Chapter 442 I’m Giving You a Chance
“I’m sorry, but the director’s away on a business trip. Please come back another day.”
Willow had come all the way to Easton Research Center to obtain a copy of this season’s market data. She could start crafting marketing strategies once she got the data.
Still, the receptionist in the lobby wouldn’t let her in. Even after she had spent ages trying to convince the receptionist, she was still being dismissed.
Willow wanted to plead again, but she stopped herself. She could see Gunnar’s car outside of the building. Clearly, the director himself didn’t want to see her.
“Thank you,” Willow said with a forced smile before leaving.
When Caspian saw Willow exit the building, he knew they had come all the way here for nothing.
“How did it go? Did you manage to get the data?”
“I didn’t get to see the director,” Willow dejectedly said as she shook her head.
Willow had no way of making Gunnar see her even though he was clearly in his office.
Caspian wasn’t surprised by this turn of events. Sylvia had informed him that Jyn was also in Easton. She was here to stop Southlake Corporation from obtaining data on the latest market
trends.
“It’s alright. Go back to the hotel and rest up. I’ll handle this,” Caspian said to Willow.
“But…”
Willow was at a loss. She would have to return empty–handed. What would she do with the product launch now? It would be too late if Morrison Group beat her to the punch.
“Honey, don’t you trust me?” Caspian asked Willow with a serious expression.
At the sight of Caspian’s determination, Willow nodded.
Caspian made a phone call after Willow drove off in her car.
“Melvin, I’m giving you a chance to return to Easton. It’s up to you whether you want to take it,” Caspian said casually.
Melvin was brimming with anxiety when he received Caspian’s phone call. Caspian had been the one to force him out of Easton in the first place. This even earned the fury of Celestial
Sanctum.
He could have been kicked out even earlier if it hadn’t been for his prior history with Celestial
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“Mr. Lynch, do you mean what you said?” Melvin asked in disbelief. Even he couldn’t fathom why Caspian would suddenly contact him.
Still, Melvin didn’t dare to question him. He had already seen Caspian’s influence in action. He couldn’t afford to step out of line.
“Of course I do. I can even lend you my support and allow Celestial Sanctum to return to Easton as long as you agree,” Caspian said. He couldn’t be bothered with idle talk.
“Yes, yes, I agree to it!” Melvin replied, overwhelmed with emotion. He definitely wanted to return to Easton. But he didn’t dare to say anything rash when Caspian still hadn’t finished speaking.
“But before you return to Easton, you’ll have to help me with something…”
“No worries. I’ll make sure that it’s taken care of!” Melvin said, determined.
After Caspian hung up, Melvin was excited.
“Gather Celestial Sanctum’s core members. We’re going back to Easton!” Melvin ordered.
“Got it!”
None of the Celestial Sanctum members dared to dally. They had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
“Do you really mean to let Celestial Sanctum back into Easton?” Sylvia asked, confused. Caspian had kicked them out of Easton, so why would he allow them back now?
Sylvia just couldn’t understand it. Caspian could easily obtain the needed market data with a single phone call. Everything would be over then, just like that.
“There’s more to it, actually. Celestial Sanctum can rein in Morrison Group …”
Caspian didn’t finish his words.
Easton’s underworld was currently in a state of chaos. As Caspian had terrorized Celestial Sanctum, they wouldn’t dare to step out of line when they returned to the city.
Caspian eyed the research center. The director and the workers here were insignificant in the grand scheme of things. They weren’t worth his attention.
Meanwhile, Melvin and over a thousand of Celestial Sanctum’s best members made their way
over to Easton.
Soon, the employees at Easton Research Center were startled by the sound of revving engines. One of them rushed out, only to see a line of cars parked outside the building.
Melvin strolled inside to ask the receptionist, “Where’s the director?”
The receptionist nearly fainted at the sight.
“On the 15th floor,” she answered, scared.
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Melvin let his men in and went up to the 15th floor.
Meanwhile, Gunnar was enjoying himself in his office. Kneeling between his legs was a woman in revealing clothing. She was his mistress.
“Suck harder!” he urged her.
All of a sudden, there was a loud crash. Gunnar was so startled that he blew his load early.
“What’s wrong, darling?” the woman asked as she looked up in confusion.
Gunnar’s expression darkened, and he slapped her.
“Stop talking. Keep sucking!” he growled out, displeased.
The woman covered her throbbing face as she crawled backward.
“f**k this shit! Who is this ballsy asshole? How dare you storm into my office?” Gunnar roared.
He wasn’t pleased that someone interrupted his pleasure session. He would not let this go. He
would teach them a lesson.
“You’re Gunnar?” Melvin asked as he approached Gunnar. Dozens of bulky men stood behind
him.
Gunnar’s face went blank, stunned by the sight.
“That’s me, alright. May I know your name? Could you tell me the reason behind this visit?” Gunnar hastily forced a smile. Judging from the man’s entourage, they weren’t here for coffee.
“Why won’t you sell Southlake Corporation the market data they requested?” Melvin asked
harshly.
If Caspian hadn’t instructed him not to kill Gunnar, he would have already gotten his hands
dirty,
“Well…”
Gunnar froze at the question.
“Quit your hemming and hawing! Do any funny shit, and I’ll chop you into pieces!” Melvin bit out as he pulled out a knife and forced it into the couch nearby.
Gunnar gulped, but this wasn’t a decision he could make. He had already promised Jyn that he
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“What? You don’t want to give them the data? Guys, get him! Show him what business means! ” Melvin ordered with a cold glint in his eyes.
The members of Celestial Sanctum surged forward to beat Gunnar up.
“Stop! Stop! I’m begging you. Stop!”
Gunnar couldn’t fight back. He lay on the ground, whimpering pitifully.
Gunnar’s mistress was terrified out of her wits as she watched this.
Melvin glanced at her. He wasn’t in the mood to bother with anyone else.
“Are you going to sell them the data now?” Melvin asked as he stared at Gunnar.
“Yes, yes, I will!” Gunnar quickly answered. He was worried that he would die if he didn’t
agree.
“Finally, you’ve seen reason!” Melvin grinned, pleased. He then led his men out.
Once they had left, Gunnar picked up a USB drive and left his office. If he didn’t hurry up, he might die.
