Chapter 104

Arthur Lawson had always been accustomed to a life of extravagance. He only ever rode in Bentleys, so when did he stoop to driving such a subpar car? I stood at the entrance, crossing my arms over my chest as I watched him hastily unbuckling his seatbelt and dashing toward me. "Mr. Lawson, what's the rush? Are you perhaps looking for me?" I asked, feigning ignorance. Noticing his flustered expression, I couldn't help but laugh. "Is this about Jared?" "Mr. Joplin, can we talk inside?" Though Arthur had always been respectful toward me, he had never acted so servile as he did today. His family business was one of the top companies in the industry, so there was no need for him to bow and scrape. Watching this once-proud man plead, I suddenly understood why some people enjoyed acquiring small companies. This was the reason. "Mr. Lawson, what is it?" "Mr. Joplin, can you spare Jared for the sake of my acquaintance with your father?" "You're aware of Jared's relationship with my