Out of Control: Into Your Everything-Chapter 162: Played for a Fool

Julian Ford looked at him indifferently, his eyes like ice, "Liam Spencer is from your Spencer Family. Drug use and intentional injury charges mean there’s only one road for him, and that’s to rot in jail. Nothing else is possible."

Jasper Spencer’s eyes were filled with immense struggle.

How could he not understand that Julian Ford’s words were a warning not to even think about pleading for leniency?

This incident today, the fault entirely lies with Liam Spencer.

Principle and bottom lines told Jasper Spencer he shouldn’t cover up for him.

But even though the Spencer Family wasn’t on par with the Ford family in the business world, the old man in their family had a significant reputation and cared about appearances in Capitoline’s political scene.

The fact that Liam Spencer caused such a scene today brought little shame to the family, but if his drug use was tied to any other sordid affairs, it could implicate the entire Spencer Family.

"Julian Ford."

Jasper Spencer blocked Julian Ford and Scarlett Shaw’s path.

"I’ll make Liam Spencer apologize to Scarlett in person, and you can ask for any compensation you want; can you delay sending him to the police for now?"

Jasper Spencer had never spoken to Julian Ford with such a humble expression in his life.

His principles told him Liam deserved to rot in jail.

But family interests, honor, and disgrace were at stake, and he had to suppress the situation first.

"Do you think we need an apology?" Julian Ford was unmoved, without a trace of emotion, "Or are you saying my girlfriend lacks that bit of material compensation from you?"

At the beginning of the banquet, everyone might have thought Scarlett Shaw was just Julian Ford’s companion.

Now, with Julian Ford personally certifying Scarlett Shaw’s identity, it was more shocking than the trouble Liam Spencer had caused.

Jasper Spencer wanted to say something else, but Julian’s cold gaze swept over Zoe Sutton behind him and back to him, coldly saying:

"I think your brain is entirely in your pecs, unable to distinguish between emotions and serious matters, a useless musclehead who can’t make up his mind about anything."

Jasper Spencer: "..."

Julian Ford said this expressionlessly and really walked away with Scarlett Shaw.

The crowd dispersed under the organization of security guards, leaving Jasper Spencer looking extremely embarrassed.

Suddenly, an abrupt gaze pierced through the crowd and landed on his face without concealment.

Jasper Spencer turned his head and met Yana Yarrow’s eyes, instantly dumbfounded.

It was an expression he had never seen on her face, a cold and piercing disappointment, like an arrow directly hitting his eye sockets.

Jasper Spencer frowned.

Yana Yarrow’s gaze on him was brief, lasting only a few seconds before she turned and walked away.

Josiah Sutton looked at Jasper Spencer, "Yana Yarrow is your childhood friend, right?"

Jasper Spencer gave a low hum from his throat.

His voice was harshly hoarse.

Josiah Sutton: "The feelings of childhood friends, though perhaps not surpassing a cousin, but just now, Liam nearly harassed Yana. Are you going to protect even that?"

"..."

Jasper Spencer irritably rubbed his hair, angrily kicking the trash can beside him flying.

Josiah Sutton: "Two thousand dollars, pay the front desk before you leave."

Jasper Spencer: "..."

The news of Liam Spencer being sent into custody by Julian Ford reached the Spencer Family in less than two hours.

Liam’s parents tried to pull strings to get him out, but every effort was futile. Only after inquiry did they realize that Julian Ford was watching the case closely, and with Liam’s drug use and intentional harm, nobody dared take the risk to release him unless Julian was willing to reconcile.

Mr. Spencer tried to approach Julian Ford, but he wouldn’t even grant a meeting.

In the end, he thought over and over and could only turn to Ezra Ford for help.

The news about Liam Spencer reached the Spencer Family quickly, and naturally, the news of Julian Ford and Scarlett Shaw’s relationship also reached Ezra Ford’s ears.

Upon hearing it, Ezra Ford was in his study practicing calligraphy, with no change in expression.

He merely instructed his subordinates in a calm voice to keep Freya Pierce in the dark and not let his wife find out.

When Liam Spencer’s parents visited the Ford family to see Ezra Ford, Freya Pierce was out playing cards.

"Director Ford, this time it’s truly our Liam’s fault. He’s young, ignorant, went astray, and offended your son’s girlfriend. We are terribly sorry."

"Over twenty and still called ignorant?"

Ezra Ford leisurely drank a cup of tea, smiling slightly as he looked over the couple.

Mr. Spencer, knowing he was in the wrong, quickly said, "Not teaching is the father’s fault. Liam’s behavior is also my responsibility as his father. Director Ford, we sincerely apologize. Whatever you require, as long as it gets my wastrel son out, we will compensate."

Ezra Ford set down the teacup, filled another, and pushed it in front of Mr. Spencer.

"But she is merely Julian’s girlfriend, not the Ford family’s daughter-in-law. Why speak of ’we’?"

Mr. Spencer’s hand paused on the teacup, instantly understanding the implication.

It seemed the girlfriend named Scarlett Shaw wasn’t recognized by Ezra Ford and held no weight in the Ford family.

This made it much easier than anticipated.

After all, a daughter-in-law not acknowledged by Ezra Ford might actually add to the discord between the father and son; this trouble with Liam Spencer might unwittingly serve as a catalyst.

Quickly catching on, Mr. Spencer promptly said, "Capitoline will focus on large model integration technology in the coming years. I will return today and discuss with my father. With The Ford Group’s elite technology and the Veridian brand, you can certainly participate in the project."

"I’ll discuss it with Julian first, but my son is stubborn, so whether there’s any outcome remains to be seen."

Ezra Ford twirled the porcelain teacup in his hand, paused for a few seconds, then smiled and said:

"By then, you can come up with another plan, it’s not too late."

Mr. Spencer’s eyes flickered, understanding something, and he repeatedly thanked him.

Upon leaving the Ford family, Mrs. Spencer noticed Mr. Spencer’s cryptic expression and couldn’t help but worry, "What does Ezra Ford mean by that? He gave no definitive answer, yet you were kowtowing and thanking him."

Inside the car, Mr. Spencer sternly replied, "What do you understand? Stop asking."

Mr. Spencer’s expression was severe, yet inwardly he cursed Ezra Ford as a sly old fox, adept at letting others do the dirty work.

The only sure thing he gained from the visit today was—

Ezra Ford’s dissatisfaction with Julian Ford’s girlfriend was an absolute ten out of ten.

Though he didn’t know how long the old fox had known about Julian Ford’s only girlfriend, Ezra Ford’s last words clearly suggested:

He could target the girlfriend named Scarlett Shaw. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

As for how to proceed, that was up to his own abilities.

Wasn’t this just trying to enjoy all the benefits without lifting a finger?

But to break in through Scarlett Shaw, he would first have to get past Julian Ford, who currently had a steely attitude toward this. It was after hitting a wall with him that he sought out Ezra Ford, wasn’t it?

Those two father and son were really treating him like a fool, circling around playing him for a monkey!