chapter 6 Make a bet

Lorcia Xiao's stance left the entire Xiao family dumbfounded!
Everyone thought Lorcia Xiao must have lost her mind!
Showing off is all well and good, but there's a time and place for everything! What could possibly come of showing off at a time like this, other than death?
Emgrand Group is the largest company in Jin Ling. How could they possibly take the Xiao family seriously? Whoever went to negotiate, the outcome could only be failure!
Daniel Xiao couldn't help but mockingly say, "Lorcia, do you really think you can get a contract from Emgrand Group?"
Daniel Xiao's younger sister and Lorcia Xiao's cousin, Brandice Xiao, also sneered, "Sister Lorcia, what's your status, and what's the status of Emgrand Group? Don't embarrass our Xiao family by rashly negotiating!"
Someone echoed, "Exactly, if she gets kicked out by Emgrand Group, our Xiao family will become a laughingstock in Jin Ling!"
Hearing this, Lorcia Xiao's cheeks flushed red with embarrassment and annoyance.
Ever since marrying Bradlety Ye, her status in the family had plummeted, becoming increasingly marginalized, to the point of being almost ostracized. Even her parents were ridiculed along with her.
She felt that if she could secure this project with Emgrand Group, her status within the family would surely be solidified.
Most importantly, her parents would be able to hold their heads high.
But being ridiculed and mocked by so many people made her reconsider.
She glared at Bradlety Ye, regretting having listened to his instigation. If only she hadn't taken the lead…
Old Lady Xiao was infuriated by everyone's comments.
She had asked several times, but no one dared to take on this task. Now that Lorcia Xiao had stepped forward, these people started to disappoint her!
Although Old Lady Xiao had never liked Lorcia Xiao, at this moment, she felt that Lorcia Xiao was at least willing to share her worries, unlike the others who only added to her troubles.
Especially her most beloved grandson, Daniel Xiao, who had truly disappointed her!
Because of this, Old Lady Xiao's attitude towards Lorcia Xiao changed significantly.
She immediately said, "If the others are too scared to commit, then stop talking nonsense! Let Lorcia handle the project collaboration with Emgrand Group!"
Lorcia Xiao had no choice but to bravely accept, "Grandma, don't worry, I will do my best."
At that moment, Daniel Xiao snorted mockingly, "What's the use of doing your best? In the end, if you fail, you'll still shame our family!"
Bradlety Ye sneered, "Daniel Xiao, what's your purpose in belittling Lorcia? Do you think the Xiao family isn't worthy of collaborating with Emgrand Group?"
Daniel Xiao hadn't expected Bradlety Ye, whom he considered useless, to speak up at the family meeting, and to challenge him directly.
Seeing Old Lady Xiao's angry expression, he quickly explained, "That's not what I mean. I just don't think Lorcia can secure this cooperation, that's all!"
Bradlety Ye smiled and challenged him, "What if Lorcia does secure the cooperation? Shall we make a bet?"
Daniel Xiao scoffed, "Let's bet. I'm not afraid of you. What’s the wager?"
Bradlety Ye proposed, "If Lorcia secures the contract, you have to kneel and bow three times to me in front of the whole family, loudly admitting your mistake. If Lorcia fails, I'll do the same to you. How about that?"
Daniel Xiao burst into laughter, "You're really seeking your own death! Fine, I'll take that bet!"
Bradlety Ye nodded, "Let the whole family witness it. Whoever reneges, may they lose their parents, grandparents!"
He emphasized the word "grandmother" to prevent Daniel Xiao from backing out later.
With this, Daniel Xiao dared not renege, as that would curse his own grandmother, Old Lady Xiao, to death.
"Alright!" Daniel Xiao, unaware of the trap Bradlety Ye had set, laughed, "I look forward to you bowing to me!"
Lorcia Xiao was startled and tried to signal to him, but he ignored her completely.
Old Lady Xiao didn't take the bet seriously. All she cared about was getting into Emgrand Group's collaboration list. If successful, she wouldn't mind if Daniel Xiao had to call Bradlety Ye "father."
So, she concluded, "Today's meeting is over. Lorcia, you have three days to secure the contract. Meeting adjourned!"
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Back home, Lorcia Xiao's parents immediately confronted Bradlety Ye and Lorcia Xiao.
Lorcia Xiao's mother, Insania Ma, was extremely worried, "Lorcia, have you lost your mind? Why would you listen to Bradlety Ye and take on this task so rashly?"
Lorcia Xiao's father, Gavin Xiao, also scolded Bradlety Ye, "Bradlety Ye, you've really doomed my daughter!"
He angrily added, "If Lorcia fails to secure the cooperation with Emgrand Group, she will definitely be ostracized by the family. And you'll have to kneel and bow to Daniel Xiao in front of everyone, shaming me!"
Bradlety Ye seriously replied, "Dad, Mom, as long as Lorcia secures the contract, everything will be resolved, right?"
Her father cursed, "Securing the contract? How? Do you know how powerful Emgrand Group is? They'd never consider the Xiao family!"
Bradlety Ye smiled, "Maybe they will. I believe Lorcia can definitely secure the contract."
Lorcia Xiao's mother mocked, "You believe? Do you think you’re the boss of Emgrand Group? Useless and still so arrogant!"