Chapter 65 - Burning The Bridge Upon Crossing It

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“What ways?”

Armstrong looked at Miranda.

Miranda frowned and shot Clarence a hesitant look. “Didn’t Clarence just save Jackson’s life? If Clarence talked to Jackson about it, perhaps Kaysen could avoid jail time using the Hayes family’s influence!”

The Murphy family’s eyes all lit up.

Yeah!

If Clarence talked to Jackson, Kaysen would be fine as long as the Hayes family was willing to help him.

After all, the Hayes family’s influence in Mediterranean City was not to be underestimated.

“That could work. Clarence, tell Jackson right now!” Armstrong was instantly delighted. Why had he not thought of Clarence’s connection to the Hayes family?

Clarence shrugged helplessly. “Dad, Jackson owes me a favor, doesn’t he?

“You know that these kinds of favors hold less power every time you call upon them!

“Shouldn’t I save Jackson’s favor for my future?”

Clarence was not actually thinking about his own future.

He just did not want to save Kaysen!

Kaysen had picked on him repeatedly, and Clarence did not think he was a generous person either.

Why should he save Kaysen?

Besides, after Clarence saved Jackson, the Murphy family brushed it off as Clarence merely getting lucky.

Now they wanted to use Jackson’s favor?

Melody roared, “Clarence, what future do you even have ahead of you? Is your stupid favor as important as Kaysen’s future?”

“Clarence, we’re a family. You’re so stingy!”

Belle shook her head with a sneer.

“It’s just a favor. You would be saving Kaysen. Wouldn’t Kaysen take that to heart?”

George looked at Clarence with contempt.

From their perspective, it was entirely Clarence’s fault!

Armstrong said grimly, “Clarence, tell me. What do you want in exchange for asking Jackson to save Kaysen?”

Clarence said casually, “I want 20 percent of Murphy Group’s shares!”

“What?”

“What a huge demand.”

“Are you trying to take advantage of us?”

“In your dreams!”

Armstrong, Belle, George, and Melody almost leaped up in their rage.

“You can forget the favor if you don’t agree to my terms,” Clarence said.

Clarence shook his head in amusement and turned to walk away.

Clarence was not that interested in the Murphy family shares.

He had simply done it to annoy Armstrong!

“Dad, look at him! He really is the Murphy family’s ingrate, taking advantage of us during such an important decision!” Melody was very angry.

Belle’s expression was cold. “Clarence, you’re really petty!”

George roared, “Clarence, what would you even do with all of it, if I really did give you 20 percent of the Murphy family’s shares?”

Peony looked at Clarence in disappointment.

“Clarence… How…” Miranda also looked at Clarence in surprise.

Clarence said with a smile, “Dear, I’ve contributed a lot to the Murphy family over the years. 20 percent isn’t too much, is it?”

“You!”

Miranda’s eyes were full of disappointment, looking at Clarence like she did not know whom he had become. “How could you do this? I’m so disappointed!”

“Do you think they’re all right in doing this?”

Clarence’s face darkened. “They’re making me take the blame for what happened to Kaysen!

“You didn’t tell them off for begging me to make use of Jackson’s favor.

“Now I’m disappointing you by asking for 20 percent of the shares?”

Armstrong roared, “Clarence, you’re taking advantage of us!

“Fine! You want 20 percent of the shares?

“Alright!

“As long as Kaysen’s alright, I’ll immediately give you 20 percent of the shares!”

“Thanks, Dad.” Clarence found it all quite amusing.

He did not stall for time. He immediately took out his phone and made a call.

Clarence did not call Jackson, instead, he called Richard.

Since Sunshine District was Richard’s company’s project, Richard should be able to help.

“Master Howard, you finally called.”

Richard seemed to have been expecting Clarence to call him.

Clarence had helped Richard with the skull thurible, had saved Richard from bloodshed, and had even saved his life before.

Since then, Clarence had been a master in Richard’s eyes.

Richard had also said that Clarence could call him if he were to find himself in any trouble.

Clarence nodded casually. “Mr. Shelby, you knew I would call?”

“Haha! Of course, something went wrong with the Sunshine District project and people were killed. I investigated the case. Kaysen’s your brother-in-law, right?” Richard smiled faintly at the other end of the line.

“Yes.” Clarence nodded.

Richard said grimly, “Master Howard, things may be a little messy, but I can handle it.

“Kaysen will be fine, but I can’t let Murphy Property handle Sunshine District anymore.”

“I understand that. As long as everyone’s okay.” Clarence expressed that he understood.

People had died, and there had been problems with the construction materials.

If Richard continued to let Murphy Property handle Sunshine District, what would the investors think?

“Okay. Master Howard, don’t worry. Kaysen can go home tomorrow, you don’t have to do a thing.

“I have something to get to, so I have to hang up now.”

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Richard hung up.

Clarence explained what Richard had said to the Murphy family. Kaysen would be alright, but they would lose the Sunshine District project.

“It’s alright if we’ve lost it! As long as he’s fine.”

A hint of pain flashed across Armstrong’s eyes.

That did not concern Clarence. “Dad, when will I be getting the 20 percent of Murphy Group’s shares?”

Armstrong sneered. “20 percent of what?”

Clarence frowned. “Dad, you’re not going to go back on what you just said, are you?”

Armstrong flicked his sleeves out. “What I said was that I’d give you 20 percent of the shares if you asked Jackson to help Kaysen. You asked Richard to help Kaysen. That was not what we agreed on. Should I really give you the 20 percent?”

“Dad! You’re just twisting your words!”

Clarence was shocked. He had never expected Armstrong to be so shameless.

“Watch your tone.” Armstrong’s face darkened.

Belle sneered, “This is what happens to a loser trying to take advantage of others, he only ends up worse himself!”

Melody gloated, “It’s also what happens to a man whose heart isn’t content. He’s just like a snake trying to swallow an elephant!”

Everyone left the Murphy family house’s hall, leaving only Clarence and Miranda behind.

Miranda shook her head helplessly. “Clarence, forget it! This is as good as it gets.”

“This is as good as it gets? That’s just what you think! After all of that, I get nothing and have to waste a favor?” Clarence sneered.

Miranda roared, “I haven’t even asked you yet how you managed to get a favor from Richard.

“Richard is Cecilia’s father. Did you use Cecilia to approach him?”

Miranda’s tone sounded jealous.

Her feelings about Clarence right now were indescribable.

If you were to suggest that she liked Clarence, that was not the case!

If you were to suggest she did not like Clarence, that might have been true, but the thought of Clarence being with Cecilia made Miranda feel bad regardless.

It was jealousy. No one else should get what she could not get.

“Is that what you think?” Clarence frowned.

Miranda sneered, “Isn’t it true? You said I had another man.

“Then again, aren’t you with another woman too?

“You want 20 percent of Murphy Group’s shares!

“Are you doing this so that you can be with Cecilia after divorcing me?”