Chapter 30 Publicly Stealing Thunder!

Inside the gift box, there lay a gold object about the size of a palm, shining brightly.

"This golden turtle must weigh at least five to six pounds!" a customer asked.

"Exactly six pounds. It signifies great fortune in Grandfather's career. It is also my wish that all of Grandfather's granddaughters find wealthy husbands. Most importantly, turtles are symbols of longevity, so I hope Grandfather lives to be a hundred," Larry Parker blurted out.

Immediately, applause filled the room, with everyone praising Larry Parker.

Gary Wright couldn't stop smiling. The six pounds of gold was worth around nine hundred thousand dollars!

But at that moment, Joshua said, "Cousin's husband has a very good meaning behind his gift. Too bad Charlotte didn't find a wealthy husband, she got herself a toad instead. Such a pity."

These words...

As soon as Gary Wright opened his mouth, it was as if he had been splashed with cold water. His smile froze instantly, and his face turned ugly.

At this moment, the gaze of the over three hundred people present all fell on Charlotte.

In an instant, Charlotte became the center of attention!

"President Harris is recognized as a beauty in the Zenith City business district, on par with Mr. Mitchell from the Nine Ding Group. Both are Harvard graduates—beautiful women with abilities, looks, and education. They could easily marry into a wealthy family. But instead, she married a useless man who doesn't even speak. It's really a waste."

"Our President Harris is so pretty. Before, many wealthy second-generation individuals would come to the company to give her flowers. There were even proposals. We never imagined that she would marry a useless person. I heard he's even a delivery guy!"

"Uncle, why did he have to choose such a worthless son-in-law? Instead of finding a good one, he got a poor and useless one. It's a disgrace to Charlotte and the Carter family!"

"...!"

At this moment, many clients and employees of the Wright Group, as well as relatives of the Carter family, started whispering and gossiping.

Gary Wright heard these whispers and discussions, which were so harsh and uncomfortable.

If it weren't for the one billion dollars that Michael borrowed on his classmate's credit card, Gary really wanted to kick Michael out. He felt like his face had been completely lost!

Feeling the unfamiliar gazes and hearing various mocking words, Charlotte's face turned red from anger. Everywhere she went, someone had something to say about her and Michael!

She really couldn't stand it!

"Charlotte, why don't you ask your useless husband to go home and do the housework? Don't ruin Grandpa's and the guests' moods," Audrey sneered.

"You...!" Charlotte stared at Audrey, her chest trembling. She was so angry that she felt her lips might bleed.

She deliberately wanted to embarrass herself!

"Worthless fool! Get lost!" Sophia walked over angrily and scolded Charlotte, "I told you not to bring him, but you insisted on it. Now we're really losing face. Are you satisfied?"

Charlotte's eyes turned red, and she had the urge to cry.

"If you want me to leave, fine!"

Finally, Michael couldn't hold back anymore and exclaimed, "Bring together the one billion interest-free loan from Wright Group using my Citibank VIP card, and I'll have Citibank take the money back. I'll leave immediately, so you don't have to nag!"

The whole room fell silent!

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Michael.

This useless man had a VIP card and helped secure a one billion interest-free loan for the Wright Group?

If that was true, then he wouldn't be worthless!

"What's the matter? No more words?"

Michael scanned the room, his voice filled with hostility.

The younger generation of the Carter family focused their gaze on Audrey. "You're so capable. When Wright Group was in crisis, the old man asked for your help. How can you say that your husband's family has limited money and can't be of assistance?"

"I..." Audrey was at a loss for words.

Then, Michael turned to Evelyn. "You've got potential. Can you get your boyfriend to lend one hundred million to the Carter family?"

"I..." Evelyn lowered her head in embarrassment.

Next, Michael looked at Joshua. "I am a toad and you are a golden toad. You can jump so well, can you produce a premium card for a major customer?"

"I..." Joshua was speechless.

"All of you are so impressive, mocking me here, belittling me there. Show me your major customer premium cards!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud thud was heard as Michael slapped the Citibank major customer premium card onto the table.

Suddenly, silence fell!

The entire room became completely silent.

Everyone's gaze was captivated by the major customer premium card on the table.

"This...this..."

After a long while, a middle-aged man in a tailored suit and glasses trembled as he picked up the major customer premium card from the tea table, disbelief evident on his face. "This is the rumored major customer premium card, awarded only to those whose annual transactions at Citibank exceed fifty billion?"

"Yes, Mr. Murphy, this is the major customer premium card," the financial director of Wright Group walked over and said, "A few days ago, our President Harris used this card to secure a one hundred million interest-free loan for Wright Group."

Murphy, the CEO, immediately grabbed Michael's hand, his face beaming with a smile. "Mr. Davis, come work at my company. You don't have to do any work, and I'll offer you a two million annual salary. All you need to do is use the major customer premium card to secure a one hundred million interest-free loan for me every year."

Jokingly, if you borrow one hundred million, the annual interest would be four to five million. With a salary of over two million, Michael could still earn over two million. Why wouldn't he do it?

"Oh my God! Two million annual salary!"

"Crushing the ninety-nine percent of the working class nationwide!"

"If this is considered useless, then what have we become?"

Many people exclaimed, casting envious glances at Michael.

"Alright." Michael said firmly, "Tomorrow, I'll have Citibank retrieve that one hundred million, and I'll go to your company to work and earn money for my wife."

"Very good, very good!" Mr. Murphy was ecstatic.

Gary Wright, however, was angry. "CEO, openly sabotaging me in front of my face, isn't that too unethical?"

"Director Harris, you treat your treasure like trash. I see value in the worthless. Since you all dislike him so much and want to get rid of him, I'm inviting him to work at my company. How is that sabotaging?" Mr. Murphy responded.

"When did I ever say I wanted to get rid of him?" Gary Wright blushed and said, "It's my family”

"That arrogant nonsense spoken by those ignorant junior members doesn't represent me. I didn't take their words seriously, and you can't take Michael away."

He was afraid that Citibank would actually reclaim the one billion, forcing him to sell assets to repay it. That would be a huge loss!

"I took it seriously." Michael said angrily, "They are all adults over 20 years old, insulting me and mocking my wife in front of so many people. If these are childish words, please provide proof that they are all mentally disabled. Otherwise, I will go to Mr. Murphy's office and handle his loan!"

Gary Wright immediately became anxious and urged Charlotte, "Quick, persuade Michael!"

"Persuading me won't work!" Michael's attitude was very firm, "Unless Joshua, Evelyn, and Audrey apologize to Charlotte in front of everyone. Joshua must apologize while kneeling. Otherwise, no matter who tries to persuade me, it won't work!"

"You son of a..." Joshua was about to lose his temper, but he heard the grandfather shouting sternly,

"Kneel!"

"Grandfather..."

"Kneel down and apologize to Charlotte, otherwise, the Carter family will have no place for you!"

Gary Wright interrupted Joshua's words with a raised voice.

Plop!

Joshua knelt in front of Charlotte, lowered his head, and reluctantly said, "I'm sorry, Charlotte. I shouldn't have caused trouble. Please forgive me."

"Evelyn, Audrey, apologize to Charlotte." Gary Wright ordered.

The two women, looking like guilty children, lowered their heads to Charlotte and said, "Sorry, I was wrong. Please forgive me."

If it weren't for so many people present, Charlotte really wanted to say she wouldn't forgive them. These people were just too annoying. But with so many people around, she had no choice but to choose forgiveness.

At this moment, Michael placed the prepared gift on the coffee table and added, "Grandfather, happy birthday."

"That's thoughtful." Gary Wright smiled politely.

Joshua wanted to see Michael embarrassed and smirked, "Grandfather, since Michael is so amazing, why don't you open and see what gift he has brought you?"

"Get out of the way!" Gary Wright snapped, knowing very well what Joshua was up to.

"Grandfather, why not open and see?" Larry Parker said, "Whether the gift is expensive or not, it's still a heartfelt gesture from Michael. Why be afraid of receiving a cheap gift from him?"

"Yeah, open and see!"

Many people wanted to see what gift this worthless son-in-law, who held a high-end client's gold card, had brought for Gary Wright.

"Well then... go ahead and open it." Gary Wright couldn't spoil the enthusiasm of so many people.

"To each their own, isn't it? Besides, Larry Parker is right. A gift is simply a gesture of goodwill, and there's no need to fuss over its value."

"I'll do it."

Joshua couldn't wait any longer and immediately began to unwrap the ribbon on the gift box, unveiling its contents.

And then, in the next second,

he blurted out a swear word:

"What the heck!"