Chapter 630 Dispute between father and son

"Mr. Lucas, your criticism is a bit excessive." Director Gordon quickly interrupted Lucas's extreme remarks, "In fact, both the province and the cabinet have received reports on Gilbert Bagham many times. "

"The question is, is it just removal from office?" Mr. Lucas said reluctantly, "Based on what Gilbert Bagham has done, a life sentence is considered a light sentence. To say the least, At least his illegal gains should be confiscated, right?"

"Alas, Mr. Lucas, you don't know enough about the situation in the province." Director Gordon pointed to the ceiling, "Bagom did not enjoy all the money he had made unintentionally over the years alone. Several big shots in the province also enjoyed it. Even if you accept his filial piety, it’s still useful to say something for him at critical moments, do you understand what I mean?”

Mr. Lucas sneered, showing an expected expression, and turned to Louise and asked: "Miss Quinn, you are a devout lay nun. I guess you must believe that evil will be punished."

"I believe it, Mr. Lucas." Louise replied sternly, "Our Lord taught believers, 'If you do unrighteousness, you will receive the wages of unrighteousness.'"

Translated into vernacular, this verse means that those who harm others will eventually harm themselves, and unjust people will surely reap the consequences.

"Really? Look at our respectable Mr. Bagham, isn't he a living negative example?"

Mr. Lucas shrugged and spread his hands.

"Even people like him can get off the ground safely and have a good ending. It can be seen that 'good deeds are rewarded' is just an empty phrase used to fool honest people."

Louise smiled awkwardly and made no excuse, but she felt a fire in her heart. She must not let go of Bagham so easily!

She had secretly made up her mind that after tonight's banquet, she would try to steal the ill-gotten gains that Bagham had collected in Coast City over the years, send them to the church, and ask her uncle to help give alms to the poor.

At this time, Mr. Athos, the old butler of the Lucas family, hurried into the banquet hall and whispered into the ear of the host.

Mr. Lucas's face changed slightly, he nodded slightly, stood up and said that he had some things to deal with, so he would excuse himself for the time being, and the guests could enjoy the wine and food. He would be back for the dance soon.

Lucas left the table and followed the butler into a small living room next to the banquet hall.

The door to the living room was not closed tightly.

Louis happened to be sitting nearby again.

There was no need to deliberately eavesdrop, the fierce argument in the living room would naturally reach her ears.

The two men involved in the dispute were Mr. Lucas and his father, John Lucas Sr., the founder of the company.

"Dad, weren't you on vacation at the beach house to recuperate? Why did you come back suddenly without notifying me?"

In the small living room, Lucas poured his father a cup of coffee.

"I don't want to drink this sissy stuff, bring me my brandy!"

Old man Lucas hit his cane on the coffee table and scolded his son angrily.

"If I didn't come back, you, you little bastard, might have caused a lot of trouble!"

"Dad, you have a bad heart and suffer from gout. The doctor has advised you many times not to drink strong alcohol anymore..."

"Doctor knows nothing! I'm in great shape!" Old Lucas looked impatient. "I'm leaving the business to you. It's definitely not because of health problems. It's just to give you a chance to exercise. Unfortunately, your performance has made I'm disappointed."

"Dad, you are too harsh to say that." Little Lucas looked aggrieved. "It has only been three years since I took over the family business. I don't need to brag about how wonderful the performance has grown in the first two years. You I know it well.”

"You can't just look at the data, my child! That kind of brutal growth is unhealthy, and there are huge hidden dangers in it! I would rather make less money than see a big ups and downs in business!"

Lucas Sr. sighed.

"I taught you a lot, but you didn't take it to heart at all. You still don't understand that if a person's ambition exceeds the limit of his ability, it will bring disaster!"

"Son, a 10% annual profit growth rate is not something to be proud of. What is more important is balance of payments and stable cash flow, coupled with a good interpersonal network. I am sorry to see that you do not care about the last two Article, this is also the root cause of the company’s performance collapse this year.”

"Dad, I admit that the company encountered some difficulties in the first half of this year. However, this was not because I made a mistake. Who would have thought that the 'Raging Waves Pirates' would become so crazy, regardless of past friendship, and robbed two people in succession?" The cargo ship insured by our company was robbed.”

"I sent two letters of protest to Solomon Fury, but I didn't get even a word of reply."

"Dad, how can a decent person tolerate such humiliation? I have long been unwilling to succumb to the pirates' power. The black dragon's arrogance has given me a reason to completely break up!"

"Idiot! Why don't you understand? All this is due to your self-righteousness and ignorance of the world!"

Old Lucas slammed the table angrily.

"Why did the pirates turn against each other? The reason is obvious!"

"First of all, the police chief of Coast City has changed. The pirates are not sure whether the new chief will continue Gilbert Bagum's friendly attitude, so they have to demonstrate in advance to show off their muscles to the new chief. As for those unlucky cargo ships, they only It’s just a target for demonstration.”

"The more important thing is, kid, how could you, after I left, take it upon yourself to break the agreement between the company and Mr. Solomon and refuse to pay him protection fees? I really wonder if there is water in your head!"

"Dad! Listen to me explain. I don't want to tear up the agreement. I just implore Mr. Solomon to re-sign the agreement. The protection fee will increase by 12% every year, which has exceeded our profit growth rate."

"This unequal agreement is becoming a burden that crushes the company. If it is not changed, won't we become servants working for the pirate group? Can you bear this tone?"

"This is not a question of whether we can bear it or not, but a question of whether we have any choice!"

Old Lucas took a swig of brandy.

"After paying this blood tax, the company can still survive, but if it doesn't pay, it will have to close down before the end of the year! You still have to negotiate with the black dragon Solomon Furious Waves? Ridiculous! Who do you think you are? You don't have the qualifications, do you know? !”

"If this is really the case, Dad, I would rather let the company go bankrupt and close down than endure this!" Little Lucas also became angry, "I am doing an honest and legitimate business, why should I endure the collusion between officials and gangsters? Why do you want to be skinned and endure the pirates riding on your head?"

"Oh, my son, you are already thirty years old, but you are still as childish as a thirteen-year-old boy. How can there be so many beautiful things in the world where evil outweighs good? The reverse is almost the same."

Old Lucas sighed in disappointment.