The Rise of David
Copyright© 2025 by RichXpower
Chapter 34: Catching A Bullet
“David, did you refuse to eat with me because of this woman?”
Hilda mumbled, tears welling up in her eyes. Meanwhile, William and Walter were sitting in the living room at the Sullivan residence and chatting over tea. In the past, William would never have a chance to chat with Walter over tea even though he was the richest man in Horington.
However, William’s identity was different now. Since everyone already knew him as David’s father-in-law, his status had become much more prominent than being the richest man in Horington. Soon, Josephine and David arrived. When Walter saw David, he quickly stood up.
“Mr. Chance...”
“Don’t stand on ceremony, Mr. Grange. You look very healthy recently,” said David with a smile.
“It’s all thanks to you! Otherwise, my frail body would’ve already been destroyed by that vengeful dragon.”
Walter knew that it was all thanks to David that he could remain so healthy. Were it not for David’s intervention, he would have collapsed after sitting on the Dragon Throne all the time.
“You have strong physique, Mr. Grange,” replied David amiably.
“David, I heard from Josephine that you’re working at Sentiment Chemical Limited now. Is that true?” William asked David.
“Yeah! I’m a salesman now.” He nodded.
“Why bother with that? When I asked you if you like business, you said that you don’t. Yet, you’ve become a petty salesman now. Are you planning to start from the bottom?” probed William.
David shook his head. He did not know how to explain. When he attended the interview, he did not know that the company belonged to the Sullivan family. Furthermore, he did not plan on working for a long time. He merely wanted to put his parents at ease for the time being.
Noticing David’s silence, William continued, “I’ve already made arrangements for you to take over Josephine’s position as the chairman next Monday. Since she won’t be going to the office for the next two months. I’m worried about leaving everything in Xavier’s hands.”
David was stunned when he heard that. Quickly waving his hands, he protested, “I’m not up for that, Mr. Sullivan. I really don’t have time to manage a company. I’m only working as a salesman to pacify my parents. I have more important things to do!” David did not want to be hindered by these trivial matters.
He needed to spend more time training, or he would not be able to go to Nameless Island on the fifteenth of July.
“Stop declining. This is settled, then! I’m not asking you to work in the office every day. You can just focus on your personal matters.”
Thinking that David was merely declining the offer out of courtesy, William forcefully made him accept it. After reading the room, David thought that it was inappropriate to say anything else. Since the food was already prepared, they chatted while eating.
“Mr. Grange, did you look for me because of the spiritual brush?”David had only agreed to eat with them because Josephine had said that Walter wanted to meet him.
Walter replied embarrassingly, “Mr. Chance, I’ve already called Erasmus, and he’s rushing back now. He’ll be here in a few days!”
“Thank you for your help, Mr. Grange!” David eagerly wanted to cure his mother’s eyes.
“That’s nothing. However, I’d like to ask a favor from you, Mr. Chance,” said Walter.
“Just let me know! As long as it’s within my abilities, I’ll definitely help,” affirmed David with a nod.
“Mr. Chance, I know that you have special abilities. I have an old friend whose wife became crazy after visiting a cemetery. Despite having sought help from all sorts of doctors, he couldn’t find a solution. I’m thinking that you might be able to help him out.” After seeing David force out the vengeful dragon from the Dragon Throne, Walter had nothing but admiration for him.
“If she became crazy after visiting the cemetery, a ghost has mostly likely possessed her. It’s not a big problem,” said David calmly.
“If you can cure her, I’ll inform my friend to bring his wife to you right now.” Walter whipped out his phone happily and prepared to make a call. However, David raised his hand and stopped Walter.
He said, “We’re not in a rush, Mr. Grange. It’s better to see her at night. Can you give me their address? I’ll visit them personally after work.”
“Thank you, Mr. Chance.”
Walter thanked him profusely “It’s just a simple gesture. I’m also troubling you by asking you to find the spiritual brush for me,” said David with a smile, “Since you’re helping each other, you don’t have to stand on ceremonies. The food is getting cold.”
William interrupted their conversation. Otherwise, both of them would keep exchanging pleasantries to no end.
After eating, Josephine sent David back to the office.
“David, I’ll pick you up at night and tag along with you. I’ve never witnessed a ghost possessing someone before!” Josephine said to David excitedly.
“Aren’t you afraid?” David asked teasingly when he saw how excited she was.
“What’s there to fear? You’ll be there, right? I know that people with superb medical skills like you have ways to deal with ghosts.
Some children would cry from fear, but they’ll become better after the doctors recite a spell or two. There’s no need for any injections or medicine,” Josephine said dismissively.
David smiled and did not say anything. Josephine might be scared out of her wits when she sees it with her own eyes later. After David got out of the car, Josephine drove away. Meanwhile, Hilda was still standing beside the window.
She had been waiting for David to return because she wanted to see who the woman was. However, she still could not get a clear glimpse of the woman. All she saw was David getting out of the car with a bright smile. When David returned to the sales department, he noticed that Hilda was in a bad mood.
Hence, he asked, “What’s wrong, Hilda?” “Nothing.”
Not sparing a single glance in his direction, Hilda forced a smile and left. David did not think too much about it. He sat down and started working immediately. In the afternoon, a document was sent over from the headquarters of Sullivan Group. It was placed on Xavier’s desk. When Xavier read the content of the document, his expression became extremely grim and menacing. The document was about a position transfer.
David would be appointed as the chairman of Sentiment Chemical Limited from next Monday onward. In that case, he would become Xavier’s direct superior.
“Why? Why?” Xavier roared as he read the document.
He immediately tore it into shreds. “What’s wrong, Mr. Jennings?”
The secretary rushed in when she heard his yells.
“Get lost!”
Xavier bellowed, causing her to scurry out. With his bloodshot eyes, Xavier looked like a complete madman.
“It’s all your fault, David. It’s all your fault! I’m going to kill you!” Xavier gritted his teeth.
Despite being a top student who had worked for the Sullivan family for years, he ended up being defeated by an ex-convict.
He could not accept this fact at all. At that moment, his mind had already become twisted. A long time had passed before Xavier calmed down. Looking at the document, which had been ripped into shreds, he opened the drawer slowly. There was a gun placed inside the drawer. Staring at the gun, Xavier seemed to be making a very tough decision. He raised the gun slowly. Stroking the cold steel of the gun, he made a decision.
Xavier made a call to Zayne. “Zayne, tell David to come to my office.”
Zayne, who was still sitting in his office and fuming, was surprised when he received Xavier’s call.
“Zayne, why is Mr. Jennings looking for David?” asked Maria.
“How would I know?” Zayne frowned, as he had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.
“Is Mr. Jennings giving all the commission to David? I’ve already noticed that David is somehow associated with him.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have given David such a good opportunity!” Maria said furiously.
“All right. Stop nagging. I’m in a bad mood now!” Zayne shot Maria a glare before leaving the office and walking to David’s desk.
“David, Mr. Jennings instructed you to go to his office. It’s probably about the contract. You know very well what you should say to him. If Maria and I hadn’t built a good relationship with Cosmic Chemical, would you have managed to secure the contract so easily?”
Glancing at Zayne, David gave a sneer. Without saying anything else, he got up and left. Zayne was furious when he saw David’s reaction.
He couldn’t help but murmur, “Hmph! If it weren’t for Maria’s recommendation, you wouldn’t be able to remain with this company. How dare you oppose me? I’ll make you regret it sooner or later.”
After David arrived at Xavier’s office, the secretary wanted to inform Xavier about David’s arrival first. However, David directly pushed the door open and entered, not giving the secretary a chance to stop him.
“Mr. Jennings, he ... he insisted on barging in!” the secretary explained to Xavier anxiously.
Staring at David, Xavier waved his hands at the secretary and instructed, “Get out. Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter.”
The secretary nodded and left, closing the door behind her.
“Take a seat.”
Xavier pointed at the chair in front of him. David did not stand on ceremony and directly sat opposite him. Just like that, they stared at each other for a minute in total silence.
“Why did you look for me? Speak now. I’m busy!” David urged, since Xavier kept staying quiet.