Winner Takes All novel Chapter 178

In the restaurant.

It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop and the atmosphere was tensed.

Old Master Burton sat in his chair in a daze. What was said by Director Lansing put him in a trance and his body felt as if it was on fire. Based on his status, it felt as though his punch had swung through thin air.

Previously when he found out that Steve of the QY International Group was staying at the Bamboo Grove, he wanted to pay Steve a visit. How did Jack suddenly become Steve’s son-in-law?

QY International Group was just above his Burton family. Now there was the Hughes family as well. Then what was to become of this dinner occasion?

At this moment, all those remaining stood up in a hurry and excused themselves from Old Master Burton, and turned to leave. Each one of them walked to Jack and apologize before leaving. There was a huge difference between the way they excused themselves from Old Master Burton and when they apologized to Jack.

In the blink of an eye, only Aiden remained in his seat.

Old Master Burton said with satisfaction to Aiden, “Aiden, you…” Before he could finish, Old Master Burton’s smile froze and his pupils constricted.

Aiden began to stand up and said to Old Master Burton, “I’m sorry Old Master Burton, my status is the lowest among them. It would be impolite for me to leave ahead of the rest.”

After he said, under the glare of Old Master Burton, Aiden walked to Jack. He then gave a deep bow, “Mr. Hughes, I’m sorry. Please accept my apologies.”

Kaboom!

It was like a huge hammer had ruthlessly stuck Old Master Burton’s eyeballs. At that moment, his chest heaved and he gagged as if he was about to vomit blood. He was very clear that even if Jack’s DT Agency had been on the rise in the city, his prowess was nowhere close to Aiden’s.

One was a newcomer while the other was a well-established business mogul. Between the two, even if Jack had the Hughes family and the Knight family’s support, it was unnecessary for Aiden to be so submissive to Jack.

“Okay, you may leave.” Jack nodded coldly.

Jack had broken his will and he could not stand upright to face Jack anymore.

After Aiden left. Jack’s cold gaze turned to Old Master Burton with full of disdain. Jack shrugged as he said, “Your event is over.” Although his voice was soft, the sarcastic tone shook Old Master Burton to his senses.

He looked angrily at Jack but didn’t know how to retaliate. He wanted to use the Burton family’s status to suppress Jack into submission. Never had he expected this dinner event to turn out this way.

“For years you bullied my mother and me. How could you treat my mother that way as her father?” Jack stood up slowly and continued, “Fuck off back to the Burton family. Don’t harass my mother. When my mother was pregnant with me, she didn’t bother you. Now if you dare to bother her, I will not hesitate to send you to your grave!”

“I’m not interested in becoming the head of the Burton family!”

Old Master Burton’s face turned pale and his gaze turned gloomy. He was close to tears as he said, “Jack, come back to the Burton family and become the head of the family. With the prowess of the Burton family, your future will be very bright. This would benefit you and the Burton family. It’s a win-win situation.”

“So you came up with today’s event?” Jack laughed with disdain, “You wanted to show me your prowess but you are already well below me. Don’t you think that’s funny?”

His laughter was like a hot blade that stabbed ruthlessly into Old Master Burton’s heart. Jack didn’t want to stay a minute longer and turned to leave but the bodyguard blocked the exit.

“Are you tired of living?” Jack’s hands were in the pockets and raised his eyebrows. He exuded a killer intent and the atmosphere tensed even more.

Brent took a step forward. His towering physique overshadowed the two bodyguards. “Move!” yelled Brent.

The two bodyguards stepped aside.

Jack laughed and turned to look at Old Master Burton, “No matter how many people you have, they are no match for Brent.”

Disrespect, humiliation, and disdain, and all other emotions were packed into one sentence. He did not come today to submit. But he wanted to tell Old Master Burton that he was not to be offended and not someone who could be threatened. The way to treat someone who was out to oppress you was to be even more ruthless and cold-blooded.

Old Master Burton became gloomy and looked on helplessly as Jack left. He clenched onto his walking stick until his fist trembled and his blue veins protruded.

He was the head of the Burton family which was the richest in the capital. Decades of building up his prestige, decades of self confidence and pride were totally trashed by his grandson. Who didn’t know Old Master Burton in the capital? Who wouldn’t respect Old Master Burton? Who wouldn’t strive to serve the Burton family?

But over here, all those were inexistent!

He thought that by showing Jack his contacts could represent his prowess but his actions were all trampled by Jack!

“Great, that’s excellent, you’re truly my grandson…” Old Master Burton suddenly laughed radiantly, “The stronger you are, the more I want you back with the Burton family. Only you can save the declining Burton family. I have to admit that Sophie had given birth to a great son!”

In his eyes, there were only self-interests. With interests, he could let go of whatever that he needed to. Just as years ago when Patrick left the business behind. He was enticed and that was why he ruthlessly suppressed Sophie and sacrificed her for the sake of his interests.

Now, the Burton family was on the verge of collapse. Old Master Burton understood clearly that no one in the Burton family could successfully take over the business. The Burton family’s only hope was for Jack to take over the family.

Even if it would impact a part of the family's interests, he was willing to accept that. What he wanted was longevity for the Burton family and not who to become the head of the family. He was willing to trade his pride and dignity for the family to continue to flourish in fame and fortune.

After departing Montemar garden, Jack and Brent did not leave the Four Impressions Club immediately. Since he was already here, he might as well go to the Bamboo grove.

Amber was waiting for him as soon as he entered the Bamboo grove. When she saw Jack, Amber skipped over and said, “Silly guy, what happened?”

Jack was stunned and raised his gaze to look inside the hall, “Are Minister Mable and Director Lansing here?”

“Yes, they’ve already told us what happened.” Amber looked at Jack with a very odd expression, sized him up, and teased, “Silly guy, how come when we were in University I didn’t find you that talented? Your background is far greater than mine!”

“I’ve never expected it.” Jack rubbed his nose and grinned.

He struggled for twenty years and never for a moment expected that his parents were so influential and wealthy.

“You are a huge treasure. I’m increasingly curious if you have some other surprising hidden identity!” Amber said as she stroked her chin.

“Huge treasure?” Jack laughed heartily, leaned next to Amber’s ear, and whispered, “I do have a big treasure, do you want to see?”