A Smug Businessman Humiliated His Daughter's Boyfriend Until The Boy's Father Arrived

Patrick chuckled, crossing his arms. He didn't know who this older man was, but he assumed he was just another working-class nobody trying to act tough.

The Power Shift

"And who do you think you are?"

Patrick sneered, adjusting his sunglasses.

"I am Patrick Vance. I own Vance Enterprises. I can buy this entire garage and have both of you thrown out on the street by sunset."

Franklin didn't flinch. Instead, a cold, knowing smile spread across his face. He pulled out a sleek smartphone and dialed a number on speakerphone.

"Arthur,"

Franklin said when the call connected.

"Who is our primary contractor for the downtown development project?"

A professional voice responded immediately over the speaker.

"That would be Vance Enterprises, Mr. Sterling. They are currently relying on our thirty-million-dollar funding to avoid bankruptcy."

Patrick's smug expression instantly shattered. His face drained of color, and his sunglasses slipped slightly down his nose. The name Sterling carried legendary weight in the city's financial elite. Franklin Sterling was the elusive billionaire investor who held the keys to the city's entire economy.

"Cancel the contract,"

Franklin ordered calmly.

"And initiate a full audit of their past invoices. I believe Mr. Vance has some serious explaining to do."

"Right away, Mr. Sterling,"

the voice replied before the line went dead.

Patrick stared at Franklin, his mouth hanging open in sheer terror. In a matter of seconds, his entire empire, his wealth, and his social standing had been pushed to the edge of a cliff.

"You... you're Franklin Sterling?"

Patrick stammered, his voice trembling.

"But... your son... he's just a mechanic! Why is he working in a place like this?"

Franklin looked at Connor with immense pride, then turned back to Patrick with absolute disdain.