Flynt felt extremely guilty.
He wanted to sleep with Blanch, but he didn't want to pay too much, so he bought a pair of fake watches.
Anyway, when Maxwell and Miranda found out, he had already slept with Blanch.
After he had gone abroad, it was useless to say anything.
He didn't expect that he would be seen through by Zachary here.
His eyes darted around quickly.
He slammed the table and said, "This is too much. I spent two million dollars, but these profiteers sold a pair of fake watches to me. I will definitely find them tomorrow."
"So, you admit that this is a fake watch?" Zachary looked at him.
"Yes, but I am sincere, because I really spent more than two million dollars."
"From the looks of it, your intelligence isn't very high either," Zachary said with a cold snort.
"Zachary, what kind of face do you have to mock Flynt? No matter what, Flynt has spent more than two million dollars on us. It's much better than a gold ingot made of a piece of waste paper to disgust us." Miranda would definitely protect Flynt with all her might. Otherwise, Blanch would not be together with Flynt if they were to fall out.
"Yes, even if it's fake, it's more valuable than your waste paper." Albert quickly chimed in.
"The watch is a fake, but his heart is true. He is not like you, bastard. You're so vicious!" Peter spat at Zachary again.
"Flynt, don't be sad. It's inevitable that someone will be cheated. Look at you. You spent two million dollars and bought a pair of fake watches. How can you still be so calm? You don't feel distressed and cry. This is the style of a rich and powerful family." Miranda praised Flynt instead.
Flynt was still in a state of panic. He didn't know if he could get through with the excuse he had made up.
However, he didn't expect that Miranda would praise him.
He immediately relaxed and sneered in his heart. "This stupid woman."
He also smiled and said, "Sorry to make you laugh at me."
"Flynt, it's different to have money. You lost two million dollars, but you can still smile like this. You're so awesome." Albert gave him a thumbs-up.
"Flynt, only if I'll be as generous as you are in the future." Peter was envious.
No one in the family doubted Flynt.
Zachary sighed and said, "Haven't you ever thought about it that he bought fake watches on purpose?"
"Can't you shut up? Do you think everyone is like you, a poor man? You can't buy a real one. You can only buy a fake one."
"That's right. A rich man like Flynt doesn't even bother to buy a fake one."
"Flynt, tell me about your job. Make this ignorant guy open his eyes so that he won't show off here!" Peter looked at Flynt with some admiration.
"Oh, after I came back from abroad, I just found a random job. Now I'm the director of the marketing department of Thea Coffee."
"Wow, you are the director already!" Albert praised. "You are indeed young and promising."
"I know Thea Coffee, which is called the noble coffee. A cup of coffee costs at least 100 dollars. Ordinary people really can't afford it. As the director of the marketing, your salary must be very high." Peter completely regarded Flynt as his idol.
"It's not much. The annual salary is only three million dollars. I told Thea Chilton, the president of Thea Coffee, to give the salary according to her will. She gave me so much directly."
"Then if you fight for it, can't you fight for it more?"
"Maybe, but I just came back to inspect the market. My real focus is abroad, so I don't care so much." Flynt said lightly, but his voice was full of pride.
"Tut-tut, a casual job can earn an annual salary of more than three million dollars. My clothing company only earned two million dollars an entire year. It's really a gap." Albert sighed.
"My decoration company only earned more than one million dollars. And I have to go to the construction site all day and make a mess of myself. It's so annoying." Peter shook his head.
"Flynt, I haven't seen you for a few years. You're really awesome." Miranda looked at Flynt with sparkling eyes.
The whole family paid attention to Flynt as if they were a pack of hungry wolves who had seen delicious food.
"Hehe, in fact, Zachary isn't bad either." Maxwell suddenly interjected.
"Is there something wrong with your eyes?" Miranda got angry at once.
She rolled her eyes at Maxwell. "Whether it's IQ, appearance, or work, this good-for-nothing can't be compared to Flynt. Flynt can easily earn more than three million dollars a year. This good-for-nothing can starve to death without our family's support."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zachary's cell phone suddenly rang.
It was an unknown number.
Zachary hung up the phone.
As soon as it was hung up, it rang again.
Zachary had no choice but to pick it up.
"Hello, I'm Thea Chilton, the president of Thea Coffee. I'm sorry. I want to see you tonight and confirm our cooperation."
A pleasant female voice sounded from the opposite side. It was sweet and firm. Just from the voice, it could be seen that the other side was an iron woman.
On this New Year's Eve, Thea insisted on talking business instead of going back to celebrate the New Year's Eve. There was no doubt that she was an iron woman.
"Tonight is New Year's Eve!" Zachary reminded her.
"I know, but I don't want to miss the precious resources. If I don't hurry up, maybe you will cooperate with other companies tomorrow. It's too late for me to regret. I must ensure that the latest coffee experience provided by our Thea Coffee is the best, so as to enhance the appeal of Thea Coffee."
"But it's so late now."
"Don't worry, I'm rushing to your position. I'm sorry. In order to cooperate with you as soon as possible, I've located your position through my mobile phone. You can be angry, and I can also compensate you, but please give me a chance to meet you." Thea was very strong, elegant, and polite, leaving no room for others to refuse.
"I said, can't we meet tomorrow?"
"I'm still 500 yards away from you. If you need me to explain it to your family, I'm happy to explain it for you."
"It's alright. I'll go out and wait for you." Zachary was in a dilemma. Thea was really a woman that no one could refuse.
He couldn't let Thea come here yet.
He still couldn't show his strength. Otherwise, with Miranda's character, she would definitely spread the news everywhere. At that time, if the Austins knew about it, it would definitely be harmful to him.
Zachary knew the character of Grandmother Austin. She would never allow those who were driven out of the Austins to rise again. In that case, it would slap her in the face and the Austins in the face.
The Austins would try their best to suppress him, making it impossible for him to turn over.
Therefore, before he became strong enough, Zachary would not show his true strength.
He was dull and silent, but he was not the fool that the Austins thought. He was
definitely not.
He turned to the Sykeses and said, "A friend came to me. I'll go out for a while."
He opened the door and went out.
As soon as he left, there was a burst of laughter in the Sykeses's villa.
"A friend looking for him? It's so funny. Even dogs don't want to talk to such a person. Does he have a friend?" Albert laughed so hard that his stomach ached.
"He must be more ashamed to be compared with Flynt, so he ran away quickly." Peter said with certainty.
"He is a good-for-nothing. Only now does he know the gap!" Miranda snorted. "He'd better never come back when he goes out this time."
Blanch was also very disappointed. She felt that Zachary didn't even have the courage to bear the gap between Flynt and him. He really was not Man enough.
She sighed. Why was she so stupid at that time to promise her father that she would marry this useless good-for-nothing?
...
"It's freezing cold outside. Is it okay for Zachary to go out like this?" Maxwell was a little worried.
Looking out, he didn't know when it started snowing outside.
"You should be glad. Isn't it a good time for him to starve to death? Without him, Flynt and Blanch can get married." Miranda had no feelings for Zachary. Even if she had, it would be hatred.
"Yes, what remains unseen is doomed to be clean. Finally, we can have a good New Year's Eve dinner." Albert was in a good mood.
"Flynt, tell me your experience over the years. How did you become so awesome? Tell me, let me learn something!" Peter quickly sat down beside Flynt and began to worship him even more.
"Is it really good to let Blanch's husband leave just like that?" Flynt glanced at Blanch.
He was testing Blanch's attitude on purpose.
Blanch didn't say anything. When she thought about when Zachary was at home, he had always been obedient to her. He had always washed clothes and cooked without any complaints.
Although he was useless, he was really good to her.
But this lively New Year's Eve dinner didn't have a place for him.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
"Flynt, you are so kind that you even think about that good- for-nothing. You don't have to think about him. From now on, there is no place for him in this family. His place will be left to you." Miranda was so happy that she was waiting for this moment.
"Yes, from now on, you are our brother-in-law."
"Brother-in-law!"
Albert and Peter called him warmly.
Blanch frowned slightly. She wanted them not to go overboard, but in the end, she couldn't be bothered to say it.
Looking out, she suddenly saw a Bentley outside the villa.
The Bentley stopped and the door opened. A mature woman came out. She was beautiful and gentle.
She ran over, opened the car door, and invited Zachary in.
The Bentley drove away very quickly.
Blanch was shocked. What was going on?
She couldn't believe there's a Bentley coming to pick up Zachary!
What's more, the woman's dress and temperament were definitely not an ordinary woman. She must be a big shot. How could she open the door for Zachary in person?
"How is this possible? Am I blurred?"
She quickly rubbed her eyes and looked again. There was no trace of the Bentley anymore. The snow outside was getting heavier and flying like goose feathers.
Blanch shook her head.
She must have been dazzled.
How could that good-for- nothing Zachary have someone to pick him up? Not to mention that it was such a beautiful woman sitting on a Bentley.
...
There was a faint fragrance lingering in the Bentley.
It was the aroma of Thea's body, which was slightly seductive.
"Mr. Austin, it's finally time to meet you. Nice to meet you!" Thea smiled and stretched out her hand.
Her posture was beautiful, elegant, and graceful.
"Nice to meet you!" Zachary shook hands with her.
Her hands were very soft, smooth, and warm, as comfortable as warm jade.
Zachary's heart skipped a beat.
"Mr. Austin, it's my honor to visit you. I didn't make you angry, did I?" Thea's smile was gentle. "If I make you angry, I will make amends."
Zachary sighed. "It's all thanks to you. Otherwise, I wouldn't even have a place to go on this New Year's Eve."
"Mr. Austin, you are so humorous! No matter where you go, you will be praised warmly. Don't you feel that you can't stand that kind of warm praise and want to be quiet instead?"
When Thea saw Zachary's coffee formula, she was filled with admiration.
She felt that such a genius, whether outside or at home, would be treated like a star.
No one would have thought that Zachary would be looked down upon in the Sykeses.
The Bentley drove through the snow for more than half an hour and arrived at a villa area.
"Mr. Austin, it's New Year's Eve tonight. All the families in the hotel are reunited. It's
not a good place for business negotiations. So I took the liberty to bring you to my house. I hope you don't mind."
Thea got out of the car first, opened the car door for Zachary, and warmly invited him into her villa.
This was one of her plans.
By bringing Zachary home, it would be closer and more honest. It could let each other relax and get closer to each other. It would be easier for them to talk when they were talking.
As soon as she entered the villa, he felt the warmth of the fragrance.
Compared with the Sykeses' old villa, this villa was relatively new.
The decoration of the villa was simple and modern. It was not so luxurious, but it was very warm.
"President Chilton!" A young man got up from the living room and greeted her.
He was the chief product director of Thea Coffee, Geoffrey.
"It's New Year. Why are you here?" Thea was a little surprised and somewhat disgusted.
Geoffrey was young and promising, and she had personally promoted him to be a talent. However, Geoffrey was always a little too close to her.
For example, on New Year's Eve, he came to her home without greeting.
"President Chilton, I heard that you are going to meet with the owner of the coffee formula today, so I came here to check it for you." Geoffrey quickly explained.
"You're very active in your work."
"It's all thanks to your guidance, President Chilton" Geoffrey was very talkative.
"Alright, then let me introduce. This is the inventor of the coffee formula, Zachary." Thea introduced Zachary.
She then introduced Geoffrey to Zachary. "This is the product director of our Thea Coffee, Geoffrey."
Geoffrey stretched out his hand, wanting to shake Zachary's hand.
Zachary also reached out his hand, but he didn't expect that Geoffrey would suddenly raise his hand and avoid Zachary's hand.
He looked Zachary up and down and sneered. "Are you sure you are an inventor, not a servant?"
His words were full of provocation.
"Geoffrey, what nonsense are you spouting?" Thea was shocked.
"President Chilton, no matter how simple an inventor is, he shouldn't be dressed in
such a vulgar way, right? Can someone like him create a new coffee formula? Then I've invented the earth." Geoffrey's face was full of disdain.
"Geoffrey, shut up!" Thea really didn't know what was wrong with this guy.
It wasn't easy for her to invite Zachary over, yet he was trying to make things difficult for her.
"President Chilton, I didn't even eat the New Year's Eve dinner. I came here in a hurry because I was afraid that you would be cheated by him." Geoffrey didn't seem to want to shut up at all.
"What do you mean?"
"I investigated this guy and found that he turned out to be a live-in son-in-law."
Thea was taken aback. She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Zachary.
As a live-in son-in-law, it was easy to associate him with a useless man who was not Man enough.
Zachary didn't deny it and nodded.
"President Chilton, did you see that? He doesn't even dare to deny it." Geoffrey was very proud.
Of course, he appeared here, having prepared.
He wanted to expose Zachary and show off in front of Thea so that he could get a chance to get close to her.
It was not easy to get a strong woman like Thea. He had to think more about it and seize all the opportunities.
Now was a good opportunity. "President Chilton, think about it. What ability does a live- in son- in-law have? If he really has the ability to create such an amazing patent, why would he be a live-in son-in-law?"
His words sounded reasonable.
Thea couldn't help but look at Zachary again.
Geoffrey took the chance to continue, "Also, look at his clothes. He is a live-in son-in-law of a declining rich and powerful family. No matter how poor that rich and powerful family is, he would not be so poor. However, he wears such ordinary clothes, which means that he has no status in the family. He is just a servant. If he really had the ability, would that family treat him as a servant?"
Thea had no choice but to nod, because she couldn't argue.
Geoffrey directly came to a conclusion. "This guy doesn't have the ability to invent any patent, but now he invented a coffee formula. It can only show that the formula is luxurious but not practical. It won't work. If you really spend a lot of money on it, President Chilton, you will be completely cheated by him."