Chapter 421

Three kneels, nine bows. That's not a deal—that's just plain humiliation. Even Claire, who was being held hostage, froze. And the three behind Nelson looked stunned too. I mean, seriously—making a guy kneel and kowtow like that just to trade for a hostage? That's not a condition, that's a slap in the face. Among them, the only one keeping a straight face was Nelson himself. No sign of emotion, still standing tall as he stared Hanson down. Hanson smiled like it was all a game. "What's wrong, dear brother? Don't like the idea I came up with?" "You've gone way too far!" Dominic shouted, voice full of rage. "If you've got guts, let's just fight it out! Or if you want the Cooper Corporation, just say it—what's this crap with public humiliation?" Hanson turned slightly, raised an eyebrow like he was just noticing him. "And who are you? Think this is your stage? What, you think you're important enough to talk here?" "You—" Before Dominic could finish, Anthony yanked him back and hissed, "Stay