Chapter 18


    After Jackson uttered those menacing words to Gavin, he turned his head and addressed Ruby,


    saying.


    “Darling, don’t fret about this. I promise to handle it. But at the moment, there are more pressing


    matters to attend to. head to the bidding conference first and deal with Gavinter. I’ll ensure that you


    witness a disabled Gavin who is thoroughly defeated.”


    Evidently, they considered this bidding conference a higher priority. After that, they immediately turned


    and headed towards a vehicle that had long been prepared on the side.


    Ruby also said at this moment.


    “You’re absolutely right. The bidding conference is more important.”


    With that, she swiftly rose from the ground at once and shot a venomous nce at Gavin while saying.


    “I have no time to deal with you, you brat! And when the bidding conference is over, I’ll take care of


    you!”


    After saying that, Ruby covered her swollen cheek with her hand while heading towards the nearby


    vehicle. Even Elliott only shot a challenging look at Gavin before turning and making his way to the


    vehicle.


    At the same time. Ruby didn’t forget to call out to La.


    “Why don’t youe over here and go with us, you ungrateful girl!”


    Let’s


    Upon hearing Ruby’s harsh words, La felt a sense of irritation for the first time in years, unlike any


    she had experienced in years. For the first time, the thought of resisting crossed her mind.


    She immediately retorted loudly.


    “No!


    “Why are you hurting Gavin? Gavin did nothing wrong!


    “If you want me to join you, tell those servants to leave, and I’lle with you!”


    “You!”


    As soon as they heard what La said, Ruby and Jackson were so furious at once.


    Jackson bellowed at La directly.


    “You ungrateful wretch!


    “Have you forgotten who you are since Gavin’s return?”


    Ruby chimed in as well at this time.


    Tll tell you this, it’s not toote to join us now. Otherwise, I’ll kill Gavin for sure.”


    La vehemently protested at once, “No!”


    Then, she clenched her teeth and continued to say, “If youy a finger on Gavin, I’ll die alongside him.”


    “You!”


    Even though her words left Ruby and Jackson seething with anger, they didn’t say anything else.


    Instead, they thought for a moment and exchanged a meaningful nce.


    A strange look came into Gavin’s when he saw this.


    It seemed that La’s presence at the bidding conference was very essential. Did she possess


    knowledge of Taylorizon Group’s operations and strategic nning that the otherscked? Was she the


    linchpin behind all of this?


    With these thoughts in mind, Gavin turned to look at La, his eyes revealing both surprise and a hint


    of admiration.


    When he was going to revive the Clifford family again in the future, it was clear that he must develop


    the business, and La’s talents could prove invaluable in the future of the Clifford family.


    And he guessed right.


    Ruby and Jackson exchanged nces, their jaws tensing before they said.


    “Everyone, stand down!”


    The servants of the Taylor family gazed at each other with confusion, and none of them understood


    what was happening


    now.


    Nevertheless, they all didn’t dare to defy Jackson’s request. One by one, they stowed their weapons


    and retraced their steps to the Taylor Vi.


    Observing this scene, the naive La felt a sense of relief and then turned to look at Gavin with an


    apologetic expression.


    “Gavin, I’m so sorry. I don’t know why this happened. It’s my fault for causing you trouble. I’m so


    sorry…”


    Gavin showed a smile and gently patted La’s head as he said, “It’s not your fault. Don’t worry. I’m


    fine.”


    At the same time, Jackson called out to La again, asking.


    “La, can you apany us now? The bidding conference is about to begin.”


    Jackson just managed to hold back his anger, and he deliberately used a better-sounding calm tone of


    voice.


    La, who was wearing a determined expression. slowly nodded her head. Truth be told, she wasn’t


    inclined to assist the Taylor family at all.


    However, in her eyes, the Taylorizon Group was something she had painstakingly fostered and


    cultivated, much like she would tend to her own offspring. If the Taylorizon Group could indeed thrive


    and flourish, it was precisely the oue she fervently yearned to witness.


    At this time, La turned to look at Gavin and said, “Gavin, I’m sorry. I…”


    Gavin, of course, understood what La was trying to say, and he just waved his hand casually as he


    said, ‘Go ahead. I’ll be fine.”


    After receiving a nod from Gavin, La stepped back towards the Taylor family’s vehicle.


    With a resentful scowl locked onto La’s slowly vanishing silhouette, Ruby clenched her teeth and


    ruminated deep within her core, “Let’s wait and see how I’ll deal with you once the bidding is over.”


    Watching La enter the car, Ruby subtly turned her head and gestured inside the Taylor Vi with a


    wink.


    This went unnoticed by others, but Gavin certainly took notice.


    His lips curled slightly into a sneer.


    At the same time, the Taylor family’s vehicle quickly drove away.


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    Gavin turned around to look at Zoe. He gently took her hand and spoke in a soft tone.


    “Zoe, close your eyes.


    “Huh?” Zoe was puzzled by her brother’s request, and she had no idea why her brother asked her to


    do that.


    But the next moment, Gavin showed a smile and told her.


    “I’ll assist La and give the servants of her family a lesson.”


    The group of servants, who had previously withdrawn into the Taylor Vi, promptly came out again


    and encircled Gavin. Their leader dered menacingly.


    “Now that the obstacles are gone, Gavin, you have no one to protect you. Are you ready to face your


    death?”


    Gavin’s lips curled into a gentle smile as he nced once more at Zoe, who nowprehended her


    brother’s earlier instruction. She then obediently shut her eyes.


    The very next moment, a soft buzzing sound filled the air.


    Immediately afterward, Zoe heard a stream of noise of thumping and crackling, apanied by a


    series of intense screams from the servants.


    After a short while, Gavin’s gentle voice reached Zoe’s ears. “Zoe, let’s go now.”


    By the time Zoe gingerly blinked her eyes open once more, she was met with the sight of the Taylor


    family’s servants strewn across the ground, writhing in agony and letting out intive cries in pain in


    front of the Taylor family’s door.


    Ruby and Jackson must have had quite the reactions if they witnessed that scene.


    At the Brookspring International Convention Center.


    It was thergest convention center in Brookspring.


    However, Jackson, Ruby, and La arrivedte.


    When these three entered the venue, Vincent, who was sitting in a luxury box on the second floor of


    the convention center, slowly stood up with a smile ying at the corner of his mouth.


    “The main characters have arrived. The bidding conference is ready to begin.”


    At the same time, inside the venue, Jackson and Ruby came face to face with a couple.


    The man spoke up directly, Jackson, Ruby, why are you two arriving sote?”


    This person was exactly Jackson’s brother, and his name was Caleb Taylor.


    Jackson shook his head and asked, “How is it going? What is the situation looking like?”


    Caleb wore an utterly ráken aback expression and promptly retorted, “Jackson, I’ve already had an in-


    depth conversation with Mr. Foster, and he unequivocally substantiated that the Taylorizon Group is on


    track to clinch the bidding victory this


    time!”


    “Really?” Jackson’s and Ruby’s countenances positively beamed with joy upon hearing what Caleb had


    to say. Jackson even discerned a portly man positioned smack dab in the center of the hall. He


    exchanged a nod of acknowledgment with that man from a distance and let a warm, weing smile


    grace his face.


    The other person reciprocated the gesture and patted the bank card that Caleb had discreetly handed


    to him earlier from his inner pocket, giving it a subtle pat of acknowledgment.


    At this time, Caleb suddenly said, as if he noticed something wrong.


    “Ruby, what happened to your face? Who hurt you?”


    His words ignited a fire in Ruby’s heart at once.


    “It was that insufferable brat from the Clifford family, Gavin!”


    “Gavin?” Caleb paused for a moment. “Is Gavin still alive?”


    Ruby let out a cold snort dismissively. “So, what if he’s alive? He’s still a useless mutt!”


    After saying that, she turned around and pointed at La while yelling, I’m telling you, stay away from


    that punk Gavin!”


    Vincent had just descended the stairs and overheard someone insulting his Master, calling him a punk.


    His eyes filled with


    rage at once.