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Before long, Rhett and the Sullivan family, accompanied by securities, made their way over in a grand procession.
“Mr. Itai Sullivan has come!”
Heston, who worked at the Sullivan family’s company, was no stranger to the Sullivan family members.
When he saw even the old patriarch of the Sullivan family had arrived, Heston was drenched in sweat, thinking that this situation had escalated beyond belief.
It wasn’t just the Sullivan family. Soon, some of the Peterson family members who felt uneasy also followed suit.
When they saw that the heads of the Five Major Families and their high–ranking heirs had gathered in another private room, Heston turned pale with shock and regret.
“It’s true!”
“The Five Major Families are dining in another room.”
“This is a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity for networking. Not only did we mess it up, but we also seriously offended the Sullivan family!”
Heston returned to the private room, where Leones sat as calmly as ever. He was chatting and sipping with Susan.
Heston was infuriated.
“Rhett has arrived with his people!”
“And, just as you wished, he has alarmed all those big shots, and they are all coming over!”
“I want to see how you handle this and wrap up this mess!”
Their classmates edged away from Leones as if avoiding a contagious disease.
In no time, a sizable gap opened up in the middle of the private room.
Only Leones and Susan remained seated, looking unruffled amid the tension.
“Leones, are you sure there won’t be any problems this time?” Susan couldn’t help but feel uncertain, even though she was casually chatting with Leones.
After all, they were on the Sullivan family’s territory this time. Could they expect the same respect from the others as in their previous encounters, or would this time be different?
One member from the Baker family and one from the Shelton family had already left Susan in disbelief.
She couldn’t fathom what would happen if another member of the Sullivan family were to join in
like this.
“Don’t worry. I’ve got this,” Leones replied calmly, as if he were an emperor in control of the entire situation, looking down on the world.
As they were talking, Rhett and his group arrived.
“Grandpa! It’s him!”
Rhett angrily separated from the group and pointed at Leones.
Heston quickly said, “Leones, how dare you remain seated? Kneel and apologize to the Sullivan family!”
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Sophie also took the opportunity to stand on the opposite side and said, “Leones! Quick! Kneel and apologize!”
The atmosphere in the private room instantly became tense.
Leones and Susan found themselves at the center of attention. Even Leones’s classmates had voluntarily taken a stand against him.
Kneel?
Apologize?
Faced with the harsh demands, Leones smiled. He slowly lifted his head and glanced at Itai. Leones’s expression nearly weakened Itai’s legs, and he was on the verge of kneeling. “Grandpa, what’s wrong with you?” Rhett rushed to support Itai, preventing him from kneeling. Then, Itai rubbed his eyes vigorously. He took a deep breath upon realizing they were in trouble.
“Mr. Bloom…”
Itai shook off his grandson’s support, walked up to Leones, and bowed deeply. He continued, “It’s a misunderstanding!”
Mr. Bloom?
The respectful address and Itai’s apologetic bowing left the students present in a state of bewilderment.
“Mr. Bloom?” Heston was stunned as if he’d seen a ghost. “When did Leones, that ex–convict, become Mr. Bloom?”
It wouldn’t have been such a big deal if someone else had addressed Leones by his last name. However, when the words “Mr. Bloom” came from the mouth of the head of the Sullivan family, their significance changed.
Being addressed as “Mister” by the head of the Sullivan family suggested a certain level of status. Furthermore, Itai was bowing and apologizing, making it even more unbelievable.
“Mr. Bloom…” Sophie’s eyes widened, her breath hitched, and shock strangled her voice. “Didn’t he spend five years in prison? How could he possibly know a big shot like the head of the Sullivan family?”
“Could there be a case of mistaken identity?”
Just as everyone was having doubts, the Peterson family’s group arrived.
“Mr. Bloom!”
“It’s you,
Mr. Bloom!”
“Mr. Bloom, we’re late!”
The Peterson family group took the lead.
They entered the room and promptly extended their greetings to Leones.
Archie’s speculation had unexpectedly turned out to be true.
The Peterson family, the Shelton family, the Martinez family, and the Davis family!
Heston and the other students were shocked after seeing the heads or leaders of these prominent families approaching Leones and greeting him.
Heston had barely recognized more than half of the faces among these high–ranking members of
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the prominent families. To any observer, this incredible scene appears like Leones had hired a group of actors.
How could this possibly be real!?
It was shocking enough to have the Sullivan family greeting Leones.
But to add to that, representatives from the other four families, all among the top ten wealthiest families in Sherland, were also present, greeting Leones together.
Was this a joke?
Even Susan, who stood beside, looked at Leones in astonishment. She was unable to believe the extent of his connections.
The renowned top ten wealthy families showed immense respect to him, with half bowing in his presence.
Just then, Rhett was beyond shocked and petrified.
He had thought his grandfather was mistaken when he acted strangely.
Just then, Rhett was beyond shocked and petrified. He had thought his grandfather was mistaken when he acted strangely. However, as the representatives from the other prominent families followed suit, bowing to Leones just like his grandfather did, Rhett couldn’t help but admit they had the right person.
Rhett was caught in the middle, feeling roasted over an open flame. He felt thoroughly uncomfortable and at a loss for what to do.
The entire scene fell into a deathly silence.
Leones’s classmates were left breathless in shock.
The members of the Sullivan family and others Five Major Families were equally uneasy. They feared how Leones might react next and how they would appease him.
“Grandfather…” Rhett hesitated to speak. He wanted to ask what he should do now.
He was so embarrassed that he wished to bury his head in the ground.
Smack!
Suddenly, Itai delivered a resounding slap across Rhett’s face.
“You wretched child! You dared to offend Mr. Bloom? Now kneel and apologize to Mr. Bloom immediately!”
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