Babel Novel
Chapter 366
"This..." Leonard's face stiffened.
Zack continued, "Leonard, honestly, there's no need to be so concerned about appearances. I know the standing of the Jennings family in Yrando quite well, given that I'm your old classmate and the Director of Taxation here."
"Zack, you've misunderstood. The Jennings family doesn't have the capability to collaborate with Darth Holdings on its own. This contract was secured thanks to Cameron here," Leonard explained, knowing that Zack had misunderstood his point.
"Your son-in-law?" Zack looked skeptical for a moment. Then, his eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, did you just say that you're collaborating with Darth Holdings?"
"Yes, Zack." Leonard nodded.
"Leonard, you're really starting to boast too much." Zack shook his head, feeling amused internally.
Everyone knew that Darth Holdings was the number one group in Yrando! It had the backing of Lord Blackheart, the world's richest person—an individual that even the city's Commissioner couldn't reach.
Zack wondered how a young man like Cameron could manage such a feat. It sounded like a joke to him.
"Zack, if you really don't believe it, why don't you come over to our house sometime? I'll have Dakota show you the contract," Leonard offered, attempting to prove his innocence.
Zack shook his head again. He thought Leonard's invitation was just a bluff, knowing he would never actually visit their modest apartment in an old neighborhood. He felt that it would be beneath his status.
"Zack, I..." Leonard started to say more when he saw Zack's disbelief.
At that point, Cameron couldn't stand it anymore and interjected, "Mr. Jennings, let it go. Why bother explaining so much to them? If they don't believe it, let them be. After all, the money will end up in our pockets, not theirs."
"Cameron, I... Never mind."
Leonard finally shook his head, conceding that Cameron had a point.
"Leonard, your family really loves to puff yourselves up," Zack remarked with a hint of disdain, trying to highlight the class differences starkly.
"Dear, you should avoid contact with
such families in the future to avoid
others mistaking us for fraudsters too, which could tarnish our
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she couldn't hide her scorn any longer.
"Mrs. Campbell, that's a bit too much..." Leonard's face turned red with embarrassment.
Jane was furious. She was almost on the verge of exploding.
Seeing her father insulted, Dakota clenched her fists under the table. But remembering Zack's status and long-standing friendship with Leonard, she forced herself to stand down.
However, Cameron couldn't bear it. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he turned to Tina, "Mrs. Campbell, do you always think so highly of yourself?" "Who are you calling self-righteous?" Tina replied with a hostile tone as she frowned.
"Of course, I'm referring to you," Cameron said calmly.
"Do you know who you're speaking to, young man?" Tina's voice was cold.
"I called him a fraudster. Did I say something wrong?" Tina challenged Cameron.
"Wrong! It is completely and utterly
wrong! Firstly, Mr. Jennings hasn't
deceived anyone," Cameron
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responded. "Secondly, as a high
school principal, you should
frequently teach your students not to make unfounded judgments
without seeing for themselves. Have you completely forgotten that?"
"Kid, who are you to educate me?" Tina's face turned bright red with anger.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.
"I'm not trying to educate you," Cameron said with a cold laugh as he stared at Tina. "I'm merely suggesting that while you can choose not to believe Mr. Jennings, you should provide evidence before making your conclusions.
Otherwise... It only shows
narrow-minded and ignorant you
truly are."