The Ultimate Negosiator

"Young Master, please come back with us. Your father is currently in critical condition in the hospital. Only you can continue your father's duties as heir to the Stuart family. Please wear this watch as an ID," the well-dressed man told Justin. Justin was still staring flatly at the man standing before him. "Young Master, your grandfather has prepared a big welcome. If you come home with us today, they will soon be your only heir to the company," Noah added again. In the town of Reedplace, Justin Stuart was still staring at the box containing the billion-dollar luxury watch that was the identity of the Stuart family. He was visibly disgusted with the way their game had gone. He still vividly remembers the Stuart family's cruelty in throwing him out of the house. "Wear this watch as an identity that you are an heir to the Stuart family, Young Master," Noah said once again, anxiety still evident in his eyes. Resolutely, Justin slapped down the gold-plated case and said, "I haven't been very good at sweet talk since then. I was shocked by your invitation to see me, Noah. However, I'm afraid to return to the Stuart family to become their heir." He also released a mocking gaze at them. It's been two years since Justin left Stuart's family because his father and grandfather kicked him out of the house. There was no clarity from them, nor was there any justice from their family for Justin. He had always been the subject of their ridicule since childhood. After that, he became homeless when his name was removed from the Stuart family register. For over two years, no one from the Stuart family bothered to look for or worry about him. He had to return to them to continue his father's business. Justin's pain would never fade, even if they begged for his return. Justin walked away, leaving all the servants and entourage standing before him without answering Noah's offers. Everyone who saw his actions was also shocked. They couldn't believe Justin would ignore such a good opportunity to become heir to the Stuart family's fantastic wealth. "What is he doing, sir?" asked the waiter beside Noah. Noah immediately restrained the man from moving. "Don't do anything to him. This is an order from the Great Master. Don't mess anything up." He walked away from the luxury hotel where Justin worked. Justin is currently the son-in-law of the Launter family after being accused of committing indecent acts on Bailey while drunk. He was forced to marry Bailey to cover up the family's disgrace, and his marriage shocked the whole town. The Launter family is considered a respected family in the city of Cerberus. A small mistake will significantly impact the shares they currently own. Their family elders also had no objection to marrying Justin to Bailey because they knew about Justin's true identity. However, a month after their wedding. The elder of the Launter family died of an anomaly. Since then, Justin's reputation as an established son-in-law has been undermined. *** "Today is Grandma's birthday. Don't make any trouble at the event. All the family and important guests will be there," said the beautiful woman waiting for Justin's arrival at the Launter family's door. Justin immediately hid the cheap gift in his hand and put it into his coat pocket. He was too poor to buy fancy gifts for the family. "I understand all the directions you said," he said softly. "Did you prepare a gift for Grandma?" Bailey asked, giving Justin a disgusted look. "Don't let your gift get us into trouble. I hope you chose carefully," Bailey said without looking at her husband's face. "I understand. I've done everything according to your instructions," Justin replied, walking like a servant behind his wife. Two years ago, Bailey was shocked to find herself in a room with Justin after coming home drunk. She also didn't understand why her grandfather wanted to marry her off to a loser like Justin. She vaguely remembers that nothing terrible happened in the room at that time. She was sure someone had trapped them in there. What was even stranger was that before he breathed his last, his grandfather had said that only Justin could protect him from trouble. Suppose he didn't care about the family's reputation. He wouldn't have been able to survive to this day with all the ridicule of people around him. "You shouldn't talk too much at the show. They'll always be after you to embarrass me. So, stay by my side," Bailey grumbled after entering the main room. Justin nodded obediently again. "I won't be far from you." Their steps were getting closer to the crowd. The Launter family was already there and was the centre of attention for all the guests. The originally crowded atmosphere became quiet as Justin mingled with them. "Finally, you came to Bailey. I thought you wouldn't come to Grandma's birthday party," said the woman not far from Bailey. She also immediately looked down at Justin's presence behind Bailey. "I won't leave one beautiful moment at this event. Don't worry about it," Bailey replied casually. They enthusiastically welcomed Bailey. However, it was like not seeing Justin's presence there. The man with nothing still walked after his wife and dared not touch anything there, including the food offered. "Hey, Justin. Nice to see you here," Bryan greeted. "Yeah, good to see you again," Justin replied cautiously. "You're a very brave loser. You're wearing shabby clothes to grandma's birthday party. If I may ask, what did you bring for her?" teased Bryan. Bailey immediately blocked Bryan's gaze. "Are you always going to find trouble with my husband? Whatever happens to my family is none of your business." Bryan laughed mockingly. "Hey, you should have known not to bring a homeless person to this event. Look, everyone is looking at your husband with disgust," he whispered in Bailey's ear. "Married in disgraceful circumstances and making bad gossip all over town. Yet, you still dare to show your face in this place?" Bailey's face immediately turned red after hearing that. Her family was indeed the most humble of all. She couldn't do anything about it because she didn't want her family to be sneered at even more by the guests. Justin was already quite furious about the man's actions in front of his wife. His hands were clenched hard, and he was energetic, ready to punch Bryan in front of everyone. However, he weakened again when he saw his poor wife's face until his gaze fell on a diamond-covered bag displayed in the centre of the room. "Is that a gift from you?" Justin asked Bryan. "Of course it is. I've been preparing this luxurious diamond-covered bag for Grandma for a long time. The famous Mr. Bone designed it. The price is fantastic, too. Even your mistress couldn't afford the market price," Bryan teased again. Justin began to approach the luxury bag that was the centre of attention of all the guests. "Are you sure this is made of real diamonds?" Bryan gulped spontaneously. "Of course." Justin smiled lightly after seeing his wife's cousin's expression. "This bag is a fake. Mr. Bone retired from his job three years ago. Didn't this news shock the whole town at the time?" After listening to his explanation, all the guests fell silent. Bryan also started to panic as everyone started whispering behind him. "You can't talk nonsense! There's no way I'm giving grandma a fake bag." Bryan tried to pull Justin's shirt, but could only reach for the wind. "You're so shameless, Justin!" shouted a woman who had just entered the venue. An elderly woman came in, making all the Launter family members and guests' lungs bow to her in unison. That woman was Anne Launter. She had taken over the entire family business after Ben Launter passed away. All decisions could not be made without her approval. All her decisions were absolute. "Grandmother, Bryan has brought you a present. However, my husband says that these diamonds are fake. Can you check it out," Bailey said suddenly. Anne paused for a moment and looked annoyed at Justin. "Let me see it." She was a jewellery expert. She's been living in the lap of wealth since she was born. Bryan's face was pale, and sweat ran down his face. He began to hand her the bag of diamonds that claimed to have a fantastic price. Anne began to examine all the diamonds attached to the bag's lining. Bryan loosens his tie as she gives him a serious look. However, she spontaneously punched Justin in the face without warning. "These diamonds are real! Why are you embarrassing my grandson in front of all the guests?" Anne snapped.