Iris’ pupils contracted out of reflex. Beside her, a trace of fear appeared on Travis’s expression. However, the two quickly regained their senses. Tyr Summers was not some tycoon, and Drake Tucker had already returned his favor, so now the man no longer had any connections with Drake. Why do they still have to fear him now?
 
“You’re just a beggar but you dared to impersonate the tycoon. I say, Tyr, how shameless can you be? And Winifred, are you disappointed now? You thought you'd married a rich man, but you still ended up marrying a beggar, hahaha! This is just too hilarious! Little b*tch, daughters of beggars don’t deserve to eat drumsticks. They can only eat bread from food waste bins!”
 
Slap! Tyr gave Iris a tight slap. “Although I’m not a tycoon, I seem to have told you two not to agitate me.”
 
Iris and Travis were startled. Both of them finally recalled that Tyr was mentally il

There were many skilled men in the Summers family. Arthur, too, had many strong men under his leadership, but he had been too careless this time. Tyr would not be so lucky again in the future.
 
The first heir of the Summers family, Kirin Summers, was the old master’s favorite. Now that the boy was ill and only Tyr’s bone marrow could save him, the Summers family would not let Tyr off so easily.
 
However, Arthur had no idea just how terrifying Tyr’s power and background had grown. Compared to the overseas organization, The Regal Palace, the Summers family were not worth mentioning.
 
After that incident, the Summers family never came back to disturb Tyr for quite some time. Tyr continued sending Blair to and back from school and stayed home to do housework. Winifred had been extremely busy at her new managerial post in the Zea Group’s design department.
 
Just like that, half a month passed. Today, an urgent meeting was called at the Zea Group’s conference room. Jorge was sitting at the president’s chair with all of the company’s higher management officers looking solemn.
 
“The list of eligible corporations that would be investing in the city center is nearly finalized. The Smith Group of Khanh City will be taking a large portion of the city center’s apparel district. In addition, I’m sure you’ve all heard that the president of Smith Group, Zachery Smith had recently gone to Italy to negotiate on a long-term partnership with Gucci.”
 
The group of management officers nodded. “We’ve heard. The Smith Group has planned this partnership early on as a foundation for entering the city center half a year later. Since the Smith Group has taken on many projects prior to this, together with the city center’s upcoming huge demand, their apparel factories might not be able to commit.”
 
Jorge nodded and said, “That’s why the Smith Group has sent out a notice that they’re looking for long-term partners. We’ve always been doing business with the Smith Group, so this time, the Zea Group can’t let this opportunity go. If our Zea Group can become the Smith Group’s business partner, we won’t ever have to worry about having no orders. It would also be a great help for our future development within the city center. This is the best opportunity for our Zea Group to achieve success, so we have to secure this partnership.”
 
At this, Jorge swept a look at the management officers around him and said, “This is an important deal. Which one of you will be willing to take the challenge and negotiate with the Smith Group on this? If any of you can secure this deal, I will let this person take charge of this whole project when the time comes.”
 
In an instant, the management officers were all tempted. If they could become the representative of this project, that would mean a promising annual bonus, but they could get a lot of perks during the journey.
 
However, no one was willing to take up this task. Because everyone here knew this would not be a pleasant assignment.
 
The person in charge of this project in the Smith Group was the Smith family’s young master, Liam Smith. And Liam Smith was notorious in Khanh City for being a lecherous person. Hence, if the Zea Group were to send someone over to negotiate, they had to send a beautiful woman.
 
However, none of these beautiful women would be willing to negotiate business with Liam Smith. This was because Liam was not only lecherous; he was also ugly as a toad. The man was also thoroughly a pervert. If he set his eyes on someone, those girls would be lucky to crawl back out alive. There had even been news about him killing someone in the process.
 
When faced with a hungry wolf like him, no one would dare volunteer themselves into this pit of fire. If the negotiation ended up being a failure, they would either be crippled at best or lose their life altogether. It was not a joking matter.
 
When no one would respond, a trace of anger appeared on Jorge’s face.
 
“Grandpa, I think we should let Winifred negotiate this project.” Just then, Iris stood up and pointed directly at Winifred.
 
Winifred’s expression darkened. “I’m from the design department, and you’re from the business department. If you won’t go, why should I go?”
 
Iris snorted and mocked, “Winifred, the clothes you design are so ugly and dull. For the past few years, our Zea Group couldn’t grow our business because your designs are garbage. Hence, this will be a chance for you to make up for your shortcomings. Stop staying inside the office trying to live your days comfortably. How shameless can you be?”
 
Winifred was flaring up with anger. The company had evidently not been doing well these years because Iris and her group had taken up too many rebates that caused the downfall in the import quality. As a result, the clothes put out by the Zea Group was so subpar that it ended up affecting sales. On the contrary, the designs put out by Winifred’s team were very fashionable and gorgeous, and this was the largest factor that compensated for their products’ shortcomings. Otherwise, the Zea Group would have long bankrupted.
 
Now that Iris was using this as an excuse, who would not be furious?
 
“Winifred, you should learn to have some gratitude. If it weren’t for the Zea family feeding you all these years, you and your daughter would have had to pick up garbage like that beggar of yours. Now that we want you to put in a little effort, you’re refusing?”
 
As she spoke, Iris raised a hand. “I now announce that Winifred will be negotiating this deal with the Smith Group. Those in favor, raise your hands.”
 
“I think Iris makes sense. I agree.”
 
“Yes, I agree too. She’s been a parasite to the Zea family for so long, she should be putting in some effort.”
 
“Yeah, I agree too!”
 
In an instant, more than half of the Zea family management officers had raised their hands. Winifred gritted her teeth resentfully. Every one of these people in the Zea family was the same after all. They could not wait to push her off a cliff.
 
At last, Winifred could only look helplessly at Jorge. This task initially belonged to Iris’s business department, so why should Winifred have to go? Winifred believed that her grandfather would come up with a fair decision.
 
But alas, Winifred was still gravely disappointed.
 
“I think what Iris said makes sense. Winifred, although you’ve secured the city center investment eligibility for the company previously, you’ve advanced to the manager post of the design department too fast. There are still many people in the company who are against it. But if you can secure this deal with the Smith Group, no one in this company would dare gossip about you again. So, this partnership will be your responsibility.”
 
“Grandpa…”
 
Winifred had no words to describe her grievance. Jorge Zea, if you’re biased, then just say so. There’s no need to look for some garish excuse!
 
“Winifred, Grandpa has given you such an important task because he believes in you. Learn to have some gratitude. This project is now yours to negotiate, so don’t even think about slacking off. If you can’t secure this deal, then you can get out of the company!”

The next day, at the Zea family mansion. The whole of the Zea family had been preparing for a grand feast since early morning.
 
“Hurry up, can’t you move faster? Put out all the decorations properly. And hurry up with the dishes and wine.”
 
The whole mansion was busy as Jorge kept urging them. For this family feast, Jorge had personally orchestrated it with great care.
 
Just then, his youngest daughter, Lilian, rushed in from outside. “Father, quick, Tyr and Winifred are here, let’s hurry outside and welcome them.”
 
“Sure… Sure…” Jorge nodded continuously. With the Zea family elders in tow, they hurried outside the mansion.
 
Outside, Tyr’s family of three were walking over.
 
“Tyr, Winifred, you’re here! Quick, come in and have a seat. We’ve prepared everything, and we were just waiting for you guys.” Jorge ardently received them with a bright smile on his face.
 
Blair was watching

Iris’ pupils contracted out of reflex. Beside her, a trace of fear appeared on Travis’s expression. However, the two quickly regained their senses. Tyr Summers was not some tycoon, and Drake Tucker had already returned his favor, so now the man no longer had any connections with Drake. Why do they still have to fear him now?
 
“You’re just a beggar but you dared to impersonate the tycoon. I say, Tyr, how shameless can you be? And Winifred, are you disappointed now? You thought you'd married a rich man, but you still ended up marrying a beggar, hahaha! This is just too hilarious! Little b*tch, daughters of beggars don’t deserve to eat drumsticks. They can only eat bread from food waste bins!”
 
Slap! Tyr gave Iris a tight slap. “Although I’m not a tycoon, I seem to have told you two not to agitate me.”
 
Iris and Travis were startled. Both of them finally recalled that Tyr was mentally ill. They subconsciously backed away and stopped trying to provoke Tyr and his family.
 
After they le

Chapter 19 King of the Northern Desert, Arthur Young