Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 166 The Rascally Kid

Sadie followed the security team to the front gate to welcome Mr. Wood.

Meanwhile, a crowd of media reporters jostled for position behind the barricades, frantically pushing forward, all the while snapping photos and videos. They were all eager to replace out if today Micah would host the press conference.

When the motorcade stopped, a bodyguard got out and opened the door to the Rolls-Royce Phantom. A pair of legs appeared, and everyone's eyes widened...

The legendary VIC Group's Micah Clemens had never made a public appearance in the media; they didn't even know what he looked like, and they were all anticipating this press conference as a chance to finally see the true face of the great and mysterious Micah Clemens!

However, the person who stepped out was an elderly gentleman in a business suit and leather shoes, with white hair.

The media reporters were initially stunned, then they whispered amongst themselves, "Could this be the legendary Mr. Clemens?"

"Mr. Clemens has significant influence in the business world, pulling strings behind the scenes, so he probably wouldn't be too young."

"That's true, one couldn't be both a technological genius and a business prodigy at a very young age."

Soon after, the reporters were once again clamoring with questions...

"Are you Mr. Clemens?"

"Are you here to host the new technology launch?"

Without uttering a word, Mr. Wood, wearing a solemn expression and a slightly furrowed brow, walked into the building surrounded by eighteen top-notch bodyguards.

The security staff blocked the media reporters who pressed forward ceaselessly, squeezing Sadie to the back, rendering her unable to approach.

Just as Mr. Wood was about to enter the elevator, he caught sight of her in the crowd and whispered an instruction to a person beside him.

A bodyguard quickly approached Sadie; plucked her from the throng as if extracting a small chicken, and brought her forward.

Lifted off her feet and still in apparent fear, Sadie nonetheless waved at Mr. Wood, calling out, "Mr. Wood."

"Are you here to collect me?" Mr. Wood asked.

"Yes." Observing Mr. Wood's countenance cautiously, Sadie inquired, "Did you have a smooth journey?"

"Smooth?" Mr. Wood's demeanor darkened instantly as he glared icily at the bodyguards, "I almost didn't survive their handling."

Sadie glanced over the group of bodyguards. Even though they all wore black face masks, it was clear that they were all exceptionally handsome.

Swallowing hard, Sadie gently persuaded, "The methods might have been a bit forceful, but it was all in consideration of the bigger picture."

"If it weren't for the bigger picture, I wouldn't have come even if it led to my death," Mr. Wood declared firmly, albeit leaving some room for flexibility in his tone.

Micah had sent eighteen bodyguards just to fetch him, leaving only Andrew and Rylan behind, which spoke volumes of his importance.

Whatever the reason, it was somewhat flattering.

Micah, as a person and in his dealings, remained impeccable...

"Yes, indeed, you are one of the company's veterans, and you want the best for it," Sadie, unfamiliar with Mr. Wood's circumstances and fearing to misspeak, resorted to platitudes.

"As one of the founders of VIC Group, I cannot simply ignore an issue involving the group. It's just that kid's way of handling things is simply...," Mr. Wood remembered the laxatives he had been taking these days and felt an itch in his teeth out of annoyance.

"Actually, about the chip..."

"Enough." Sadie was about to explain the matter of the chip when Mr. Wood cut her off, "Let's focus on the launch event first. Everything else can wait."

With an awkward smile, Sadie pulled at the corner of her mouth, thinking how this old man would react if he knew she had been the one to slip the chip in the coffee cup...

"Ding!" The elevator doors opened.

Rylan, Chloe, and others were waiting at the doorway. Several quick-witted reporters squeezed through to take photos but were immediately blocked by David and a few more security staff.

Sadie supported Mr. Wood as they walked out of the elevator, when suddenly she heard Rylan whispering orders to the elite bodyguards, "Mr. Clemens is in trouble - team two, head to the 68th floor to assist; team one, stay back to secure the scene."

"Yes!" the bodyguards promptly retreated into the elevator, heading directly for the 68th floor.

A tightness gripped Sadie's heart, and she hesitated over whether to follow and go see for herself...

"Don't worry, he'll be fine." Mr. Wood suddenly commented, "With his fighting skills, even the emperor would fail to lay a finger on him."