Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1277

Colby wiped the barrel of his gun and turned to the person next to him. "Clean it up."

"Yes, Mr. Colby."

A few bodyguards moved in to deal with Johns' body, while the shareholders who had backed Johns started trembling with fear.

Colby leaned back in his office chair, looking at the row of shareholders standing before him. His voice was cold as ice. "You have two choices: sell your shares to me, or... end up like him."

The shareholders exchanged terrified glances, shaking like leaves.

"We... we willingly give up our shares in Costello Corporation!"

"Yes... we willingly... willingly surrender our shares!"

Despite the air conditioning set at a cool 68°F, the shareholders were drenched in sweat.

Colby gave his lawyer a signal, and the lawyer stepped forward, handing over the share transfer agreements.

With no other choice, they signed the agreements and left their fingerprints.

Colby holstered his gun. "Gentlemen, please leave."

"Yes, sir."

The bodyguards escorted the trembling shareholders out.

Adler glanced at the blood-stained floor. "Isn't this a bit too bloody?"

Colby shot him a look. Adler added seriously, "But it's way better than what you used to do."

Colby took a deep breath. "Let's go home. Everything here is sorted."

These were the giants of the Devonport business scene thirty years ago.

Leading them was Kevin, a senior figure from a branch of the Aldridge family and a cousin of the late patriarch.

Next to him was Christian, a sworn brother to the patriarch, also from a branch of the Aldridge family.

These two were nearly seventy and had retired years ago.

Also present were four directors of the Aldridge family, all nearing retirement. These directors were mostly relatives and wielded significant influence in the business world.

Although they held shares in the Aldridge family's enterprises, they rarely involved themselves in day-to-day affairs.

One was an overseas Chinese, the youngest professor abroad, now ranked among the top ten on the Forbes billionaires list.

The other was a top financier overseas, reputed to have created stock market legends with his exceptional intellect.