Chapter 430
Chapter 430:
Jacoby and Craig, still basking in their triumph, were quickly thrown off balance by the cutting remark.
Jacoby, visibly irritated, scanned the area and shouted, “Come out and face us if you dare!”
Craig boldly joined in, “Exactly! When we have the power, why not use it? We don’t need to worry about the consequences. We won’t lose!”
Roy remained silent, but internally, he nodded in agreement with their bravado.
He brushed off the mocking tone, considering it the usual frustration of a local venting their anger. What could ordinary citizens do but express their displeasure?
However, their moment of arrogant satisfaction was short-lived when the speaker finally revealed himself.
The sight of Vincent, the director of the Department of Commerce, emerging sternly from the staircase wiped the smug looks off their faces, replacing them with dread.
Seeing his superior, Roy was left speechless, while Beal, Jacoby, and Craig, all elite members of Staville, immediately recognized Vincent.
Their astonishment deepened when they saw Vincent approach Ashton, clapping and sporting a cold grin.
The group was taken aback, especially Craig, who had just been bragging. Fear gripped him so fiercely that he almost fainted.
They had leveraged their family connections to enlist Roy’s support, believing they had secured a minor victory. But now, after their celebratory moment, they realized Ashton was backed by a far more powerful ally.
Upon noticing Vincent standing next to Ashton, a chill shot down Roy’s spine.
Not long before, Vincent had robustly supported his candidacy for director. However, now they found themselves on opposing sides.
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Should Vincent discover Roy’s misuse of power against a private company, Roy feared that not only would his future as director be in jeopardy, but his current position as deputy director could also be threatened.
The seriousness of the situation dawned on Roy, and his arrogance evaporated immediately. He began shaking, unable to face Ashton.
Ashton, maintaining his stern demeanor, scoffed coldly and asked, “Why have you suddenly lost your voice? Could it be that a clandestine deal brought you here, and seeing Vincent has left you riddled with guilt?”
Roy felt the weight of these words deeply. His body trembled uncontrollably, and his complexion drained.
Jacoby and the others, witnessing Roy’s fear, grew even more alarmed. Their main advantage was now completely ineffective against Ashton, turning into a liability instead.
Beal, a prominent figure in the younger Marquez family, managed to regain his composure after the initial shock. He bravely retorted with sarcasm, “Ashton, keep your arrogance in check. We merely had dinner with our elder. If you can harbor suspicions about us, why can’t we suspect you? You and Vincent, here at this upscale hotel just to dine—do you expect us to believe that?”
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