"How could
that happen?" Terrence slumped onto the ground as he grew despondent. He
did not expect Roderick Brooks, his boss, to be the subject of his wrath
yesterday. Not only was he fired, but he also dragged his uncle down with
him as they got kicked out of the company.
"You brat! What are you standing there for? Come with me to apologize to
Mr. Brooks now! The man grabbed Terrence by the hair and violently dragge
d him out. The whole time, a cowering Terrence didn't utter even a single
word of protest.
"What?" Julie's jaw dropped to the ground at the sight of it. It was hard
to fathom how Terrence had fallen from a place of authority and honor to
one of shame.
"He totally deserved that! It was his fault for acting like a thug!" Cole
scoffed and disappeared into his office.
"Your dear Terrence can't even save himself," Dustin remarked with amusem
ent.
"It's all because of you and your stupid predictions! He wouldn't have be
en fired if it weren't for you!" Julie started to lose it.
"How do you even pin that on me? You're unbelievable." Dustin shook his h
ead, thinking that Terrence deserved everything that had happened. One co
uld see it coming because of Terrence's impudence, which was fueled by hi
s faith in his uncle's power and backing.
"That's enough. Can both of you shut up for a moment? Our top priority is
to figure out a solution to that challenge!" Dahlia reminded them of the
matter at hand.
"Dahlia, I think we have no choice but to get back and brainstorm. Terren
ce is fired, and Mr. Suzman isn't going to budge." Sighing. Julie decided
that this was her unlucky day, suffering one loss after another.
"What's the point of heading back when we've already made our way here? I
sn't it just a business deal? Leave it to me," Dustin remarked.
"You?" Julie scanned him from head to toe with a disdainful look. "Who do
you think you are? Do you think you could do whatever Terrence failed to
do? Stop kidding me!"
"He failed to help, but that doesn't mean I'll fail too." Dustin smiled a
t her. "I'm acquainted with Roderick Brooks. This shouldn't be too diffic
ult."
"You? How could you be a friend of Roderick Brooks? You're a fool." Julie
did not believe any words that came from him. Roderick Brooks was the to
p
business magnate in Millsburg. A man of his wealth and power was godlike
and out of reach for the average citizen.
"You don't believe me? I'll call him up." Instead of explaining further,
Dustin immediately went into action.
"Hello? Mr. Brooks; I have a favor to ask of you. A friend of mine wanted
to collaborate with Brooks Corporation. I hope you'll consider her propo
sal."
"Mr. Rhys, don't mention It! A business deal is just a small matter! I ca
n even hand the company over to you if that makes you happy. Where are yo
u? I'll send someone to pick you up." Roderick sounded very friendly.
"It's alright. I'm at the Sales Department of Brooks Corporation. Just se
nd a word and get Mr. Suzman to
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assist me." Dustin replied,
"No problem! On it!"
"Thanks." After exchanging some formalities, Dustin hung up and turned ar
ound. "It's done. We can sign the business contract soon."
"That's some good acting. Do you really think that someone will agree on
a 500 million dollar megadeal over a phone call? Stop daydreaming!" Julie
smirked.
"Oh well. Let's head home now. We'll talk about the business deal tomorro
w." Dahlia gave Julle a soft shake of the head. They were at the center o
f attention at that moment, and with each second they stayed there, they'
d only humiliate themselves more. She did not take Dustin's words serious
ly, thinking that he was only putting on the act for his ego.
"What's the rush? We'll get it done if we wait for a little while." Dusti
n reassured them.
"Are you telling me to wait here?" Julie snickered. "Even if you kneel he
re for a day, you will not get the attention of Mr. Suzman."