The Vengeful Son-in-law

Duncan was rendered speechless. He was not an eloquent person and he stammered when nervous. Now that he was too angry to refute, he began to stammer anxiously. "You, shut-shut up!"

Wilson slammed his palm on the coffee table. "Tom! Who are you to say that to my son? You're a loser who can't even find a job!"

Sammy also swore angrily, "You're just a weak-kneed. You are jealous because my son works in the ZQ Media but you are just a hopeless real estate agent. You envy him, so you maliciously slander him. You really suck!"

The three of them went on the rampage and attacked Tom with all kinds of harsh words.

However, Tom was not provoked at all, and even felt like laughing.

Wilson complained to Elizabeth unhappily, “Elizabeth, take your son-in-law in control. He knows nothing but jealousy. You have to ask him to apologize to us for defaming Duncan!"

Elizabeth slapped Tom on the back of the head and demanded, "Tom, you waste of space, apologize to Duncan now."

Tom was reluctant. "Mom, I was just saying. He overreacted. Why should I apologize?"

Elizabeth scowled at him, rolled up her sleeves, and said with a straight face, "you do not talk back to me! I'll count to three and you apologize to Duncan. Otherwise, leave and never return!"

Seeing Elizabeth fume with anger, Tom knew it was not sensible to mess with Duncan now. He could make a call to fire him later.

"I'm sorry." Tom said to Duncan despite himself.

Duncan's lips broke into a smile, but he was not satisfied. He frowned and said, "that's no way to apologize. You didn't mean it."

Elizabeth kicked Tom again and snapped, “louder! Don't be like a girl!"

Tom felt resigned and raised his voice. "I'm sorry for my derogatory remarks. You didn't buy your position in ZQ. You got in because you are capable.”

Duncan was still unsatisfied and unpleased. Tom's words smacked of inexplicable irony, so he just gave a broody groan.

Next, Duncan began to brag about the scale of the ZQ Media, its annual profit, and how many popular stars it had.

As the chairman of ZQ, Tom found it interesting to hear someone else raving about his company. "You know what, ZQ Media just changed its chairman not long ago. The new chairman is from a super-rich family whose wealth is beyond your imagination!" Duncan took a sip of tea mysteriously. "It was only after I got in ZQ that I found out that our new chairman bought most of the shares of the company with five billion dollars from the Howard Family! Five billion dollars! Can you imagine that? This house can't hold that amount of money in cash!"

Tom gave a start. Didn't he buy ZQ for 2.5 billion? How did it become five billion? It was doubled. When Elizabeth heard this number, she opened her mouth wide in shock. "Oh my god, five billion! He's so rich. The Scott Family's total assets add up to only 45 million dollars."

Duncan said disdainfully, "don't be such a fool. Your small company is nothing compared to the ZQ Media."

Elizabeth pursed her lips. She felt uncomfortable hearing that, but that was true.

Phoebe's eyes sparkled as she listened. She bit her lips gently, fascinated.

Tom cut in, "five billion? Are you sure? I heard it was 2.5 billion."

Duncan glared at him and refuted impatiently, "Do you believe in some hearsay or someone work in ZQ? You're just a real estate agent. What do you know? ZQ Media is the largest entertainment company in H City. It's huge. How could 2.5 billion dollars be enough?"

There was no mistake in saying that. The current ZQ Media, under Tom's management, was in the ascendant, turning the negative growth around, and its market value had soared to 3.5 billion dollars. 2.5 billion dollars was indeed not enough now.

Elizabeth hissed, "shut your face. Duncan is talking about the ZQ Media. Why did you interrupt? Do you know anything about it?"

Tom was speechless. Was there anyone in the world who knew ZQ Media better than him?

Duncan was pleased to see Tom scolded, he kept droning on enthusiastically. "Believe it or not, the new chairman is very young. He is about my age, handsome and tall, a lady killer. I dined with him the other day, and he praised me especially for my good work performance. Haha!"

Speaking of this, Duncan was beaming with pride.

Tom really wanted to laugh when he heard his shameless boasting. What Duncan said didn't ring a bell with him.

Phoebe cried out uncontrollably, her eyes fastened on Duncan, "Brother Duncan, are you sure you've met the chairman of ZQ?"

Duncan straightened his back and said unhurriedly, "of course, we talked for a long time!"

Phoebe's heart gave a sudden quick beat, and she flushed. She couldn't help but clench her fists and continue to ask Duncan, "do you remember what he looks like?"

After asking this question, Phoebe's heart beat rapidly, and she expectantly stared at Duncan, eager to hear the answer.

Duncan's face twisted unnaturally. Then he smiled and said, "of course I remember. Otherwise, don't think I'm lying to you.”

"Then can you describe him?" Phoebe asked in anticipation.

Duncan pondered for a moment and said, "you're lucky to ask me that question. Otherwise, no one else in ZQ could answer you. Our chairman is very low-key in the company. We barely see him. Only senior executives have the chance to meet him."

This was right. Tom kept a low profile in the company. He often wore casual clothes to work and only changed into a suit after he arrived at the office, so most of the employees in the company did not know him. Only top executives like Elliot knew what he looked like.

He was an unassuming man

Tom tried hard to recall whether he had seen Duncan in the Company. It was unlikely that he could get rumbled.