Over the past three years, every time Michael Harper met Jeff, he would make sarcastic remarks and insults—the total number of which was countless.
In addition, because of Brandon's matter, Michael had sent thugs to beat up Jeff some time ago.
Jeff's decision to reveal his identity at Emily's wedding today was clearly an indication that he was there for revenge.
Michael and Emily were not close, so he wouldn't stay there and suffer the consequences. Therefore, he chose to leave immediately.
Michael carried the elderly Old Madam Harper into the back seat of the Audi Q7 and said to the driver, "Quick, to the hospital!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Old Madam Harper suddenly let out a wail.
"Ah!!!"
Old Madam Harper's shout startled Michael.
"Mom, are you alright? You scared me half to death. I thought you had fainted from being frightened by that brat Jeff."
Michael felt much more at ease.
Old Madam Harper was so sad that she kept hitting her legs.
"I'm so sorry for your deceased father! I've been so senile. Now I understand why your father let Jeff marry into our family. I was the one who kicked him out of the Harper family! How could I have been so foolish!"
It was only at this moment that Old Madam Harper understood why the usually shrewd Old Master Harper had chosen Jeff as his grandson-in-law.
It turns out that Jeff wasn't some kind of thug, but a genuine chairman! A rich man!
Old Madam Harper's fainting spell was fake; otherwise, she wouldn't know how to face Jeff.
In the past, the Harper family did so many things to hurt Jeff, and Old Madam Harper was too ashamed to face him!
Old Madam Harper asked, "It seems Brandon knew Jeff's identity beforehand. Why didn't that beast tell us earlier?!"
Michael looked embarrassed: "Actually, Brandon has been talking to me about Jeff lately, saying that Jeff is very powerful and that I shouldn't mess with him, but I didn't believe him..."
"Alas!" Old Madam Harper sighed. "We've missed out! Our Harper family has missed a great opportunity! Emily and Jeff have been together for three years and they don't even have a child! Poor Jessica, the Chairman Sterling she's been longing for is actually Jeff! Our Harper family's plan to change our fate through our son-in-law has completely fallen through!"
...
Outside the hotel.
After learning that the Chairman Sterling she had long dreamed of was actually Jeff, Jessica was deeply disturbed.
She walked up to Jeff and asked, "Jeff, you must be Chairman Sterling? The chairman of Horizon Group?"
Seeing Jessica's shocked expression, Jeff smiled and said, "It's the real deal."
With a deep expression, Jessica said, "I can't believe that the person I love most has already come to my side and has been silently protecting me for three years..."
Jeff was aghast. "..."
Jessica has always been making short videos, so when did she start making vernacular poetry?
Jeff said awkwardly, "Even before, I was your brother-in-law. When did I become your most beloved person?"
Jessica quickly denied it. "It's not my brother-in-law! Didn't you hear what my dad said? Grandpa originally arranged for me to marry you! Oh God, how could fate play such a cruel trick on us, delaying our marriage for three whole years? Although we saw each other every day during those three years, we didn't know each other..."
"Alright, alright, stop talking. We'll talk about our business later."
As Jessica recited the love poem, two fair and delicate hands reached out to grab her.
Jeff didn't want to get too involved with Jessica for the time being; she wasn't the main character today.
In the past, although Jessica often mocked Jeff, what she did was insignificant compared to what Emily did.
While Jessica was professing her love to Jeff, Ryan Caldwell Sr. and Laura Caldwell also learned the whole story from Ryan Jr.
"Oh no, Jeff is Emily's ex-husband. Do you think he's here to steal the bride?"
Ryan Caldwell Sr. whispered to Laura.
Laura was more worried than Ryan Caldwell Sr. If it were just a matter of a forced marriage, that would be fine; at worst, they would just lose some face.
The fear is that Jeff might retaliate against Ryan Jr., since the hatred of having one's wife stolen is enough to justify murder in the eyes of many people!
Laura stepped forward and said respectfully, "Chairman Sterling, I wonder if you came to the wedding today because of Emily?"
If Jeff answers yes, Laura will not hesitate to have Ryan Jr. hand over Emily.
The chairman of Horizon Group is definitely not someone a nobody like Ryan Jr. can afford to offend.
Emily was also stunned for a moment, rubbing her hands together nervously, her heart pounding with excitement:
"He's here! He's come to marry me riding on a seven-colored cloud! My hero, my beloved husband, he's come to steal me away!"
Emily still thought that Jeff loved her deeply, and she thought that Jeff had come to steal her away from the wedding!
However...
Jeff said calmly, "Miss Emily Harper is indeed my ex-wife, and I have nothing to do with her anymore. I didn't originally plan to come here. It was Mrs. Caldwell's son who insisted on sending me an invitation, saying that he wanted me to see what a top-notch wedding was like, and that I wouldn't be a man if I didn't come."
"So, I came with Victoria."
Jeff's words chilled Emily to the bone.
He didn't come to steal the bride!
At this moment, Laura slapped Ryan Jr. across the face.
Snap!
Judging from the sound, it was very forceful; this mother was ruthless in her actions.
"How can you talk like that when inviting someone to a wedding? Apologize to Chairman Sterling right now!"
Laura yelled at Ryan Jr.
Ryan Jr. was also stunned. Only then did he realize why, in the past period of time, every company he invested in went bankrupt.
It turns out I was being targeted by Jeff!
"I'm... I'm sorry."
Ryan Jr. didn't dare disobey his mother.
Jeff smiled but didn't say anything.
Seeing that Jeff did not intend to abduct the bride, Ryan Caldwell Sr. quickly said, "Chairman Sterling, please come in. After you sit down, I will have my son apologize to you in public."
Jeff put his hands in his pockets. Since he was here, he would naturally attend the wedding.
Ryan Caldwell Sr. arranged for him to sit in the seat of honor, and Ryan Caldwell Sr. immediately ordered someone to pour him three cups of bourbon.
Ryan Caldwell Sr. held up a small whiskey glass and said, "I heard that Ryan Jr. offended Chairman Sterling before. As his father, I failed to discipline him properly. I will punish myself with three drinks to apologize to Chairman Sterling!"
Ryan Caldwell Sr. downed three glasses in a row. As the host of this wedding banquet, he had to lower his head and give Jeff face.
Jeff smiled. People in business, especially those in big business, are flexible and adaptable, and they are all pragmatic, unlike the stubborn people at the bottom who are still fighting even when they are being beaten to death.
Jeff had long anticipated that the Caldwell family would back down once he revealed his identity.
Therefore, the plan to retaliate against the Caldwell family was implemented a long time ago. It's not something that Ryan Caldwell Sr. can resolve by simply admitting his mistake and drinking a few glasses of bourbon as punishment!
Ryan Caldwell Sr., an elder, stood up and downed three glasses in a row, while Jeff sat and watched.
At this moment, Ryan Caldwell Sr. said to Ryan Jr., "Why don't you quickly pour Chairman Sterling a glass of bourbon to apologize?"
Ryan Jr.'s face was ashamed, but he didn't move. He clenched his fists, feeling extremely aggrieved, as if all the guests were laughing at him!