Chapter 21

"Yes, boss, just give the orders, and I'll follow."

James was quite satisfied with Bernie's attitude, not asking too much, and could be trained well.

"Get to it. I want to see the results tonight."

James decisively walked away.

"Chairman Bernie... that..."

Bernie signaled his assistant to be silent.

After some thought, Bernie quickly changed tactics, understanding that the boss wanted to protect Isabella entirely and block the White family's path. This made everyone aware that anyone who touched Isabella or Sunny would face undesirable consequences.

And those consequences would likely be handled by Bernie himself.

As Matthew and Isabella entered the mansion, they saw Claude sitting listlessly on the steps.

"Father, why are you...?"

"The White family... has gone too far. Anyway, they still..."

Before finishing his sentence, Claude collapsed, utterly disap