Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell



Chapter 691

Creative Advertising was one of the best advertising companies in Riverland. Jordan's face flushed with anger as Carlisle-a relative newcomer-dismissed him.

Selena gracefully sipped her tea. At first, she thought Carlisle was simply maintaining his relationship with the two business giants. But now, it was clear that Carlisle had Jordan in his sights.

"Why should I show you any respect? Do I have to be polite to every random person on the street who approaches me? Mr. Holman, do you treat every employee in your company like a king?" Carlisle asked, grinning.

Jordan's expression turned dark as he tried to control his anger.

"Mr. Zahn, what exactly are you implying? Are you comparing me to an ordinary person or an employee?"

"What? Do you think you're somehow more important than them?"

Carlisle snickered.

"Y-you've gone too far!"

Jordan then turned to Bob.

"Bob, help me out here. Who's in the wrong?"

"Let me take a puff of my cigar."

Bob chuckled awkwardly before pulling out a cigar cutter and trimming his half-smoked cigar. He took a long drag. He was well aware that Jordan wanted him to be on his side. Although Bob and Jordan had a connection going back a few years, it was based on mutual interests.

Jordan had just introduced himself to Carlisle, so it was unlikely that Jordan knew what he had done to offend Carlisle. It was also possible that Carlisle was simply annoyed by Jordan's presence.

What made matters worse for Jordan was Carlisle's stature.

As the founder of Aurora Holdings, which was behind Alumni Network, Carlisle was not someone to be trifled with. Insulting such a prominent figure was a risky business.

Rather than get caught in the crossfire, Bob decided to remain neutral. He'd rather part ways with Jordan than take on someone like Carlisle. While Bob's analysis was spot on, he would never have guessed that Carlisle's actions were driven by resentment from a past life. Carlisle sat calmly in the chair.

He sipped his wine and smiled faintly before saying, "If you're upset at me, you're welcome to declare war on Aurora Holdings."

"What makes you think I won't?"

Jordan glared at Carlisle as he got ready to make a call on his phone. He nudged Bob with his foot, hoping that Bob would intervene and give him a way out. Jordan knew Bob's company was struggling and that he didn't have the resources to engage in a full-blown business battle.

Bob retracted his leg and pretended to cough, making it look like the smoke had irritated his throat.

Jordan noticed Bob's lack of support, which only added to his frustration. He needed a way to back out gracefully.

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"Is your phone out of battery?"

Carlisle tossed his Motorola V3 on the table, grinning.

"Here. Use mine. It has full service. Don't let me down, Mr. Holman."

"You... you're going too far!" Jordan snapped.

Then he turned to Selena, his frustration evident.

"Your chairman is young and doesn't understand what he's doing. You, as his secretary, should know better. Don't you understand the dangers of a business war?"