The Day I Kissed An Older Man
Chapter 2842

Naturally, Vince knew that the pivotal weakness of Sherman before him lay not in the company, but in the familial network backing him. That alone provided a glimpse into a facet that was completely different from his assertive demeanor in the business world.

"I'll have no other choice if you are uncooperative. I'm quite curious to know what your parents and grandparents would think if they learned of this?" Vince's tone carried a veiled threat.

Sherman's expression changed abruptly. While he could endure any personal affront, he could not stand the thought of his family being involved in it. He did not expect Vince to have a means of contacting his family members whom he had endeavored to shield from the public eye for so long. Few in the business realm were privy to Sherman's family, much less his strong familial support. "I've underestimated you," Sherman admitted. A faint smile barely masked his smoldering anger.

Vince was determined to see that things went his way, so he could not afford to capitulate easily. With a forced grin, he urged, "That you have. I am simply saying this because I want you to reconsider my proposition, rather than dismissing it outright."

"Has anyone ever advised you to think twice before speaking? If not, perhaps you should ask your daughter. That's something she excels in," Sherman retorted impassively. "Feel free to approach my family if you're not afraid of the consequences."

With that, he summoned his secretary to see Vince off. Just as Vince was about to be ushered through the door, Sherman's words cut through the air, "Make sure no dogs are allowed in here again."

Vince clenched his fists in

humiliation, knowing full well that

such indignities were the price of his choices. He would have to endure insults to achieve his goals-that was a risk he was prepared to take even if it meant breaching

no

Sherman's guarded weaknesses by involving his family.

The Russells' situation left no room for hesitation. If he did not secure Parr Group's help, his family would be destroyed by his own hands. With a son on the way, he had to make the necessary preparations for the child.

When Vince left, Sherman stood

alone before the floor-to-ceiling window and glanced at the diminutive figures walking on the street below. He believed that Rita would never stoop to such lows, but many of the details he spoke about had only been mentioned when he was on the phone with Rita. Vince's unwavering resolve to leverage the surveillance footage and marry her into the Parrs meant that Vince was incredibly confident.

Though he had not viewed the footage, the mere thought of it stirred an unease within him. Vince's face only intensified that discomfort. Sherman frowned and wrestled with his distress, wondering where had it all gone awry.

After some thought, Sherman decided to head home, fearing that Vince might make audacious claims to his family. Unlike his steely resolve, his grandparents and parents were more soft-hearted.

Should they learn of what happened,

they would likely advocate for Sherman to marry Rita even without Vince's coercion. While there might still be a possible future for them to be romantically involved, a union forged through underhanded means was not the future Sherman wanted for them.

Unfortunately, Sherman had underestimated Vince's determination. By the time he returned, he realized that it was already too late. Dinner had been prepared on the dining table, and the servant was waiting helplessly as if waiting for instructions to reheat the meal.

Sherman's parents and grandparents were seated solemnly in a circle around the sofa, each with a somber expression.