The caller was speaking the local language. From the sound of the voice, it was a middle-aged man, and the moment he spoke, Johnathan knew exactly who it was.
“The patriarch of the Wynn family.”
“Mr. Victor”
Johnathan slowly said the name.
Victor didn’t immediately bring up White. Instead, he started reminiscing.
“You know, your father and I go way back. We were quite close, actually.”
Johnathan let out a cold laugh.
Hearing that, Victor realized Johnathan likely knew the history between him and Chase.
He chuckled. “Ah, youthful foolishness. There were misunderstandings back then. It all seems rather laughable now.”
He made it sound so casual, as if it had all been some minor disagreement.
Johnathan’s gaze turned icy, his voice laced with sarcasm.
“So I take it this situation is another one of those minor misunderstandings?”
Victor didn’t answer the question. Instead, he said, “There’s a saying you have—‘leave some room when dealing with others so you can meet again down the road.’ Graham did make mistakes, but in the end, this is a matter between our two families. There’s no need to make a scene. The Wynn family has great influence, but your expertise is in maritime and oil ventures. The Victor family is more focused in other areas. If you're willing, we can work together. It’s a lucrative business. With both families joining forces, we could reach new heights.”
Johnathan actually laughed at that.
No wonder White turned out the way he did. With someone like Victor at the helm, it was no surprise. A situation this serious, and Victor still treated it like a small matter.
His so-called proposal of cooperation was nothing more than dangling the idea of shady business ventures in front of the Wynn family. But the Wynn family didn’t touch that kind of business.
It was clear Victor didn’t take him seriously. Otherwise, he never would have made such an offer.
Johnathan didn’t bother with politeness.
“If that’s your idea of sincerity, then there’s nothing left to talk about.”
With that, he hung up.
Victor hadn’t expected Johnathan to be so blunt, much less that he’d dare to hang up on him.
Sitting in his castle, Victor chuckled slowly.
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