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After enduring a series of devastating blows, Peter found himself drenched in sweat, struggling to maintain his balance as he leaned against the wall for support.

Claire watched as Peter answered a call, noticing an immediate shift in his demeanor. He looked as if he might collapse at any moment.

“Charlie, do you think Peter is feeling unwell?” she asked, concern creeping into her voice.

Charlie cracked a smile before responding, “Yes, perhaps there’s something off with his brain, and he can’t even remember who he really is.”

Meanwhile, Peter’s secretary was frantically speaking on the other end of the line, but Peter couldn’t grasp a single word. All he heard was a persistent ringing in his ears, and his mind kept replaying Charlie’s earlier comment.

“You’re already bankrupt!”

Peter’s body was drenched in sweat as he lifted his head in horror, fixing a determined gaze on Charlie.

How did Charlie foresee all this?

He… he was truly bankrupt!

Overwhelmed by despair, Peter collapsed to the ground.

Charlie cast a cold, indifferent glance at him before turning to Claire. “Let’s go,” he said firmly.

Although Claire was confused about Peter’s situation, she wanted nothing more to do with him. Without hesitation, she followed Charlie.

Suddenly, Peter snapped back to reality and raised his head, watching Charlie walk away.

Without a moment’s pause, Peter sprang to his feet and rushed toward Charlie.

Just as Charlie was about to enter his car, Peter halted him, his eyes bloodshot and wild.

Claire was taken aback by Peter’s frantic expression and instinctively stepped back, seeking refuge behind Charlie.

“You did this, didn’t you? You’re responsible for all of this, aren’t you?” Peter shouted in frustration, his gaze fixed on Charlie.

Charlie merely glared back and barked, “Go away!”

His voice was sharp and cold, as if scolding a dog.

Onlookers exchanged bewildered glances, murmuring among themselves.

Oh my!

Isn’t that the boss of Millenium Enterprise?

What audacity for a casually dressed young man to yell at Mr. Murray in public!

Is he out of his mind?

Yet, as the crowd continued to watch, Peter suddenly knelt before Charlie, tears streaming down his face as he pleaded, “Mr. Wade, please spare me. I know I was wrong. Just let me off this time.”

The crowd fell silent, astonished at the sight before them.

The head of Millenium Enterprise, Peter Murray, was actually kneeling before an ordinary young man!

Claire stood frozen, unable to believe her eyes as Peter humbled himself before Charlie.

“Mr. Wade, I know I’ve made mistakes. I deserve to suffer. I shouldn’t have had any negative thoughts about Claire. I’ll change, and I promise never to do it again. Please forgive me and allow me a way out. Don’t push me into a corner…”

Peter continued his desperate pleas, slapping himself repeatedly in the face.

Charlie maintained a stoic expression, watching as Peter struck himself at least a dozen times. When Peter’s lips began to bleed, Charlie responded coolly, “Mr. Murray, I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Mr. Wade, Millenium Enterprise is in ruins. I’m completely broke and owe hundreds of millions of dollars. I’ll never be able to repay this debt, not even in my next life!”

Peter remained on his knees, pleading without a trace of the confident persona he had just moments ago.

This all unfolded so suddenly, it felt too coincidental!

As soon as Charlie mentioned bankruptcy, a flood of bad news had come crashing down, making it seem as if his fate was sealed for tomorrow!

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