The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow novel Chapter 174

Chris stared at Michael, whose expression was dead serious. The color drained from Chris' face, and his knees nearly gave out beneath him.

"I haven't forgotten, Mr. Ferguson. That's not what I meant."

"Haven't forgotten? Then why don't you tell us the rules of Maple Grove Residences, especially in front of Cyrus!" Michael's smile disappeared completely as he finished speaking.

Cyrus clenched his jaw, glaring coldly at Michael.

Chris, feeling the weight of Michael's anger, was on edge. "It's... it's first come, first served, unless the initial buyer backs out. Only then can it be offered to the next customer."

"Exactly. So you do know the rules."

Michael's smile was all teeth, no warmth. "Trying to challenge my authority, are you? I must be getting soft if someone like you thinks they can cross me."

"!!!"

Chris felt as if all his strength had left him. He turned pale and dropped to his knees.

"Mr. Ferguson, it was my mistake. I got greedy and tried to cut a deal for Mr. Gordon. Please, I'm begging you, let me off the hook." Chris slapped himself hard across the face.

Michael was notorious in the business world, known for his ruthless reputation. Getting on his bad side often meant you wouldn't live to tell the tale.

Michael looked down at Chris with disdain, as if he were nothing more than an ant.

"You're begging the wrong person. The only ones you've wronged are our valued customers."

Chris dared not struggle any further and turned to Nancy, pleading desperately.

"Miss Lena, I overstepped. You were the first to reserve at Maple Grove Residences. This place is yours. Please, I'm begging you, ask Mr. Ferguson to forgive me. I know I was wrong."

Nancy watched the scene unfold with a blank expression, about to speak when a warm hand clasped her icy fingertips.

Judson interrupted with disgust, "You brought this on yourself, and now you want to guilt-trip us? Have some shame."