“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!

but be stunned after he heard Sasha. As an experienced

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

send one of my subordinates

your approach, I can’t see your sincerity in getting this project offered by my company!” In an irritated tone, Clayton continued, “While I carried out the inspection

by his words. Eric then urged in a cold tone, “Sasha, Mr. Sampson is right that we have to handle such a significant program with extra care. As the person-in-charge of the program, assisting

him…” Sasha stuttered

with him?!” James walked over and criticized, “Sasha, is this how you handle a project you’re in charge of in the company? How are you going

“But, h-he is trying to do

furiously at 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 been too lenient

her to have a temper. I have a private room here which is a lot quieter. Miss Cunningham, why don’t we

Was Clayton audacious enough to bring her to a room in 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

panic-stricken. Her grandfather was clearly trying to throw

chuckle, Charlie said sarcastically, “Sasha, do

great importance to the business agreement because if they managed to clinch it, it would surely double the wealth of the family. Therefore, they did not feel offended at all despite knowing the ulterior motives that Clayton was harboring. In their perception, sacrificing Sasha was not a big deal because it was a great bargain that could bring them a business contract worth

Cunningham, let’s go!”

her teeth and exclaimed, “I’m not

once, Clayton said crossly, “In this case, it seems like Miss Cunningham doesn’t take the project

Clayton rose to his feet and was 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 ones. I’ll go

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

dumbfounded, 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

sudden, Matthew spoke, “Sasha is after all your granddaughter. Do you think it’s

notice Matthew’s presence. His face turned icy at once as he challenged him furiously, “How did you get in here? This is the family gathering of the Cunninghams. Who are you and what gives you the right to

husband…” Matthew

Get out of here right now!

said contemptuously, “After all, Mr. Larson has booked

what?!” While Eric was stupefied by shock, Clayton burst out laughing. “Ha ha ha, that’s the best joke I’ve ever heard in my whole life. He has booked the ninth floor? Mr. Cunningham, even our President

son-in-law? Did you deliberately

to his father’s question. Suddenly, Helen flung her arm and slapped Matthew before she yelled angrily at the top of

swollen and reddened, felt slightly frustrated deep

go back home first.” Sasha urged with her

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

him. However, she

still waiting to have a look at your

At that juncture, a commotion ensued as a group

going on?”

over in large strides and apologized, “Excuse me, Mr. Cunningham, I’m afraid you guys have to move

is that so?” Eric confronted the hotel manager angrily, “I’ve booked this place in advance. What’s more, I’m having my birthday celebration here

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