Chapter 425 Bet (Part One)

• "Okay, I was just joking with you," Chadwick Fullner said, "You're stunning, aren't you? I appreciate your good intentions. Even if you, the lovely lady, don't hold me in high regard, please refrain from making any negative comments aside from congratulations. I understand that you may not have any kind words for me. If, by some chance, I truly struggle in my career one day, then I'll turn to you, the lovely lady, for help. How does that sound?"
• Kate Penrose stared at him defiantly, "Do I have to take you in just because you ask? Are we a shelter for stray animals here at Semme?"
• "You..." Chadwick Fullner found himself being compared to a stray animal, but he had to acknowledge that Kate Penrose was correct. If he truly reached a point where he couldn't continue his business, he would be worse off than a stray animal; he would be a disgrace. Kate Penrose's words actually saved him some dignity. However, Chadwick Fullner's pride resurfaced, "Fine, if you won't take me in, that's fine. I never planned on going back anyway. Now that you've said that, I have no retreat. It's time to go all in. Just you wait, Xiaoxiao, you bear witness. I, Chadwick Fullner, swear that I will make something of myself. I will not stoop so low as to go back to Semme and beg Kate Penrose for shelter."