Chapter 936: Giving Him a Chance to Turn Over a New Leaf

Chapter 936 -936: Giving Him a Chance to Turn Over a New Leaf

Upon hearing his words, a glimmer of hope ignited in Ken Carter’s eyes, and he anxiously blurted out, “I want to! I really do! The Carter family’s company has been my life’s work. I built it up from nothing, and I hope Mr. Caleb Mamet can spare me…”

Before he could finish speaking, Caleb’s indifferent voice sounded from above him, and the words entered his ears, one by one, “I’ll give you a chance then. Choose between your son and your company.”

The restroom was deadly quiet, and Ken Carter was stunned. Could it be that his son had offended Mr. Mamet?

Caleb didn’t bother to engage in conversation with him, so Sean Price spoke on his behalf, “Mr. Carter, earlier a waiter tried to pour poisoned wine on our lady. Before that, the waiter had spoken with Basil. Moreover, this particular poison is unique to the Carter family. Although Basil didn’t admit to ordering the waiter to poison Mrs. Mamet, the evidence points to him. Our CEO has always indulged his wife, so how can he let go of someone who wants to harm her?”

Ken Carter gasped, his eyes filled with fear.

“Given Mr. Carter’s sincerity, the CEO has given the Carter family a chance to repent. As long as you agree to exchange one of Basil’s arms, the CEO will let you go. After all, he’s not really interested in your company, he just wants to vent some anger for his wife,” Sean Price said.

Deep down, Ken Carter knew that the waiter had been instructed by his son, and Mr. Mamet must have found out. Even if Basil didn’t admit it, what could he do? Mr. Mamet would hit the company with all his might, leaving no way out for the entire Carter family.

Kneeling on the ground, Ken trembled uncontrollably. Basil was his own son. How could he be so cruel? But if he refused, what about the company?

Sean Price continued persuasively, “Mr. Carter, I’ve heard that your son is ignorant and incompetent, causing trouble all the time, and you’ve always been troubled by him. Trading him for the company’s vitality seems quite a deal to me. Besides, you’re still in your prime and can have more children. Can you bear to ruin your life’s work for such a disobedient son?”

Ken Carter suddenly woke up from his trance, knowing what choice he should make.

“Mr. Carter, let me remind you that before Basil met the waiter, he had seen Miss Hughes. You’re aware of the grievances between Miss Hughes and our lady, so perhaps it was Basil who… You’re a smart man, you should understand what I’m saying.”

Although Sean Price didn’t spell it out, Ken Carter instantly got the point. Back in school, Basil had been smitten with Zora Hughes and had been duped by her a few times. Now, he was once again bewitched by the bitch, daring to publicly poison Mrs. Mamet. Had he gone mad? It didn’t matter if he died, but if anything happened to Mrs. Mamet, Mr. Mamet would definitely level the entire Carter family.

Like a walking corpse, Ken Carter returned to the banquet hall. Basil approached nervously, but Ken’s eyes were filled with hatred when he looked at him. “You unfilial son! You almost killed me because of a bitch!”

“Since you’ve already done it, you have to pay the price for your actions. Losing an arm means you won’t be able to cause any more trouble for me. Just stay at home and behave yourself, so you don’t bring me any more disasters. If I can save the Carter family’s company, supporting you for a lifetime won’t be a problem.”

At this moment, Basil’s pupils suddenly constricted, and his body trembled violently. Only now did he understand the meaning behind Mr. Mamet’s departure. Withdrawing the lawsuit didn’t mean they wouldn’t pursue it; instead, they wanted him to pay a more painful price.

If his father killed him, perhaps he wouldn’t be able to bear it. But if it was just one arm in exchange for the family business, his father certainly wouldn’t refuse. Yet, if he lost one arm, how would he be eligible to inherit the Carter family business?

It had been just another banquet, but it destroyed his life. And it all started because of… Zora Hughes!

Basil suddenly looked up, his eyes glowing green like a wolf’s, and he furiously lunged at Zora Hughes, “It’s all your fault! You ruined me! Zora Hughes!”

Nobody expected Basil to suddenly attack, and in the blink of an eye, Zora Hughes was tackled to the ground. Basil tightly clutched Zora’s throat, and her face turned an ashen blue. Her hands weakly struggled, and she couldn’t say a word.

Seeing this, the crowd quickly stepped in and pulled Basil away. Zora Hughes retreated in terror, coughing violently, her eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face, appearing pitiful.

Basil screamed hysterically, “You ruined me! If it weren’t for you, how would I have tried to hurt Mrs. Mamet? It’s all because of you, you bitch!”