A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Chapter 147 Stay Here With Me

Gustave looked troubled. “I’ve already promised Mr. Mullen. And I don’t need more investment in my filmand television company for the time being.

“I accepted a little investment from Mr. Mullen because he has excellent directors in hand. If Mr. Mullenbrings those directors over, the newcomers in my film company might be made popular.”

Braylen slapped the table and sat down beside Gustave. “Gustave, you are not seeing me as your friend.There are also some great directors in my company. If Mr. Mullen can bring some directors to your place,I can as well.

“Besides, Mr. Mullen doesn’t necessarily have to invest in this. I just want to try something new andinvest in the booming film and television industry. Mr. Mullen, how about giving this chance to me?”

Kadin looked surprised. “Well… Why did you suddenly become interested in the film. industry, Mr.Swale? Isn’t this a little far from the Swale family’s line of business?”

Braylen replied, “I just want to give it a try. Businessmen do whatever is profitable. You and Gustavehave both made a fortune in the film and television industry. Why don’t you let me in to get a share, Mr.Mullen?”

Gustave pretended not to make a concession. “That doesn’t make sense. You can invest in some othercompany. I have already made a deal with Mr. Mullen. How can I go back on my word?”

Braylen immediately went to Kadin with a glass of wine. “How about it? Let me have it, Mr. Mullen. If youwant to make an investment, you can invest in companies under the Swale family. I will guarantee thatyou will make a good profit.

“If you’re short of money and need some investment, I’ll have my assistant talk to you about investing inyour company.”

Kadin was a little stunned by Braylen’s words. There was no way Kadin dared to not give

Braylen any face. After hearing Braylen’s flattering and having several toasts from Braylen, Kadin finallyagreed to give Braylen the opportunity to invest.

After settling the deal with Kadin, Braylen turned back to Gustave. “Gustave, let’s make a deal, OK? I’mtaking a 20% stake in your film and television company.”

Gustave raised his finger and knocked on the contract on the table. He was not in a

hurry to agree. “It’s not the norm. Your Swale family doesn’t do this line of work. If I suddenly accept yourinvestment, I’m afraid it won’t be easy to explain it to the shareholders.”

Braylen was a little impatient. “Doesn’t that film company belong to you alone? It’s not under the WalpoleGroup. It’s up to you to decide.”

As Braylen spoke, he looked at the contract on the table. It was the one the Gallard Group had broken.

Braylen reached out and took the contract away. “I suddenly found it was pretty good cooperation. Thereis no need to think about it anymore. Let’s sign the contract.

“Also, as for the price, you don’t need to budge, just follow the price that was given to the Gallard Groupback then. This way, the Walpole Group will be able to get a penal sum from the Gallard Group. You’llsuffer no loss but a profit.”

As Braylen spoke, he patted Gustave on the shoulder. “How is it, Gustave? I’m a straightforward person.Since we’ve already come to this point, you’re not really giving me no face, are you?”

As Braylen spoke, he seemed to have thought of something, and then he looked at Darlene, who was atthe side. “I should apologize to Ms. Garcia again for what happened

last time.

“It was my fault. But as you can see, I still have stitches in my head. How about this? I’ll punish myselfwith three glasses of wine as an apology to Ms. Garcia.”

Braylen got the injury on his head when Darlene was bullied in Twilight Paradise, and Avery was pissedthat he went to the Swale’s place to beat Braylen up.

Darlene was worried about making things difficult for Gustave. She did not want to fuss.

over Braylen’s matter.

However, it was still impossible that Darlene could completely let it go.

Darlene’s voice was a little distant. “Water under the bridge, Mr. Swale. You don’t have to apologize tome anymore.”

Braylen held a glass of red wine embarrassedly. “Since you are Gustave’s friend, Ms. Garcia, you arealso my friend. I will definitely be more polite to you and never offend

you again.”

Gustave looked at the red wine in Braylen’s hand. “Braylen, just three small glasses of wine? You’re notreally apologizing.”

As Gustave spoke, he turned the three bottles of whiskey on the table and placed them in a row in frontof Braylen. “If you really want to apologize, then drink these three bottles of whiskey. After that, yourapology will be accepted.”

Kadin, who was standing to the side, was shocked. He immediately smiled and stopped Gustave. “Mr.Walpole, you must be joking. The liquor is very strong. With just one or two glasses, one might get drunk.If Mr. Swale drinks all these three bottles, there might be something wrong.”

Braylen would possibly die.

Gustave smiled and looked at Braylen. “Then forget it? It seems that you are just saying it. Don’t forceyourself.”

Braylen couldn’t bear to be provoked. In addition, he had only planned to scare Darlene last time and didnot expect that something would really happen to her in the end.

When Braylen went back, he was scolded by Dakota. He also felt guilty and blamed himself. As a result,he really opened a bottle of whiskey.

“I am sorry for what happened last time, Ms. Garcia. Since Gustave has said that, I’ll finish these threebottles.”

Darlene was worried that something would go wrong, Seeing Braylen drink half a bottle in one go, shestood up to stop him, “Forget it. I really let it go.”

Gustave smiled, but he did not give up. He pulled Darlene’s arm and let her sit down. “Get something toeat first. The dishes are getting cold. A grown man will not die from drinking a few bottles of whiskey.”

Kadin was so scared that his face turned pale. “Mr. Walpole, this is really…”

When Gustave saw that the bottle of whiskey in Braylen’s hand had been emptied, he opened anotherbottle for Braylen and handed it over. Gustave smiled but did not say

anything.

Braylen really drank all three bottles of whisky. His vision was a little blurry and he sat

down lightly.

Gustave then readily made the final decision. “Alright, the contract is settled. Sign it.‘

Gustave handed over the sign pen. Braylen signed the contract and replaced Avery as the new partnerof the Walpole Group.

However, Gustave came in a hurry, and the contract was only a preliminary draft.

Gustave took the contract that Braylen had signed. “This is not enough. I will send you another contracttomorrow. When that contract is signed, it will be a deal.”

Braylen nodded. He was already dizzy. “No problem. Just send someone over to me with the contract.It’s fine.”

Gustave got up and left with Darlene. Not long after, Braylen was sent to the hospital by Adam to getgastric lavage.

Braylen was saved, but he suffered a lot.

After Darlene got in the car, she still could not calm down. She said worriedly, “I’m afraid that somethingwill go wrong. Mr. Walpole, you shouldn’t have asked Braylen to drink like that.”

Gustave sat beside Darlene and looked at the ambulance that had taken Braylen away. “Braylendeserves that.”

Darlene lowered her head and hid her face in the shadows. She felt a little touched and

did not speak.

Once the car reached the villa, Darlene spoke again, “Then how about Ms. Hogan? You have alreadyplanned everything in advance, right? Otherwise, Braylen would not suddenly agree so readily. He stillhas feelings for Ms. Hogan.”

Gustave nodded. “Yeah, calling Mr. Mullen over there is just a cover.”

Darlene tilted her head and looked at Gustave for a while.

Gustave was amused by Darlene’s look. “All business people are profiteers. I am not a good guy. Youshould be wary of me.”

Darlene answered seriously, “I will be more careful next time. Thank you for today.”

Gustave got out of the car and entered the door with Darlene. He half–jokingly said, “How will you thankme? If you really want to thank me, why don’t you cook something for me? I’m hungry. Let’s grab a biteto eat and celebrate that everything is settled.”

“Okay.” Darlene nodded.

After Darlene made some spaghetti and a few dishes, Gustave wanted to drink some wine, so Darlenepoured herself some fruit juice.

Gustave was a light weight, and after drinking a bottle of wine, he was a little drunk.

The servants and Darnell had long disappeared.

Darlene helped Gustave go back to the bedroom. He suddenly turned around to look at her. When helowered his eyes, staring at her closely.

“Aurora, you’re not holding me back. Stay here. Don’t leave without a word again.”