Chapter 1045

Jack nodded, signalling Caspian to release the official from his grasp. The man coughed violently as he held onto his throat.

"Where's the eyewitness?" Gerard asked as he swept his eyes over Jack, using every bit of willpower he had to hide the dissatisfaction he felt toward Jack.

"She's right here."

Jack pointed at Valery, who felt as if her heart was going to beat right out of her chest. He softened his voice and said, "Don't be scared. Tell everyone here how Peter destroyed your entire family. You can also tell them that you've done your own investigations into Trevell Group, and that you discovered the illegal dealings they're involved in. Tell everyone just what type of man Peter Trevell really is!"

With Jack's encouragement, Valery finally nodded. She summoned her courage and prepared to step forward. However, she was stopped in her tracks when Peter suddenly yelled, "Stop right there! Who the hell is she? What right does she have to report me?"

Patrick maneuvered his way through the crowd and said, "Peter has a good point. We don't know who any of you are, but you keep insisting that Peter has broken the law. From my point of view, your actions suggest that you have unspeakable ulterior motives for framing Peter.

"If I had to make a guess, the real mastermind pulling the strings behind the scenes must be Elias, am I right?"

Since Jack had shown himself, there was no reason for Patrick to continue observing from the sidelines. As his old enemy, Patrick wanted to crush Jack beneath his foot, to the point that Jack could no longer make a comeback. Only then would Patrick be able to dispel the hatred festering in his heart.

Patrick and Jack stood opposite of each other, leading their own sizable entourage. Both sides were like thunder and fire, clashing together to create intense sparks. There was no doubt that this battle would determine their fates.

Seeing how Patrick was sticking up for Peter, Winona did not hesitate for even a second when she chose to throw her support behind Patrick. She pointed at Jack and said, "Dad, I know that bastard. He bullied me a few days ago. He's definitely a horrid man!"

Yolanda also didn't hesitate when she chose Patrick. "That's right! Just look at his ratty appearance. There's no way he's a good person."

Patrick's character inspired confidence in the people while a strange air seemed to emanate from Jack, causing the people to unconsciously link him to a demon.

Naturally, Wilhelmina also chose to stand with Patrick. An enemy of my enemy was my friend, after all. Wilhelmina loathed Jack to the bone, so it made sense that she would ally herself with Patrick.

When everyone assumed that Carpenter Corporation, Jack, and Caspian would suffer a humiliating defeat at the hands of Tarthy City's upperclass, a man suddenly stepped forward it was Samuel, rising legend in the business world as well as a capital tycoon in the Chopington area.

He didn't hesitate when he strolled over to Jack and said with a smile, "Mr. Cadwallader, I also think that my friend here has a good point. Since you're

supposed to be just and righteous, why aren't you enforcing the law and getting your men to look into Trevell Group?

"Why are you instead pressuring Carpenter Corporation when the entire situation isn't clear yet? Your actions do not match your reputation, Mr. Cadwallader."

Samuel appeared to be making his stance clear while also putting out a signal. The moment he finished

speaking, the other capital giant

and entrepreneurs from Chopington who had anied Samuel to Tarthy quietly stood up and made their way over to stand behind Jack. They were silent, but their actions made it clear that they were allying themselves with Jack.

Among them was Rupert Vane, a business tycoon who had immense influence in Tarthy City. Devin, Peter, and Jett were bewildered by the

sudden development The

had a

hard time wrapping their heads around the authority that Jack's

camp suddenly commanded. It was much too shocking

In the blink of an eye, a huge group of people had gathered behind Jack, creating a powerful force that couldn't be underestimated. There were about a dozen capitalists who had made the trip from Chopington to Tarthy City to attend tonight's gala.

As more and more of them joined the fray, it didn't take long before their combined power overshadowed Devin's alliance with the Trevell and Gould families. Everyone watched the scene unfold before them with wide eyes and slack jaws. They almost couldn't believe their eyes.

Since when did Carpenter Corporation win the support of these people?