Chapter 307: 306: Encounter with an Ex_1

Inside the private room, Anna Harris was unaware that her ex-boyfriend was in the restaurant outside.

The two had broken up during college, and four years had passed since then.

Originally, she had been angry at her boyfriend for cheating on her, and had prepared to go abroad in a huff, successfully leaving as an exchange student the following year.

She had thought that time would cool them both down, but as soon as she left, her boyfriend immediately got together with another girl.

Thankfully, Anna Harris was quite conservative in thinking, and apart from a sincere heart, she hadn’t lost much.

“This drink today is to welcome you back and to dust off the journey. Moreover, it’s to express my guilt.”

Julius Reed picked up his glass, looking at Anna Harris: “I really feel bad about bringing a perfectly healthy person in front of Quella Radcliffe and ending up with one less leg.”

“Pfft! But seeing that your conscience has surfaced this once, I’ve decided to accept your apology.”

Though Anna Harris didn’t spare anyone with her words, she still cheerfully raised her glass and downed it in one gulp.

“You can drink this much?”

Julius Reed was taken aback; he hadn’t expected Anna Harris, a woman, to drink so fiercely. He didn’t notice this the last time they dined at Pearl on the Water.

Then again, a lot had happened that day, probably leaving her with no mood for drinks.

“Our Anna is really strong when it comes to drinking. Back in college, during every class drinking session, she’d drink all the guys under the table; she had no rival,” Quella Radcliffe laughed as she looked at her best friend, her mood finally easing a bit.

When she’d first heard about Anna Harris’s injury, her heart had nearly leaped into her throat.

“Take these next few days to heal well. Quella, if you’re not busy, keep her company at home; otherwise, she’ll probably die of boredom. Leave the company matters to others; a few days won’t make a difference,” Julius Reed advised while pushing the served dishes toward the two ladies.

Anna Harris’s injury would take some time to heal, and she’d definitely be terribly bored at home during this period.

If Quella Radcliffe kept her company, maybe her mood would improve, which would also benefit her recovery.

“No need!”

Anna Harris shook her head vigorously like a tambourine.

She knew Quella Radcliffe had just become the chairwoman, and many people underneath were not convinced; the Radcliffe Family also saw her as a thorn in their side.

How could she allow Quella Radcliffe to be in danger over her own sake at such a crucial time?

“It’s okay,” Quella Radcliffe pulled her hand. “The company has already gotten on the right track, and the partnerships are pretty much settled. The rest can be handled by the people below. Besides, we haven’t seen each other in so long, it’d be good to catch up.”

As long as Julius Reed was in Gonzalez City, Quella Radcliffe felt absolutely safe. If even Ovidiu Cook behaved respectfully around Julius, what kind of storm could Radcliffe Group possibly stir?

Plus, she could feel that lately, Julius Reed’s enemies were increasing, and staying at home would not only reduce his troubles but also protect Anna Harris.

Bodyguards divided into two groups are never as safe as when they’re together.

Perhaps it was the alcohol, but Anna Harris suddenly needed to use the restroom.

The security at Twilight Mansion was very strict, and outside, Cosmo was patrolling with his team, which is why Julius Reed allowed two nurses to push Anna Harris to the restroom and didn’t follow along with Quella Radcliffe.

Meanwhile, in the restaurant outside, Sheridan Isolde and his brothers, along with their business partners, were drinking and chatting messily.

“Isolde, if today’s deal goes through, we’re going to make a fortune!”

The middle-aged man raised his glass, his speech somewhat slurred.

“It’s all thanks to Brother Beaumont for giving me this land; otherwise, how could I, Sheridan Isolde, ever afford to build such a grand manor in Gonzalez City?”

Sheridan Isolde wasn’t one for many words and simply raised his glass to drink deeply.

“Heard there’s a big shot in Gonzalez City?”

Around the table, someone asked with a mysterious air.

“Right here in Twilight Mansion, I heard some big shot got angry not long ago and crippled quite a few people?”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s eyes turned to Ashwin Lake.

He was not only a local developer but also an employee of the legendary Aron Jackson.

In Gonzalez City, Ashwin Lake wielded great power. Anyone coming to do business generally had to rely on him.

Sheridan Isolde, wanting to build a mansion for the wealthy this time, sought out Ashwin Lake and managed to get a piece of land in a good location.

“Hehe! You guys are asking the right person about this!”

Ashwin Lake belched, drunk and leaning on his chair, reeking of alcohol.

With him saying so, everyone’s interest was piqued.

After all, this was a local big shot thriving in Gonzalez City.

“Brother Beaumont, spill the beans, what exactly happened? I heard several prominent families in Gonzalez City vanished overnight?”

“I heard these people went abroad, but to abandon such huge assets and just disappear? Sounds a bit fake!”

“Brother Beaumont, come on, tell us!”

Hearing the persistent urging of the crowd, a smug look crossed Ashwin Lake’s face, “You know, I do know the person involved. Do you guys know why it happened?”

“Brother Beaumont, stop holding out on us!”

The crowd urged him again.

Only then did Ashwin Lake leisurely pick up a glass of wine and, making sure no one was around, he murmured, “Today, it’s just us brothers, otherwise I wouldn’t say a word to anyone else.”

“Brother Beaumont’s got style!”

“At that time, one of my brothers was on the scene. What kind of place is Twilight Mansion? Not every rich person can come here, you need status! To be someone reputable in Gonzalez City.”

Ashwin Lake patted his chest, inadvertently showing off his status.

Everyone knew that the Twilight Mansion in Gonzalez City, created by Boss Cook to flaunt status.

The people present today got in all thanks to Ashwin Lake’s membership card, which was obtained through a referral from Dominating Tiger.

“That day, a few rich second generations from our area came for fun and games. But they messed with a woman they shouldn’t have! Boss Cook was here himself, and he ordered his men to throw these rich kids out and cripple them!”

Reminiscing about the incident, a look of regret crossed Ashwin Lake’s face, “Whoever you offend, it had to be Boss Cook’s relative!”

“That woman, is she Boss Cook’s girl?”

Someone asked.

“Not at all! After all, our Boss Cook is the richest man in Gonzalez City, and even those big shots in Five-river Province show a bit of respect to him.”

Ashwin Lake gestured broadly, going on and on, “A bright future, ruined by one’s own doings! If you ask me, in this Gonzalez City, be careful with women, don’t fall head over heels again!”

With him saying this, everyone’s respect for Ovidiu Cook deepened a little more.

Before, they only knew Ovidiu Cook as a local wealthy businessman, but now it seemed he might be involved with the underworld as well.

The saying that even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake was something everyone understood.

“Whew!”

Ashwin Lake lit a cigarette, took a silent drag, still seeming lost in his recollections.

“Anna Harris?”

Just then, Sheridan Isolde suddenly saw Anna Harris being pushed in a wheelchair by a nurse.

“Sheridan, what’s going on?”

Everyone noticed the change in Sheridan Isolde’s expression, their faces filled with excitement.

“I just saw my ex-girlfriend from college, entering in a wheelchair.”

Sheridan Isolde pointed in the direction where Anna Harris had disappeared.