Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 418

Chapter 418: Snatched It Back

"Director Taylor, Director Lee, Mr. Owen!"

Everyone in the boardroom turned around. An assistant came rushing in, out of breath and looking excited.

Luke blinked, stunned at the turnaround.

The board froze. Their expressions changed instantly.

"Seriously. Maybe try reading a book now and then. Fill that empty head of yours so people can’t tell at a glance you’re an idiot."

Owen’s face went ashen. His hand trembled around the receiver.

If he couldn’t take back the company, he’d fail Logan’s request.

"Mr. Luke, what are you saying? The company is yours! This deal is your responsibility!"

This was... basically a gift from heaven.

What the hell?! They’re specifically asking for Luke? How is this happening?!

"Either hand the company over to Luke, or don’t bother talking to us at all. And by the way—I’ll tell Reid Group exactly why XR is pulling out. It’ll be because you, Mr. Owen, wouldn’t give up control just to pocket a few cheap benefits."

"Fine. Let’s see what you can do with the company. Don’t come crying when you bankrupt it!"

"Hey, Human Resources Department? Yeah, my bro’s leaving. Send him 3000 as severance. Cool. Thanks."

"Miss Selina, it’s all taken care of."

"But the other shareholders aren’t your family. If you make them lose money, tank the value of their shares... well, whatever. Mom and Dad love you best. No matter how many people you piss off, they’ll clean up after you."

Luke hung up and gave Owen a bright smile.

Owen’s face went bright red, rage pouring off him.

Luke looked at him like he was an idiot. The disbelief was obvious on his face.

...

"Here’s all the historic contract paperwork. Brooks’s team will be here this afternoon. Please, Mr. Luke, you’ll handle the negotiations for us..."

Losing XR meant millions in real money going poof.

Owen looked like he wanted to strangle him on the spot.

Owen’s throat seized up. He nearly choked on his own spit.

...

Okay... I don’t know why XR suddenly hates Owen, but who cares. This is perfect.

That useless idiot I’ve been stepping on for twenty years just turned around and put his foot on my neck!

Wait a second... XR knows who I am?

He paused, voice dripping with faux concern.

He didn’t even give Owen a chance to reply.

Luke didn’t even rush. "Looks like big bro isn’t willing to hand the company back to me. That’s fine."

"Owen." Brooks cut him off coldly.

"That’s right—Mr. Brooks from XR literally asked for you. Come on now, don’t hold a grudge over this."

...

He waved dismissively and started walking out.

"Bro, why are you still here? Shouldn’t you be on your way to HR to turn in your resignation?"

"Mr. Brooks, yes, Luke is back at the company, but you might not know—he has no experience running things, he’s never handled a single project. This deal really should stay with me—"

Luke blinked, realization dawning.

Luke’s voice dripped with sarcasm.

The whole company was already Owen’s turf—he was fighting uphill here. Now some luxury business was showing up out of nowhere to help Owen look good?

If he failed Logan’s request...

"Bro. The company survived you running it into the ground for five years and still didn’t go bankrupt. That tells me it’s built pretty damn solid. Under me, it’ll be just fine."

Owen froze.

"Quick, let me take the call so I can negotiate with Mr. Brooks."

Owen thought Mr. Brooks was just confirming and replied obsequiously, "Yes, Mr. Brooks. What can I do for you—"

Annoying. Seriously annoying. He couldn’t let Owen keep showing off—he had to—

...

He sounded genuinely confused.

What does he mean, ’What do you say’?

Owen’s face twisted, dark and murderous. He looked like he might explode.

"...You—"

...

Luke shivered.

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify