Chapter 243 - 242 Can You Be Even More Shameless 1

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Zalman Michael’s cosmetics company rose rapidly from Five-river Province in just ten years.

The biggest shareholder was none other than Miguel Abbott, the chairman of Moonlight Group.

The implications of this were clear to those who understood, so many went out of their way to assist Zalman Michael, enabling her swift rise to become a top enterprise in Five-river Province.

Of course, this was inseparable from Zalman Michael’s savvy and capability.

As for the exact nature of their relationship, it seemed that no one knew except Miguel Abbott himself.

Cosmetics cannot rely solely on offline sales, and Zalman Michael dominated online just as fiercely. Naturally, this involved logistics, which is why Richard from Fast Logistics had his own little schemes.

According to his research, the courier fees Zalman Michael paid annually were an astronomical figure, amounting to hundreds of millions.

The sales channels of Maxwell Davenport Group’s cosmetics were widespread, but currently, they used a cooperative system with four major logistics companies, including Fast Logistics.

However, Richard’s ambition didn’t stop there. After returning from abroad, he aspired to monopolize the courier market in Five-river Province and completely take over all courier business for the Maxwell Davenport Group. “Sister, as you know, I’m also well-acquainted with the bosses of the other three courier companies. This puts me in a very difficult position!”

Zalman Michael appeared troubled and quite helpless.

“Sister, just accept my proposal. On top of the original price, I’ll give you an additional five percent discount! And we will station a dedicated collections officer at your company, setting up a courier department exclusively for you, solely responsible for handling your affairs!”

Richard spoke with a serious tone, devoid of his previous jocular demeanor.

If he could land this deal, he would be able to form ties with Miguel Abbott and further establish cooperation with Moonlight Group.

Richard was someone who believed in rumors; securing Zalman Michael’s business would significantly increase his chances of success with Miguel Abbott.

“Hmm? I’ll consider it!”

Zalman Michael couldn’t help but be tempted upon hearing such an attractive offer.

She often received complaints from customers, and the randomized shipments from four different couriers indeed complicated management.

If Richard truly set up a dedicated department to handle their affairs, courier efficiency would undoubtedly improve.

Previously, same-city deliveries took until the next day, but with Fast Logistics, they could achieve order placement in the morning and delivery by afternoon.

But her keen understanding of business dealings naturally meant she wouldn’t agree immediately.

“Quella Radcliffe, I just had an idea!”

As the two discussed business matters, Julius Reed appeared behind Quella Radcliffe like a specter, once again.

“Good heavens! Could you make less noise when you walk? You scared the life out of me!”

Zalman Michael was startled by his sudden interjection and her expression turned displeased.

She wasn’t as hypocritical as Richard; with Miguel Abbott backing her, no one in Five-river Province dared to disrespect her.

“What idea?”

Quella Radcliffe was also somewhat taken aback, not expecting her husband to return so soon.

“Shouldn’t our Radcliffe Group also get into the courier business? I think this foreigner’s courier service is quite good. I inquired about it just now, and it seems to be highly profitable.”

Julius Reed spoke leisurely, hands in his pockets.

“Sir, please mind your words! I am a native-born citizen of Huaxia, not some foreigner!”

Richard was very displeased, especially being insulted in front of several ladies, which soured his mood further.

“Really? With a name like yours, I thought you were a foreign friend. Turns out you’re a faux foreigner!”

Julius Reed expressed an exaggerated shock, as though he had never imagined that Richard could be Chinese.

Since he dared to covet his wife’s business, he had to pay a price.

“Hmph! A man living off a woman, putting on airs here!”

Richard sneered and turned to look at Zalman Michael, “Sis, he says he Imows Octavius Abbott, sounds like a pretty big deal! Although he’s just a live-in son-in-law now, people who know our Mr. Abbott aren’t that common!”

Everyone was spreading rumors that Zalman Michael and Octavius Abbott were lovers, so Richard brought it up on purpose hoping to make Julius Reed embarrassed.

Can’t you play tough? Then let’s see you squirm!

Especially in front of your own wife!

“Mr. Abbott?”

After hearing this, Zalman Michael also looked up at Julius Reed, sized him up, and shaking her head said, “I haven’t actually heard of Mr. Abbott knowing such a person. But then, who in Five-river Province doesn’t know President Radcliffe?”

With that, the two of them smiled at each other.

The meaning behind Zalman Michael’s words was clear—You claim to know Octavius Abbott, but Octavius Abbott doesn’t know you! “And who might this lady be?”

Julius Reed gave Zalman Michael a once-over and asked aloud.

“Kid, you don’t even recognize Mr. Michael? She’s the boss of Maxwell Davenport Group from Five-river Province. I bet you’re even using our Mr. Michael’s products while staying at home doing the laundry and dishes!” sneered Richard, mocking Julius Reed.

Live-in son-in-laws, supported by their wives, doing house chores is just the norm!

“Oh! So it’s Mr. Michael!”

After hearing the introduction, Julius Reed wasn’t angered but instead acted as if he had an epiphany.

“Well now you know, brag all you want in front of me, just don’t make a fool of yourself in front of our Mr. Michael!”

Richard thought his opponent was without face and trying to find a way out.

“It’s alright, just a man living off a woman, it’s normal not to recognize me,” Zalman Michael said scornfully.

“Isn’t this the woman who’s rumored to be Boss Abbott’s mistress! I knew she looked familiar, from miles away, you could smell a distinct air about her!” said Julius Reed, even pretending to sniff the air.

Zalman Michael’s face immediately changed, and everyone’s, including Richard’s, turned ugly.

Everyone was well aware of the fact that she was Octavius Abbott’s mistress, but no one would be foolish enough to say it out loud.

These people all had their own principles of conduct and would never publicly speak of such shortcomings.

Did Zalman Michael really not mind? Clearly impossible!

No woman could be proud of being a mistress, and yet such a disgraceful matter was pointed out bluntly by Julius Reed, causing her great embarrassment.

Even Quella Radcliffe was surprised, after all, this was the Willson Group’s ceremony, not just any place outside, where one should be more careful with what they say and do.

But now, her own husband had publicly revealed her shortcoming, and it was Octavius Abbott’s shortcoming at that!

Dempsey Davenport quietly raised her thumb up, her face alight with schadenfreude.

“Sir, you say I’m Boss Abbott’s mistress, do you have any proof?” Zalman Michael asked with a stern face.

If it weren’t for being at the Willson Group’s property, she wouldn’t hesitate to have the staff throw Julius Reed out and beat him half to death!

But she couldn’t do that now, not in front of all these rich and influential people, there was no need to create trouble for herself.

“Do you have no shame! Taking pride in being ‘the other woman’ is disgraceful enough for you to keep to yourself, yet you demand evidence from me? Can you get any more shameless?” Julius Reed pointed to his cheek, his expression one

of utter helplessness..