Chapter 742 -741 Kicked Away
Harriman took a deep breath and said, “So, I misunderstood you?”
“Of course,” Bright said with another smile. “I simply adapted to how things were unfolding. I changed my attitude and arrested you to give Richard an explanation. A big shot like Richard has so many things to do every day; he couldn’t possibly follow through with this matter to the end. In his eyes, we’re just insignificant ants. He won’t care or follow up on this. By having you in custody, getting released will be much easier for you.”
Harriman was bullish, rude, and domineering, but he was sharp-minded.
He quickly grasped the key point.
If Bright stood by his side, Richard certainly wouldn’t be able to save face.
If Richard couldn’t save face, the consequences would be severe.
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And surely, he and Bright would be the ones to bear those severe consequences.
The shift in Bright’s attitude kept the situation from escalating on the spot, which pleased Richard.
He wouldn’t pursue the matter any further and wouldn’t have anyone follow up on it.
Being arrested by Bright and taken to the police station meant Harriman could easily get out.
Realizing this, Harriman said, “It seems I really did misunderstand you. If it weren’t for you, my end would have been dire. Rest assured, I will remember everything you’ve done and make sure to repay you.”
Bright laughed and said, “Mr. Harriman, I didn’t do this just for your repayment.”
Harriman raised his eyebrows, “For what else then?”
Bright said, “We are white, Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong are Asians. When they bully you, they bully us whites. How can we whites let Asians push us around? We’ve always been a cut above, how can we allow these inferior Asians to do so!”
It must be said, Bright, the corpulent man, was really a smooth talker.
Being the district police chief was indeed no fluke.
First, he painted his own despicable, shameless flip-flopping as an effort to help Harriman, then he spewed racist remarks to gain Harriman’s favor and make him happy.
Harriman was a racist. Hearing such remarks would certainly make him happy.
Overjoyed, he would stop considering other possibilities.
Sure enough, hearing Bright’s blatantly racist words, a smile spread across Harriman’s face.
“Exactly, Chief Bright. You’re very good,” Harriman nodded with satisfaction. “What are those two Asians, Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong, worth? A son of China’s richest man, the future richest man of China, even the world’s richest man, bah!”
“After the island nation developed, they arrogantly talked about buying our beautiful country. But what was the result? With just one ‘Plaza Accord’, we crippled the island nation, leaving them unable to stand up to this day. Now China is just like the island nation, trying to challenge our beautiful country’s top position. They are truly courting death!”
“That’s right,” Bright nodded. “China challenging our beautiful country is courting death. They think they won’t end up like the island nation and will succeed. But how could that be possible? Our beautiful country will always stand at the top of the world!”
Upon hearing this, Harriman’s smile became even more radiant. “Chief Bright, talking with you today, I realize I understood too little about you before. You are so exceptional. It’s such a waste for you to be just a district police chief. If I ever meet the city mayor, I will certainly mention your capabilities, so you can assume a more important position and contribute even more to New City.”
“Then I have to thank Mr. Harriman,” Bright also wore a full smile. He knew Harriman had the clout—as long as Harriman remained a star, “once your lawyer arrives and the bail is paid, you can leave. Just a symbolic two days of community service will suffice.”
Harriman raised his eyebrows, “Doing this won’t cause any problems, right?”
“What problems could there be? There won’t be any,” Bright laughed. “Here in New City, we have one of the highest crime rates in the world. Our jails can’t accommodate that many inmates. There’s no place for you there. Being released on bail to do community service and reflect on your actions is completely reasonable and lawful. Even if Jesus himself came, he couldn’t find a single fault with it!”
“Hahaha!” Harriman burst into laughter. “Chief Bright, you are truly excellent. I don’t even know how to sing your praises anymore. Like I said before, I will definitely repay you in the future.”
Bright simply smiled slightly and said nothing.
He couldn’t exactly say he was waiting for that repayment; not saying it was best.
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Harriman’s smile suddenly faded, and he gritted his teeth, “Those two Asians, I must make them pay.”
Bright asked, “What do you plan to do?”
Harriman chuckled coldly, “I’ve already come up with a plan, but it’s a secret for now. You’ll find out in time.”
Bright didn’t pry further, “Then I’ll just wait to enjoy the show.”
The two talked a bit more, thoroughly enjoying their conversation.
Soon, the lawyer arrived, paid the bail, and took Harriman away from the police station.
The lawyer said, “Mr. Harriman, Ms. Catherine asked you to visit her at her apartment in Newark.”
The lawyer was Catherine’s lawyer, and everything Bright had was given by Catherine.
Harriman said, “Okay, I’ll head over right away.”
After that, he immediately got into the car and rushed to Catherine’s apartment.
Although Catherine was not from Newark, with her wealth, buying a luxurious apartment in the city was not an issue at all.
She had followed Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong to the hotel, obtained the information of Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong’s hotel and room number, and then returned to her apartment.
No sooner had she arrived back at her apartment than the doorbell rang.
Upon opening the door, she saw Harriman had come.
“Come in,” Catherine said indifferently.
With those words, she turned and went back to sit on the living room sofa.
Harriman felt a bad premonition in his heart, but still walked in and closed the door behind him.
“Boss, you…”
Harriman approached Catherine, ready to take a seat.
But Catherine pointed to the sofa across from her, “Sit over there.”
Harriman’s heart sank, yet he obediently sat on the sofa across from her.
Catherine began, “You disappointed me today.”
Upon hearing this, Harriman thought, hasn’t it always been like this before? Why didn’t you say you were disappointed before?
However, he also knew why Catherine would say such a thing.
It was simply because he had messed with Richard’s friend today, almost dragging Catherine into it.
All he could say was, “It’s my fault, I won’t do it again.”
Catherine said without expression, “What you do in the future has nothing to do with me anymore.”
Harriman was taken aback and asked, “Boss, what do you mean?”
Catherine replied, “I’m being clear. You’ve offended Richard, and I can no longer support you or let you stay in the company.”
Harriman had not expected Catherine to give up on him so quickly.
He hadn’t made enough money yet.
He had thought he had a few more years.
It was only this year that he became Catherine’s plaything, only this year that he had come into the limelight, not even a full year yet.
And now he was being kicked to the curb without having made much money at all.
He said somewhat desperately, “Boss, it was my fault today, I realize my mistake. Someone as important as Richard won’t dwell on this matter, there’s no need for you to give up on me.”
He was truly panicked.
He had even been planning to use Catherine’s resources for the kidnapping and extortion plan against Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong.
Now that Catherine had given up on him, he couldn’t use them anymore.