Amosâ behavior this time was abnormal.
Clint had thought that Amos would be heartbroken when he heard the news about Miss George marrying someone else. He expected him to be the type who would give up in life or probably advise Miss George to reconsider her decision.
However, he didnât!
He didnât do any of them.
When he heard of the news for the first time, he only gave Clint instructions to ensure that Charlie wasnât aware of the news before going back to work.
Clint thought that Amos had finally let go of her. However, he grew terrified when he found that Amos had ended up working for thirty-six hours non-stop after that.
At this moment, Clint stood outside the door with a sour face as he held a tray of food.
âPresident Granger, you havenât eaten anything for three days. If you donât eat anything, even your body of steel wonât be able to bear it!â
Amos ignored him and instructed, âWhereâs the project that you mentioned yesterday? Bring it over!â
Clint shook his head. âI wonât bring it over unless you have something to eat first, President Granger!â
He had no choice but to do this. However, he did not expect that Amos would stand up and tell him, âIâll get it myself.â
âPresident Granger!â Clint had no choice but to put down the tray of food. âIâll bring it to you!â
Clint was still feeling anxious after leaving the office. He recalled a similar situation that happened a year ago when Miss George came back from overseas, and when she told Amos that she was already married.
At that time, he had also locked himself up in his room for the entire night. In the end, it was only because of Mr. Louis that he was able to resolve the matter!
Oh right! Mr. Louis!
Clint quickly dialed Harleyâs number as though he had found a savior.
âMr. Louis, please save me!â
Harley sighed and said, âYou donât have to explain. Is Amos out of his mind again?â
âHow did you know?â Clint was about to cry. This must be the brotherhood!
Harley laughed in a low voice. âWhy wouldnât I? I knew that this would happen when I saw the news. However, I didnât expect you to survive for three days, which is already pretty good.â
The corner of Clintâs mouth twitched. âActually, President Granger hasnât eaten for three days!â
Harley fell speechless.
âThat means that heâs solid. I think that he should be able to take it. Donât worry, Iâll go and have a look after Iâm done with my work!â
Clint was at a loss for words and he wondered why didnât Mr. Louis sound worried at all.
â¦
Meanwhile, at Harleyâs home.
After hanging up the phone, Thea came out with her big belly. âDid something happen to Mr. Granger?â
âYes!â Harley nodded. âIâve got to go over and have a look. If you need me, call me immediately, okay?â
âOkay!â Thea nodded. She tiptoed and planted a kiss on Harleyâs forehead.
âRemember to tell me everything.â
Harley left shortly after and went straight to Amosâs office.
Once he arrived, Harley kicked open Amosâs door and strode in before Clint could say anything.
Clint covered his face and thought to himself, âItâs over. There would be a bloody storm soon.â
Harley sat on the sofa in Amosâ office and leaned on it. He glared at Amos.
âDo you still remember my suggestion the last time? You refused to accept it, but now Eudora is really going to marry him. This is not a show. This is her own choice! What do you think?â
Amos ignored him, his hands continued tapping on the keyboard in an orderly manner.
Harley took a deep breath and added, âDonât tell me that you have accepted your fate! This is unlike you!â
As soon as his words fell, he noticed Amosâ fingers stopping mid-air.
âUnder the designing industry of Greene City, the Nolan family owns the Nolan Groupâs properties, the Nolan Group hotel, and the Nolan Groupâs entertainment center. Also, the milkshake shop franchise had been set up together with the Holt Family some time ago. These were only what we see on the surface. In the dark, there were several hidden clubs and underground banks. Most of them should be operating in the Nolan Groupâs clubs. If you investigate them thoroughly, you should be able to find some clues.â
Harley paused. Looking at Amosâ haggard face, he had thought that he was throwing a fit by not eating or drinking for three days. Who wouldâve known that Amos was actually working hard to find dirt on the Nolan family?
Harley breathed a sigh of relief and said, âClint said that you havenât eaten for a few days. Donât tell me that because you were busy looking up the information. Is that why you forgot to eat and sleep?!â
âWell, thatâs half-true!â Amos answered.
Harley raised an eyebrow and asked, âWhat do you mean?â
âIâm indeed busy, but thereâs another reason for not eating. Under what situation would your enemies let their guard down?
Harley paused.
He finally understood that Amos was still very much himself. The more crucial the moment, the calmer he was.
Under such circumstances, if someone were to spread the news about Amos not eating for a few days, Fabian would be the person who was most pleased.
He would end up being too overconfident and overjoyed, thinking that he had won over Eudora and defeated his enemy at the same time.
Harley looked at Amos in deep admiration. This was exactly why he knew that he couldnât be a businessman even though he had grown up with Amos.
Amos was too cunning a fellow!
Harley picked up the files on the table and threw them onto the floor.
âIt seems that I donât have a choice but to play along!â
With a loud crash, a fierce argument sparked between the two in the office. Harley gnashed his teeth in anger and looked at Amos in disappointment.
âAmos, Iâve misjudged you. How could you become like this just because of a woman? Youâre so disappointing!â
âGet lost!â came Amosâ reply.
âFine! Do you think I enjoy seeing you behaving like this? From now on, we shall no longer regard each other as brothers!â
After that, another crash came from inside the office. Harley kicked the vase with his feet and stormed out angrily.
Clint went forward hurriedly to calm him down. âMr. Louis, whyâ¦â
Harley sneered and glanced at the people outside, who were all trying to get a good look at the commotion. âWhy donât you ask him yourself? Iâve never seen such a useless man before. I was wrong about him. In the future, whether Valiant East rises or falls, it has nothing to do with me! You donât have to look for me in the future. I couldnât be bothered about him anymore!â
He then pushed Clint away and left.
Clint frowned and thought to himself, âThis is bad. How did things turn out like this?â
In less than a day, news about the marriage between Eudora and Fabian, Eudoraâs ex-husband facing depression, and the end of brotherhood all became trending topics in Greene City.
Taking advantage of the gossip about Fabianâs marriage, the media blindly exaggerated Amosâ miserable situation.
Fabian took the newspaper from Bacheâs hands and snickered.
âI didnât expect a man like Amos to end up like this! Get the media to hype our wedding up even more!â
Fabian was relieved, knowing that Amos was so depressed that he couldnât even eat anything at the moment.