hapter 208
elen was helpless, but Peter was tugging at her arm, crying repeatedly, “Come on, Helen! Do >mething!”
elen
could die from a stroke right then–would they be here in the first place if not for him?!
Hah! Phineas Tomkins? So what?” someone suddenly said.
veryone was stunned–who could be that bold, belittling Phineas Tomkins himself?!
was none other than Chris.
s he strode up to stand in front of Helen, Gina’s eyes lit up–they were saved!
carlet studied Chris and his suit in turn before asking in curiosity, “Who are you?”
he could see that he had a strut and a confident way of speaking–was it really possible that e was a match for Phineas?
I’m Chris Steiner from Omens Industries.”
hris… Steiner?
carlet was actually not familiar with that name, but she had heard of Omens Industries.
fter all, the company had established a foothold in Riverton in no time at all, and they were. aid to have the backing of the Salazars‘ heiress.
e did outrank Scarlet in influence, even if she was a mob boss‘ girlfriend.
Greetings, Mr. Steiner.” She suddenly smiled, her attitude changing just then. “Since you’re peaking on their behalf, It’s only right that I show you due respect.”
elen, Gina, and Peter were all staring at Chris in surprise–a business owner like him actually ot so much respect from Scarlet?
elen was especially stunned–she was a CEO in her own right as well and should actually ommand more respect than Chris!
carlet said just then, “I won’t ask for the ten million, but the boy must apologize.”
elen breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Peter. “Go on. Apologize right now.”
e was at fault in the first place, and apologizing would be the smartest choice.
owever, Chris suddenly said, “Apologize? That’s not happening, especially when you beat up y friend. If anything, you should be apologizing to Peter.copy right hot novel pub