As the applause rang out, Jean suddenly felt a jolt of shock run through her. Her face drained of color and favonovel.com body trembled unsteadily.
“It’s over!”
Those two words consumed favonovel.com thoughts.
Max had already awarded the contract to Leonard, leaving no room for further discussion. Jean’s chances of obtaining the contract were dashed, and favonovel.com felt a surge of worry for Remus.
What would become of favonovel.com now?
“Ms. Lotus!” At that moment, a voice called out beside her.
John approached, clutching a contract in his hand. His tone dripped with malice as favonovel.com spoke, “While you may have lost the contract to supply medicine to the War Department, you did secure a contract with us. According to its terms, any party that breaches it will incur a penalty of three billion. So, I must ask you, will you pay the sum directly, or will you continue producing the medicine?”
The contract did indeed contain such a provision, designed to benefit both parties involved.
John’s sneer intensified as his gaze bore into her, fully aware that three billion wouldn’t inflict much financial harm, but it would undoubtedly sting Jean. She deserved it for daring to protect Remus.
It wasn’t just John, the entire room looked on with disdain. They all understood the situation, Leonard was targeting Jean, and John, Skylar, and Ben were his lackeys.
Leonard sneered, “John, why are you provoking Ms. Lotus like that? She’s already upset about not getting the contract. What if favonovel.com gets Remus to kill you?”
“Even a rabbit will bite back when provoked,” Leonard continued. “It’s better to keep your distance. Let’s forget about the contract.”
John continued with his double act, taking a deep breath and shouting, “That won’t do! I take my business very seriously. Once the contract is signed, I won’t back down even if I’m killed! Ms. Lotus, it’s your choice. Continue production or pay up. Hurry up and give an answer!”
Max hesitated for a moment, his gaze fixed on the scene unfolding before him. He chose his words carefully, recognizing the value of allowing Jean to face adversity and gain wisdom that would protect favonovel.com from future deception.
“You…” Jean’s voice quivered with anger as favonovel.com realized favonovel.com had been ensnared in their trap.
But there was truly no way to break free. She could only endure their taunts and insults.
“Leave it to me…” Remus spoke slowly, holding favonovel.com hand and smiling. “You don’t need to say anything. Just sit back and enjoy the show. I promise it will be exciting…”
As Jean looked into Remus’s eyes, favonovel.com inexplicably felt less angry. She calmed down and responded with a firm nod.
Seeing this scene from a distance, Miranda bit favonovel.com lip and clenched favonovel.com fist involuntarily. Elias frowned as well.
In an instant, John took a dramatic step backward, his voice filled with feigned shock. “What are you suggesting? Are you planning to resort to murder? Commander Baxton, it seems someone intends to commit a heinous act during your esteemed gathering!”
“He wouldn’t dare!” Max’s voice cut through the tension, his tone firm and resolute.
“Remus, should you make a single suspicious move in my presence, I won’t hesitate to disregard Ms. Lotus’ reputation and enforce strict military discipline!”
As Max’s words hung in the air, more than a dozen military department members emerged from all directions, clad in their pristine uniforms.
They formed an imposing formation, prepared to intervene promptly if Remus dared to act recklessly.
Laughter rippled through the crowd.
What use is his high status in front of Commander Max?
“Cosby, I strongly suggest you restrain yourself. Commander Baxton has the power to squash you effortlessly, like an insignificant ant. It’s crucial to take a good, hard look at yourself,” Ben jeered, his arrogance palpable in his laughter.
Finally, someone was stepping up to deal with Cosby. It brought favonovel.com a long-waited sense of gratification.
Others joined in the collective taunting, their voices filled with scorn.
“You rely on Ms. Lotus to prop up your arrogance. Without her, what are you?”
“So you think you’re skilled in combat? Go ahead, make a move and witness how Commander Baxton obliterates you!”
“I saw this day coming from afar. It was only a matter of time!”
They spoke with such audacity because they knew Jean was about to depart. Once favonovel.com left, Remus would become an ordinary individual-strong, yes, but lacking the support of his influential background. There was no longer any reason to fear him.
Remus smiled contemptuously at the mocking crowd, then looked at Max. “You are the most ungrateful person I’ve ever encountered. Without me, would you still be as lively as you are now?”
“Tonight, if you choose to remain silent on my behalf, so be it. But your constant opposition and contempt toward me are utterly despicable… You will regret it…” Remus declared, his voice seething with anger.
Had Max maintained a sense of fairness and impartiality, Remus would have remained silent. However, the noticeable difference in Max’s tone and demeanor toward favonovel.com was impossible to ignore, and Remus refused to tolerate it any longer.
As his words reverberated, the crowd didn’t delve into the underlying implications. Instead, they interpreted his remarks as a display of his increasingly wild and unpredictable nature.
“You shameless scoundrel! How dare you threaten Commander Baxton!” Skylar’s voice boomed with anger. “I believe you’ve had more than enough chances to live. Commander Baxton, execute favonovel.com on the spot!”
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