Chapter 641

Ken glanced at the ended call and gave James a cold look. ‘You always have something to say, Ken thought irritably.

James felt Ken’s sharp gaze and shivered in fear.

‘What happened? Why does Mr. Swanson keep looking at me like he wants to kill me?’ thought James.

Ken immediately addressed the issue. “What’s wrong with the contractor?”

“I asked a worker who was planning to quit. He said the contractor was the village chief from nearby and was a local tyrant. Not only did he often hold their salary, but he also suppressed their unit price.

“Take the seismic supports in the basement for example. The price that we offered the contractor was 12 dollars for a set of seismic supports. However, the workers only received 4 dollars, well below the market price.

“It’s precisely because there are so many such things that the workers here often go on strike. As a result, the project has been delayed and hasn’t been delivered.”

Ken narrowed his eyes coldly.

The project was related to the Swanson Group’s further development into the real estate industry. However, the project was delayed again and again. It was useless no matter how much the headquarters urged them.

As soon as Ken took office, Ramon handed the mess over to him and limited him to finding the reason before he returned.

Now, the reason was finally found.

James indignantly continued, “They worked hard, but the contractor gets a lot of money for doing nothing. No one can be in a balanced state of mind. However, the contractor has great power, and some workers who are struggling to get jobs can only endure him, but they can’t take it anymore now because the contractor has begun to harass the workers’ wives…”

“Bastard!”

A mere contractor dared to call himself a king here!

Ken shouted coldly, scaring James so much that his body trembled.

“He’s just a village chief. Even if he’s the local tyrant here, it’s impossible that the people from the headquarters haven’t resolved the matter until now. He must have some connections.”

James said with admiration, “You’re right. I’ve checked. The contractor’s backer is Conor Quinn, the head of Pearly Antiques. Conor is a distant relative of Astrid’s. Don’t you think… this is a coincidence?”

“Indeed,” Ken said coldly. “Go and gather some practical evidence with a few reliable workers, especially the evidence of his harassment of women. We’ll return to headquarters immediately after you’re done.”

“Understood!” James became excited and immediately led his men to collect evidence.

It was also because the contractor was so arrogant that he did not hide his dirty deeds. Therefore, James had gathered a large amount of evidence that was enough to send the contractor to jail in less than half an hour.

Soon, the car arrived at the headquarters of the Swanson Group.

Conor was well-informed. Before James could heat the vegetable soup, Conor came looking for Ken again.

“James, does Mr. Swanson have time to see me? I have something important to discuss with him alone.”

James’ good mood evaporated instantly when he saw Conor.

He said expressionlessly, “Wait here. Mr. Swanson is not feeling well. He needs to rest before he has time to do anything else.”

Conor dared not get angry or speak up. “Yes, yes. His health matters most. Then I’ll wait here. If Mr. Swanson feels better, please help me inform him,” said Conor flatteringly.

“Got it!” James replied unhappily. He took the vegetable soup and walked toward the office.

When James entered, he immediately reported to Ken as he put down the pear soup.

“Mr. Swanson, Conor is here again.”

Ken sipped the vegetable soup. It tasted sweet but not greasy. As it flowed down his throat, the dry feeling was much less.

When Ken had finished the bowl of soup, he looked up and said, “Let him in.”

“Yes!” James turned around and left.

James knew Ken would have kept Conor waiting longer if it wasn’t for the matter of the construction site.

Soon, James led Conor in.

“Mr. Swanson…” Conor smiled servilely. “I’ve finally seen you. I heard you were not feeling well. I wonder if you’re any better now?”

Ken looked up at Conor expressionlessly.

His eyes were like icebergs, which made one feel a chill instantly.

Conor was so shocked by his gaze that he started stuttering.

“Mr… Mr. Swanson, you…”

Ken interrupted him.

“Who is Tom Quinn to you?”

Conor was stunned.

“Why are you suddenly asking about this…”

“Answer!”

Conor was so frightened that he shivered. He quickly said, “He’s my uncle. I… I don’t know if he has offended you in any way.”

Ken picked up the document on the desk and threw it directly at Conor’s face.

“See for yourself!”

Conor was a little unhappy to be slapped in the face by the document.

However, his face instantly turned pale when he read what Tom had done at the construction site.

His legs went weak, and he collapsed in front of Ken.

“Mr. Swanson, it’s my fault! I failed to supervise him, and he did such a stupid thing. Please give me a chance. I’ll teach him a lesson!”

Ken narrowed his eyes.

“Conor, you’re a senior of the Swanson Group. You’ve worked hard for the Swanson Group for so many years. I can spare you this time and hand the matter to you. Don’t let me down… It’s not worth ruining your career and your life for your uncle.”

Conor was both frightened and grateful.

“Thank you, Mr. Swanson! Thank you! I will make him pay the price he deserves!”

Ken raised his eyebrows. “It had better be, or I won’t be able to explain to Mr. Ramon when he returns.”

“Of course, of course!”

Ken pursed his lips and said, “So, what did you want to see me about?”

Only then did Conor remember why he was there.

He did not dare to say anything else about Tom. He handed over the booklet and account book with both hands and said respectfully, “They are the information booklet of all the shops under Pearly Antiques, as well as the account book for the past two years…”

Ken did not even look at them and said, “Got it. You can go out.”

Conor didn’t expect Ken to be completely unresponsive. For a moment, he was hesitant and did not know what to say.

It was James who reminded him, “Aren’t you leaving?”

Then Conor came back to his senses and left the office dejectedly. From his back, he seemed to flee from hell in a panic.

After Conor’s footsteps faded away, James could not help but ask, “Mr. Swanson, why did you let him handle this matter?”

“It’s a little tricky for me to handle the matter. Regardless of whether I’m too ruthless or not tough enough, My father will have bad thoughts about me. If I let their people handle it, they won’t cause trouble.”

“Then, aren’t you afraid Conor’ll lift it high and land gently?”

Ken chuckled and said, “He hates Tom even more than I do now. Don’t worry, he will give us a satisfactory answer.”