“The problem of the excess sodium content has already been solved by the KING Group. Almost all of
their stores now have a station that monitors the sodium content of their products. I'm afraid that it
won't be too convincing if we try to make a fuss about it.“ Jacob frowned when he heard it. He wasn't
going to take that risk.
“Of course, we can use a different method this time,“ the editor-in-chief chief suggested, smiling at him.
“Well, since they don't have this problem now, why don't you create some opportunities for yourself?“
“Are you saying that I should frame them for something else?“ Suddenly interested, Jacob raised a
brow. He cast the editor-in-chief a curious glance.
“I didn't say anything like that,“ the editor-in-chief replied with a tight lip. From his tone, it seemed that
he was offended by Jacob's words. In fact, he even turned around and prepared to leave.
“I apologize. I spoke without thinking,“ Jacob hurriedly said and lowered his head. New Age was the
biggest news company in the country. Even though he rich was a rich and powerful man, he still did not
dare to offend them.
After all, sometimes the pen was indeed mightier than the sword. One bad article about him or the
company could prove to be troublesome.
Hearing his apology, the editor-in-chief sat back down and gave a genuine smile. He explained the
details to Jacob. “The KING Group is now completely relying on their marketing and they've been pretty
credible so far. You can write an article about their overuse of sodium, or you can ask someone to set
up something in their factory. After you've done that, you can hire someone to specifically buy those
faulty products.“
Honestly, there was no need for such an elaborate discussion because Jacob was already familiar with
this method. The two of them smirked at each other as if they were both imagining the KING Group
being destroyed.
That night, Jacob ordered someone to find a thief who had just been released from prison. He had his
reasons for hiring this kind of person. First of all, he would already have a criminal record. Even if he
was caught, people would not thoroughly investigate the people involved in his case. The police would
simply think that the man had just committed the same crime that he was imprisoned for. Second, even
if something else happened, Jacob could steer clear and nothing could ever be traced back to him.
More importantly, those who had just gotten out of prison could be easily persuaded with money.
After being briefed about the task he needed to do, the ex-con set out to complete it. Sitting in his
office, Jacob couldn't help but chuckle as he imagined what the headlines would talk about a few days
later.
A few hours later, the phone rang as he had expected it to. Jacob couldn't hide the grin on his face as
he picked it up. “How's it going? Were you successful?“ he asked.
The smile on Jacob's face quickly turned upside down when he heard the familiar, deep voice on the
other end of the line. “Mr. Gu, it's really inappropriate for you to do this,“ Darren stated with a chuckle.
The thief that Jacob had hired yelled in the background, “Since you already found out my plan, why did
you still let me put the stuff in your production line?“
“Well, if we didn't let you in, how can we have solid proof and charge you for it?“ a soft female voice
asked on the phone. There was a faint giggle that followed and it made Jacob feel like he was being
mocked.
Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He felt as if the floor had started to spin.
“Mr. Gu, you're too naive. The KING Group has been at the center of the storm these days. Did you
really think that I would just sit idly and not suspect anything? Now, what should I do with this sneaky
person who barged in and tried to frame me?“ Darren muttered. Jacob could hear his contemptuous
smirk with every word.
For the first time in his life, he was rendered speechless. He simply couldn't find his voice for a long
time.
“How long is the prison sentence for someone who committed commercial fraud?“ Darren asked.
Jacob cleared his throat and said, “Mr. Xu, you must have evidence to prove those accusations. Don't
you think it's a little premature of you to say that I'm the one behind it?“ Even though he tried to act
confident, Jacob was struggling to defend himself.
“You underestimated me, Jacob. Did you really think that I didn't record this phone call?“ Darren let out
an obnoxious laugh. Jacob clenched his fist in anger. His grip on his phone tightened as he pictured the
device to be Darren's neck.
Because of Darren's exceptional skills as a CEO, the KING Group was able to solve their capital issue.
They had also managed to gain a huge amount of profits after the crisis. It was a remarkable change of
tide for them.
Since everything was back to normal for the KING Group, Bill was afraid that Darren might leave him in
the dust. So, he booked a private lounge in one of the finest restaurants and sent someone to invite
Darren, saying that he wanted to celebrate the astonishing victory of the KING Group.
Darren agreed without hesitation. The two of them agreed to meet at Phoenix Pavilion.
At around eight o'clock in the evening, Darren showed up at their agreed-upon venue on time. Bill was
still useful to him so he didn't plan to break his relations with him. After all, getting Bill to save the KING
Group was only part of his plan.
As soon as Darren appeared at the entrance of the private lounge, Bill stood up and greeted him with a
smile. He had to be respectful because, at this point, it was Bill who needed Darren's help, not the
other way around.
“Congratulations, Darren! The tables have turned for your KING Group! I'm glad!“
A slight frown appeared on Darren's face when Bill finished talking. He wanted to avoid getting too
close to Bill, to be honest. But because he was grateful for his assistance in saving his company, he
was willing to tolerate him just for tonight.
Judging from the way Bill was staring at him, it seemed that he had a favor to ask from Darren. As he
casually walked in the lounge, Darren already had a plan in his mind.
Smiling, he responded to Bill's compliments by saying, “We couldn't have done it without you, Bill! If it
wasn't for your investment, we wouldn't have been able to turn the tides in our favor.“
A deep laugh came from Bill as he heard what Darren had said. The two of them continued to talk
about their business plans. In the end, Bill couldn't hold his thoughts back anymore and decided that he
should just be candid with Darren.
Bill cleared his throat and uttered bravely, “Mr. Xu, as you mentioned earlier, you couldn't have saved
the KING Group without my investment. I helped you when you needed it most. Shouldn't you also
return the favor and help me when I am in danger?“
The corners of Darren's lips curled slightly when he heard this. He replied, “Bill, if you're going to ask
me to help you, then shouldn't you at least tell me why your life is in danger? I have to understand the
situation before I can give you a response, right?“
Even though he hadn't said yes, Bill was still happy that Darren didn't refuse him right away. It seemed
that there was a chance for him.
“Okay, Darren. Let me get straight to the point. I don't know what's wrong with Louis from the Ke Group
recently. He destroyed and took over several of my properties. I've lost nearly half my assets because
of him!“ Bill started to explain, rage radiating from his face. After a deep breath, he continued, “So this
time, I wanted to join hands with you and teach that Ke Group a lesson. I want to let them know that
they shouldn't mess with us!“
Once he finished talking, Bill immediately picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it in one
gulp.
Darren still didn't' say anything even after Bill had put down the glass. His silence made Bill anxious.
“Darren, what does your silence mean? I invited you here for your own sake. The KING Group wouldn't
have survived without my help back then. You said it yourself!“
“But the KING Group is already flourishing fine on its own, isn't that right?“
Darren retorted with a smile. Then, he casually took a small sip of the wine in front of Bill.
'Does Bill take me for a fool?' he sneered in his mind. 'It is already very difficult to deal with Jacob. The
Ke Group would be even harder to take down.'
It was not because he was afraid of them. However, he was trying to avoid making another enemy at
the moment. At least, not until Bonnie was released from prison. He couldn't risk her just for this.
Bill's eyes darkened and he flew into a rage when he heard Darren's unbothered reply.
Because of Darren's indifferent attitude, Bill couldn't help but feel furious. His face was flushed with
anger as he pounded heavily on the table and cursed at him.
Within seconds, a group of people dressed in black rushed in. About twenty or more people barged into
the lounge and immediately filled the room. The cold tension in the room could easily be cut by a sharp
knife.
With a contemptuous smirk, Darren asked, “Bill, what are you doing?“
A smug chuckle came out of Bill's throat. He replied arrogantly, “Oh Darren, can't you see what I'm
going to do with you? Do you take me for a fool? Of all the things I hate, ungrateful people like you are
on the top of my list!“
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