Bound to the Lord Protector

Chapter 101 A Family

What?! Wilber was thunderstruck as not only will he lose his job, but he will face a prison sentence as well. Wilber implored Leo to change his mind. “Director Leo, it's just a misunderstanding. I can explain...” “Get lost! Move your ass, will ya? Or do you want me to do you a favour?” Leo sneered, “Dylan Dickson, the head of the police station, is here. Dylan, would you please...” “I'll get lost! I'll get lost immediately!” Wilber cut in. He left with his shoulder slouching and his feet shuffling. Daniel cast a glance at Madeleine triumphantly. Feeling abashed, Madeleine cast her eyes downward. She decided to beat a retreat into her clinic with her guests. However, her former colleagues from the Oakheart Hospital unanimously walked toward Daniel's clinic. “Director Leo, what a coincidence! We never thought we would meet you here.” “Chief Dylan, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm Daniel's buddy. It looks like you're a friend of Daniel as well. Fate has kindly brought us together!” “Mr. Liam, we've always wished we could meet you in person. We're so lucky to meet you here...” Both Leo Kingston and Liam George had more or less some connections in the healthcare industry and the Health Department. It was no doubt that these colleagues will fawn over them since they worked in the healthcare industry. Emily wished the ground would swallow her up. She only had Adam Hinton and Jeremy Hinton's family on her side. In contrast, Lacey's guests were streets ahead of hers in terms of quantity and social standing. Lacey had beaten Emily hollow. Dawn mocked in a sarcastic tone, “Grandpa Adam, Uncle Jeremy, I'm envious of you guys because you can pig out since no one is going to fight with you for food. The feast is all yours.”Lacey tittered at Dawn's caustic remark. It seemed like Dawn had taken her acerbity to the next level. Adam Hinton turned red in embarrassment. Liam was curious. “Mr. Hinton, are they your family? If they're your family, why didn't they show up at your opening ceremony? How come they're supporting your rival?” Adam Hinton was so embarrassed that he wished he could dig a hole and hide. Daniel sighed, “It's a long story.” In the meantime, Zeke shot a meaningful glance at Dylan. Dylan took his hint and then elbowed his way through the crowd while holding three sets of handcuffs. “Adam Hinton, Jeremy Hinton, Lily Hinton, the three of you are being accused of committing a commercial crime, specifically the switching of a bid document during a competitive bid. You are all now under police investigation, please come with us.” Adam was fuming as he glowered at Daniel, “Daniel Hinton, I am your father! How dare you bring a suit against me!” Daniel denied his claim. “Dad, it wasn’t me. I didn't sue you.” Evan snickered, “I'm the one bringing the lawsuit. My billion-worth project nearly screwed up owing to your misdeed. You should take it as a mercy that I'm only suing you instead of claiming compensation.” Adam's face was full of despair when he learned that the Schneider family was the one taking action against them. They had dug their own grave. Adam pleaded with Daniel desperately. “Daniel, I'm your dad... You... You need to help me this time!” Daniel was stumped by his request. “Dad, I wish I could help you. But I can't, since I'm not the one bringing the charge against you.” Jeremy interjected, “Daniel, you can ask Mr. Schneider to withdraw the allegations. We promise we will never do the same thing again. We're a family! You shouldn't nurse a grievance against us.” Daniel's attitude began to soften.However, Zeke was indifferent as he refuted, “Family? You have turned against us by colluding with our rival. “ “Huh,” Zeke snorted, “When someone slaps us on one cheek, do you think we will turn to them the other? I think we will consider helping you... when pigs fly.” Dawn curled her lips into a mischievous smile and concurred, “Brother-in-law, you took the words right out of my mouth!” Adam was furious and he slammed his walking stick hard against the floor. “Daniel Hinton, are you going to let us down? If you don't help us out, I will expel you from the Hinton family. I won't acknowledge you as my son. I'm warning you!”

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