elen was helpless, but Peter was tugging at her arm, crying repeatedly, “Come on, Helen! Do


    >mething!”


    elen


    could die from a stroke right then–would they be here in the first ce if not for him?!


    Hah! Phineas Tomkins? So what?” someone suddenly said.


    veryone was stunned–who could be that bold, belittling Phineas Tomkins himself?!


    was none other than Chris.


    s he strode up to stand in front of Helen, Gina’s eyes lit up–they were saved!


    carlet studied Chris and his suit in turn before asking in curiosity, “Who are you?”


    he could see that he had a strut and a confident way of speaking–was it really possible that e was a


    match for Phineas?


    I’m Chris Steiner from Omens Industries.”


    hris… Steiner?


    carlet was actually not familiar with that name, but she had heard of Omens Industries.


    fter all, thepany had established a foothold in Riverton in no time at all, and they were. aid to have


    the backing of the Szars‘ heiress.


    e did outrank Scarlet in influence, even if she was a mob boss‘ girlfriend.


    Greetings, Mr. Steiner.” She suddenly smiled, her attitude changing just then. “Since you’re peaking on


    their behalf, It’s only right that I show you due respect.”


    elen, Gina, and Peter were all staring at Chris in surprise–a business owner like him actually ot so


    much respect from Scarlet?


    elen was especially stunned–she was a CEO in her own right as well and should actually ommand


    more respect than Chris!


    carlet said just then, “I won’t ask for the ten million, but the boy must apologize.”


    elen breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Peter. “Go on. Apologize right now.”


    e was at fault in the first ce, and apologizing would be the smartest choice.


    owever, Chris suddenly said, “Apologize? That’s not happening, especially when you beat up y friend. If


    anything, you should be apologizing to Peter.”


    What?” Helen eximed in shock and quickly told Chris under her breath, “Stop it, Chris.


    et’s just have Peter apologize and put this behind us.”


    iris raised a hand to stop her right then. “Don’t worry, Helen. I can handle this.”


    2 was not about to stop flexing now that he realized he could!


    side him, Gina pointed at Scarlet as she snapped, “That’s right! Now apologize to Peter!”


    ie was certainly braver now that she had backing.


    Peter was even worse than his mom. “The man told you to apologize, you hear? Do it, or I’ll p you


    right now!”


    The bouncers behind Scarlet were furious.


    She just had to say the word, and some mere business owner would be squashed!


    Did they really think they could win against their numbers?!


    Still, Scarlet did not give the order and was gritting her teeth instead. “Mr. Steiner, you really shouldn’t


    push your luck.”


    “Oh, but I think I will.” Chris snorted in disdain. “I’ll count down from three. Apologize to Peter or else!”


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    “Three!”


    “Two-”


    Even before Chris could count down to one, there was a resounding bang behind them as someone


    kicked it open!


    A burly man strode in, followed by arge group of thugs, demanding, “Who the fuck is messing around


    on my turf?!”


    Scarlet and the others were immediately delighted to see him.


    “Mr. Tomkins!”


    The man was none other than Phineas Tomkins himself!