Chapter 18
Chapter 18
After Jackson uttered those menacing words to Gavin, he turned his head and addressed Ruby, saying.
“Darling, don’t fret about this. I promise to handle it. But at the moment, there are more pressing matters to attend to. head to the
bidding conference first and deal with Gavin later. I’ll ensure that you witness a disabled Gavin who is thoroughly defeated.”
Evidently, they considered this bidding conference a higher priority. After that, they immediately turned and headed towards a
vehicle that had long been prepared on the side.
Ruby also said at this moment.
“You’re absolutely right. The bidding conference is more important.”
With that, she swiftly rose from the ground at once and shot a venomous glance at Gavin while saying.
“I have no time to deal with you, you brat! And when the bidding conference is over, I’ll take care of you!”
After saying that, Ruby covered her swollen cheek with her hand while heading towards the nearby vehicle. Even Elliott only shot
a challenging look at Gavin before turning and making his way to the vehicle.
At the same time. Ruby didn’t forget to call out to Layla.
“Why don’t you come over here and go with us, you ungrateful girl!”
Let’s
Upon hearing Ruby’s harsh words, Layla felt a sense of irritation for the first time in years, unlike any she had experienced in
years. For the first time, the thought of resisting crossed her mind.
She immediately retorted loudly.
“No!
“Why are you hurting Gavin? Gavin did nothing wrong!
“If you want me to join you, tell those servants to leave, and I’ll come with you!”
“You!”
As soon as they heard what Layla said, Ruby and Jackson were so furious at once.
Jackson bellowed at Layla directly.
“You ungrateful wretch!
“Have you forgotten who you are since Gavin’s return?”
Ruby chimed in as well at this time.
Tll tell you this, it’s not too late to join us now. Otherwise, I’ll kill Gavin for sure.”
Layla vehemently protested at once, “No!”
Then, she clenched her teeth and continued to say, “If you lay a finger on Gavin, I’ll die alongside him.”
“You!”
Even though her words left Ruby and Jackson seething with anger, they didn’t say anything else. Instead, they thought for a
moment and exchanged a meaningful glance.
A strange look came into Gavin’s when he saw this.
It seemed that Layla’s presence at the bidding conference was very essential. Did she possess knowledge of Taylorizon Group’s
operations and strategic planning that the others lacked? Was she the linchpin behind all of this?
With these thoughts in mind, Gavin turned to look at Layla, his eyes revealing both surprise and a hint of admiration.
When he was going to revive the Clifford family again in the future, it was clear that he must develop the business, and Layla’s
talents could prove invaluable in the future of the Clifford family.
And he guessed right.
Ruby and Jackson exchanged glances, their jaws tensing before they said.
“Everyone, stand down!”
The servants of the Taylor family gazed at each other with confusion, and none of them understood what was happening
now.
Nevertheless, they all didn’t dare to defy Jackson’s request. One by one, they stowed their weapons and retraced their steps to
the Taylor Villa.
Observing this scene, the naive Layla felt a sense of relief and then turned to look at Gavin with an apologetic expression.
“Gavin, I’m so sorry. I don’t know why this happened. It’s my fault for causing you trouble. I’m so sorry...”
Gavin showed a smile and gently patted Layla’s head as he said, “It’s not your fault. Don’t worry. I’m fine.”
At the same time, Jackson called out to Layla again, asking.
“Layla, can you accompany us now? The bidding conference is about to begin.”
Jackson just managed to hold back his anger, and he deliberately used a better-sounding calm tone of voice.
Layla, who was wearing a determined expression. slowly nodded her head. Truth be told, she wasn’t inclined to assist the Taylor
family at all.
However, in her eyes, the Taylorizon Group was something she had painstakingly fostered and cultivated, much like she would
tend to her own offspring. If the Taylorizon Group could indeed thrive and flourish, it was precisely the outcome she fervently
yearned to witness.
At this time, Layla turned to look at Gavin and said, “Gavin, I’m sorry. I...”
Gavin, of course, understood what Layla was trying to say, and he just waved his hand casually as he said, ‘Go ahead. I’ll be
fine.”
After receiving a nod from Gavin, Layla stepped back towards the Taylor family’s vehicle.
With a resentful scowl locked onto Layla’s slowly vanishing silhouette, Ruby clenched her teeth and ruminated deep within her
core, “Let’s wait and see how I’ll deal with you once the bidding is over.”
Watching Layla enter the car, Ruby subtly turned her head and gestured inside the Taylor Villa with a wink.
This went unnoticed by others, but Gavin certainly took notice.
His lips curled slightly into a sneer.
At the same time, the Taylor family’s vehicle quickly drove away.
Gavin turned around to look at Zoe. He gently took her hand and spoke in a soft tone.
“Zoe, close your eyes.
“Huh?” Zoe was puzzled by her brother’s request, and she had no idea why her brother asked her to do that.
But the next moment, Gavin showed a smile and told her.
“I’ll assist Layla and give the servants of her family a lesson.”
The group of servants, who had previously withdrawn into the Taylor Villa, promptly came out again and encircled Gavin. Their
leader declared menacingly.
“Now that the obstacles are gone, Gavin, you have no one to protect you. Are you ready to face your death?”
Gavin’s lips curled into a gentle smile as he glanced once more at Zoe, who now comprehended her brother’s earlier instruction.
She then obediently shut her eyes.
The very next moment, a soft buzzing sound filled the air.
Immediately afterward, Zoe heard a stream of noise of thumping and crackling, accompanied by a series of intense screams
from the servants.
After a short while, Gavin’s gentle voice reached Zoe’s ears. “Zoe, let’s go now.”
By the time Zoe gingerly blinked her eyes open once more, she was met with the sight of the Taylor family’s servants strewn
across the ground, writhing in agony and letting out plaintive cries in pain in front of the Taylor family’s door.
Ruby and Jackson must have had quite the reactions if they witnessed that scene.
At the Brookspring International Convention Center.
It was the largest convention center in Brookspring.
However, Jackson, Ruby, and Layla arrived late.
When these three entered the venue, Vincent, who was sitting in a luxury box on the second floor of the convention center,
slowly stood up with a smile playing at the corner of his mouth.
“The main characters have arrived. The bidding conference is ready to begin.”
At the same time, inside the venue, Jackson and Ruby came face to face with a couple.
The man spoke up directly, Jackson, Ruby, why are you two arriving so late?”
This person was exactly Jackson’s brother, and his name was Caleb Taylor.
Jackson shook his head and asked, “How is it going? What is the situation looking like?”
Caleb wore an utterly ráken aback expression and promptly retorted, “Jackson, I’ve already had an in-depth conversation with
Mr. Foster, and he unequivocally substantiated that the Taylorizon Group is on track to clinch the bidding victory this
time!”
“Really?” Jackson’s and Ruby’s countenances positively beamed with joy upon hearing what Caleb had to say. Jackson even
discerned a portly man positioned smack dab in the center of the hall. He exchanged a nod of acknowledgment with that man
from a distance and let a warm, welcoming smile grace his face.
The other person reciprocated the gesture and patted the bank card that Caleb had discreetly handed to him earlier from his
inner pocket, giving it a subtle pat of acknowledgment.
At this time, Caleb suddenly said, as if he noticed something wrong.
“Ruby, what happened to your face? Who hurt you?”
His words ignited a fire in Ruby’s heart at once.
“It was that insufferable brat from the Clifford family, Gavin!”
“Gavin?” Caleb paused for a moment. “Is Gavin still alive?”
Ruby let out a cold snort dismissively. “So, what if he’s alive? He’s still a useless mutt!”
After saying that, she turned around and pointed at Layla while yelling, I’m telling you, stay away from that punk Gavin!”
Vincent had just descended the stairs and overheard someone insulting his Master, calling him a punk. His eyes filled with
rage at once.