On the other side, Alvin Hargreaves has been almost driven mad by the shareholders these past few days!
Coupled with the pressure from the Hargreaves family, he's at his wit's end!
These days, he has been constantly calling Christopher Moore!
But, if the call wasn't hung up, it went unanswered, and finally, it directly became "currently in a call, please try again later."
Clearly, Christopher Moore has directly blacklisted him.
While he was feeling upset, his assistant's calls came one after another, saying that the board and the clients were causing trouble and demanding answers.
Helpless, Alvin Hargreaves could only endure the pain and leave the hospital to personally go and apologize.
But when he reached the Moore Cloud Group building, he couldn't even get in!
The only one who came to meet him was Christopher Moore's assistant, Kenneth Morgan.
Kenneth Morgan took Alvin to the first-floor meeting room, and straightforwardly said, "President Hargreaves, please go back!"
"Our boss is in a very bad mood and probably won't see anyone related to you for a while.
We will compensate Hargreaves Group for any ongoing collaborative projects by breach of contract terms, and also formally inform you that you have no chance in this new project!"
Upon hearing Kenneth Morgan's definite answer, Alvin Hargreaves panicked instantly.
"Why? That project was clearly settled two days ago!"
Kenneth Morgan said, "You also said that it was a matter from two days ago, and our boss is in a bad mood now!"
Alvin Hargreaves cursed under his breath:
Damn his bad mood now!
He himself was in a very bad mood, too!
He wanted to curse, but he knew if he did, he wouldn't even get a chance to apologize!
Suppressing his agitation, he tried hard to salvage the situation, "We were collaborating quite smoothly. If you have any other additional requests, we will definitely fully cooperate for your benefit."
Kenneth Morgan replied, "This isn't about benefits. What our boss lacks least is money!"
Then, he blatantly lied, "To be honest with you, our boss hasn't yet calmed down from the anger over you drugging him last time; combining it with the recent insult from you and your wife, he's in an extreme fit of rage and is currently holding an emergency meeting to replan the development of the new project."
After hearing this, Alvin Hargreaves couldn't remain calm if he wanted to.
After weighing things up, he finally hit upon the key point!
Ruby Mercer!
He drugged him, and he wasn't this angry back then.
Now, is he angry because of Ruby Mercer's disrespect and lack of regard in words and actions?
Perhaps Christopher Moore is not waiting for his apology, but for Ruby Mercer to go and apologize!
Because he wanted to eat an apple, which he didn't get in the end! Besides, he was slapped on the hand, slapped on his dignity by Ruby Mercer.
"Assistant Morgan, I think I understand now, thank you for your hint!"
"I reckon Mr. Moore is upset possibly because my wife did something to upset him. I will have my wife come over to apologize to Mr. Moore right now!"
Kenneth Morgan rubbed his nose, with a glint in his eyes.
"Alright, might as well give it a try!"
Adding, "It'd be best if you can get it right in one go, otherwise if the boss's mood is sour, we're all in for a bad time!"
Alvin Hargreaves, enduring the pain between his legs, turned pale.
He reluctantly held himself together and dialed Ruby Mercer.
On the other side, Ruby Mercer was at home drafting design sketches after taking up a small side project.
Seeing the caller ID, she impatiently picked up, "What is it this time?"
Alvin Hargreaves gritted his teeth, "Ruby Mercer, come over to Moore Cloud Group!"
Ruby Mercer's expression paused.
Moore Cloud Group?
Christopher Moore's company?
Ruby Mercer quietly asked, "First, tell me what it's about?"
Alvin Hargreaves glanced at Kenneth Morgan, awkwardly moving to a less occupied area of the hall.
"Because two days ago you embarrassed Mr. Moore, he's now in a bad mood, suspending all collaboration with Hargreaves Group, and the new project is about to collapse!"
Ruby Mercer coldly replied, "What does Hargreaves Group have to do with me?"
Hearing her indifferent words, Alvin Hargreaves angrily cursed, "Ruby Mercer, come over and apologize to Mr. Moore!"
Ruby Mercer sneered and directly hung up the phone.
"Scumbag!"
In less than five seconds, Alvin Hargreaves called again.
"Ruby Mercer, you've got some nerve now, dare to hang up on me!"
Equally strong, Ruby Mercer retorted, "Alvin Hargreaves, one more dirty word and you'll face more than just a hung-up call!"
"You better go and apologize to Mr. Moore, if the Hargreaves Group falls, your Mercer Group won't have an easy time either. You might not care, but don't you have to think about your parents?"
Ruby Mercer paused, taking a deep breath, "I can apologize, but on one condition: I want a divorce!"
Alvin Hargreaves, "Ruby Mercer, have you gone mad, wanting a divorce?"
Listening to his foul language, Ruby Mercer's eyes turned cold, she directly hung up!
Throwing the phone aside, she flopped down on the bed.
"I am crazy about wanting a divorce!"
"No, I'm about to be driven mad!"
Afterward, Alvin Hargreaves called ten more times, none of which she answered.
Infuriated, Alvin Hargreaves kicked the wall several times, although the wall neither hurt nor itched, he was sweating coldly in pain.
Suppressing his anger, he sent Ruby Mercer a message:
[Fine!]
[I agree to the divorce!]
For now, he could only use a delaying tactic, agreeing first and dealing with it later.
Ruby Mercer replied to his message:
[See you in half an hour!]
Ruby Mercer arrived after fifty minutes, Alvin Hargreaves glared at her belated arrival, bristling with anger, wishing he could slap her twice.
However, he could only endure, reminding her, "Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Moore, we must strive for his forgiveness, get the collaboration with Hargreaves Group back on track!"
Ruby Mercer disgustedly shook off his touch, "What's the rush!"
Saying so, she took out a pre-printed "Divorce Agreement" from the passenger seat, handing it to Alvin Hargreaves.
"Sign this first!"
Alvin Hargreaves was enraged, "Ruby Mercer, at a time like this, you're still hell-bent on a divorce!"
Kenneth Morgan's eyes brightened upon seeing the words "Divorce Agreement."
Looks like their boss's chances just improved!
Ruby Mercer shot him a cold glance, firmly demanding, "Just say if you'll sign or not!"
Alvin Hargreaves glared at her, wishing he could bore a hole through her with his eyes!
Ultimately, he clenched his fists so hard they cracked, "I'll sign!"
Tearing through the agreement with his eyes, he glanced at the already-signed name of Ruby Mercer above, casting her another look.
As for Ruby Mercer, she didn't even glance at him.
His hand holding the pen faltered, "Are you sure you're leaving without a dime, asking for nothing?"
Ruby Mercer shook her head, "No need, keep your money to support your mistresses!"
"For me, freedom is more important than anything else!"
Alvin Hargreaves's eyes flashed, "Ruby Mercer, don't regret!"
Saying so, he signed three bold words on it.
As soon as he signed, Ruby Mercer visibly relaxed.
When she stepped forward to grab the agreement, Alvin Hargreaves pulled back his hand, raising the paper high, "Restore all dealings between Moore Cloud Group and Hargreaves Group, including sealing the deal on the ongoing carbon project, or the agreement is void!"
Ruby Mercer's gaze was resolute, "Deal!"
Saying so, she snatched the agreement back, put it away safely, "Alvin Hargreaves, from now on, we go our separate ways!"
"Never to cross paths again!"
The last few words were uttered one by one, firm as iron.
With that said, she turned and headed upstairs with Kenneth Morgan.
Outwardly calm and composed, but only she knew the turmoil inside her!