The Protector

Just a while ago, they had even laughed at Helena for being stubborn. Thinking about it now, the woman certainly made the right choice.

Shawn whacked his own forehead. “I should’ve known! Triple Group is ruthless and greedy. They’ve had their dark past dug up in recent years. There’s no way we’d ever get a single cent out of them. We were too naïve.”

Steve dashed their hopes even further. “Most importantly, we can’t reveal any of this. The contract says we’ll end up in jail if we expose what’s happening.”

Everyone gasped.

“Horace Waller, you’re an abomination!”

Maurice kicked the door as tears streamed down his face.

At that moment, the door opened and Horace walked in.

Behind him were about a dozen bodyguards watching over his safety.

“So, you’ve read your contracts, I presume?”

Horace smirked insidiously.

“I’m taking you down with me, Waller!”

Maurice rushed toward him, only to be held back by the guards.

think, Mr. Waller? This isn’t an agreement at all. It’s

part, it would always be difficult

go to court for years, and it still wouldn’t

one was up against the almighty Triple Group. There

you could’ve chosen not to sign it. Did I

“I…”

Everyone suddenly fell silent.

didn’t force them into signing their

have signed it had I known what kind of contract it was! You tricked us!”

could’ve chosen not to sign them if you didn’t agree, but did you even read the terms? I certainly gave you ample time to go through

so exasperated that he

contracts without going through the details, simply because they believed in Triple Group’s power

thought that it was

leave if you want! Just pay your penalties and I promise you’ll be

Silence ensued.

ever have that

triumphantly. “If you can’t pay up, you’d better

livid. “Do you think

now. Do your jobs well and