Chapter 9 Awesome Man

"Christine's mother passed away early. I feel sorry for her, so I've spoiled her so much that she is a little wilful now. If she made you unhappy, it's my fault," Latham sighed.

Olivia, standing by the sofa and listening to Latham and Rhett's conversation, was surprised by what she heard.

Latham had always been vigorous and resolute. He was a mighty figure in the business world.

But the Latham today was very different. First, he told her to wait for this young man downstairs and bring him upstairs politely. Now, he showed an apologetic look in front of this young man. She had never seen him like this before.

She couldn't help but wonder who this young man was so that Latham had changed so much for him.

"I understand, Mr. Stewart. Don't worry about it. I'm here today to learn all the details about my mission."

Rhett decisively changed the topic. After all, he didn't come here to chat and brag.

Latham thought for a while. Then he looked at Rhett and said frankly, "We are a pharmaceutical company. Our business is doing well, and we have a few direct competitors.

Last year, our company received a big top-secret order. We invested a lot in developing a new drug."

"Do the attacks on Miss Stewart have something to do with this big order?"

Rhett's heart skipped a beat. He was really curious about what drug they were developing for this so-called big top-secret order.

Before he came here, his grandfather had vaguely told him that Latham was doing something big.

And he could only return home after Latham finished his task. Was it the big top-secret order Latham had mentioned?

"Mr. Stewart, how big is this order? And how is it going now?" Rhett didn't directly ask what kind of drug Latham was developing.

Since even his grandfather didn't make it clear to him, it meant that it was not the time for him to know yet.

Latham looked at Rhett and thought, 'He is old Mr. Scott's grandson. With such a powerful family, he must have known my plan long ago.'

He made up his mind to tell Rhett the truth. "It's very big. As long as the research is successful and I'm still alive, I will always be the richest man in Ionia. The progress has already reached thirty percent."

Rhett looked up at Latham in astonishment. Indeed, this order was really big.

Ionia had a vast territory and abundant resources. And there were many low-key billionaires in this country.

But to be the richest man in Ionia was incredible. Since this big order could bring such a fortune to him, it was not surprising that someone tried to kidnap Christine and hurt the Stewart family.

As long as it could give huge profit, one could do anything, including killing.

Rhett remained silent, so Latham continued, "In the past two years, the only person who has had conflicts with Stewart Group is David Nelson, the CEO of Nelson Logistics."

"Nelson Logistics?"

Seeing the surprised expression on Rhett's face, Latham understood what was in his mind. "Don't think that David is just a small-time CEO with a few trucks and employees.

He is from another city, and he didn't receive a high level of education. But relying on his hard work and ruthless means, he has led a group of people to slowly start a business in the logistics industry. And to keep his company going, he has used some dirty tricks.

He has strong connections in the underworld, and his company is now the bellwether in the logistics industry in the northern region of Ionia.

And to motivate himself all the time, David favors subordinates with similar background to him. He doesn't forget his root, and he devotes himself to creating a brighter future. In this regard, he can be considered an awesome man."

"But since Stewart Group is involved in drug production, it's only normal to cooperate with a logistics company, right? How come that you two have conflicts?" Rhett asked in confusion.

"It's because of the land where our headquarters is on. Back then, the planning department of our company was satisfied with the land because it was wide and big enough. So we took it and built it to the current scale.

Who would have thought that David had already taken a fancy to this place and exerted great efforts to get it? So when our company took the land in the end, he hated me very much," Latham answered helplessly.

Rhett now understood. Although David had a certain identity and status, his influence was still incomparable to the powerful Stewart Group.

When the landowner chose someone to develop his land, he would definitely prefer the Stewart Group.

After all, the value created by a logistics company was not as good as that of a leading pharmaceutical company.

"I'll find a chance to meet Mr. Nelson," Rhett said to Latham with a smile.

On his first day as Christine's bodyguard, he was given a bomb as a welcome gift. If he could not find out the person behind the scene, how could he continue to declare himself as the lord of Iroc?

"Wow! Mr. Stewart, this top-grade tea tastes very good. Ordinary people can't buy this in the market at all," Rhett praised after taking a sip of tea.

Latham was stunned. He didn't expect Rhett to know that the tea he served was precious and top-grade.

Only a few hundred grams of this tea were produced in a year around the world. In fact, he bought it at an astonishing price in an auction.

But when he thought of Rhett's identity, he was relieved. Rhett should have seen a lot of such things.

"If you like it, you can take some with you later. Actually, I've just received a call from Rebecca," Latham said, looking at Rhett.

"She thinks it's not appropriate to enroll you in the same class with Christine as a transferee because you are several years older than Christine.

She suggested you disguise yourself as a mobile cleaner at Navori University. This job has strong flexibility, which is convenient for you to observe the environment and protect Christine. What do you think, Mr. Scott?"

"A cleaner? No problem with me." Rhett readily agreed.

When he was just starting his career, he disguised himself as various roles. He was once a pilot of an airline company, the captain of an overseas ship, a waiter of a gay club, and even a farm milker.

Compared to those jobs, being a cleaner was an ordinary one.

"It's settled then. By the way, be careful when you investigate David." Latham warned Rhett again and again.

In his eyes, David was a ruthless and unprincipled hooligan who could do anything.

"Don't worry, I can handle him." Rhett waved his hand. He really didn't take David seriously. Then he asked, "Mr. Stewart, may I know your relationship with Angie and Rebecca?"

"Of course. Angie's father and I have been good friends for many years. We were classmates back then. When we were young, we liked to study strange things. It was just that our research objects were a little different.

Angie and Christine have known each other since childhood. They are good friends.

Rebecca is a foreigner. She graduated from Harvard with a doctorate degree in Business Administration. She had a conflict with her family, so she decided to come to Ionia after graduation to develop her skills.

But actually, for me, working as the president of Navori University is a waste of her talent.

When she and Christine first met, they felt like old friends. Now she's like an elder sister of the two girls.

She lived alone in Navori, and I knew she was lonely. So I asked Angie and Christine if they wanted Rebecca to live with them, and they happily agreed. At least now they can take care of each other."

"Okay. Thank you for sharing some information, Mr. Stewart. I think you still have many things to do, so I won't bother you anymore. I'll see you again soon." After saying this, Rhett put down the teacup, stood up, and walked towards the door.

But before he could step out of the door, Danny suddenly came out of a cubicle and threw a bank card at him from behind.

"Mr. Scott, here is a card for your living expenses. Please take it. The password is six ones."

While walking, Rhett casually reached out two fingers to hold the bank card, put it into his pocket, and left.

Danny was stunned. And when Latham saw his expression, he felt it was particularly interesting.

He had already told Danny that Rhett was old Mr. Scott's grandson, and Rhett must be a martial master. But Danny was not convinced and insisted on testing Rhett.

Actually, Latham had misunderstood Danny. As his top housekeeper, Danny had outstanding skills. And he had a few opponents in the world of martial arts.

Although what he did to Rhett was just a small test, the inner power it contained was strong.

It was like Michael Jordan's slam dunk being blocked by someone. People who didn't know how to play basketball naturally felt it was normal. After all, it was a game where people tussled with each other for the ball, right?

But those who knew how to play basketball naturally understood how difficult it was to block Jordan.