Chapter 32: Mr. Cornell, I Was Wrong

Upon hearing this, Ryan was stunned. "You... you want me to make a call?" Is this guy looking for trouble? Doesn't he know the power of the Leigh family? "If my brother tells you to call, then you call. Stop wasting time, or are you looking for a beating?" Benjamin immediately said. He had taken someone down earlier, and although he got hit a few times, he was quite excited. Because Jonathan's words came true; he was hit a few times, but he was perfectly fine. If it were before, he would have been down already. "Alright, don't regret this!" After saying this, Ryan took out his phone and dialed a number. Soon, the call was connected, and a low voice came through, "What's the matter?" Upon hearing the voice, Ryan's attitude immediately became extremely respectful, "Boss, we had a small issue at Golden Splendor Underground. Our casino was messed up by a kid." The other end of the phone expressed displeasure, "Ryan, what are you doing, can't you handle such a small matter?" "Boss, the other party is too skilled, our brothers can't beat him at all. And he's here waiting for you, saying he wants you to come meet him," Ryan said. "Hmph! He's got quite the nerve, daring to ask me to come see him. Who is he?" "He said his name is Jonathan." As soon as he finished speaking, Ryan clearly heard the sound of a cup shattering over the phone. "Who did you say he is?" "He...he said he's Jonathan, a young man in his twenties...Boss, what's wrong?" Ryan couldn't help but ask. "Wait for me, I'll be there immediately! Remember, don't start anything!" The man on the other end of the phone hung up with a click. Ryan put away his phone and looked at Jonathan with a sinister expression, "Kid, my boss will be here soon. Today, I'll let you know the consequences of offending me. Even if the king comes, he won't be able to save you!" "Really? I'd like to see what you can do to me," Jonathan said with disdain. Benjamin said, "Brother, this guy is too arrogant. Why don't we teach him a lesson first, shut him up." Jonathan pulled over a chair, "Why waste your breath on him? Sit, let's wait for his backup." Ten minutes later, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside, followed by a bunch of bodyguards in black suits rushing in. Seeing these bodyguards, Ryan became excited. He laughed loudly, "Kid, see? My boss is here, you're done for!" Just then, a middle-aged man walked in surrounded by a group of bodyguards. Seeing this, Ryan hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully said, "Boss, you're here." But the middle-aged man didn't even glance at him, he walked straight up to Jonathan, "Dr. Cornell, I apologize, my men have troubled you." The entire casino was silent. Everyone stared at Jonathan, as if they were seeing something unbelievable. They knew the middle-aged man who had just come in, he was the current head of the Leigh family, Noah! Noah was a big shot in Skyward State, how could he be so respectful to this country bumpkin! Ryan was dumbfounded, his mouth wide open, his jaw almost dislocated. How...how is this possible! Am I dreaming! Benjamin watched this scene in astonishment, thinking that his brother was amazing, even Noah was being polite to him! Jonathan glanced at Noah, "So, an apology is all it takes?" "Of course not," Noah said, turning to Ryan, "Come here!" "Boss, you..." Before Ryan could finish, Noah coldly said, "Kneel and apologize to Dr. Cornell!" Kneel and apologize! Everyone's mouth was wide open, just who is this kid, that he can make Ryan kneel! You have to know, this is Mr. Quickley, a well-known figure in the underground of Skyward State. "Boss, this... Are you sure? He's just a country bumpkin, how could he..." Smack! Noah slapped him, "Kneel and apologize!" After being slapped, Ryan was dazed. This was the first time in many years that he had been slapped by Noah. Looking at the boss's attitude, it seemed that he was extremely respectful to this country bumpkin. Could this kid actually be some big shot? Thinking of this, Ryan didn't dare to speak, he knelt on the ground with a thud, "Sir, I failed to recognize you today, I apologize to you!" He actually knelt! The spectators around were almost shocked silly. At this moment, they felt that their worldview was being constantly refreshed... Noah smiled broadly, "Dr. Cornell, are you satisfied with this? If not, I will throw him into the sea to feed the fish!" Knowing that Ryan had offended Jonathan, he was scared into a cold sweat. A few days ago, his father had just told him to try to get close to Jonathan by any means, but he didn't expect Ryan, this bastard, to dare to lay hands on Jonathan! If he hadn't arrived quickly, his relationship with Jonathan would probably have been broken. Now he has to try to make up for his mistake. If sacrificing Ryan can satisfy Jonathan, he will make Ryan disappear from this world immediately. Noah's words turned Ryan's face pale, and his arrogance was gone. He knew that he was just a dog for the Leigh family. The Leigh family only backed him because he could make profits for them. But in front of this young man, Noah could abandon him without hesitation. Just who was this kid that he could make the Leigh family submit! Thud! Thud! Thud! Ryan didn't dare to think further, he kowtowed three times to Jonathan. When he raised his head, there was blood on his forehead, "Mr. Cornell, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, I won't dare again, please let me go!" This time, Ryan finally knew what fear was. For his life, he was willing to do anything. "Heh, now you know you're wrong? Where's your arrogance from just now? I won that money fair and square, yet you dared to accuse me of cheating." Jonathan said. Noah's face turned cold, "You bastard, you dare to do such a thing, come, break one of his hands!" Just as the words fell, two bodyguards stepped forward to hold Ryan, ready to carry out the order. "Forget it, I had fun today, let's spare him," said Jonathan at this point. Upon hearing this, Noah signaled the bodyguards to release Ryan, then said, "Useless thing, even the old man is respectful to Dr. Cornell, yet you dare to offend! This time Dr. Cornell pleaded for you, so I'll spare your life. If there's a next time, I will make you disappear from this world!" Ryan was on the ground, not daring to raise his head, his body trembling all over, his clothes soaked with cold sweat. What? Even Mr. Leigh has to be respectful? What am I! "Well, if there's nothing else, I'll be going. See you around." After saying that, Jonathan was about to leave with Benjamin. "Dr. Cornell, please wait," Noah hurriedly said. "What's the matter?" "Dr. Cornell, in three days, our Leigh family will be attending a party, I wonder if Dr. Cornell has the time to accompany us?" Noah asked.