Chapter 166 – A Man Like None Other
“Jared, did you refuse to eat with me because of this woman?” Hilda mumbled, tears welling up in her eyes. Meanwhile, William and Walter were sitting in the living room at the Sullivan residence and chatting over tea. In the past, William would never have a chance to chat with Walter over tea even though he was the richest man in Horington.
However, William’s identity was different now. Since everyone already knew him as Jared’s father-in-law, his status had become much more prominent than being the richest man in Horington.
Soon, Josephine and Jared arrived. When Walter saw Jared, he quickly stood up. “Mr. Chance…” “Don’t stand on ceremony, Mr. Grange. You look very healthy recently,” said Jared with a smile. “It’s all thanks to you! Otherwise, my frail body would’ve already been destroyed by that vengeful dragon.” Walter knew that it was all thanks to Jared that he could remain so healthy. Were it not for Jared’s intervention, he would have collapsed after sitting on the Dragon Throne all the time. “You have strong physique, Mr. Grange,” replied Jared amiably.
“Jared, I heard from Josephine that you’re working at Sentiment Chemical Limited now. Is that true?” William asked Jared. “Yeah! I’m a salesman now.” He nodded. “Why bother with that? When I asked you if you like business, you said that you don’t. Yet, you’ve become a petty salesman now. Are you planning to start from the bottom?” probed William. Jared shook his head. He did not know how to explain. When he attended the interview, he did not know that the company belonged to the Sullivan family. Furthermore, he did not plan on working for a long time.
He merely wanted to put his parents at ease for the time being. Noticing Jared’s silence, William continued, “I’ve already made arrangements for you to take over Josephine’s position as the chairman next Monday.
Since she won’t be going to the office for the next two months, I’m worried about leaving everything in Xavier’s hands.” Jared was stunned when he heard that. Quickly waving his hands, he protested, “I’m not up for that, Mr. Sullivan.
I really don’t have time to manage a company. I’m only working as a salesman to pacify my parents. I have more important things to do!” Jared did not want to be hindered by these trivial matters. He needed to spend more time training, or he would not be able to go to Nameless Island on the fifteenth of July. “Stop declining. This is settled, then! I’m not asking you to work in the office every day. You can just focus on your personal matters.” Thinking that Jared was merely declining the offer out of courtesy, William forcefully made him accept it.
After reading the room, Jared thought that it was inappropriate to say anything else. Since the food was already prepared, they chatted while eating. “Mr. Grange, did you look for me because of the spiritual brush?” Jared had only agreed to eat with them because Josephine had said that Walter wanted to meet him. Walter replied embarrassingly, “Mr. Chance, I’ve already called Erasmus, and he’s rushing back now.
He’ll be here in a few days!” “Thank you for your help, Mr. Grange!” Jared eagerly wanted to cure his mother’s eyes. “That’s nothing. However, I’d like to ask a favor from you, Mr. Chance,” said Walter. “Just let me know! As long as it’s within my abilities, I’ll definitely help,” affirmed Jared with a nod.
“Mr. Chance, I know that you have special abilities. I have an old friend whose wife became crazy after visiting a cemetery. Despite having sought help from all sorts of doctors, he couldn’t find a solution. I’m thinking that you might be able to help him out.” After seeing Jared force out the vengeful dragon from the Dragon Throne, Walter had nothing but admiration for him.
