Chapter 424

At Cunningham Pharmaceuticals, Matthew and Sasha had just arrived at the office when the secretary walked in. “President Cunningham, Theodore Clark and the others have been waiting outside for three hours now. They pleaded for me to tell you that they wish to meet with you.”

In response, Sasha frowned. Theodore and the others were the business owners who had previously cooperated with Cunningham Pharmaceuticals. After Cunningham Pharmaceuticals fell into troubled times, they were the first to add insult to injury by withdrawing all their orders. They wanted to cause the company to fall to ruin completely.

However, Matthew had succeeded in his ventures, and Cunningham Pharmaceuticals shot up to the top. On the other hand, the Hughes suffered a great loss and were unable to enter Eastcliff. Hence, Theodore and the others’ dreams of piggybacking on the Hughes were crushed.

Moreover, they were not just faced with issues regarding debt repayment. At present, the most pressing issue they faced was the survival of their companies. Now, they were deeply regretting their actions. Had they known earlier, they would have chosen to support Matthew instead.

Then, they would be enjoying success like Jefford and the others. Unfortunately, their actions back then had led them to their current predicament. It was too late for them to feel remorse now.

At first, Theodore and the others had sent representatives to come and discuss things with Sasha. In the end, they came to beg for mercy themselves when Sasha ignored their representatives. However, she had been ignoring them. Thus, it was the third day since they started coming.

Scowling, Sasha was about to refuse them again. However, Matthew said, “Let them in.”

Thus, the secretary nodded and left.

On the other hand, Sasha was surprised. “Why are you letting them in?”

He smiled. “Sasha, when doing business, we must not be vindictive. Theodore and the others are nothing but small-time nuisances. Besides, it’s normal for them to be swayed by the circumstances around them. Ultimately, the most important thing for us is how much benefit we can get out of it.”

She slowly nodded her head. Then, she frowned again and said, “I get what you mean. But, I’m still mad at them. How can they look down on you like that?!”

Smiling, he replied, “That’s why I let them in. They looked down on me, so they have to pay a terrible price for what they’ve done.”

Soon, the secretary led several people into the office. They were the same group of people that had previously come and caused trouble at Cunningham Pharmaceuticals. The leader of this pack was Theodore. As soon as he stepped into the office, he hurriedly bowed and said, “President Cunningham, Mr. Larson, thank you for giving us a chance!”

Sasha’s expression was icy. “Get to the point if you have something to say. I’m having a meeting soon.

You have five minutes!”

Upon hearing those words, Theodore and the others glanced at each other, the expression on their faces changing drastically. Then, Theodore said in a low voice, “President Cunningham, w-we came here mainly to apologize to you and Mr. Larson.

What we did in the past was a huge mistake on our part. We have reflected on our mistakes. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us.”

Matthew lightly responded, “You don’t need to apologize! You stabbed us in the back during such a crucial time and now you want to seek our forgiveness? Do you think I will accept your apology?”

Theodore flushed red and continued in a low voice, “Mr. Larson, w-we didn’t know what got into us back then… I-I know what we did w-was over the top, and I sincerely apologize to you…”

Still, Matthew disdainfully sneered, “I’m afraid I don’t see your sincerity!”

Theodore’s expression shifted. All of a sudden, he fell on his knees with a thump. “Mr. Larson, I’m sorry! I have repented!”

The others glanced at each other. In the end, they knelt on the ground too. Facing the person who managed to crush the Hughes under his foot, they had no choice but to kneel!

Then, Matthew slowly nodded. “At least I can see a smidgen of sincerity now. Alright then, continue with what you wanted to say!”

Theodore sighed in relief and quickly said, “We hope that we can continue cooperating with your company. Also, we will only work with your company in all our future business ventures. We will not choose other pharmaceutical companies! So, we hope that President Cunningham and Mr. Larson can give us a chance to turn over a new leaf!”

However, Sasha sneered, “Back then, you were the ones that withdrew all your orders. Now, the ones asking to resume our previous cooperation are also you! Gentlemen, do you think that we are unable to sell the products of Cunningham Pharmaceuticals?!”

Theodore hurriedly replied, “President Cunningham, we are at fault. Back then, we were blinded by our greed. Please don’t hold it against us, President Cunningham. Please give us another chance. After all, we’ve worked with Cunningham Pharmaceuticals for such a long time.”

On the other hand, Matthew leisurely said, “President Clark, I’m afraid this isn’t about giving you another chance. The main point is that we’ve received too many orders recently. Even if we resume business with you, it will have to be in three years’ time.”

Upon hearing that, Theodore’s expression changed drastically. We’ll only get the product three years later?! Wouldn’t we be bankrupt by then? The group exchanged glances among each other and looked pained. They knew that there was no way to get through this without some sacrifice.