Riley was surprised and began stumbling away, but he refused to become upset. As soon as he regained his equilibrium, he noticed someone standing behind Monroe, and his eyes lit up.
"Mr. Boysen!" "You're also here..." Riley quickly greeted Gideon Boysen.
"Shut up!" Boysen similarly pushed past him. Without glancing at Riley, he dashed into the private room.
Monroe raced into the private area and stared at Ethan sitting in a chair. He grinned and bowed. "I never expected to see you here today, Mr. Knight. It is such a coincidence. I'm treating some pals to a supper here today. Please grant me the privilege of dining with you."
Boysen also extended a greeting. "Hello, Mr. Knight."
He almost addressed Ethan as chairman but held back since he remembered Ethan's instructions not to betray his identity.
Ethan stared at Monroe and Boysen, grinning wickedly. "Mr. Monroe, you reserved the entire restaurant for yourself simply to eat. I wouldn't dare to stay."
Monroe was perplexed. "Did you book the full restaurant? "Who said that? That's not my intention Mr. Knight."
The manager at the side immediately trembled, believing his plan to snuggle up to Damien Monroe through bootlicking had failed.
The manager stood up, smiling. "I was worried that others might ruin your mood, but I had no idea that this person here was your friend. I'm so sorry!"
The restaurant supervisor on the side became pale with horror. It was regarded as a standard procedure at their establishment. Damien Monroe was the restaurant's central boss, and the workers drove everyone out because he was hosting some guests.
However, he had no idea that one of the guests he'd driven away was Damien Monroe's friend. This is a big mistake!
The waiter who came over to empty the room was terrified, shivering, and on the verge of tears.
He was only a waiter and had no involvement in these events. He just followed the instructions of his boss.
"Mr. Monroe, I'm very sorry..." The supervisor quickly bows and apologizes to Ethan.
However, Monroe cut him off, saying, "Enough. You're fired because you upset a notable guest. "Go get your salary and leave!"
The manager and supervisor pleaded for leniency. However, when they saw Monroe's stern attitude, they were too afraid to say anything and had no alternative but to keep their heads down and proceed to the HR department to handle the formalities.
Meanwhile, the waiter felt like sobbing.
"Forget it." Ethan waved his hand. "They simply assumed that's what you wanted. I was not insulted, either. We just came here to eat anyway."
Monroe, embarrassed, smiled and said, "I will instruct them to pay more attention in the future and never repeat such a mistake."
After that, Monroe looked at the three persons before him, "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and thank Mr. Knight. You would have lost your jobs if he hadn't stood up for you! Remember to avoid doing such things again in the future. "I am not that demanding!"
Hearing Monroe's comments, the restaurant management, supervisor, and unlucky waiter quickly bowed and thanked Ethan. "Thank you, Mr. Knight, for being so generous! "Thank you very much!"
Riley Shade and Natalie Mason, standing at the private room entrance, were astounded by this scenario!
None expected Damien Monroe, Emerald Coast County's richest man, and Gideon Boysen, Orion Industries' general manager, to swallow their pride before Ethan. Who is he?
They attempted to terminate the manager and supervisor, believing they had offended Ethan. However, Ethan's words salvaged the day for the staff.
How can he be an average person? Riley felt like he was dreaming.
He still treated Ethan as a loser who was sponging off a woman, even a few minutes earlier. He even spoke to him condescendingly.
Riley wanted to give himself a few slaps!
"Um... Mr. Knight, I'm sorry for insulting you just now. Please let me off on Charlotte's account and excuse my ignorance." Riley Shade bowed carefully before Ethan.
Natalie was furious when she saw her spouse descending so low. However, she understood that anyone who could make Damien Monroe and Gideon Boysen fall so low had to be remarkable, and she figured she couldn't afford to upset him.
Natalie scowled at Charlotte, jealous and resentful. What right does this woman, who my husband dislikes, have to find a boyfriend who is even more impressive than Riley?
After hearing Riley's remarks, Ethan smiled. "I'm just a jobless man out to rip off a woman. How can I compare to you, Mr. Shade, who is so close to Mr. Boysen from Orion Industries?"
Riley went into a cold sweat the moment he heard this.
Previously, he boasted in front of Charlotte and Ethan that he had a strong relationship with Boysen and would assist Charlotte in speaking with him to help her get promoted. The truth, however, was that Boysen knew nothing about him!
The worst part was that Boysen was right here! Wouldn't his falsehood be exposed? This is bad!
Boysen, as expected, glanced at Riley, puzzled, and questioned, "Who are you?"
These three simple words felt like a slap in Riley's face!
Riley's cheeks became hot, and he hurriedly said, "Mr. Boysen, I'm from the Towers Corporation, and I'm here in Emerald Coast County to discuss cooperation with your company..."
Boysen had known about the incident for a long time. He also recognized that Riley must have offended Ethan by bragging about being close to him. Does someone like him want to work with Orion Industries? He can forget about it!
Boysen interrupted Riley, saying, "Orion Industries will not work with you. We will no longer do business with you! "Please leave."
Riley immediately tensed.
But at this point, Monroe said, "The same is true for the Monroe Corporation." We shall refuse any future cooperation with the Towers Corporation!"
Riley was dumbfounded when the two big shots spoke simultaneously and turned down all cooperation with the Towers Corporation!
This time, he came to Emerald Coast County on his family's orders to sign a collaboration agreement with Orion Industries to broaden the Towers Corporation's business scope in Emerald Coast County.
When his family eventually assigned him the duty, he was confident, believing he could seal the deal with his excellent looks and even extend to Emerald Coast County.
However, before he could act, Gideon Boysen, the general manager of Orion Industries, and Damien Monroe, the wealthiest man in Emerald Coast County, criticized and rejected him because of this occurrence. How will he face his family, then? How will he tell them what transpired during his visit to Emerald Coast County?