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.

Waller? This isn’t an

it would always be difficult to protect one’s rights

to court for years, and it still wouldn’t necessarily guarantee

against the almighty Triple Group. There was practically zero chance of winning

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

“I…”

Everyone suddenly fell silent.

Horace didn’t force them into signing their

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

read your contracts? You could’ve chosen not to sign them if you didn’t agree, but did

he

details, simply because they believed in Triple Group’s

that

you can leave if you want! Just pay your penalties and I promise you’ll be free,”

Silence ensued.

have

you’d better obey me

livid. “Do you think

Triple Group’s dogs now. Do your jobs well