Marcus paused for a moment before replying, "Mr.Howard, they've successfully bid on that piece of
land.I think."
William sneered.
"Successfully bid? Ha! They only succeeded because of underhanded means.You just have to send
the evidence of it’ William sneered.Marcus knew that William made up his mind.Hardy was definitely
going to suffer a loss this time.
"Mr.Howard, haven't you always been at peace with Hardy? Why..."
"That guy and Ronald collaborated and stole my woman.I can't just swallow this anger.If I don't get my
revenge, I might die of anger’’ William let him know his plan to get revenge.
Marcus found it somewhat amused, "Mr.Howard, regarding Miss Brown, you can..."
"Don't mention her.I am someone that will take revenge if I have to.I'll respect her if she wishes to be
with Hardy.So don't ever talk to me about this again.By the way, go and transfer one billion dollars to
Bobby.And let him give it to Valeria"
"What do you mean?"
"The breakup fee!" William said indifferently.
Since Valeria chose Hardy for the billion-dollar collaboration, he was going to transfer the same amount
to her and go their separate ways.
When Valeria and Abbie entered the room, Ronald and Anthony were already there.
Ronald's face stiffened when he saw Abbie walked together with Valeria.
The reason for him to invite Hardy for lunch was that he wanted to get an invitation to the cruise
gathering for Ashley.
But now that Abbie was here, how could he ever ask for it? Abbie saw his expression and guessed that
he was uncomfortable.
She smiled and said, "Is it alright if I come unannounced, uncle?"
"No! Sit here, Abbie!"
Ronald forced a smile and introduced her to Hardy.
"This is Abbie Clark, and he's Mr.Anthony."
"Hello, Miss Clark!"
Hardy greeted her politely.
"Hello, Mr.Antony!"
Abbie smiled and sat down.
Valeria then sat next to Abbie.
Because Abbie was here, Ronald could not ask for the invitation or even talk about anything else.So he
just ate quietly.
Valeria and Abbie both loved eating, but Valeria did not have much appetite after seeing William that
day.So she didn't eat much.
On the other hand, Abbie was eating ravenously without being ladylike.
Hardy was a little stunned as he watched her eat.
After the meal, Abbie brought Valeria away, saying that they had to meet up with another friend.
She didn't give Ronald a chance to do anything weird.
They then walked to the parking lot.
Hardy's assistant walked down the car and handed Hardy two gold-sealed invitation cards.
Hardy smiled and passed the invitation cards to Abbie and Valeria.
"I will be holding a cruise party tomorrow night.I hope Miss Clark and Valeria can make some time for
it"
"Thank you for your invitation, Mr.Anthony.We will be there on time!"
Abbie accepted the invitation.
Valeria was not interested in the party, but since Abbie already accepted it, she did not refuse.
Seeing Hardy handed them the invitation cards, Ronald coughed slightly to remind Valeria.
Valeria ignored his hint.
Seeing how she ignored him, Ronald had no choice but to grab this opportunity himself .
If he didn't grab it now, he might lose this chance forever.
So he put his dignity aside and asked, "Do you have any more invitation card, Mr.Anthony?"
"Mr.Brown, this party is only for young people, '' Hardy said subtly.
"I'm not the one who wants to go, I have a friend that wishes to join"
Since he personally asked for one himself, Hardy couldn't ignore him.So for the sake of Valeria, he
gave Ronald an invitation card.
Ronald took the invitation card and left in glee.
Once Abbie and Valeria got in the car, Abbie started to complain about him.
"Why did your dad behave this way? Doesn't he feel embarrassed? What does he need it for,
anyway?"
"He wants to give it to his mistress’ daughter, '' Valeria sneered.
"Ashley Evans? She has such a infamous reputation now.Why would he let her join this party? What is
he thinking?" Abbie asked in surprise.
"I don't know.I don't understand what's going on in his mind, anyway.Just ignore him.I'm not the one
getting embarrassed, anyway"
Abbie drove to the fish spa to show Valeria the handsome guy that she was talking about.
However, she didn't see him there, so she asked the manager about it.
Then, she found out that the handsome guy was not working there anymore.
Abbie was a bit depressed.
"Why did he suddenly quit? I remember him saying that he liked working here”
"Maybe something happened"
"What could be the matter? This is infuriating.I should have asked for his phone number if I knew that
this would happen"
Seeing Abbie left with Valeria, the manager made a phone call.
"Mr.Clark, I have done as you said.Miss Clark has already left.Clark, who was on the other end of the
line, held the phone up while looking at the document in front of him.After hearing that, he said,
"Alright.Give that guy a sum of money and ask him never to return to B City"
After hanging up the phone, Michael rubbed between his eyebrows and thought for a moment.
Then he continued sifting through the documents.
Since she couldn't see that handsome guy from before, Abbie was in a bad mood.
Besides, she couldn't go out shopping because Richard deactivated her card.
Valeria gave her a card, but she didn't take it.
"No, I have to find my brother and ask him to reactivate my card."
"I don't think your brother will reactivate it so quickly"
"I don't think so either.It's all because of William Howard; Abbie said while turning the wheel.Suddenly,
her eyes shone with excitement.
"I should get Michael to help me persuade him" Valeria agreed with this idea, too.
Michael and Richard were good friends.He was also the soon-to-be bridegroom of her sister.He might
be willing to help her persuade Richard to reactivate her card.
Abbie immediately called Michael but his line was busy.
"That d*mn guy.Is he so busy?"
Hearing Abbie scolding him like that, Valeria couldn't help but laugh.
"Why don't we look for him at his lawyer firm?"
"Okay, let's go have a look!"
Abbie soon parked her car in front of his firm.
When she said that she was looking for Michael, the beautiful receptionist immediately let them in.
Abbie and Valeria were led to Michael's office.
He was sitting at his desk, with a pile of documents in front of him.
Abbie was familiar with him, so she sat down in front of him and started telling him about it.
"Michael, can you help me persuade my brother? I don't have a single cent now.Life is too hard for
me.Can you help me persuade him to at least give me some living expenses?"
"I can't help you with this." Michael shook his head.
"He won't listen to me though"
"Then who can help me?"
"William.Go and apologize to him and your brother will reactivate it for you”
"Never!"
Abbie was not going to apologize for it.
"I will never do that.I'll find a way to earn money for myself."
"How are you going to do that?" Michael asked.
"I am going to race.After all, it's been a long time since I last raced."
As soon as Abbie ended her sentence, Michael's face turned dark and he glared at her fiercely.
"It seems that Richard has spoiled you too much.If you dare to race, I'll make sure he breaks your
legs."
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