Chapter 7

Chapter 7:

“What did you say? Are you out of your mind?” Phyllis blurted out, her disbelief echoing through the boutique.

The shop assistant, however, stood her ground unwaveringly. “If you don’t leave voluntarily, we will have to call security.”

Seething with fury, Phyllis and Jenna were escorted to the mall entrance. As they stepped outside, a biting cold wind greeted them, causing both to shudder reflexively.

Jenna, still reeling from the shock, asked, “Mom, can you explain to me what just happened? Who the hell was that?”

Phyllis, teeth clenched in frustration, speculated, “I have no clue. Perhaps she’s from another influential family?” Regardless of her uncertainty, Phyllis was resolute. “It doesn’t matter. This mall is under the Johns Group, and Mr. Johns holds us in high regard. He’s considering us for a project in the upcoming quarter. I’ll have your father talk to Mr. Johns. That woman won’t step foot in Moonshine Mall ever again!”

Jenna nodded, a spiteful gleam in her eye, eagerly anticipating the moment when Madisyn would be similarly banished.

At the Johns Group headquarters, Glenn was engaged in a warm reception for Jeffry, even considering an extra share of the project’s profits for him, which left Jeffry both surprised and honored.

“Mr. Chapman, you’ve weathered many challenges over the years. Should you need anything going forward, please feel free to reach out,” Glenn said, extending a generous offer.

Taken aback by such benevolence, Jeffry inquired, “Mr. Johns, to what do I owe this unexpected generosity?”

Glenn smiled. “Actually, your previous daughter…” But his phone interrupted him.

Glenn excused himself to answer the call from Elaine. As she detailed the mall incident, Glenn’s expression darkened, and he exuded a chilling and terrifying aura. The harsh reality that the Chapman family had mistreated Madisyn all these years ignited his ire. And here he was, planning to compensate the Chapman family with a beneficial deal!

When Glenn returned to his office, Jeffry had just finished a call with Phyllis. Jeffry was surprised by what had happened but believed that Madisyn had crossed a line this time and needed to be taught a lesson.

“Mr. Johns, you’re back. There’s something I think you should know. At Moonshine Mall, your property, poor management has allowed store staff to eject patrons without just cause.”

Glenn’s expression darkened further. “Oh, really?”

Jeffry, oblivious to Glenn’s changing mood, continued, “My wife and daughter were shopping at Chanel when they encountered my former daughter and another woman. Shockingly, they were thrown out at that woman’s behest! It’s unacceptable!”

Finishing his statement, Jeffry expected Glenn to side with him and order his employees to kick Madisyn and the strange woman out of the mall. Surely, Glenn held him in high regard because of his business insight.

But Glenn felt irony curling within him. Hmph! That “another woman” was none other than his own wife. And she had done the right thing!

“Mr. Chapman, our staff are thoroughly trained and would not dismiss anyone without valid reason. It’s likely your wife and daughter were at fault,” Glenn responded, his voice icy.

“That’s not true. My wife and daughter are decent and kind people,” Jeffry replied, his voice firm.

“Are you implying our training programs are subpar?”

Glenn was now a titan in the business arena, and his non-threatening demeanor veiled a formidable presence, one that made Jeffry perspire under its weight.

“No, no, that’s not what I meant…” Jeffry stammered.

“If you question the integrity of my enterprise, Mr. Chapman, I believe we have nothing further to discuss. Please, see yourself out,” Glenn said, his dismissal accompanied by a nonchalant wave of his hand.

Jeffry was shocked and rooted to the spot. Moments later, Glenn’s assistant appeared, flanked by security, ready to “assist” Jeffry in making his exit.

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