Chapter 119

"Shut up!" Barry was afraid Cody would say something incriminating, so he immediately covered his mouth and had him forcibly dragged away.

Later, with a flattering smile, he approached Frederick.

"Mr. Lester, it was all a misunderstanding, you see? Personally, I'm willing to compensate you fifty thousand as an apology!"

"Five hundred thousand. Bring it out now!" Frederick demanded, holding out his hand.

Barry's face instantly froze, his mouth twitching; reluctantly, he dug out his cash. After counting, it amounted to just over three hundred thousand, including cash, watches, jade rings, and a gold chain.

Frederick accepted it all.

Barry looked as if his heart was breaking. However, the thought of losing his job because of offending Frederick would likely cost him far more than just a few hundred thousand.

"Okay, you can scram now." Frederick waved him off.

Barry scurried away like a released convict.

Willa's gaze shifted to Frederick, her eyes filled with disdain. "So, you're