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Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Feeling Good_1

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The meeting room suddenly became eerily silent.

Julius Reed could be considered the least significant member of the Radcliffe Family, yet Sky Reed actually asked him for his opinion?

Was this some kind of joke?

"Mr. Reed, this man is our Radcliffe Family's son-in-law. For the past three years, apart from cooking and washing clothes, he has done nothing else."

Thinking that Sky Reed was uninformed, Otis Radcliffe explained with a smile.

"If you were thinking of starting a restaurant or a laundry service, maybe you could ask him. But when it comes to business management, he is even less qualified than our group's cleaning lady."

Laughter erupted in the meeting room, with everyone showing scorn in their eyes.

Quella Radcliffe turned a steely shade of pale, standing up and saying, "Regardless, Julius Reed is still a member of the Radcliffe Family! Otis, he is, after all, your brother-in-law. Is it necessary to shame him repeatedly like this?"

Since last night, her feelings about Julius Reed had changed somewhat.

Although it wasn't to the extent of liking him, she no longer despised him.

"Quella, did I not state the facts? Moreover, I'm the general manager, please mind your tone!"

Otis Radcliffe, having been previously embarrassed, finally found an opportunity for retort.

He looked at Sky Reed and earnestly said, "Mr. Reed, please rest assured, I will devote my utmost effort to ensure this cooperation is successfully completed!"

In everyone's eyes, it was a foregone conclusion that Otis Radcliffe would become the project manager.

Even Otis Radcliffe believed this to be true.

So, when he spoke, he already considered himself as the project manager.

"I can only cook and do laundry?"

Just at that moment, Julius Reed turned his body to face Otis Radcliffe.

"Perhaps, you also know how to live off a woman?"

Otis Radcliffe's remark once again drew laughter.

"Fine, today I will explain to you why you are not fit to be the project manager."

Julius Reed took an envelope out of his pocket and slowly opened it in front of everyone.

"Half a month ago, you embezzled nine hundred thousand in the name of overtime pay. The workers didn't get a dime, and out of that nine hundred thousand, seven hundred thousand went into your pocket."

"Two months ago, you claimed to be on a business trip and took five hundred thousand from the company, only to go on a vacation to Lancas City with your mistress."

"Three months ago, you took a kickback of one million three hundred thousand in a raw material procurement deal!"

With each statement, he laid a document on the table.

"You're talking nonsense!"

Otis Radcliffe's face drastically changed.

He had been very discreet with these activities; how could anyone know?

And it looked as though the other side had come prepared.

"Don't be hasty, there's more!"

Julius Reed took out a stack of papers and gently shook them.

"Shut up! Julius Reed, I never imagined you, an ungrateful wretch, would slander the Radcliffe Family! We've supported you for three years!"

Zade Radcliffe quickly scolded him, then explained to Sky Reed, "This man is malicious at heart, he must have taken someone else's money to ruin our cooperation!"

Zade Radcliffe was somewhat aware of Otis Radcliffe's corruption.

But as his favorite grandson, he had turned a blind eye.

Now, with Julius Reed airing these matters in such an important meeting, it was tantamount to pushing the entire Radcliffe Group into the fire!

But the other members of the Radcliffe Family were not so calm.

They, too, were greedy for money but usually only dared to pocket small amounts.

Otis Radcliffe, blatantly embezzling millions, was something the others didn't dare to do.

"Damn it! I embezzle a few tens of thousands and still have to be so careful, but this Otis kid doesn't even blink an eye over millions!"

"Exactly, that time I urgently needed to buy a car, I took one hundred thousand from the company and nearly got killed by grandfather for it!"

"Otis is a Radcliffe, are we not? Why does the one with the highest salary become the greediest?"

A single stone stirred a thousand ripples.

An angry sentiment started to swell within the Radcliffe Clan.

"Silence!"

Zade Radcliffe shouted, glaring at the other family members: "Do you also believe the words of Julius Reed, an outsider?"

Seeing that the situation was about to spiral out of control, the old patriarch had to stand up and speak.

"Julius Reed, you heartless and ungrateful cur, what benefits have you received from others to slander the Radcliffe Family like this?"

Otis Radcliffe pointed at Quella Radcliffe, furiously saying, "You two absolutely can't stay in the company, I propose we fire Quella Radcliffe!"

He was keen to use this opportunity to eliminate dissent.

"On what grounds are you firing me!"

Quella Radcliffe stood up, asking coldly, "Over these years, I have devoted myself to the company's service. Have I ever wronged the company in any way?"

The atmosphere instantly tensed, and the whole meeting room was filled with a volatile air.

"Silence!"

Sky Reed tapped the table with his pen, impatiently saying, "I don't have time to listen to your family's petty squabbles! Right now, deciding the project manager is crucial! Otherwise, I'll consider another company."

"Six months ago, Otis Radcliffe borrowed the pretext of giving gifts to misappropriate three million from the company. In fact, greasing palms cost him less than one million, the remaining two million plus went straight into his pocket."

Julius Reed slapped a piece of paper down on the table and continued, "Eight months ago..."

"Shut up! If you spout any more nonsense, don't blame me for kicking you out!"

A chill ran down Otis Radcliffe's spine.

Every single penny he had embezzled was pointed out in explicit detail.

How had these matters, which were supposed to be very meticulous, been exposed?

And by Julius Reed, no less—a good-for-nothing who loafed around at home all day!

"Ah! Let him continue talking. Choosing a project leader—character is key! I certainly don't want Titan Group's money to end up in someone's personal pockets!"

Sky Reed raised his hand, signaling Otis not to speak anymore.

"You continue."

He looked at Julius with a gentle nod of affirmation.

This scared Otis badly, and he hurriedly looked to Zade Radcliffe, seeking help from his grandfather.

"Let's do this! Words alone carry no proof; you could accuse me of framing someone. I hope to invite a third-party institution to audit the accounts and see who is really lying."

Julius folded the envelope again, looking at Zade Radcliffe: "Old man, you wouldn't refuse, would you?"

Once the accounts were audited, many bad debts of the Radcliffe Group would be exposed.

Almost everyone within the family had embezzled at some point.

If an investigation were truly conducted, the company would certainly collapse!

Even if it was money from their own family, they would still end up eating prison food.

Therefore, the entire Radcliffe Clan was panicking.

"Julius, what's your suggestion?"

Zade Radcliffe's mouth trembled, but he could only suppress the fury in his heart.

A little impatience spoils great plans!

"What I mean is that Quella Radcliffe should be the project leader."

Julius smiled faintly, betraying no emotion.

He didn't want Sky to directly appoint someone, so he had already sent someone to investigate Otis's embezzlement within the Radcliffe Group last night.

"Me?"

Quella was somewhat taken aback.

They had always been bullied in the Radcliffe Family. How could she possibly become the project leader?

"Yes, you!"

Julius nodded, looking at Sky: "This is my wife, talented and outstanding, with first-rate management abilities. Within the entire group, she is the only one who has never taken a penny for herself."

"If so, indeed her character is commendable! Promoting the virtuous without avoiding relatives is fine, speak freely."

Sky continuously took notes with his fountain pen.

"Wife, stand up and state your position! Haven't you always wanted to manage the company and showcase your talents?"

Julius looked at Quella: "Gold should not be buried!"

"All right!"

Quella stood up and began to share her views on the cooperation between the two sides.

At first, everyone was dismissive.

But by the end, they had to admire Quella Radcliffe's talent.

The news of Titan Group's partnership with the Radcliffe Group was only known to everyone since last night.

Yet Quella had already set up significant plans for the cooperation between the two parties.

"Very well said!"

The more Sky listened, the more satisfied he became.

Of course, when he came, Boss Cook had already instructed that all these matters would follow Julius's preference.

"Does anyone else have any objections?"

Julius shook the envelope in his hand: "If no one has any objections, I'll just toss this stuff. It's probably written by someone else trying to frame Manager Otis."

"Definitely!"

Zade Radcliffe nodded, looking at Sky: "Quella is indeed the most suitable candidate, it was just my oversight that almost buried a talent."

"What about the rest of you?"

Sky looked at the members of the Radcliffe Clan.

Now that Julius was threatening with an audit, who would dare to disagree?

"We all support Quella as the project leader."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"In that case, I'll go back and report to Boss Cook."

Sky stood up and said with a slight smile, "Farewell!"

"We appreciate the effort, Mr. Reed!"

Zade Radcliffe hurriedly stood up to personally escort him out of the meeting room.

Inside the meeting room, only Otis Radcliffe, ashen-faced, and the calm Julius remained.

"Feels good, doesn't it?"

Julius gave him a glance, stretched lazily, and strode away.


Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Used Car_1

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

"Grandfather, why did you agree to it!"

After Sky Reed left, Otis Radcliffe stormed into Zade Radcliffe's office, furious.

"What good does it do us if Quella Radcliffe comes into power?"

He had severely suppressed Quella Radcliffe over the past few years and was extremely worried about potential retribution.

"And you have the nerve to ask me!"

Zade Radcliffe slammed his palm on the desk and roared, "Look at the mess you've made! Otis, you really have outdone yourself! If I didn't agree, did you want them to come audit us?"

"This..."

Otis Radcliffe was at a loss for words.

He had embezzled millions at the company, and an audit would surely land him in prison.

"I thought you would stop at a little embezzlement, but no, you're really greedy! Sitting in the general manager's chair, do you plan to bleed the entire company dry!"

Remembering Julius Reed's words, Zade Radcliffe's anger flared up once again.

In family businesses, a bit of embezzlement is quite normal.

But Otis Radcliffe was insatiably greedy!

"Enough! Even if she becomes the project leader, you are still the Group's general manager. Once the project is over, she'll be worth nothing."

After all, Zade Radcliffe's tone softened considerably for his favorite grandson.

"All right then!"

Otis Radcliffe sighed, his resentment toward Julius Reed deepening.

With such a large project, if he could become the leader, embezzling nearly ten million would have been a piece of cake.

But now, he could only watch helplessly as Quella Radcliffe took that spot.

Cutting off someone's wealth is like killing their parents!

After leaving Zade Radcliffe's office, Otis Radcliffe pulled out his phone: "Hello, is that Bear? Take care of someone for me!"

...

While some rejoice, others mourn.

Even after stepping out of the Radcliffe Group's front door, Quella Radcliffe felt as if she were dreaming.

"Julius, how did you do it? The one in charge of the company's finances is Otis Radcliffe's own sister, Niall Radcliffe; she would never give you the chance to audit the accounts."

During the meeting in the boardroom, when she saw Julius Reed recounting Otis Radcliffe's embezzlement evidence, she was incredibly shocked.

Because the timing of each incident was spot on.

And by looking at Zade Radcliffe's expression, it was clear that these were true.

Considering Julius Reed never left his house, how could he be so clearly informed?

"I sold my looks and seduced Niall Radcliffe."

Julius Reed cracked a smile.

He obviously couldn't admit it was Ovidiu Cook who had arranged for the investigation, right?

The wealthiest man in Gonzalez City certainly has that kind of power.

"Cut the crap! Give it to me straight!"

In three years of marriage, Julius Reed had always been honest and straightforward.

Such outrageous conduct, Quella Radcliffe knew, was something he would never engage in.

"The truth is, Sky Reed is a distant relative of mine. Since someone had to do it, it might as well benefit me," Julius Reed winked and whispered, "This way, I can openly be provided for. Working is so tiring!"

If it wasn't the right time, then a lie would have to do for now.

"Fine."

Quella Radcliffe felt that Julius Reed had changed, his entire aura had shifted.

Looking at the badge of dawn on her chest, she swallowed the question on her lips.

"Julius Reed, you loser! I must have been cursed with bad luck to marry into this family!"

From afar, Knox Ridge saw Quella Radcliffe weighed down by worries and assumed her daughter had faced opposition at the board meeting again.

So naturally, she vented her frustration on Julius Reed.

For three years, Julius Reed had always been the one to take the heat.

"Enough, enough! It's always the same whenever there's a meeting. I'm used to it!"

Burl Radcliffe alighted from his car too, speaking with displeasure, "Hey Julius, from now on, don't come to these kinds of events!"

"Dad, Mom, what are you talking about? The representative today is a distant relative of Julius."

Quella Radcliffe hurried over and took the hands of her elders, "Thanks to Julius, I could become the project leader."

"What? Project leader?"

Knox Ridge's eyes widened in disbelief, "Am I hearing this right? My daughter, the project leader? My goodness!"

"Don't joke around!"

Burl Radcliffe found it hard to believe as well.

"It's true! Julius really helped out a lot, so be nicer to him from now on!"

Quella Radcliffe whispered.

"What help could that loser possibly provide! It's my daughter who excels! Let me tell you, find a time to get a divorce, don't let him hold you back."

Knox Ridge snorted coldly, pointing at Julius Reed, "If you have any conscience left, don't hold back our girl's future!"

"Exactly!"

Burl Radcliffe nodded in agreement, "Julius, the two of you just aren't suitable."

"Enough!"

Quella Radcliffe's face turned ashen.

If it hadn't been for Julius Reed today, what relation would the project leader position have to her?

Yet, her parents were so materialistic, almost falling into the trap of money.

"Titan Group is a major company, and it's got money! Quella, after you become the project leader, you must grab a big handful!"

Knox Ridge beamed, feeling incredibly proud inside.

"That's right, listen to your mom! Look at this Passat we have at home, see the state it's in! This month, we're getting a new car for the household!"

Husband and wife were in sync, and Burl Radcliffe's vanity started to inflate as well.

"How can you be like this!"

Quella Radcliffe frowned, "Even if I do become project leader, I won't embezzle a single cent! Get that thought out of your heads!"

The entire time.

Julius Reed stood by without uttering a word.

"Let's go home!"

Knox Ridge was somewhat angry.

Everyone else was greedy for money, why put on an act of integrity?

"I'll take Quella to buy a used car, it'll be more convenient for work in the future."

Julius Reed spoke up from the side.

"No need, let's just go home."

Quella Radcliffe thought that Julius Reed was just speaking casually and didn't expect him to be serious.

"Let's go, it's inconvenient to have just one car at home."

Julius Reed smiled faintly.

"You? What could you possibly afford? Just don't buy a bicycle and shame the Radcliffe family!"

Knox Ridge rolled her eyes at them, her chubby face contorting.

"If we buy one, none of you get to ride it in the future!"

Quella Radcliffe's temper also flared.

Her feelings for Julius Reed had changed long ago, and now she couldn't stand her husband being humiliated.

"The two of you?"

Burl Radcliffe sneered, "If you really have the guts, then don't ever set foot in my Passat in your life!"

"Exactly, if I ride in your junk car, I'll take your last name, Reed! Mr. Radcliffe, let's go!"

After Knox Ridge finished speaking, the two hurried away in their Passat.

"Julius, that's just the way my parents are, don't take it to heart."

Quella Radcliffe stood there, head down, explaining.

Normally, she would never do this.

Perhaps subconsciously, she had begun to accept her husband.

"I've been in your family for three years, don't I understand them by now? They're still your parents, I won't mind!"

After finishing, Julius Reed took Quella Radcliffe's hand and headed toward the opposite side of the road.

Quella Radcliffe felt a tremor in her heart but didn't resist.

"Are we really buying a car?"

She looked up at Julius Reed, "I still have some savings, let's go buy one. Otherwise, you'll definitely be ridiculed by my parents when we get back."

"No worries, I have the money to buy a used car."

Julius Reed smiled faintly, took her hand, and crossed the street to the parking lot opposite the Radcliffe Group.

"Hey, isn't that Representative Davenport's car?"

Not far away, there was a Rolls-Royce parked, the same one that Sky Reed had arrived in that morning.

"Wait here a moment."

Julius Reed let go of her hand and quickly walked towards the car.

Soon, someone came down from the Rolls-Royce, exchanged a few words with him, and then the person walked away.

Then.

As Quella Radcliffe watched in stunned silence, Julius Reed got into the driver's seat and drove the car up to her.

"Get in, although it's a second-hand one, it's not bad!"

Through the window, he saw that Quella Radcliffe's gaze was stagnant, as if she had been stupefied.

It's just a Rolls-Royce, what's the big deal?


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