“By the way, Uncle James, you guys can’t take this table!” Charlie said suddenly.

“Why not?” James asked.

“This table is reserved for the employees of our company who perform well. If you guys take this table, they won’t have a place to sit then!”

“W-Well… We will take that table at the front then…” James said.

“You guys better don’t get too close to Grandpa, in case he gets angry when he sees all of you.”

James asked anxiously, “Where should we sit then?”

“Over there!” Charlie pointed at a table situated near the exit which looked extremely shabby. It was specially reserved for the hotel staff.

James and his family were dumbfounded when they heard Charlie. After all, they were still the immediate family members of the Cunninghams but now, they were asked to sit at the same table with the workers of the hotel. Were they actually less important than even the employees of the company?

“W-What have we actually done wrong to suffer something like this…” Helen couldn’t help but cover her face and started sobbing.

At that juncture, Eric Cunningham was heading their way. “James, you guys are here,” Eric greeted them in a cold tone.

“Dad!” James and Helen immediately rose to their feet and greeted Eric in an apprehensive tone that came with a slight trace of excitement.

Eric had been giving them a cold shoulder over the years and this was his first time taking the initiative to talk to them. Nodding at them, Eric said, “Since you all are here, do come over and take a seat. I have something to discuss with y’all!”

James and Helen glanced at each other with excitement written all over their faces. Was Old Master Cunningham finally going to assign some important tasks to them? They followed Eric to the main table where several other guests were sitting. One of them was a fat man with a huge belly who constantly wore a lascivious expression. His eyes were brimming with lewdness when he caught sight of Sasha.

Sasha looked shaken to see the man. Her pace came to a halt and she nearly wanted to walk away from the table immediately. Eric walked toward the chubby man and took a seat next to him before he said with a smile, “James, let me introduce Mr. Clayton Sampson from Carlson Group; he’s the person-in-charge of the purchasing department of the company.”

The eyes of James and Helen lit up with hope immediately at the mention of Carlson Group, which was a large corporation in the healthcare industry in Eastcliff. It was also a major business partner of the company owned by the Cunninghams. In other words, the Cunninghams had the fate of their venture held in the hands of Clayton.

“Mr. Sampson, it’s my honor to meet you!” James greeted him with a bow.

“Likewise!” While Clayton was taking a puff off a cigar with an arrogant demeanor, his eyes were glued on Sasha.

“The progress of the project we’re having with Carlson Group this time hasn’t been satisfactory.” In a slightly frigid voice, Eric continued, “Sasha has been the one in charge of the plan which is worth over 50 million. According to Mr. Sampson, Sasha hasn’t been taking the program very seriously. What’s wrong with it?”

James immediately turned to look at Sasha, who held her head low and kept mum with her face red while she gritted her teeth. “What’s going on?” James confronted his daughter in a hushed tone.

“H-He asked me to go on a holiday trip with him…” Sasha muttered.

An icy glint shone in Matthew’s eyes immediately. This Mr. Sampson clearly deserves some punishment!

he heard Sasha. As an

with me.” In a leisurely tone, he continued, “This project is a significant one because it will bring in 50 million in revenue for your company this year and at least 30 million for the subsequent years. Once we’re able to strike a deal, the project will take us at least five years, which will then be worth nearly a total of 200 million. Needless to say, I have to handle it with extra

whose face had turned crimson, said in an undertone, “I-I suggested to send one of my subordinates to do the

your sincerity in getting this project offered by my company!” In an irritated tone, Clayton continued, “While I carried out the inspection personally, you merely sent over a lower rank staff to assist me. Are you looking down

his words. Eric then urged in a cold tone, “Sasha, Mr. Sampson is right that we have to handle such a

go with him…” Sasha stuttered in a fit of panic,

in charge of in the company? How are you going to gain

h-he is

her, “Sasha Cunningham, how dare you say something like that about Mr. Sampson? What gives you the right to adopt such an attitude? Is it because Grandpa has

for her to have a temper. I

front of everyone else? However, instead of getting angry by his suggestion, Eric immediately nodded his head and complimented Clayton, “Mr. Sampson, you’re indeed a very generous man who is so forgiving toward the younger generation. Sasha, come on and say thanks to Mr. Sampson.

panic-stricken. Her grandfather was clearly trying to throw her

do so, you’d better oblige.” With a chuckle, Charlie said sarcastically, “Sasha,

Therefore, they did not feel offended at all despite knowing the ulterior motives that Clayton was harboring. In their perception, sacrificing Sasha

let’s

Sasha gritted her teeth

Looking affronted at once, Clayton said crossly, “In this case, it seems like Miss Cunningham doesn’t take the project with our company seriously at all. Why

ready to storm off, Eric quickly stopped him. “Mr. Sampson, please don’t get angry. As a generous man, you shouldn’t be bothered by the little mistakes made by immature

what are you doing?” Eric glared at Sasha balefully and threatened, “Let me tell you, if you fail to get this agreement going, you’ll be in a greater mess than just being fired. I’m talking at least three million that you have to fork out for the money you misappropriated from the company. Right now, you are left with two options—either you pay up or you go

realizing that Eric was leaving her with no choice at all! She turned to look at her parents; James’s face was reddened with rage while Helen was clenching her fists in fury. They had

is after all your granddaughter. Do you think it’s appropriate of you to compel her into doing such a

Eric notice Matthew’s presence. His face turned icy at once as he challenged him furiously, “How did you get in here?

Sasha’s husband…”

just a kept man. If it wasn’t for you, Sasha wouldn’t have misappropriated the company’s assets! You! Get out of here right now! Otherwise,

Mr. Larson has booked

whole life. He has booked the ninth floor? Mr. Cunningham, even our President Carlson isn’t too sure whether he is able to book the ninth floor of this hotel. It seems

embarrassed, Eric exclaimed furiously, “James, is he your son-in-law? Did you deliberately bring him

in response to his father’s question. Suddenly, Helen flung her arm and slapped Matthew before

face went swollen and reddened, felt slightly frustrated deep

home first.” Sasha urged with her eyes reddened, “Don’t add anymore

Matthew’s anger dissipated all at once. “Sasha, today is your birthday. I will keep you company and

surge of warmth coursed through Sasha’s heart when she heard him. However, she muttered, “I

you shouldn’t ask Matthew to leave!” Lily said with a laugh, “We’re still waiting to have a look at

her burst out laughing. At that juncture, a commotion ensued as a group of waiters made a dash into the ballroom

on?” Eric asked

apologized, “Excuse me, Mr. Cunningham, I’m afraid you guys have to move your celebration to somewhere

“I’ve booked this place in advance.

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