacked sufficient bargaining chips. Therefore, he made a promise that they would have a place when they achieved prosperity in the future. He didn’t believe that these two wouldn’t be moved.
After exchanging another glance and confirming each other’s thoughts, Melvin Todd and Algernon Gutierrez clasped their hands and said, “Mr. Clarke, tomorrow we will lead our people to attend your wedding and congratulate you on your marriage.”
“Thank you,” responded Isaiah Clarke.
Indeed, as he had guessed, he was right. As long as there were enough benefits, everyone, including subordinates and allies, would come to rely on him.
Finally, the three of them smiled at each other. Isaiah Clarke looked at the others and said, “Everyone, the words I spoke earlier will be fulfilled down to every last one.”
The people below were originally on Isaiah Clarke’s side, so there was no need to consider them. As for the remaining ones, seeing that Melvin Todd and Algernon Gutierrez had surrendered, along with their factions, why would they hesitate to surrender? They immediately said, “We will definitely come to attend Mr. Clarke’s wedding tomorrow. Congratulations on your marriage.”
“Here’s to Mr. Clarke, congratulations on your wedding,” they all said.
“Thank you, thank you,” Isaiah Clarke’s face was almost bursting with a smile.
Everything was going smoothly. When tomorrow arrived, both families would hold the wedding, and those who were supposed to be by Elise Houry’s side didn’t show up at all. Instead, they appeared on his side. It was such an irony for Elise Houry.
And then there was Young Master Wilson.
Landview Inc. would go bankrupt without a doubt.
Thinking about the scene tomorrow, his face genuinely lit up with joy.
He, Isaiah Clarke, was the master of Stillwater.
What was Elise Houry compared to him?
As the meeting dispersed, Algernon Gutierrez and Melvin Todd returned home. Melvin Todd made the necessary arrangements, and Algernon Gutierrez also made arrangements for tomorrow’s matters. Everything proceeded as usual. Algernon Gutierrez, as Elise Houry’s subordinate, even sent her a message.
“The meeting tonight with the Clarke clan, they tried to win us over, but we refused. In the end, we parted ways without any joy.”
At that moment, Elise Houry was lying in bed, leaning against Robin Bailey, with a face mask on. She looked at the message and then at another message.
“The meeting tonight with the Clarke clan, they tried to win us over. Algernon Gutierrez accepted, and Melvin Todd accepted.”
Elise Houry fell into a brief silence. She was no fool. Although she trusted Algernon Gutierrez, she had also planted someone. Tonight, Isaiah Clarke managed things well, and the information remained mostly undisclosed. However, Elise Houry still discovered it.
But Elise Houry couldn’t be bothered. She threw her phone aside and embraced Robin Bailey, whispering, “Whether you betray me or not, as long as you don’t regret it. Darling, my back is aching. Give me a massage.”
“Sure, sweetheart.”
Robin Bailey embraced Elise Houry and began exploring.
This night was destined to be extraordinary because everyone knew that tomorrow there would be two weddings: Isaiah Clarke and Snowy Houry’s, and Elise Houry and Robin Bailey’s. The latter didn’t matter to most people. It was the former that everyone cared about. After all, one was Isaiah Clarke, the CEO of Clarke Inc., a powerful outsider; the other was Elise Houry, the CEO of Landview Inc., a local powerhouse. It was a clash of titans. Before tomorrow arrived, the scent of battle permeated the entire Stillwater.
At this moment, Snowy Houry stood by the window, gazing at the colorful lights outside. Then she turned her gaze in another direction, squinting her eyes. Just then, a man walked out of the room and draped his coat over Snowy Houry.
“Stand here, it’s cold,” the man said.
But in doing so, he placed his hands on Snowy Houry, embracing her.
This man was Elliott Garner.
Snowy Houry did not refuse. With Elliott Garner’s caresses, her face gradually flushed. In the end, she wanted to resist, but Elliott Garner blew a warm breath into her ear and whispered softly.
“Tomorrow, you will defeat Elise Houry and forever keep her beneath your feet. Isn’t that worth celebrating? Come on, don’t resist.”
Elliott Garner’s words struck directly at Snowy Houry’s heart.
Elise Houry was about to be crushed beneath her.
How joyful.
Gradually, Snowy Houry’s gaze became hazy. She didn’t know when Elliott Garner carried her back to her room, where a series of activities took place.
Also in a state of joy were Karen Johnson and Rodney Houry.
Rodney Houry stood on his balcony, looking at the empty house with a complex expression. He had driven his daughter away. Was that wrong? She was his own daughter, after all. His flesh and blood.
However, Karen Johnson entered with the latest LV handbag in her hands. Seeing Rodney Houry’s furrowed face, she knew what he was thinking and said immediately, “You’ve done what you had to do. Do you still want to go back? Besides, that useless Robin Bailey was never worthy of our daughter. We’re doing this for our daughter’s own good. Once the weddings are compared tomorrow, our daughter will understand our good intentions.”
“By then, our daughter will definitely leave that stinking Robin Bailey and return to our embrace, knowing that what her parents arranged is the best. Robin Bailey truly isn’t suitable.”
Karen Johnson continued.
Listening to Karen Johnson’s words, Rodney Houry’s expression grew even more complicated. “Yes, I’ve done it all. I’ve pressured her, and there’s no turning back. I can only hope that Robin Bailey proves himself. He truly is a deserter.”
He really is a deserter, which proves that he was right.
He truly wanted what was best for his daughter.
But can a deserter be qualified to be his daughter’s husband?
Well, let’s hope so.