Chapter 10 A Rear-end!

• The InfiniteNine Group was established by Mike to provide additional sources of income for his army. After six years of development, the InfiniteNine Group had blossomed into a hundred-billion of dollars business empire. Its subsidiaries spanned across provinces nationwide, encompassing investments, real estate, energy, hotels, shopping malls, import-export, and various other sectors. Half a million armies received a monthly subsidy of 1.500 dollars from the InfiniteNine Group.
• The dowry he offered was sourced from the funds set aside by the Aetherfield branch of the InfiniteNine Group.
• Little did he expect that, in an attempt to surprise Luna, the presumptuous actions of Hannah, a woman who thought she knew it all, would disrupt the peace and even bring his wife to tears.
• "Honey, in just forty-eight hours, they'll come crawling, desperate for your pardon, bowing at your feet," Mike asserted with conviction.
• Meanwhile, Luna sobbed uncontrollably.
• As she drove, tears kept streaming down her face.
• As the esteemed Nation's Protector's wife, why does Hannah entertain such narrow-mindedness, engaging in conflict with those less fortunate? While Mike may bear fault, should you find dissatisfaction, why not engage in dialogue with me? I stand ready to address any concerns. But why resort to such callous actions, resulting in the downfall of Flighton Trading?
• Is it solely to assert her status, to flaunt her authority? Did she want to show that a mere utterance from her truly spelt doom for a company? If so, she is unworthy of being Mrs. Protector. Nation's Protector safeguards the realm with a grand vision. How can one as petty as she lay claim to such a prestigious position?
• Her fury surged, boiling over as she dwelled on the predicament.
• In a sudden rush of fear, her vehicle swerved perilously, barely missing a pedestrian, forcing her to slam on the brakes abruptly.
• With a resounding thud, she jolted forward, narrowly dodging a collision with the steering wheel.
• "Oh no, it's rear-ended!"
• Luna exclaimed, quickly unbuckling her seatbelt and exiting the car.
• She couldn't conceal her astonishment as she laid eyes on the Lamborghini that had collided with her car.
• "Can't you handle a car properly?"
• A young man in his twenties emerged from the Lamborghini, uttering curses.
• "I apologise sincerely!" Luna hurriedly said, bowing deeply.
• The young man exploded in fury. "Apologies won't fix a thing! Look at what you've done to the front of my car! This is a limited edition Lamborghini worth 2.3 million dollars. This collision will cost me at least tens of thousands of dollars to repair. Do you have any idea?"
• Luna's complexion drained of colour, her body trembling as she asked, "Do you possess insurance?"
• "Even if I'm insured, what then? I've barely had this car for a few months. Your abrupt halt will leave a lasting mark even after repairs. How do you expect me to drive it?" the young man aired his frustration.
• With tears welling up, Luna pleaded, "What would you suggest I do now?"
• "What other option do you have? Either purchase this car or a comparable one and reimburse me for the disparity," a captivating woman emerged from the passenger seat, clasping onto the young man's arm.
• Luna's sense of helplessness overwhelmed her. She admitted anxiously, "Even if it's not 2.3 million, I can't gather 225 thousand dollars."
• The woman scolded, "If you can't afford it, why are you driving it recklessly? Let me enlighten you. Mr. Kylian is Mr. Wheeler's son, the underground head of Aetherfield. If you fail to offer Mr. Kylian a satisfactory solution today, your entire family will face consequences. Do you comprehend?"
• "What did you say?" Luna exclaimed, taken aback.
• Bystanders nearby started to gossip.
• "This Audi lady is in serious trouble."
• "Yeah, in Aetherfield, who would dare to challenge Mr. Kylian?"
• "Thankfully, Mr. Kylian came out unscathed. If he had been hurt, she wouldn't even know what's coming for her!"
• As the murmurs of bystanders reached her ears, Luna's heart clenched with dread. She implored, her voice quivering, "Mr. Kylian, let us resolve this matter through insurance. I can supplement it with an additional sum of 15 thousand dollars. Can you reconsider it?"
• "Is Mr. Kylian short by a mere thousand dollars?" The seductive woman's sneer cut through the tension.
• In a desperate plea, Luna sobbed, "Then kill me. I can't afford to buy this car anyway."
• Before the seductive woman could utter another word, Kylian intervened, "Just let it go. She's just a pauper. It's my misfortune. Given your somewhat pleasing visage, let's settle it through insurance. Afterwards, you can keep me company for ten nights, and we'll consider the matter settled."
• "I ... am afflicted with AIDS," Luna declared with a sudden surge of inspiration.
• "D*mn you!"
• Kylian slapped her hard on the face. He continued, "Encountering a poisonous woman like you is truly unfortunate. If you can't come up with the money to purchase my car today, I'll make sure your family meets ruin!"
• Luna shielded her flushed and anguished visage, tears cascading down like precious pearls.
• In her moment of uncertainty, her phone erupted into sound, shattering the tense silence.
• Summoning her courage, she drew in a deep breath and answered the call, her heart pounding as she noted the unfamiliar number on the screen.
• "Is this Ms. Luna Winters?"
• "Yes, I am. Who is this?"
• The voice on the other end continued, "I am the branch manager of WealthWave Bank in Aetherfield. Is your company in need of a loan? We're offering an interest-free loan of 3 million dollars. If you're interested, please bring the necessary documents over for processing."
• "Truly?"
• Luna's elation was palpable.
• "Yes, Ms. Winters. If you come over now, I'll expedite the process for you, and you'll have the funds the same day."
• "Alright, I'll head over immediately."
• With a rush of excitement, Luna ended the call and turned to Kylian. "I'm on my way to secure a substantial loan. I need to handle it immediately. We can discuss compensation once it's secured, alright?"
• Kylian retorted furiously. "What? Don't think I don't see through your plan to escape. Don't even entertain the thought. Unless you compensate me with cash or a brand-new car today, you're not going anywhere!"
• Luna stood at a loss, uncertain of her next move.
• Then, an irate voice pierced the tense atmosphere.
• "What's happening here? Rear-ending my wife's car and then harassing her. Do you think my wife is an easy target?"
• It was Mike who strode forward, observing the tears in Luna's eyes and the red mark on her cheek. He swiftly inquired, "Honey, did he hit you?"
• Luna sobbed and explained, "Mike, I suddenly braked, causing him to rear-end me. It's my fault, not his. But his car is too expensive, and he refuses to get insurance. He demands that I either purchase his car or acquire an identical one for compensation. We don't have that kind of money in our family.
• "Fortunately, I just received a call offering an interest-free loan of 3 million dollars. I intend to explore this opportunity. If I can secure the loan, I can resolve this issue in advance. But he won't allow me to leave. What should I do?"
• Mike swiftly reassured her, "Don't fret, Honey. No more tears. Go ahead and apply for the loan. Leave this situation to me."
• With a gentle touch, he brushed away the tears from Luna's cheeks and then faced Kylian. "Allow my wife to proceed with the loan application. I'll remain here to address this issue."
• After a brief pause, Kylian said, "Fine, go ahead and apply for the loan. If you don't come back to settle this before lunchtime, both your husband and this car will be done for!"
• Luna cast a concerned glance at Mike, apprehensive about burdening him if she failed to secure the loan.
• Mike smiled reassuringly and nodded. "Go ahead, Honey. Take care. I'll be here when you return."
• Luna nodded in acknowledgement. "I'll be back soon."
• With that, she hailed a taxi and departed.
• After Luna left, Mike flicked his lighter, drawing in a long drag from his cigarette before exhaling a cloud of smoke. "So, what's your price for compensation? Just name it, and I'll make sure it's covered."
• Kylian chuckled scornfully. "You, with your budget smokes, couldn't even foot the bill for a car tyre, let alone make up for a Lamborghini."
• Mike replied brusquely, "Quit stalling and tell me the amount you're after."
• Kylian sneered, "Very well. Since you're talking big, let's settle it. I bought this car for 2.3 million, plus additional costs, making it a total of 2.6 million. If you can cough up that sum, the car is yours, and we're done. If not, quit pretending you can handle it."
• "Huh, 2.6 million, right?"
• Mike swiftly retrieved his phone and dialled a number.
• "Ashley, head to the intersection of Merlot Street. Bring the check with you, and don't forget to bring a hammer as well. It's urgent."