GoodReadChapter 3290 A Bunch Of Good-For-Nothings!
Susan glared at her. "You're always using the child as an excuse. Now that the Crawford family and the Mallory
family are on good terms, why don't you go chat with Mrs. Mallory? The others might think you don't like her!"
Yuri was getting frustrated. She had no desire to talk to Nina, and she was afraid it would look like she was trying
to suck up to her.
She nudged Louis with her elbow.
Louis had been chatting with Luke and Percy, but after his wife nudged him, he turned to look at her.
Yuri shot him a look, signaling for him to deal with Susan.
Louisunderstood, but there was nothing he could do.
If only he could actually deal with Susan...
Susan's stubbornness was something no one could handle.
"You both are a bunch of good-for-nothings!" Susan noticed their glances at each other and got really upset.
She was doing this for their own good!
Louis was so insistent on running his own company, was he not? If they could form a good relationship with the
Mallory family, it would benefit his business.
Also, even if he returned to T Corporation one day, it would still help.
How could Yuri not see that?
Louis ignored her and went back to chatting with Percy.
Occasionally, Old Master Crawford would join in on their conversation.
Meanwhile, Yuri continued feeding Thea. The only person sitting in awkward silence was Susan.
She wanted to be engaged in conversation, but even Yuri could not be bothered to talk to her, let alone anyone
else.
Susan felt out of place. She was part of this family, but she had somehow turned into an outsider. How did that
even happen?
Luckily, the awkwardness did not last long. After a while, Mr. Griffin cover and announced, "Old Master
Crawford, lunch is ready."
"Good." Old Master Crawford nodded. With Mr. Griffin's help, he rose to his feet. "Today is the day my god-
granddaughter visited hafter her wedding. Even though we're not doing a full banquet, I still had the hotel's
chef cover to prepare a meal.
"So, consider this a feast. Shall we all head to the dining room?"
"Sounds good," replied Luke. He stood up and took Luca's hand. The others followed suit, making their way to
the dining room.
The long dining table they usually ate at had been replaced by a round one, symbolizing
reunion.
The chef had prepared ten dishes, and each one was made to the highest standards.
Once again, Nina felt touched by the Crawford family's thoughtfulness.
She exchanged glances with Percy.
She never thought she would experience the full traditional wedding customs, but Old Master Crawford had
made sure she did.
After the old master took his seat, everyone else followed suit.
Susan looked around and noticed that everyone had a partner. Old Master Crawford even had Mr. Griffin by his
side to assist him. She was the only one sitting alone, and a sense of loneliness crept over her again.
If only Zachary had not cheated.
If he had not cheated, he might not have gotten into that car accident.
There would not be anyone trying to take her son's place as the heir.
The Crawford family would be smaller but definitely much happier and more united than it was now.
As she thought about this on such a joyous day, her eyes reddened. Over the years, she had suffered so much
because of Zachary's affair. She had to endure countless hardships and heartache.
She could have been the respected lady of the Crawford family, but instead, she had to share her title with
another woman and fight for what should have been hers alone...
Susan's heart was full of resentment.
Luca, who was sitting diagonally across from her, noticed her expression and whispered to Luke, "Madam
Crawford doesn't look quite right."
Thanks to her reminder, Luke glanced over at Susan.
Her eyes were red. Was she about to cry?
Crying at a tlike this would definitely upset Old Master Crawford.
However, there was not much Luke could do, so he pretended not to notice.
Meanwhile, the chef and the maids were bringing out one exquisite dish after another, filling the table with a
feast that made everyone's mouth water.
Old Master Crawford smiled and said, "No need for formalities today, everyone. Just eat and drink to your heart's
content."
Then, Mr. Griffin poured them all sred wine.
Old Master Crawford added, "It's a special day, but | don't want red wine. Go geta bottle of whiskey."
Mr. Griffin advised, "Old Master, your health isn't suited for drinking whiskey."
"Why not?" Old Master Crawford, ever the stubbom man, insisted. "Red wine is for the
younger crowd. I'd like to have swhiskey."
"Grandpa, your health can't handle it," Luke chimed in, shutting down the old man's request.
Mr. Griffin shot Luke a grateful look. The old master was as stubborn as a mule. Without someone stepping in, he
would have insisted on finishing a whole bottle of whiskey.
"My health is perfectly fine! You should all joinin drinking whiskey instead of that red stuff," Old Master
Crawford said defiantly.
At that moment, Luca spoke up gently, "Old Master Crawford, drinking a glass of whiskey would undo a whole
month's worth of your health regimen."
Old Master Crawford's eyes widened. "It's that serious?"
Luca nodded. "Yes. All the herbal medicine you've been taking and those nightly foot soaks you've been doing
would be for nothing."
The old master immediately shook his head. "No way! Sticking to that health routine hasn't been easy. I'm not
wasting all that effort."
He let out a sigh and added, "Fine. No whiskey, then."
After a pause, he asked, "But can | still have sred wine?"
"You can, just not too much," Luca replied with a smile.
Old Master Crawford let out a sigh of relief. At least he could still enjoy a little wine. It would have felt wrong not
to drink anything on such a happy occasion.
With the whiskey issue resolved, everyone relaxed. They raised their glasses, toasted, and started enjoying the
delicious meal.
While the Crawford family basked in a warm and joyful atmosphere, elsewhere, Anna and
Jean were frantically searching.
They were trying to figure out where Percy and Nina had gone.
Eventually, Jean got the information from an old drinking buddy. That friend worked as a waiter at a hotel. It was
the very shotel where Old Master Crawford had hired the chef.
The chef was the head chef at the hotel, so that guy knew why the Crawford family had hired him to cook
He told Jean, "Your sister and brother-in-law most likely went to visit the Crawford family."
"How do you know that?" asked Jean.
"My hotel's head chef went to cook for them. He even mentioned it the day before. He said the Crawford family
hired him for a banquet and that it was for the old master's god-granddaughter.
"He joked about how it was the first the'd ever heard of a god-granddaughter." He added, "I asked him who
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the god-granddaughter was, and he said she was the daughter-in -law of the Mallory family. So, it's probably your
sister. Jean, since | gave you all this info, you gotta givesomething in return, right?"
"Sure, I'll send you a gift," replied Jean. Then, he hung up.
Anna frowned and complained, "Why are you still spending money like that? You're not a boss anymore, and here
you are handing out gifts. What are you thinking?"
Chapter 1189 Can't Hit a Woman? What About a Man?
"Kaze Lee, kneel and apologize to Yelena and the president, and maybe the president will forgive you."
Darcy was furious when she heard Lawson,
She was also struck yet Kaze had to apologize.
Kaze ignored Lawson completely and said, "President Kosky, is this your idea?"
"Of course."
Seeing signs of Kaze's submission, Yuri took a deep breath and sat back on the couch.
He took a sip of tea and said, "You made a mistake and if you want forgiveness, of course you have to ask for it.
"Kneeling and apologizing is only for what you did to Yelena. As for my forgiveness, it will depend on your
performance and attitude."
In just two short minutes since the meeting, Yuri knew that Kaze was a proud person.
Therefore, he wanted to use this opportunity to blunt his edge.
If he succeeded, Kaze and Darcy would accept his demands and apologize to Lil Dee and Lee Investment.
Samson would then owe him a favor.
"Mistake? What did | do wrong?" Kaze said coldly.
"President Kosky, your man said you are righteous and respectable. I'd like to ask you why you didn't stop Yelena
from slapping my wife.
"Shouldn't the president of Lilyrose Commerce Guild stop injustice from happening? Yelena is just a person in
charge of an NGO, but my wife is the chairwoman of two companies. | don't understand how she gained the
confidence to slap my wife. Who fueled her confidence?"
"Now that | slapped her, you tried to oppresswith your identity? Is this so-called righteous and respectable?"
Kaze fired a barrage of questions at Yuri.
Yelena was furious when Kaze mocked her. She shouted, "You piece of shit! Yeah, | hit your wife. So what?
Chairwoman of two companies.."
"Yelena!" Yuri bellowed.
He then looked at Kaze and said, "Young man, she's just an energetic young woman and she was agitated
because of your actions at the flood scene. | couldn't stop her in time.
"Besides, Yelena is a girl. How hard could she have slapped your wife? You, as a man, slapped a girl. One slap
and she was sent flying. And you still think you did nothing wrong?"
Yelena was agitated? He did not stop her in time?
Yelena could slap anyone she wanted because she was a girl?
Yet Kaze could not avenge his wife because he was a man?
Kaze found Yuri's double standards armusing. He scoffed, "To me, it's all about equality. Anyone who tries to hurt
my wife shall be punished."
"Young man, | am trying to reason with you but you are not even listening."
Yuri's expression tumed grim. He said angrily, "I look down on men who hit women."
"Fine. You're right."
Kaze did not want to waste his twith the hypocritical old man. He walked closer and said, "If | can't hit a
woman, | can hit a man, right?
"Other than me, there are two more men in this room. | don't want to waste ton that guy over there, so you
are the only one left."
Yuri's brows raised upon hearing Kaze.
Kaze wanted to hit him!
Chapter 1189 Can't Hit a Woman? What About a Man?
"Kaze Lee, kneel and apologize to Yelena and the president, and maybe the president will forgive you."
Darcy was furious when she heard Lawson,
She was also struck yet Kaze had to apologize.
Kaze ignored Lawson completely and said, "President Kosky, is this your idea?"
"Of course."
Seeing signs of Kaze's submission, Yuri took a deep breath and sat back on the couch.
He took a sip of tea and said, "You made a mistake and if you want forgiveness, of course you have to ask for it.
"Kneeling and apologizing is only for what you did to Yelena. As for my forgiveness, it will depend on your
performance and attitude."
In just two short minutes since the meeting, Yuri knew that Kaze was a proud person.
Therefore, he wanted to use this opportunity to blunt his edge.
If he succeeded, Kaze and Darcy would accept his demands and apologize to Lil Dee and Lee Investment.
Samson would then owe him a favor.
"Mistake? What did | do wrong?" Kaze said coldly.
"President Kosky, your man said you are righteous and respectable. I'd like to ask you why you didn't stop Yelena
from slapping my wife.
"Shouldn't the president of Lilyrose Commerce Guild stop injustice from happening? Yelena is just a person in
charge of an NGO, but my wife is the chairwoman of two companies. | don't understand how she gained the
confidence to slap my wife. Who fueled her confidence?"
"Now that | slapped her, you tried to oppresswith your identity? Is this so-called righteous and respectable?"
Kaze fired a barrage of questions at Yuri.
Yelena was furious when Kaze mocked her. She shouted, "You piece of shit! Yeah, | hit your wife. So what?
Chairwoman of two companies.."
"Yelena!" Yuri bellowed.
He then looked at Kaze and said, "Young man, she's just an energetic young woman and she was agitated
because of your actions at the flood scene. | couldn't stop her in time.
"Besides, Yelena is a girl. How hard could she have slapped your wife? You, as a man, slapped a girl. One slap
and she was sent flying. And you still think you did nothing wrong?"
Yelena was agitated? He did not stop her in time?
Yelena could slap anyone she wanted because she was a girl?
Yet Kaze could not avenge his wife because he was a man?
Kaze found Yuri's double standards armusing. He scoffed, "To me, it's all about equality. Anyone who tries to hurt
my wife shall be punished."
"Young man, | am trying to reason with you but you are not even listening."
Yuri's expression tumed grim. He said angrily, "I look down on men who hit women."
"Fine. You're right."
Kaze did not want to waste his twith the hypocritical old man. He walked closer and said, "If | can't hit a
woman, | can hit a man, right?
"Other than me, there are two more men in this room. | don't want to waste ton that guy over there, so you
are the only one left."
Yuri's brows raised upon hearing Kaze.
Kaze wanted to hit him!
Chapter 1190 Slap Faces
Kaze's words not only surprised Yuri but also everyone in the room.
One of the pioneers in Lilyrose behind the city thriving now, Yuri Kosky was the first richest man in the city and
the president of Lilyrose Commerce Guild who was respected by many.
Kaze must have all the nerve in the world to want to hit him.
"Kaze, no..
Darcy wanted to stop Kaze. She knew if Kaze struck Yuri, things would certainly spiral out of hand.
People were already criticizing him for hitting Lil Dee and if this happened, things would be chaotic.
"It's fine, Darcy. He's just an old man trying to use his experience as an advantage. If | hit him, nothing will
happen."
Kaze said without even looking at Darcy and continued moving closer to Yuri.
Lawson immediately jumped in front of Yuri and blocked Kaze.
"Kaze, know your place! Who the hell are you, trying to hit the president? Based on what you said to the
president, you will lose everything here in Lilyrose!"
Lawson shouted at Kaze, trying to stop him.
"You done? Get out of my face."
Kaze shot a glance at him and slapped him out of the way.
The man had been blabbering from the moment Kaze cin.
Kaze tried his best to ignore him but he kept challenging Kaze's patience. "Aaaargh!*
Lawson was slapped to the floor and blood gushed from his mouth.
No one else was in between Kaze and Yuri.
Yurl clenched his teacup tightly. He was nervous but he did not want to reveal fear in front of someone younger
than him.
He remained seated, trying to look calm and strong like a mountain.
He did not even want to look at Kaze.
He looked down and moved his cup closer to his lips. He said, "Young man, I'd like to see if you have the nerve
to..."
Slap!
Kaze slapped him in the face mid-sentence.
Everyone in the room was shocked. They were silenced.
Kaze really slapped Yuri in the face.
The slap turned Yuri's face to the side and caused the teacup to fall from his hands.
Tea spilled and splashed on his face.
Crank!
The teacup broke into pieces on the floor and the noise brought everyone back from their astonishment.
"How dare you!?"
Yuri looked up in shock, glaring at Kaze. His eyes were burning with the flames of anger.
"Why wouldn't I? Don't believe it? Want another slap?*
Kaze smiled and slapped him on the other side of the face.
The slap turned Yuri's face to the opposite side.
"You-"
Slap!
The moment Yuri opened his mouth, Kaze's third slap landed.
"Shut up. Even if you are the president, | can slap you whenever | want."
Kaze slapped him again.
Slapl
"What are you going to accuseof this time? Disrespecting a senior citizen?
Slap!
"You guys have the power right? To say whatever you like?slapping an old man. Actually, there are good and
bad old men."
Slap!
"| hate bad old men like you. You are worse than Trent Fuller, but you are as nonsensical as him, trying to take
advantage of your age and experience to bully the young ones."
Slap!
Each sentence from Kaze was followed with a slap on Yun's face.
The slaps soon sounded like a sonata in a concert hall, played by Kaze using the slaps on Yuri's face.
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Jake instinctively moved to shield Keira from the oncoming milk tea. But as soon as he stepped in front of her,
someone yanked his arm, and the next thing he knew, Keira was the one standing in front of him.
Thud!
Before the drink could reach her, Keira kicked it away. Still, since it was a liquid, sof it splashed out, landing
on her arm.
Jake froze, then chuckled to himself.
He'd done it again—forgotten that Keira wasn't just any ordinary girl...
Most girls in a situation like this would look for protection, but Keira never needed that.
She was strong and confident.
Even back in college, she was often the subject of gossip, but she never cared.
She never punished herself for other people's mistakes.
Suddenly, Jake realized it wasn't that she was too strong; it was that he wasn't good enough, not worthy to stand
in front of her.
For Keira, it was just about keeping things even. Business was business—she genuinely believed in Jake's
potential. But personally? She didn't want anything more to do with him.
Keira felt a bit grossed out as the sticky liquid rolled down her arm. She had a mild case of OCD, so she
immediately frowned and turned to look at the girl who had thrown the drink.
The culprit was a young woman, and
she glared back at Keira with
righteous indignation. The moment
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The girl's eyes were bloodshot, and tears welled up as she spoke.
Nearby, others pulled out their phones, recording the scene.
"Serves you right for helping people you shouldn't. You deserve it! Don't worry, sweetie; if you go to the police,
we'll all go with you! We're backing you up!"
"What's she got to complain about? Even if she calls the cops, no one's gonna care, believe me!"
The girl then addressed the crowd. "Thank you all for your support, but I'll take responsibility. | threw it, so if she
calls the cops, they can arrest me. A few days in jail won't change my mind—I still think she's trash!"
"She doesn't even deserve milk tea! Next time, someone should throw something nastier at her!"
"Garbage! A disgrace to society!"
"Looks decent enough, but who knew she'd be such a lowlife!"
In the middle of all the insults, Keira glanced at the girl who threw the tea. Even with everyone backing her up,
the girl still looked like she'd go down fighting. Shaking off the milk tea from her arm, Keira took a deep breath
and turned to walk away.
What good would calling the cops do?
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At most, they'd lock this poor girl up for a few days and give her a lecture...
Lowering her gaze, Keira spotted a nearby convenience store and walked in. She grabbed a pack of tissues and
handed them to the cashier. "How much?"
"Sorry, we don't sell to traitors."
The cashier's voice was cold and flat.
Keira froze mid-scan, frowning. "Excuse me?"
"| said we're not selling anything to you!"
The cashier stared her down. "We may be a small business, but even | know better than to sell to traitors like
you!"
Keira clenched her jaw.
She frowned and said, "Aren't you worried I'll report you to customer protection?"
"Go ahead! Even if they shut us down
or revoke our business license, I'm
still not selling to you!" The cashier
sneered. "Anyone inbédwiths traitor
like that Scombag isn't any better. |
may just be an ordinary citizen, but |
know that a strong country is the only
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Keira was stunned.
She'd heard that this generation was increasingly patriotic.
She knew it was something people had been talking about, but facing it firsthand? It was almost amusing.
Part of her admired their courage to stand up to what they saw as evil forces, and she appreciated their love for
their country. If someone else were in her shoes, she might've even applauded them.
Keira pursed her lips and walked out of the store.
As she stepped outside, she heard a
reporter nearby saying, "A concerned
citizen just tipped us off that Miss)
Olsen, gg suppottsakhovin traitor,
was! fefused service when trying to
buy tissues. This incident has stirred
up strong patriotic feelings across
the community. Let's interview the
cashier and get their perspective."
Keira paused, then walked on.
"Don't run, you traitor!"
A group of people began following her, seemingly ready to take things further.
Keira frowned and picked up the pace.
She didn't want to get into a confrontation with ordinary people or hurt anyone, but her patience had its limits. If
these people pushed her any further, she wouldn't just stand there and take it!
Feeling the solid chest againstand inhaling the familiar scent, | froze.
Lifting my gaze, | saw Ernest.
His face was stern, yet his eyes burned with intense concern as he looked at me.
I had no clue how he foundhere, but seeing him eased my fear instantly, makingforget that we had
broken up. | clung to the hem of his shirt as if it were a lifeline.
He wrapped his arms around my waist, asking, "Are you hurt?"
"No," | replied, just as a wave of crude insults burst from outside.
In the next moment, Ernest enveloped me, and it felt as though | was lifted off the ground, hearing only the
sounds of kicks and punches landing.
It was like something out of a movie, happening right beside me.
Though it wasn't the first t| had seen Ernest stand up for someone, the way he was single-handedly taking
down a group had never been witnessed bybefore.
True to his military background, his prowess was undeniable.
| couldn't help but recall what Conrad had mentioned before, about the leader of Club Q being targeted. | hadn't
considered Ernest before, but seeing his overwhelming strength now made it a possibility. If it really was him, his
future looked grim.
Before | could ponder further, Ernest had grounded the last of them and stood firm, holding me.
He surveyed those writhing in pain on the ground with an icy voice, "Tell your boss to steer clear of my people."
Then, turning to Shirley, who stood at the doorway equally stunned, he saw her shudder in fear. Hastily, she
shook her head, "I didn't mean to harm Felicia, I-I cto set her free."
But if not for her, | wouldn't be here. Yet, at this moment, my thoughts weren't on blaming Shirley. Tightening my
grip on Ernest's fingers, | said, "I want to leave this place."
Ernest ledto his car, and as we approached, | still didn't let go of his hand.
| knew there was no danger now, but | didn't want to let go, knowing that once I did, there'd be no reason to hold
on again.
Noticing my grip, Ernest forcibly pulled away and then gently placedinside his car.
His tender actions remindedof his past affection towards me.
| grabbed his withdrawing figure, unwilling to let go.
"Weren't you saying you wanted to leave?" His cool voice snappedback to reality.
He drove off without asking where | wanted to go, but | asked him, "Where are you taking me? And how did you
find me?"
He remained silent, makingthink
but then he coldly said, matter to ignoreagain
you not to dig into those
His response made it clear he knew exactly why | had been taken.
I stared at the back of his head, "If |
don't look into it, will you? How much have you found out after all, this time? What have you told me? Besides,
you used to say that. because you were my boyfriend, but now you are nothing to me."
My words made Ernest tighten his grip on the steering wheel, followed by a sharp retort, "And your investigation
almost got you killed?"
The words of Lord echoed in my ears. "I can't let the fear of death preventfrom seeking justice for my
parents." ?
Those words made Ernest clench his jaw. i Ek
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| had forgotten, the real culprit behind my parents’ demise was his father, the one who tampered with the L
brakes.
This topic was a painful thorn for both of us, but it couldn't be ignored just because it hurt.
Taking a deep breath, | pressed on, "Ernest, Lord mentioned bribing your father. want to know why your father
would accept the bribe. Was it because your family needed money or something else?"
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