Chapter 9 - 8 Used Car_1
Legend of Dragon Son-in-law
9 Chapter 8 Used Car_1
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âGrandfather, why did you agree to it!â
After Sky Reed left, Otis Radcliffe stormed into Zade Radcliffeâs office, furious.
âWhat good does it do us if Quella Radcliffe comes into power?â
He had severely suppressed Quella Radcliffe over the past few years and was extremely worried about potential retribution.
âAnd you have the nerve to ask me!â
Zade Radcliffe slammed his palm on the desk and roared, âLook at the mess youâve made! Otis, you really have outdone yourself! If I didnât agree, did you want them to come audit us?â
âThisâ¦â
Otis Radcliffe was at a loss for words.
He had embezzled millions at the company, and an audit would surely land him in prison.
âI thought you would stop at a little embezzlement, but no, youâre really greedy! Sitting in the general managerâs chair, do you plan to bleed the entire company dry!â
Remembering Julius Reedâs words, Zade Radcliffeâs anger flared up once again.
In family businesses, a bit of embezzlement is quite normal.
But Otis Radcliffe was insatiably greedy!
âEnough! Even if she becomes the project leader, you are still the Groupâs general manager. Once the project is over, sheâll be worth nothing.â
After all, Zade Radcliffeâs tone softened considerably for his favorite grandson.
âAll right then!â
Otis Radcliffe sighed, his resentment toward Julius Reed deepening.
With such a large project, if he could become the leader, embezzling nearly ten million would have been a piece of cake.
But now, he could only watch helplessly as Quella Radcliffe took that spot.
Cutting off someoneâs wealth is like killing their parents!
After leaving Zade Radcliffeâs office, Otis Radcliffe pulled out his phone: âHello, is that Bear? Take care of someone for me!â
â¦
While some rejoice, others mourn.
Even after stepping out of the Radcliffe Groupâs front door, Quella Radcliffe felt as if she were dreaming.
âJulius, how did you do it? The one in charge of the companyâs finances is Otis Radcliffeâs own sister, Niall Radcliffe; she would never give you the chance to audit the accounts.â
During the meeting in the boardroom, when she saw Julius Reed recounting Otis Radcliffeâs embezzlement evidence, she was incredibly shocked.
Because the timing of each incident was spot on.
And by looking at Zade Radcliffeâs expression, it was clear that these were true.
Considering Julius Reed never left his house, how could he be so clearly informed?
âI sold my looks and seduced Niall Radcliffe.â
Julius Reed cracked a smile.
He obviously couldnât admit it was Ovidiu Cook who had arranged for the investigation, right?
The wealthiest man in Gonzalez City certainly has that kind of power.
âCut the crap! Give it to me straight!â
In three years of marriage, Julius Reed had always been honest and straightforward.
Such outrageous conduct, Quella Radcliffe knew, was something he would never engage in.
âThe truth is, Sky Reed is a distant relative of mine. Since someone had to do it, it might as well benefit me,â Julius Reed winked and whispered, âThis way, I can openly be provided for. Working is so tiring!â
If it wasnât the right time, then a lie would have to do for now.
âFine.â
Quella Radcliffe felt that Julius Reed had changed, his entire aura had shifted.
Looking at the badge of dawn on her chest, she swallowed the question on her lips.
âJulius Reed, you loser! I must have been cursed with bad luck to marry into this family!â
From afar, Knox Ridge saw Quella Radcliffe weighed down by worries and assumed her daughter had faced opposition at the board meeting again.
So naturally, she vented her frustration on Julius Reed.
For three years, Julius Reed had always been the one to take the heat.
âEnough, enough! Itâs always the same whenever thereâs a meeting. Iâm used to it!â
Burl Radcliffe alighted from his car too, speaking with displeasure, âHey Julius, from now on, donât come to these kinds of events!â
âDad, Mom, what are you talking about? The representative today is a distant relative of Julius.â
Quella Radcliffe hurried over and took the hands of her elders, âThanks to Julius, I could become the project leader.â
âWhat? Project leader?â
Knox Ridgeâs eyes widened in disbelief, âAm I hearing this right? My daughter, the project leader? My goodness!â
âDonât joke around!â
Burl Radcliffe found it hard to believe as well.
âItâs true! Julius really helped out a lot, so be nicer to him from now on!â
Quella Radcliffe whispered.
âWhat help could that loser possibly provide! Itâs my daughter who excels! Let me tell you, find a time to get a divorce, donât let him hold you back.â
Knox Ridge snorted coldly, pointing at Julius Reed, âIf you have any conscience left, donât hold back our girlâs future!â
âExactly!â
Burl Radcliffe nodded in agreement, âJulius, the two of you just arenât suitable.â
âEnough!â
Quella Radcliffeâs face turned ashen.
If it hadnât been for Julius Reed today, what relation would the project leader position have to her?
Yet, her parents were so materialistic, almost falling into the trap of money.
âTitan Group is a major company, and itâs got money! Quella, after you become the project leader, you must grab a big handful!â
Knox Ridge beamed, feeling incredibly proud inside.
âThatâs right, listen to your mom! Look at this Passat we have at home, see the state itâs in! This month, weâre getting a new car for the household!â
Husband and wife were in sync, and Burl Radcliffeâs vanity started to inflate as well.
âHow can you be like this!â
Quella Radcliffe frowned, âEven if I do become project leader, I wonât embezzle a single cent! Get that thought out of your heads!â
The entire time.
Julius Reed stood by without uttering a word.
âLetâs go home!â
Knox Ridge was somewhat angry.
Everyone else was greedy for money, why put on an act of integrity?
âIâll take Quella to buy a used car, itâll be more convenient for work in the future.â
Julius Reed spoke up from the side.
âNo need, letâs just go home.â
Quella Radcliffe thought that Julius Reed was just speaking casually and didnât expect him to be serious. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âLetâs go, itâs inconvenient to have just one car at home.â
Julius Reed smiled faintly.
âYou? What could you possibly afford? Just donât buy a bicycle and shame the Radcliffe family!â
Knox Ridge rolled her eyes at them, her chubby face contorting.
âIf we buy one, none of you get to ride it in the future!â
Quella Radcliffeâs temper also flared.
Her feelings for Julius Reed had changed long ago, and now she couldnât stand her husband being humiliated.
âThe two of you?â
Burl Radcliffe sneered, âIf you really have the guts, then donât ever set foot in my Passat in your life!â
âExactly, if I ride in your junk car, Iâll take your last name, Reed! Mr. Radcliffe, letâs go!â
After Knox Ridge finished speaking, the two hurried away in their Passat.
âJulius, thatâs just the way my parents are, donât take it to heart.â
Quella Radcliffe stood there, head down, explaining.
Normally, she would never do this.
Perhaps subconsciously, she had begun to accept her husband.
âIâve been in your family for three years, donât I understand them by now? Theyâre still your parents, I wonât mind!â
After finishing, Julius Reed took Quella Radcliffeâs hand and headed toward the opposite side of the road.
Quella Radcliffe felt a tremor in her heart but didnât resist.
âAre we really buying a car?â
She looked up at Julius Reed, âI still have some savings, letâs go buy one. Otherwise, youâll definitely be ridiculed by my parents when we get back.â
âNo worries, I have the money to buy a used car.â
Julius Reed smiled faintly, took her hand, and crossed the street to the parking lot opposite the Radcliffe Group.
âHey, isnât that Representative Davenportâs car?â
Not far away, there was a Rolls-Royce parked, the same one that Sky Reed had arrived in that morning.
âWait here a moment.â
Julius Reed let go of her hand and quickly walked towards the car.
Soon, someone came down from the Rolls-Royce, exchanged a few words with him, and then the person walked away.
Then.
As Quella Radcliffe watched in stunned silence, Julius Reed got into the driverâs seat and drove the car up to her.
âGet in, although itâs a second-hand one, itâs not bad!â
Through the window, he saw that Quella Radcliffeâs gaze was stagnant, as if she had been stupefied.
Itâs just a Rolls-Royce, whatâs the big deal?