Lucas said indifferently, "Eric, have you ever heard a saying?"

Eric scratched his ear. "I'm all ears."

Lucas sneered. "Everyone should know their place. Mr. Williams and Sonnex Corp. have already given my family a significant amount of business. You should understand why. You should step back voluntarily and avoid trouble."

Eric raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Well, Petterson, I genuinely admire you as a person."

Lucas looked rather proud and replied, "Many people admire me. I don't need your admiration."

"No, no, no." Eric chuckled. "You've misunderstood, Petterson. What I admire is your vivid imagination! How can you be so certain those businesses were handed over to your family?"

Lucas was momentarily taken aback. How could it not have been handed over to their family? He had confirmed it with a phone call. It was what the Williams and Sonnexes had agreed upon to allow them to expand in Salt City.

Eric continued. "Let me offer you some advice as well. As a person, you must kn