Chapter 193 The Virtue of Men
The black Bentley that had initially started its engine came to a stop. Ronin knew that he had already been discovered. He slowly approached the black Bentley, his young face carrying a cold and gloomy expression that did not belong to his age. It was solemn and intimidating.
He carried a backpack and walked with a rigid and straight posture. If one did not make eye contact with him, they would mistake him for a studious and obedient young man. However, if one were to look into his clear black and white eyes, one would see a piercingly cold gaze.
Paxton stopped the car, releasing his hands from the steering wheel. He gripped the door handle with one hand and was ready to step out to engage in combat at any moment.
Branden slowly lowered the car window. His gaze was coldly fixed on the outside. Ronin was planning to provoke Branden and show Branden how good he was at hitting where it hurt the most. However, Branden raised his eyebrow and said softly, âYou donât need to stand guard!â
âStand guard?
âStand guard?â said Ronin inwardly. He could hardly contain his anger anymore. âI came to negotiate with this man, and this man actually said he was on guard.
âIs he saying heâs a security guard?
âMan, that dude can really spit some venomous words,â he said inwardly. He knew that Catherine would attend a birthday banquet in the evening and was worried that Catherine would not be accustomed to the food outside, so he specially wrapped up some fruit pizza and brought it over. It was still steaming hot.
Instead of seeing Audreyâs car returning, he saw a flashy Bentley parked downstairs at Audreyâs apartment. When he saw Audrey rushing out of the car, he knew that the playboy had begun his amorous pursuits once again.
With a face full of disdain, he originally planned to remind Catherine after she got out of the car. Surprisingly, after Audrey exited the car, Catherine still hadnât gotten off.
Through the car window, he saw the despicable man daringly extend his hand to pat his bossâ head as if petting a small pet.
âOh my goodness, can this scumbag do such a thing? âIâm gonna chop off that bastardâs hands, and nobody can stop me,â he thought.
After suppressing his inner anger with rationality, he finally rushed forward once Catherine exited the car. He was prepared to teach that guy a lesson but was taken aback when the guy claimed he was on guard.
âHow despicable and vulgar this man is!â thought Ronin. After a long while, he finally regained his composure. He gave Branden a dismissive glance and looked at him with disdain. He snorted and said, âSpeak up. Are you interested in my boss?â
Upon hearing this, Branden looked at him casually and said, âI thought Kathy had already told you that we were dating.â
After speaking, Branden stared at him, smiled slightly, leaned back slowly in his chair, and scanned Ronin with a casual gaze. The gaze made Ronin feel despised.
âWhat does this guy mean?
âIs he showing off that heâs with the boss? Or is he indicating that my relationship with my boss isnât close enough that she didnât tell me about something like this?
âNo matter what, I cannot allow that despicable man to belittle me.
âAnd heâs still using such an intimate nickname as Kathy?
âI canât take it anymore. I absolutely canât,â he said inwardly. With a stiff neck and an angry expression, Ronin stared at Branden and said, âOf course, I know all about my bossâ affairs. I am here to inspect you on her behalf and see if you are qualified enough.
âDo you know how prestigious my boss is? Sheâs not someone that any ordinary man can get in touch with. Those who admire her lined up from Casier to Paris, but she wouldnât even spare a glance, understand?â
Ronin thought that he finally managed to regain some ground this time. To his surprise, Branden gave a slight smile with a surprisingly gentle look in his eyes. âYouâre absolutely right!â he agreed.
âWhat does he mean?â wondered Ronin. He didnât quite catch the meaning behind Brandenâs words before he heard Branden say indifferently, âKathy does have high standards. Otherwise, why would she be with me?â
Ronin was momentarily speechless, feeling a sense of unease about making sarcastic remarks.
âIf I argue with the bastard now and show my disgust toward him, arenât I saying that the boss has a bad taste and is interested in such trash?
âNo way! I canât do it!
âMy boss has always been wise, brave, and extraordinarily intelligent. Itâs impossible for her to have a misjudgment,â he thought. Ronin couldnât find any reason to refute, so he sulked. In this round, Ronin suffered a complete defeat in his battle with Branden.
Although somewhat reluctant and inexplicably feeling like he was being pushed into a trap, Ronin had to admit that Branden could indeed be considered outstanding.
He had heard of the power of the Duncans, and it was said that they were unrivaled in Casier. They possessed overwhelming authority and were a force to be reckoned with.
At a young age, Branden had surpassed his uncles and older relatives, directly inheriting the position of head of the Duncans. This demonstrated his incredible abilities.
However, for Ronin, no matter how powerful Branden was, as long as Branden couldnât convince him, it didnât matter. Even if the great God himself appeared, he wouldnât change his attitude.
âI must warn you that my boss is very honorable. If you are in a relationship with her, you must adhere to the principles of being a good husband and obey the virtue of men. Do you understand?â
Sitting in the driverâs seat, Paxton almost had a stroke when he heard Roninâs arrogant words. âIs this kid crazy or what? He wants Mr. Duncan to obey the virtue of men!
âDoes he even know the status of Mr. Duncan?
âRidiculous!â he thought. As the party involved, Branden listened to Roninâs words with a calm and elegant expression, showing no hint of anger. Instead, he propped his chin up with one hand and looked at Ronin with an interested gaze.
âShare your thoughts!â
Ronin initially intended to humiliate Branden and turn the tables on him, but unexpectedly, Branden became interested in his words.
âSince thatâs how it is, I should just have a good chat with him,â thought Ronin.
âItâs super easy to be a good husband. All you have to do is be devoted to my boss while youâre together. You should treat her with all your heart and never cheat on her, or else⦠Iâllâ¦â âChop off your penisâ was what he wanted to say.
But he didnât dare to say the second half of the sentence out loud. He hesitated briefly before emphasizing, â Anyway, the consequences are very serious, you know what I mean.â
Branden just gave a slight nod and replied with a simple word.
âOkay!â
Ronin did not argue with Branden. In his view, a man of Brandenâs status would not make promises easily, so if he agreed to something, he would follow through on it.
Regarding this matter, he still trusted Branden. Due to Brandenâs prompt response, Roninâs gaze toward him changed, at least without the previous disdain and contempt.
However, he was not so easily convinced. After all, concerned his boss, who was more important than his life.
âNext is the virtue of men, which is also easy! âMy boss has a bad temper. You must comply with her opinions, obey her commands, and respect her decisions!
âAs for the other requirements, I have not decided yet. Letâs see your performance and decide later on!â
After he spoke domineeringly, he fixed his gaze on Branden, awaiting his response. He didnât believe that such a man, wielding power and standing on a pedestal, would agree to such harsh conditions.