James Campbell’s face turned sour immediately as Adam Jones criticized his managerial skills without mercy.
No matter how powerful the Jones Corporation is, he is still Adam’s elder and his former father-in-law, yet Adam disrespected him blatantly in front of others, leaving him no dignity whatsoever.
At that moment, James Campbell’s demeanor turned cold.
"Adam, no matter what, I am still the chairman of Campbell, and you’re a junior. Watch your tone when speaking to me."
This warning, devoid of any deterring power, only elicited a dismissive snicker from Adam.
"If I flattered CEO Campbell to the skies, would your capabilities reach the heavens?"
Upon hearing this, Elly couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth. Seeing James Campbell so enraged by Adam that his mouth almost twisted, Elly felt an immediate sense of delight.
Adam didn’t want to waste time talking to James Campbell anymore and, taking Elly’s hand, he headed towards the Old Master’s hospital room.
Adam had very little respect for James Campbell. Not to mention being the chairman of a conglomerate, he didn’t even deserve to be called a person.
His biological father was staying on this same floor of the hospital, and it was his shameless mistress who had made him ill. He didn’t even consider visiting his dad, but instead came straight to inquire about his illegitimate daughter’s affairs.
Did he still expect to receive any kindness from me? Fat chance!
It would be even harder than for Elly to remarry him!
Melody Baker had called James Campbell over, primarily concerning Sophie Baker’s issue. Seeing Adam unwilling to discuss further, she became anxious on the spot.
She pulled at James’s sleeve forcefully, pleading, "James, let’s not get angry with President Jones right now. Sophie is still at the Police Station and needs your help urgently."
Though Sophie was an illegitimate daughter, she had never suffered hardships from childhood to now. Being held in a detention center was unbearable for her.
James knew this too well; in fact, he had momentarily forgotten about this matter in his anger towards Adam.
Seeing Adam walking away, James hurriedly followed after him.
"President Jones," he called.
He didn’t address him with the same warmth as before; whatever he did to ingratiate himself was like happily slapping a cold backside, just to be humiliated for no reason.
He intercepted Adam and Elly, shooting a subtle glare at Elly before speaking to Adam:
"I’ve heard from the Police Station that Sophie leaked Jones Corporation’s trade secrets, but that must be a misunderstanding. How could she possibly have access to your company’s core secrets? Has someone been stirring you up against her?"
Even at this juncture, he did not forget to drag Elly into the fray.
Adam really began to doubt whether his wife was actually born from this fool.
He recalled his first visit to the Campbell Family’s home as a child, where he saw the beautiful little girl sitting alone by the pool crying, which tugged at his heartstrings.
Feeling sorry for her, he naturally blamed James Campbell for her sadness.
"In CEO Campbell’s eyes, am I as foolish as you, easily swayed by others?"
His gaze suddenly turned icy, a frosty layer veiled his eyes, and without beating around the bush, he said directly:
"Whether it’s a misunderstanding or not, you can ask the prosecutors if the evidence against Jones Corporation has already been submitted. While I’m still ill, if CEO Campbell exacerbates my condition, I’ll hold the Campbell Corporation accountable for it."
With that, he curved his lips into a cold smile, "Just wait."
James was infuriated by Adam’s utterly shameless words for the second time, "You..."
He looked like anything but sick at the moment, clearly just pandering to that little wretch Elly!
At this time, he almost wished he could turn around and leave, but thinking of his precious daughter still stuck in the Police Station, he managed to suppress the urge.