Chapter 1870: A Trusted Aide Chapter 1870: A Trusted Aide Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation “Then let’s wait for a couple of days before I meet with this Yannick,” Connor said.

“I’m curious to see who they’ve sent over this time and what gives Yannick such confidence.” He had a disdainful smile on his face as he spoke with a stoic expression.

“Alright, I understand,” Thomas replied and turned to leave.

Although Connor could take action against Yannick now, he believed that the best timing was to confront Yannick openly in front of the prominent figures from the four provinces.

He wanted to make it clear to everyone that the four provinces were his bottom line, and no one could encroach upon them.

Two days later, the day of Yannick’s banquet arrived.

Yannick’s main goal for this banquet was to consolidate control over the various forces in the four provinces and replace Connor’s influence.

Therefore, the scale of this banquet was quite large, with almost all prominent figures from the four provinces attending.

Connor, Thomas, and their group arrived at the hotel where the banquet was being held.

“Connor, should we go in directly?” Thomas asked quietly.

“Not for now,” he replied.

“I believe the mastermind behind Yannick won’t appear until the banquet officially begins.

Let’s find a place to wait.” Connor’s main objective in attending the banquet was not Yannick, as he considered him a relatively insignificant figure.

Instead, he was focused on the person behind Yannick.

He had already figured out that Yannick, despite being the current chairman of Empire World Corporation, was likely just a puppet.

The real power in the group was held by others, and even Yannick didn’t have much say in important matters.

“Got it.” Thomas nodded.

After a while, the three of them entered the hotel.

The manager of the hotel, upon seeing Thomas, was quite surprised by his presence.

Although Thomas was no longer the CEO of Empire World Corporation, very few people were aware of this fact.

Furthermore, he used to frequent this hotel for meals, and the manager recognized him.

“Mr.

Thomas, you’re here?” The hotel manager approached him with a friendly smile.

“Do you have any available private rooms?” Thomas asked.

“Mr.

Thomas, aren’t you here to attend the banquet organized by Empire World Corporation?” The manager seemed puzzled.

“No,” he replied curtly.

“In that case, I’m afraid I have to apologize.

We’ve received instructions from above to ensure the safety of the guests attending the banquet, so the hotel is not open to the public right now,” the manager explained.

“You’re not giving me face?” Thomas raised an eyebrow.

“Mr.

Thomas, these are all orders from higher-ups, and I can’t make the decision.

How about this, please wait for a moment, and I’ll call to inquire,” the hotel manager said, clearly feeling uncomfortable.

“Why don’t you call the owner of this hotel directly!” Thomas asserted dominantly.

He was confident that the owner of this hotel owed his success to Thomas assistance in the past and would grant him this favor.

“Alright, I’ll call Mr.

Leo, the owner,” the manager agreed and reached for his phone.

“There’s no need for that!” But just at that moment, a voice came from the entrance of the hotel.

The manager looked up and saw a young man with several bodyguards walking briskly towards Thomas’s group.

This young man was Morgan Judkins, Yannick’s right-hand man, who had taken Thomas’s place as the CEO of Empire World Corporation.

Upon seeing this newcomer, Thomas couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

He then whispered to Connor, “Mr.

Connor, this is Morgan Judkins, Yannick’s trusted aide.

He’s the one who replaced me as the CEO of Empire World Corporation.” “You mean to tell me that this young man is now in charge of the vast business empire of Empire World Corporation?

Can he handle it?” Connor said with a touch of disdain.

“This Morgan is just a puppet.

Empire World Corporation should still have other people in control, and even Yannick doesn’t have much authority,” Thomas explained.

“I see,” Connor nodded without saying more.

Morgan walked up to Thomas’s group and seemed unaware of Connor’s identity, as he had never met him before.

“I was wondering who it was.

Turns out it’s Mr.

Thomas,” Morgan sneered.

“Mr.

Thomas, aren’t you supposed to be retired and enjoying your days at home?

Why are you embarrassing yourself here?” “I don’t need to explain myself to you,” Thomas replied in a low voice.

“That’s right.

You don’t need to explain anything to me.

But if you want to dine at this restaurant, then it does concern me,” Morgan provocatively said.

“Morgan, watch your words,” Thomas said with an irritated expression.

“Watch my words?

Should I be cautious in front of you?” Morgan sneered as he assessed Thomas.

“Thomas, do you still think you’re the same as you used to be?

Now, you’re just an ordinary person.

What right do you have to talk to me?

If you really want to enter this restaurant, here’s my proposal.

This lady,” he leered at Waverly, “seems to be your mistress, right?

She has a good figure and a pretty face.

How about you let your mistress spend a night with me, and I’ll allow you to enter the restaurant.

What do you say?” Morgan’s words were not only disrespectful to Thomas but also highly inappropriate and offensive to Waverly.