Chapter 473: Chapter 416: Reasoning
Daisy Zane spent a day at Clark Manor to rest, and followed Kevin Clark to the Research Institute the next day.
Upon arrival, she went to find Ezekiel Santiago first.
She went to complete the formalities of joining the Research Institute.
Apart from Ezekiel Santiagoās signature, it also required signatures from several professors and even the recognition of several major families.
This was because the Research Institute was primarily supported by various familiesā funding.
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If one were to join after a normal graduation, only signatures from Ezekiel Santiago and Kevin Clark would be required.
However, since she was entering with exceptional admittance, the procedures were more complicated.
But since Daisy Zaneās abilities were well known, and she was instrumental in assisting Continent A, even the more complicated procedures were easily handled.
Ezekiel Santiago hadnāt expected, though, to face a hurdle from the Maxwell Family side.
There were people from various families in the Research Institute, and its situation was unlike the Imperial Capital, where the Clark and Lane Families were the major forces.
When the Research Institute was first established, the intention was to maintain internal balance and prevent any one family from becoming too dominant. The main families within the institute had equal power and influence.
The Maxwell Family, however, refused to grant approval, and the two professors under their care did not sign either.
Their reason was due to Daisy Zaneās previous failed exam.
This reason didnāt even faze Daisy Zane, but Kevin Clark blew up first.
Thatās because he was the one who failed the course.
If one family refused to sign the paperwork, joining the Research Institute would be postponed.
This delay was euphemistically referred to as an āobservation period.ā
So when Kevin Clark realized that Daisy Zane was stuck outside for half a day and only got an observation period, he threw aside his experiment and ordered Thomas Firway to surround the Maxwell Family with his men.
Inside the Research Institute, the power and influence were evenly distributed, so Kevin Clark decided to settle this issue outside the institute. ĘrÄewebnoѵŃl.cĻm
He led his men into the Maxwell Home and sat in the living room. Without mentioning the Research Institute matters, he ordered the capture of George Maxwell.
Anyone from the Maxwell Family who resisted was beaten by Thomas Firwayās men.
At first, George Maxwell struggled and protested loudly, but after getting hit by Thomas Firway a couple of times, he immediately quieted down and didnāt dare say a word.
Seeing her son captured and beaten, Mrs. Maxwell screamed and rushed towards Kevin Clark, itching to tear him apart.
She had already fallen into their hands once, and they only had this one son left; no one could hurt their son.
However, she was immediately stopped by the men brought by Thomas Firway, who grabbed her wrist and immobilized her.
āKevin Clark, what are you trying to do?!ā Julian Maxwell roared as he watched his son get captured and his wife get restrained.
āNothing much,ā Kevin Clark replied calmly and slowly, āI just have some personal grievances with George Maxwell. Iāll take him away now. You people go on with your business.ā
āKevin Clark!ā Mrs. Maxwell shouted in anger.
Kevin Clark didnāt say anything more, just stood up and motioned for Thomas Firway to take his men and leave.
Several members of the Maxwell Family tried to stop them, but none were a match.
After a brief scuffle, the Maxwell Home was left in complete disarray.
Flowers, vases, tables, and chairs were all broken or damaged. The luxurious and spacious living room now looked like an abandoned factory.
Seeing that he couldnāt stop Kevin Clark, Julian Maxwell became anxious, āKevin Clark, you stated that you have personal grievances with George, but what are they? What has he done to you?ā
George protested as well, āDad! Dad! I didnāt provoke him! I didnāt! Kevin Clark, you got it wrong! I havenāt done anything! Nothing!ā
Julian Maxwell stood in front of Kevin Clark, blocking his way, āKevin Clark, you have no right to use the Clark Familyās power in matters concerning the Research Institute. Your actions are in violation of the Research Instituteās rules! Do you want to break the balance that has been maintained in the Research Institute for years? Do you want to be the sinner of the entire Research Institute? Can you bear that responsibility?ā
Kevin Clark looked at him and chuckled softly, āWhat are you talking about, Mr. Maxwell? I said itās a personal grievance between George and me. What does it have to do with the Research Institute?ā
Julian Maxwellās chest heaved with fury, his eyes burning with rage as he stared at Kevin Clark.
āMr. Maxwell, thatās slander. I have the right to report this to the Research Institute,ā Kevin Clark said coldly.
George continued to protest, āSo tell me, how have I offended you? What have I done?ā
After his words, George got punched by Thomas Firway again. He immediately spat blood from his mouth, and it became difficult for him to speak.
Mrs. Maxwell watched her son being hit, screaming continuously.
Julian Maxwell was also shocked by Thomas Firwayās punch, looking somewhat dazed.
Kevin Clark said, āThree days ago, George Maxwell harassed a girl at the Clear Shadow Pub. Because the pub owner protected the girl against Georgeās wishes, George trashed the pub.ā
Julian Maxwell looked at Kevin Clark, not knowing what the Clear Shadow Pub had to do with him.
āHe destroyed the entire pub and injured pub employees,ā Kevin Clark sneered. āOn my turf, harassing a girl, trashing a pub, and injuring employees. George Maxwell, you are the first one to be so audacious.ā
George, already exhausted, barely managed to say, āWhen did Clear Shadow become your territory?ā
Kevin Clark didnāt answer. He glanced at Thomas Firway.
Thomas stood expressionless on one side, like a death god.
Upon receiving Kevinās gaze, Thomas pulled Julian Maxwell aside, making way for Kevin.
Without caring about Mrs. Maxwellās shouting, Julian Maxwellās threats and anger, or the obstacles presented by the Maxwell family, Kevin forcefully took George Maxwell away.
In the car, Kevin looked at the messages on his phone.
The contract with Juan Wright had already been signed.
Clear Shadow Pub had been bought, and it was now Kevinās territory.
Since leaving the Research Institute, Kevin had asked Juan to investigate George Maxwellās recent actions.
There were many things George had done, and nine out of ten of those activities couldnāt be brought to light. Butā¦ Kevin couldnāt do anything about it.
So among the many incidents, Kevin chose one.
At that time, Juan hesitated and said, āThis one? This pub has nothing to do with us. We are not very reasonable, Third Master. Shouldnāt you pick another one?ā
Then Kevin said, āNot involvedā¦ Canāt I buy it? Am I short of money?ā
A smashed pub, not to mention the place, just the wine inside would cost a lot of money.
Buying it at a high price, any businessman would want to get rid of this mess.
Even if they really didnāt want to sell, they would have to give Kevin some face.
So when Kevin went to the Maxwell family, Juan went to buy the pub with a lawyer.
āThird Master, where are we taking George Maxwell?ā Thomas asked.
āManor Dungeon,ā Kevin replied, ākeep him there for now.ā
At the Research Institute, lunchtime came, and Daisy Zane and William Lane went to the cafeteria together.
William even asked someone to buy Daisy a cup of strawberry-flavored milk tea.
āWhereās Kevin Clark?ā William didnāt know what had happened since he went to the upstairs laboratory in the morning. āAre the procedures all done?ā
āNot yet.ā Daisy replied, āThere was a problem, and Kevin went to reason with them.ā
William frowned, āWhat happened?ā
āThe Maxwell family didnāt sign.ā Daisy took a sip of milk tea, āNot a big issue.ā
āWhen did he go?ā As William asked, he was about to leave.
Daisy said, āHe should be back soon.ā
William sat back down.
Sitting for a while, William became increasingly upset. He then sent a message to his special assistant, asking him to check if there were any recent important projects of the Maxwell family.
Although Julian Maxwell was stationed in the military district and under Theo Clarkās control,
the Maxwell family also had an inherited business.
William didnāt catch up with Kevin to āreasonā together, but he couldnāt let the Maxwell family get away with it either.
Daisy didnāt think too much, took a few more sips of the milk tea, and suddenly asked, āDoes Grandfather have a sworn son?ā
Hearing her words, William suddenly dropped his phone in surprise and looked at Daisy with amazement and joy.
She had just said āGrandfatherā instead of āyour grandfatherā or āOld Master Lane.ā
Sheā¦ She recognized their relationship.
Daisy and William looked at each other for a while, then Daisy softly said, āThe phone screen should be shattered.ā
That sound was the sound of the screen shattering.
William came back to his senses, picked up the phone from the ground, and saw that the screen was indeed shattered.
āItās okay.ā William casually put the phone on the table, feigning calm but utterly panicked, āYou, what did you just say? Does Grandfather have a sworn son?ā
Daisy hesitated for a moment and then smiled and replied.
William looked at her and smiled: āYes, he does. Why?ā
āNothing. I remembered him recently.ā Daisy said, āWe even had a conflict in M Continent.ā
William raised his eyebrows: āItās fine. Weāve lost touch with him, almost broken all contacts.ā
Daisy nodded.