When Robert called Michael "Mr. Sullivan," not only did he bring himself closer to Michael, but he also subtly conveyed the message that it was just a junior inviting a senior to have a meal, making it difficult for others to find fault.

"Haha, okay." Michael laughed heartily.

Lionel also patted Robert on the shoulder. "Robert, your dad and I have been old friendsfor a long time. You have some of your dad's charisma."

After their conversation, the two of them headed toward the hotel together.

After Robert hurriedly led them in, he turned around to see a beautiful yet lonely figure standing in the lobby. Although she was wearing a red dress, she appeared particularly desolate at that moment.

As a woman, on the day of her engagement, her fiancé was taken away by the police, and her mother was also taken away for questioning, leaving her alone there.

Unfortunately, from beginning to end, nobody cared about her feelings. Regardless of the reasons behind the engagement party, it was undeniably cruel for a woman to be subjected to such circumstances.

When Robert passed by Marilyn, he opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately held back.

Robert told himself inwardly that the fate between him and that woman had come to an end.

In the end, they brushed past each other without saying anything.

During lunchtime, Robert also displayed the demeanor of a junior. He respectfully toasted two glasses of wine and didn't say much else.

Neither Michael nor Lionel mentioned Robert's investment again, demonstrating an unspoken understanding between them.

Joseph walked out of the Yrinas Police Station with huge eyebags adorning his face and a resentful expression on his face.

According to eyewitness accounts, the incident that day was classified as a physical altercation. The options were for both parties to reconcile or for each of them to receive fifty spanks and be detained for seven days to calm down.

Ultimately, Joseph had no choice but to accept his misfortune and opt for reconciliation. Both parties were released.

The burly man lit a cigarette and looked at Joseph with a disdainful expression on his face.

Joseph noticed his gaze and had something to say, but quickly swallowed his words back.

"It feels great to beat you up, punk. If you everwant another beating, keep in touch with me,"the burly man sneered, followed by hailing a passing car and departing in a casual manner.

Hearing that, Joseph's face darkened.

"Robert, just wait! All our grudges, old and new,will be settled together on the day Zabinski Group falls!"

Joseph clenched his fists. When he was about to hail a car, he noticed two police officers approaching him.

"You're Joseph Walls, right?" Two police officersstood in front of Joseph.

"Officer, do you have anything else to say?"Joseph forced a smile.

One of the police officers stepped forward and firmly grabbed Joseph' s arm. You are suspected of deliberately deceiving others to obtain property. Come with us to assist in the investigation!"

Joseph was taken ab ack and exclaimed, "Officer, are you mistaken? I was just released. Since when did I deceive anyone in order to obtain property?"

"Stop talking nonsense and come with us!"

The two police officers didn't give Joseph a chance to speak at all. Just minutes after leaving the police station, he was taken back and locked up in an interrogation room.

A few minutes later, the door to the interrogation room opened, and a middle-aged man walked in. "Mr. Walls, hello. I am Ms. Sophia Ryder's legal representative. She has entrusted me with full authority regarding this alleged property fraud case. I will now ask you a few questions."

As Joseph listened to the words of the person in front of him, his heart instantly sank. Sophia had accused him of deception.

"Nonsense!" Joseph immediately defendedhimself, saying, "When did I defrau d her of money?" All I did was borrow 20,000 dollars from ner!

Upon hearing Joseph's statement, the lawyer smiled, satisfied with what he heard. That one sentence was all he needed.