Jacob was too drained to worry about how others perceived him, so he decided to call President Pei directly.


    At that moment, President Pei was already home, sitting on the sofa with his wife in the living room, both of them engrossed in their cell phones, anticipating Jacob’s call for rification.


    President Pei understood that he needed to provide Jacob with an exnation regarding the situation. Ignoring it or refusing to respond would only imply that he was indeed manipting Jacob.


    To avoid any unnecessaryplications for himself, he resolved to rify things for Jacob.


    However, his so-called exnation was merely the reasoning his wife had suggested—using someone else’s knife to carry out the deed.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    When he answered Jacob’s call, he expressed with embarrassment: “Oh Jacob, I’m afraid I can’t assist you!”<fn0a8f> Updates are released by Find★Novel</fn0a8f>


    Jacob, filled with rage, shot back: “Pei! Are you kidding me? You told me to send a resignation email, but you fired me outright? You shared all these assurances, but in reality, it was just a trick! I was blind to think of you as a close brother, and now I see how you really are!”


    President Pei quickly responded, “Jacob, please listen. This situation is moreplicated than you realize. I genuinely wanted to keep you on board. This morning, I gathered all the vice presidents in my office to discuss your case. However, they insisted that your actions severely impacted the association’s reputation. They expressed strong disapproval, which forced me to hold a vote among all members. When the votes were tallied, I was the only one advocating for you.”


    He added, “By the way, you should check your email. The HR director must have sent you the meeting minutes.”


    Although President Pei tried to shift the me, Jacob was not impressed. Heshed out, “Pei, you don’t need to borate. All I know is that you promised me yesterday to at least secure me a director position. And now? Not only have I lost that role, but it feels like our rtionship has been severed!”


    Jacob’s voice trembled with emotion as he continued, “Pei, you have no idea how much effort I put into joining the Painting and Calligraphy Association. From my days wandering in the antique street, I have always dreamed of being part of this association! I never once disrespected you as president. Each time you wanted to visit Tianxiang Mansion, I took you there, even introducing you to Mr. Albert Wu. I treated you with respect because we had a good rapport. Now, how can you face him after treating me this way?”


    President Pei felt a wave of disgust. He thought to himself, “It’s been ages, and you still leverage your connection with Mr. Albert? If Mr. Albert ever stood up for you on the phone, I would have no choice but toply.”


    Yet, President Pei dared not criticize Mr. Albert. Instead, he replied coldly, “Jacob, I’ve made it clear. This decision wasn’t mine; it was made by the other members of the association. They wanted you gone. Why not ask yourself why you’ve be so unpopr? No one wants you to stay. Please hear me clearly—no one!”


    Jacob retorted through gritted teeth, “It’s pointless to discuss this. You promised me a vice president and director role, but you didn’t deliver! You broke your promise!”


    President Pei replied icily, “If that’s how you feel, there’s nothing more I can do. Whether you choose to curse or resent me is your choice. But remember, Jacob, where you are now is a result of your own actions. If you hadn’t engaged in that underhanded behavior, not only would you not have been expelled, but you might have even seeded me as president. I suggest you take some time in Dubai to reflect and address your own shorings instead of ming others.”


    Without waiting for Jacob’s response, he continued, “When you return, contact Xiao Wu immediately. He’s close to you and can help you with the resignation procedures and packing your personal belongings. It’s best if you don’te back here; otherwise, everyone will have a hard time looking at you. Out of respect for our friendship, this is all I can do for you. Whether you appreciate or despise me, I can say I acted with a clear conscience. Take care of yourself in the future. Goodbye.”


    As Jacob heard the busy tone on the other end, he pounded his chest in frustration. He had thought this ordeal was finally over, but it had turned into a significant betrayal!


    Now that he had been expelled from the Painting and Calligraphy Association, would he revert to being a vagrant?