Today should have been a joyous day for Ryan Caldwell, a day he should have been very happy. However, due to the business failures, this young man in his twenties looked like a weathered old man.
This week, he not only failed in his company investments, but also lost money on other investments.
Stock index futures, commodity spot trading, and even underground casinos—you lose money no matter what you invest in.
Beside Ryan, a young man holding a best man's boutonniere said:
"Brother Ryan, did you offend someone? I have a feeling you're being targeted. Even if you shoot with your eyes closed, the failure rate can't be 100%!"
Ryan rubbed his severe dark circles and nodded: "It's actually quite possible! I'm definitely being targeted! It can't be a problem with my judgment!" Brandon thought about any rivals who could have some grudge
"However, I haven't offended anyone in the past two years, except for a guy named Jeff, who is your Emily's ex-husband. I cheated on him, and this guy is good at fighting, but he doesn't know anything about business. He's just a useless bodyguard and there's no way he could punish me in the business world."
The best man fiddled with his corsage in his right hand and laughed, "Brother Ryan, your wife is the most beautiful woman in Riverforge. It's not just Jeff who likes her. Let alone others, even I can't stay calm when I see her. Such a swan has fallen into your mouth. Which man in the whole of Riverforge wouldn't be envious?"
Ryan thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed possible.
"Damn it, it must be some old lecher in the Riverforge business circle who's got his eye on Emily, so he's targeting me! That Emily is such a spendthrift wife, I've already lost 500 million because of her before we're even married!"
The best man smiled knowingly: "You can't say that. Your Caldwell family isn't short of 500 million. If you lose it, you lose it. At worst, you can work at the old man's company and become a freeloader." He added on.
"But Emily, this beautiful wife, is now in your hands. You can do whatever you want with her. That old lecher may be very capable in business, but when it comes to love, you've definitely won."
Ryan burst into laughter after hearing this: "Ah, you're right! That damn rival in love, daring to make me lose 500 million! Hahaha!"
Thinking of this, Ryan immediately called Emily.
Emily was already up and putting on makeup when she answered the phone: "Hello."
"Honey, what are you doing?"
"I'm getting my makeup done and trying on my wedding dress."
"Hehe, honey, you'd better sleep a little longer now!"
Emily hung up the phone with a hint of resentment.
"Ryan? What did he say?"
Beside Emily, her good friend Sophia Grant looked at Emily's makeup and asked.
Emily threw her iPhone aside: "Filthy language! Ryan is so vulgar! If his family weren't rich, I wouldn't marry him! My Jeff is so much better, he speaks so gently."
Sophia laughed: "Darling, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to wear the wedding dress you wore to marry another man and praise your ex-husband?"
Emily thought of Jeff, her feelings complicated: "Sophia, Jeff doesn't want to be a backup option, what should I do? What if I get divorced in a few years and he's already married?"
Sophia did not answer, but instead asked Emily to stand up.
Emily, dressed in a white wedding gown, stood in front of the mirror, looking like a fairy descending to earth.
This kind of beauty should only exist in heaven!
Sophia stroked Emily's small face and said to the mirror, "Look at your stunningly beautiful face, which man would refuse you? Believe me, you've got him wrapped around your finger! Jeff is destined to be a backup option for life!"
...
One hour later, in the Pacific Crest villa area of Riverforge.
In the same top-tier villa area of Riverforge, the price per square foot is over $1,500.
Inside a villa, Ryan's parents, Ryan Caldwell Sr. and Laura Caldwell, were also dressing up in front of the mirror.
Laura wore a red designer gown, looking dignified and elegant. Among women over forty, she could be ranked first in Riverforge in terms of both figure and appearance.
Not only did she retain her charm, but her character and upbringing were also exemplary of high society.
While helping Ryan Caldwell Sr. tie his tie, she said, "I think the company's recent expansion plans are too risky. They've invested all the company's funds at once and even taken out a large loan. You shouldn't have trusted Paul so much."
Ryan Caldwell Sr. was furious: "If I hadn't believed in Paul back then, our company wouldn't even have had the chance to go public! I haven't used a single penny of your Caldwell family money, so why are you in such a hurry!"
Laura slowly said, "That's not what I meant. If I'm really confident, I can ask the Caldwell family for money for you."
"I don't need it!" Ryan Caldwell Sr. suddenly became extremely angry. "Your Caldwell family has always looked down on me. This time, I'm going to show you how I can make a comeback!"
Seeing that Ryan Caldwell Sr. was angry, Laura quickly patted him and comforted him, "Alright, alright, it's our son's wedding today, let's not talk about this anymore."
"Let me tell you something else. I heard that Ryan also invited Emily's ex-husband and said he wanted to humiliate him in public. I don't think this is a good thing. You should persuade Ryan to stop doing this. I heard that Emily's ex-husband knows kung fu and is not someone to be trifled with."
Ryan Caldwell Sr. snorted coldly: "What's there to advise? He's just a lowly bodyguard. Let him be humiliated, so what?"
"It's even more ridiculous that he knows kung fu. How many bureau chiefs and department heads are here today? Does he dare to cause trouble!"
Laura shook her head; she and her son were the same—completely unpersuasive.
However, Ryan Caldwell Sr.'s expression changed, and he suddenly said:
"We can ignore Emily's ex-husband, but there is a guest who needs our attention. I heard from Victoria that Chairman Sterling of Horizon Group will definitely be at the wedding today. You know how mysterious Chairman Sterling is. I heard that all the new restaurants recently, such as Skyhaven Restaurant, or the new lounges and clubs, are all made by Chairman Sterling."
"He's now the boss of multiple sectors in Riverforge, including catering, entertainment, shopping malls, and logistics! Many people call him the Emperor of Riverforge!"
Laura frowned: "Victoria, Victoria, you call her that so affectionately."
Ryan Caldwell Sr. smiled and coaxed Laura: "Oh, we're old friends, don't overthink it. There's nothing between me and Ms. Lang. Just don't take your jealousy out on Chairman Sterling later, we can't afford to offend him."
Laura said, "Am I a woman who doesn't know what's important? Alright, when I see Chairman Sterling, I will definitely serve him well."
...
A few hours later, at 10 a.m.
Victoria Lang arrived at the Rose Garden villa area where Jeff was located.
Jeff had already dressed up and put on a handsome suit.
"Chairman Sterling, you look so handsome today."
Victoria Lang said it from the bottom of her heart.
Jeff straightened his tie and said, "Let's go. Today, I'm going to let everyone in Riverforge know that the chairman of Horizon Group is none other than the abandoned son-in-law of the Harper family, and that's me, Jeff Sterling!"
Victoria Lang followed behind Jeff, her hands trembling with excitement!
The day has finally arrived!