Chapter 175: Chapter 175

Chapter 175 The male patient was flabbergasted and stuttered as he replied, “No, n-n-no, no, sorry, I didn’t mean it. It’s just that from the side, you look rather feminine. I couldn’t see any facial hair on you and your Adam’s apple wasn’t obvious as well. That’s why I mistook you for a woman. I’m so sorry.”

The corners of Jerry Zabinski’s mouth curled into an unfathomable smile as he replied, “You don’t have to apologize, just be more careful in your next life yeah?”

“Huh?” The other man stared at Jerry, wide-eyed.

Without warning, Jerry Zabinski lifted the man and threw him over the ledge of the rooftop.

“AHHHHHHH!”

A piercing scream penetrated the calm night sky.

Bam!

The screams came to an abrupt halt when the man hit the ground.

Jerry Zabinski, who was standing at the edge of the rooftop, overlooked the body of the man who was lying dead next to the flowerbed. He then took out his phone and made a call. “Arrange for my discharge tomorrow. It’s time to start taking revenge on Nathan Cross.”

Sean Smith, Samuel and Paul, paid Penny a visit the next day.

Sean Smith started the conversation by singing the praises of Penny and her dad, saying that the Smith family’s bright future depended on them.

Immediately after, the elder Mr. Smith switched the direction of the conversation as he indicated his interest in investing in his granddaughter’s company, Cross Corporation.

Penny was momentarily stunned at her granddad’s sudden request. Not knowing how to respond, she reconfirmed what she had just heard, “Grandpa, Uncle Samuel, Uncle Paul, did you just say you’re interested in investing in Cross Corporation?”

Sean Smith replied with a smile, “Yup, you must be having quite a hard time since your company has just started and is still in debt. We’re a family, after all, so we were thinking of helping you out by investing in your company. This way, we can also make money together!”

Penny Smith was not clueless about her grandpa and uncles’ intention. Her company was doing well and did not require any additional funding at the moment. Besides, Cross Corporation’s future was looking bright and had an immense potential for growth.

Those men wanted to have a share in the company to reap the benefits of her labor, after noticing that it was doing well.

Penny wanted to reject the proposition, but she did not know how to articulate it. She shot a pleading glance at Nathan Cross, hoping he would come to her rescue.

However, Nathan, who was tending to their daughter, seemed to have no interest to partake in the discussion. He was waiting for his wife to make her own decision.

Sean Smith could tell, at once, that Penny wasn’t keen on letting them have a share in the company.

Mentally running through his options quickly, Sean Smith turned his attention towards his second son and said, “Benson, dad has already permitted your return to the Smith family. During your birthday banquet yesterday, I was also at your side helping you with entertaining your guests instead of being at your brother’s. I haven’t treated you unfairly, right? What do you think about us investing in Penn’s company?”

Given Benson’s honest and cowardly character, he hemmed and hawed a bit before answering, “We’re family, doesn’t it sound good to be able to make money together?”

Sean Smith seemed to be very pleased with his son’s reply.

On the other hand, Leah’s face darkened and she stood up abruptly. In a cold voice, she said, “I still have some dishes to wash in the kitchen, I’ll leave you guys to have a good chat.”

After saying that, the woman stomped into the kitchen and turned on the tap. The sound of water splashing around could be heard as Leah vented her frustration on the crockery.

Benson Smith was aware that his reply had upset his wife. Not wanting to aggravate her anger, he stopped talking and kept quiet.

Sean Smith was unconcerned about Benson’s sudden silence and looked towards Penny smilingly. “Penn, you’ve heard your dad’s views. Besides, when you first started, you also accepted investment from other people. Since you’re willing to pay dividends to those outsiders, there’s no reason you wouldn’t let grandpa take a share in your company too right? Unless you resent me?”

That statement was rather unfair to Penny Smith, who felt that her grandpa was bashing her groundlessly.

“Grandpa, I don’t resent you,” Penny clarified immediately.

“If that’s the case, what do you think about my investment in Cross Corporation?” Sean Smith pressed on.

After a moment of hesitation, Penny Smith asked, “How much are you three intending to invest then?”

With a slight smile on his face, Sean Smith replied, “We’re not intending to take advantage of you. So, your two uncles and I are thinking of putting in three hundred million each, in exchange for 20% of your company’s shares for each one of us.”

To trade for 20% of Cross Corporation’s shares with three hundred million seemed like a fair proposition.

However, Nathan Cross, who had been playing with his daughter at the side, suddenly spoke. He said nonchalantly, “20% is too much. For three hundred million, a 10% share would be more appropriate.”