Chapter 448
Nathan's unflinching demeanor left Gavin completely taken aback. He couldn't help but marvel at how, despite Nathan being just in his early twenties, he carried himself with the poise and authority of a seasoned leader-a stark contrast to Benjamin's spineless nature. For a brief moment, Gavin felt a pang of regret. Why wasn't it Benjamin, the son of his cherished wife, who had this sharp mind and steady composure? Instead, it was Nathan, the son he favored less.
Gavin, his face hard with resolve, warned Nathan, "Nathan, leave the contract here. Otherwise, don't make me get tough with you."
Nathan met his gaze calmly, as if he were merely watching clouds drift by-a tranquility more befitting an old sage than a young man.
Compared to Gavin's emotional highs and lows, Nathan's elegance and well-bred demeanor shone even brighter, leaving Gavin feeling a bit ashamed.
Perhaps embarrassed by his own son's serene confidence, Gavin, now furious, shouted, "What are you waiting for? Grab the contract from him!"
The Rowland Inc. bodyguards rushed forward.
But just as they neared Nathan, two figures sprang up behind him, moving with the grace of flowers blossoms in the air, landing swiftly to take down the approaching guards.
Gavin stood there, speechless. He didn't even see their moves clearly. All he knew was their speed was blinding, and in a flash, a dozen of his guards were down, groaning on the floor. Gavin gaped at Nathan in disbelief, astounded that in just two years, Nathan had assembled such top-notch talent.
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With a sly grin, Nathan glanced at Gavin, "Looks like your company's muscle need a serious upgrade."
Gavin, now fully aware, pressed on, "Nathan, you clearly came prepared. Be honest, is there a catch in the contract?"
Nathan nodded, candidly, "No catch
in the contract. But the product you need to deliver requires a top-tier chip. That chip is patented by Maple Company, which holds exclusive
rights."
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Gavin frowned, "Don't worry, if the contract says our chips have to come from Maple, I'll comply. Sure, their chips are pricey, but I've got ways to get them..."
Dominick chuckled, "Mr. Gavin, I forgot to mention, Maple Company is my grandfather's too."
Gavin was floored, staring slack-jawed at Nathan. It was hard to wrap his head around the fact that this twenty-year-old was the brain behind the famous Maple Company.
As the shock wore off, Gavin's
anxiety grew. If Nathan, as Maple's founder, decided to cut off their chip supply, Rowland Inc. wouldn't meet the contract deadlines, leading to hefty penalties...
Gavin finally felt a chill of fear. "Nathan, you wouldn't do that to your big brother, right?"
Nathan's voice was cold, "Dad, when you kicked me out of the Rowland family, I thought you wouldn't do that to me either."
Gavin scrambled for excuses,
"Nathan, my hands were tied. You
and Benjamin are both my sons, and I care for you both. But with different mothers your bond is strained. I worried you'd clash over power, even risking harm to each other. That's why I and your grandfather devised a plan: to test both you and Benjamin's abilities. Whoever succeeded would inherit Rowland Corporation."