Chapter 434
The faces of the people in charge of the four branches were pale.
A trace of mockery appeared in Denver's eyes. The Lockwood family was only so-so. Draxton just left, but there were four traitors.
Moreover, these four people were all core members of the North Star Group. Four of the seven branches of the North Star Group were lost, which would be equivalent to losing half of its territory. To the Lockwood family, it was definitely not just a simple loss.
From this, it could be seen that the Lockwood family had already been troubled by external problems and internal problems.
He sneered in his heart. He wanted to see what Draxton would do. Draxton was probably going crazy.
Draxton looked at the people in charge of the four branches and slowly said, "Since the four of you are already loyal to the President, you have to be loyal to him in the future. The Lockwood family will not force anyone to do anything. Since you don't want to work for me, the Lockwood family will not force you to stay either.
"Later, I'll get Noah to reorganize the North Star Group and remove the four branches. Although your surname is Lockwood, you have nothing to do with the Lockwood family from now on."
The expressions of the four people changed subtly. Disbelief and fear flashed in their eyes.
'Mr. Lockwood, are... are you serious?" Darius was the most impatient, so he was the first to ask the question.
Draxton glanced at him and said indifferently, 'Have I ever lied?"
Darius's face turned even paler. He could barely hide the fear in his eyes. He remembered how ruthless Draxton was when it came to dealing with traitors.
The four of them had joined the President because they thought that Draxton was already dead. However, they did not expect that not only was Draxton not dead, but he had also returned safely.
If they knew that Draxton was not dead, they would not dare to act rashly.
The moment they saw Draxton and Isabella enter, their hearts were at their throats.
"Mr. Lockwood, we... we..." Darius stammered. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead uncontrollably.
Seeing him like this, the other three, Darren, Dominic, and Dylan also revealed uneasy expressions.
A dark look flashed across the President's eyes.
Draxton's methods of controlling his subordinates were amazing. Draxton knew their sore points, threatened them, and would use force.
If not for the news of Draxton's death, these people would not have dared to betray Draxton even if they wanted to.
The President's grip on the coffee cup tightened.
Draxton waved his hand and said, "Don't call me Mr. Lockwood. You're no longer the Lockwood family's people."
This time, the four of them broke out in cold sweat at the same time and looked at Draxton in fear.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Draxton said seriously, You didn't do anything wrong. Loyalty to the President is the best choice.
"Your four branches are always outside the borders and are all overlords. With such strength, it would be a pity if you don't pledge loyalty to the President.
"The Lockwood family is just a merchant. It is indeed a little unfair for you to be controlled by me.
'The four of you will only be able to display your true value when you are under the President's command."
At this point, Draxton looked at the President and said, "In fact, even if the President didn't take action, I planned to reassign the four of you.
"Now that the President has taken the initiative to recruit you, you can work for the President in peace in the future.'
The fear on their faces was gradually replaced by bewilderment. In the end, they suddenly thought of something. Darius was the first to jump up and question, “Mr.
Lockwood, what do you mean by that? Are you despising us?
"Mr. Lockwood, did you already have the intention to abandon us?"
He glared at Draxton with his eyes widened.
They had long harbored betrayal in their hearts. It was one thing for them to want to escape from the Lockwood family, but it was another thing for Draxton to despise them and abandon them. They were all big shots. They would not accept such grievances!
Draxton glanced at Darius indifferently.
This glance made Darius shrink his neck. The instinctive fear was engraved in his bones, and his arrogance immediately dissipated.
"Ha-ha!' Isabella could not help but chuckle.
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on her.
Isabella slowly put down her cup and looked at the four of them with an uncontrollable smile on her lips. "Why do you all react like this? Draxton let you go, but you're unhappy?
"You didn't hesitate when you betrayed him. Now that you're doing this, what do you think the President will think?'
"You..." Darius blanched.
"Mrs. Lockwood, you're just a woman. Don't interfere in men's matters!" Another person said.
The smile on Isabella's face faded. She looked at that person in surprise and said,
"You are Dominic, the person in charge of the Vallan Branch, right?"
Dominic raised his head slightly and said proudly, 'That's right!"
Isabella nodded and pretended to be concerned. Yesterday, your wife went to the
Lockwood family and behaved atrociously. I accidentally broke her head. Is she feeling better today?"
Speaking of this, Dominic's face turned ashen.
He said in a deep voice, "Mrs. Lockwood, how scheming you are!"
He looked at Draxton again and said, Mr. Lockwood, Mrs. Lockwood is so arrogant because of your favor. Aren't you going to interfere?"
"Arrogant because of my favor?" Draxton looked surprised. "Bella's temperament has become much gentler because of her pregnancy. Otherwise, Mr. Dominic Lockwood, you would have held the funeral for your wife today!"
Dominic's face turned livid as he stared at Draxton with wide eyes. He took Draxton's words as a warning to him.
At that moment, he did not dare to speak anymore. Although he had already submitted to the President, he did not dare to provoke Draxton head-on.
'No wonder Mrs. Lockwood is so arrogant. She hit someone just like that. It's because she's pregnant that she doesn't know the severity of the situation!'
Darius looked enlightened. He glanced at Isabella disdainfully and said to Draxton,
"Mr. Lockwood, women can't be pampered. Although Mrs. Lockwood is pregnant, she attacked recklessly. It's fine that she just injured Dominic's wife yesterday, but if she causes other trouble next time, you won't be able to explain it!'
Darius had a loud voice and seemed to be a straightforward person. However, Draxton narrowed his eyes. This person was rough but meticulous. He looked straightforward, but when it came to ruthlessness, he was not inferior to anyone.
"Mr. Darius Lockwood is right. Mr. Lockwood, women really can't be pampered. If your wife likes to cause trouble so much, I'm afraid she will bring trouble to the Lockwood family!" Denver said gloatingly, looking like he was watching a show.
Draxton's expression darkened.
Isabella did not wait for him to flare up. She slammed the glass down with a bang, and the water in the glass splashed out, splashing on the President's face and body. The President washed his face for no reason.
Isabella was not in a hurry. Instead, she sneered and said, 'Sir, you invited us here, right?
"Draxton is full of respect for you and is willing to hand over the Lockwood family industries. Are you going to let these people treat us like this?"
The President was not in a hurry to speak. Instead, he silently reached out and took out a handkerchief from his shirt pocket. He slowly began to wipe his face. Isabella stared at him angrily.
However, the others were all dumbfounded, as if it was the end of the world.
They looked at the President in horror, but at the same time, they were secretly gloating.
See, Isabella got into trouble, right?
This time, she had completely offended the President. She would really cause trouble for the Lockwood family.
The Lockwood family would probably be hated even more by the President this time.
Standing at the door, Jason and Anna's expressions also changed. They looked at each other, their eyes revealing their worry for Isabella.
Denver's eyes flashed. Suddenly, he slammed the table and stood up. He shouted angrily, How dare you be so disrespectful in front of the President! Mr. Lockwood, the Lockwood family is too unreasonable. Are you going to rebel?"
Draxton glanced at him indifferently.
Isabella's expression turned even colder. She stared at the President angrily.
The President put down the handkerchief and looked at Isabella with a helpless expression. "Bella, don't be angry. You're pregnant now!"
This indulgent and helpless look was like an elder treating a junior.