Simon noticed that Lance's face clouded over after hearing what he said. But he didn't know why Lance was
annoyed.
Simon frowned and felt a bit scared.
To become the CEO of the Cordova Group, Bryson had offended a lot of people. Simon thought that Lance and
Bryson might bear grudges against each other.
So he tried to sound out Lance's mind. "Lance, do you have any problem with my uncle Bryson?"
Hearing that, Lance got angrier. Simon realized that he was right. Lance did have a bad relationship with Bryson.
Ten seconds later, Lance asked, "Do you know Audrey?"
"Sure, she is my aunt."
Then Lance stared at Simon with a murderous look.
Seeing Lance's reaction, Simon remembered something. He thought, 'Is it about Lance and Audrey?'
"Have you heard about Lance Brook?" Lance asked with a distorted face.
Of course, Simon did have heard about Lance countless times. And he heard from those who went to the Pine City
with Bryson.
Lance was once offended by Bryson. So Lance kidnapped Audrey when Bryson went to the Pine City. Finally, Bryson
turned to the military to save Audrey.
Whenever thinking of this story, Simon found Lance admirable but also horrible.
On one hand, Lance was horrible since he was powerful in the underworld. On the other hand, Simon admired him
as he fought with Bryson for a woman and kept safe.
"You, you ... you're Lance?" Simon asked in a shaky voice.
Lance nodded.
Realizing the truth, Simon was stunned.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt seemed that he was in danger again. He worried that Lance would be aggressive to him because of Bryson.
He seemed cursed with bad luck.
While he was concerned, Lance returned his phone to him and said, "Call Bryson now."
Simon was trembling. He asked in a low voice, "Call ... call him for what?"
"Ask him where he is. I'll take you there." Lance glanced at Simon.
"What? You'll take me to Bryson?"
"What's wrong? You don't wanna go?"
"No, no."
Simon once believed that Lance wanted to kidnap him and blackmail Bryson. He seemed wrong.
To be honest, he was eager to leave since it was dangerous to stay here.
'But will he go for revenge?' Simon wondered.
Simon called Bryson immediately and Bryson told him where he was. Simon implied that dangerous persons would
come with him. Then he told Lance an address.
And he was taken into the car. They went back to the city.
...
At the Cordova Group.
When Simon and Lance arrived at the Cordova Group, Bryson just finished a meeting.
Lance, a neat freak, looked gentle and elegant in white clothes. Thus many women in the office were attracted by
him.
However, those guys following Lance looked aggressive. So several security guards in the Cordova Group went with
them although they knew Simon.
As soon as Bryson went out of the meeting room, he saw Simon and Lance.
Other leaders bypassed them and walked to the elevator quietly as they thought those persons were dangerous.
Melvin and Franco, who met Lance before, looked at Lance nervously. They worried that Lance would fight with
Bryson in the office.
Simon looked around cautiously.
It was strange that Bryson didn't ask anyone to ambush.
Unexpectedly, Lance smiled at Bryson and offered his hand.
"Mr. Cordova, long time no see."
Bryson also smiled and held Lance's hand.
"Yes, Mr. Brook. It has been a long time."
Other people were all silent.
Fortunately, Lance and Bryson weren't aggressive to each other.
Bryson glanced at his office and said, "Mr. Brook, please come in. Franco, serve the tea!"
"Yes!" Franco went to pour tea for them immediately.
Lance and Bryson sat on the sofa. Simon sat beside them and Lance's subordinates were waiting outside the office.
"Mr. Brook, when did you arrive at the Peace City?" Bryson smiled at Lance and asked.
Lance smiled and replied, "When did I arrive? Mr. Cordova should know the answer more clearly than me."
Simon didn't dare to say a word.
Their conversation was quite weird although they pretended to be friendly. Simon found them hypocritical.
But he couldn't offend either of them, which rendered him awkward.
Bryson glanced at Simon. "I heard that Mr. Brook took Simon away from the show. Is it right?"
Lance sighed and said, "This is a misunderstanding. I wouldn't do that if I knew he is your nephew. So I take him
here to make it clear."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Simon, shouldn't you thank Mr. Brook?"
"Thank you, Mr. Brook!" Simon said obediently.
"My pleasure."
Bryson revealed a meaningful smile and stared at Lance.
"Mr. Brook, I don't think you merely come for Simon, do you?"
"You're so smart, Mr. Cordova." Lance lowered his head and chuckled.
"Tell me."
"Actually, it's not a big deal. I established a new company. And I think your group is our best partner," said Lance.
"Partner?" Bryson raised his eyebrows.
"Yes, partner. What? Isn't my company qualified?"
"Of course yes. If you just come for cooperation, that's easy. I'm pleased to work with you, Mr. Brook."
"That's pretty good. Since you agree, I'll send you the contract tomorrow."
"OK."
Achieving his goal, Lance stood up in satisfaction.
He looked at Simon and said, "Well, I keep my promise to take you here. See you."
Simon stood up quickly.
"See you, Mr. Brook."
After Lance left, Simon didn't dare to look at Bryson.
He won't be taken away by Lance if he didn't leave his security guards to watch the show. Bryson was forced to
cooperate with Lance because of him.
He said to Bryson nervously, "Uncle, my mother heard that I was kidnapped. She must be worried. I should go
home to see her now."
"Did I allow you to leave?"