Chapter 354
When Susan caught wind of the conversation, her eyes quickly scanned the room and zeroed in on Richard. She promptly dragged him outside to greet the incoming guests.
Soon after, a buzz of excitement filled the banquet hall entrance. Bryant, York, and the Myers family trio made their grand entrance.
Bryant was in a sleek black coat, his demeanor exuding an air of aristocratic coldness and authority with each measured step.
York trailed half a step behind Bryant, much like the last time they visited Janedream, yet it showed they shared a close bond.
Given what Susan had said before greeting the guests, the attendees, savvy as they were, needed no further hints.
Bryant was the elusive big boss of RF Group.
None other than Bryant himself, previously disengaged by the Myers family, came as an esteemed guest, a situation they dare not take lightly, even if it meant swallowing their pride.
The atmosphere turned subtly tense, with nobody daring to approach casually. The Myers family presented a mix of emotions. Dorothy appeared excited, Susan visibly thrilled, while Richard was notably uncomfortable, though he remained silent amidst the crowd.
Some couldnât help but whisper to Susan, speculating, âThis Mr. Ferguson must be here for Dorothy, right? After the engagement cancellation, he still hasnât given up on herâ¦â
âOh, please,â Susan couldnât hide her delight. âLetâs not dwell on the past. I was too hasty back then, almost costing Dorothy a splendid matchâ¦â
âEnough!â Eager to end the embarrassment, Richard lowered his voice and turned to Bryant, âMr. Ferguson, I had no idea RF Group was yours. Itâs truly a case of the young outpacing the old. I hope you might show mercy to the Myers Group in business.â
Richardâs words were a mix of admiration and wariness, indicating the Myers Group was struggling under RF Groupâs relentless
pressure.
Bryant raised an eyebrow but remained silent while York chuckled, âMr. Myers, why talk of mercy now? Ms. Myers showed no mercy while relentlessly pursuing her goals.â
Richard glanced at his wife and daughter, forcing a smile., âDorothy is young and impulsive. Rest assured. We wonât bring up such proposals again.â
Christine sneered softly from a distance, âDamn, the Myers family does know how to play the game. Dorothy bullied you the most, yet no oneâs apologizing to you. Theyâre just good at sucking up.â
âAn apology wonât change anything for me,â I muttered.
But Bryantâs relentless targeting of the Myers Group, scooping up a project vital to them, indeed left them in a dire state.
Richard had no choice but to plead with Bryant to spare the Myers family.
Yet, Susan seemed unwilling to let go, glaring at Richard. âRichard, what are you talking about? Why drop the marriage talkâ¦â
âWill you just stop!â Even the usually genteel Richard snapped.
âWhat did I say wrong?â Susan pulled Dorothy toward Bryant, smiling eagerly, âBryant, about the disengagement, it had nothing to do with Dorothy. It was all me and Richard. Considering your situation then, we thought you werenât up for marriage. But Dorothy has been thinking about you, even wanted to visit you several times. We had to stop her, fearing sheâd bother you!â