Chapter 1009 He Flaunted His Success in Smoking CessationWhen Zach caught up with Julien, the latter was already by the elevator. Looking at Julien’s gloomy face, Zach knew that he was in a bad mood. After thinking for a moment, he pulled out a cigarette case from his pocket and offered a cigarette to him. "Mr. Flint, would you like one?"Julien glanced at him and stood up straight. "No, I quit smoking.""What?" Zach was stunned. "You quit?"When did this happen? How come he didn't know? Although Julien was not addicted to smoking, he occasionally smoked one or two. Zach had never heard that Mr. Flint had quit smoking.Julien raised his chin slightly, with no concealment of pride in his tone. "I just quit smoking recently. Leaf said it's bad for my health and wouldn't let me smoke anymore. Since she cares so much about me, how can I disappoint her?""Uh..." Zach's lips twitched. "So that's how it is. Alright, I'll smoke it myself then."While saying this, he took the ci
Chapter 1010 Two Childish MenThat was true.Sydney dismissed her suspicion of Luke, withdrew her gaze, and turned to look at the waiter. "Excuse me, since we do not have to pay the bill, then who paid for us? Or has there been a mistake in your system to show our unpaid bill as paid?”The waiter replied with a smile, "Ms. Raines, please rest assured that there is nothing wrong with our system. Your bill has indeed been paid by Mr. Flint, your boyfriend.""Julien?"Sydney and Luke said in unison.Luke stood up in surprise.The waiter nodded. "Yes, it was paid by Mr. Flint, and he also asked me to relay a message to Mr. Chase.""To me?" Luke pointed to his nose.Sydney also turned her head and looked at him, wondering what Julien had to say to Luke."Yes, Mr. Chase, it's you." The waiter smiled and nodded.Luke's mouth twitched slightly. "Okay, what did that guy ask you to tell me?"The waiter adjusted the tie around his neck and then replied with a serious face, "Mr. Flint
Chapter 1011 Sydney's WorryAfter all, she viewed Luke not only as her friend, but also as her elder brother.Moreover, Luke came to her rescue this time.So, Julien shouldn't have treated Luke that way.Sydney admitted that she should be to blame, too. She knew that Julien got jealous easily, but she didn't tell him in advance that she would have a meal with Luke so that Julien could be prepared.The reason why Julien said those words to Luke was largely that he had no idea of her eating with Luke. Thus, when he learned about it by chance, he became jealous.‘Well, I must learn from this experience and be careful later. I’d better tell Julien wherever I will go in the future. Otherwise, he will get jealous and do something unreasonable again.’Thinking of this, Sydney shook her head helplessly and then sent Julien the message....Julien had returned to Flint Corporation. As soon as he sat down, his phone dinged.He tugged on his tie wearily. After he completely loosened his
Chapter 1012 A Sudden ChangeMoreover, he would rather hope that Sydney could be happy than wish that she could break up.‘It is Julien, not I, who can bring Sydney happiness.‘Even if I hate Julien a lot, I still want to put in a good word for him.‘Well, I am such a great and selfless man.’Luke thought bitterly to himself, but he had to deliberately praise himself.Only in this way could he slightly alleviate his bitterness and helplessness.Sydney didn't know what Luke was thinking about. After listening to his guess and his analysis of Julien, she considered it possible.Julien’s emotions were not stable.He was detached sometimes while he got angry easily sometimes.Perhaps she overthought it.At the thought of it, Sydney felt relieved and smiled at Luke. "Thank you for your comfort. I feel less worried now.""That's good." Luke nodded and then added, "It's best if there's nothing between you and Julien. If something wrong happens, don't hide it and blame yourself. As
Chapter 1013 The Harsh TruthSydney came here for help. Even if Chaim showed contempt, she had to put up with it.Otherwise, if they offended Chaim and thus he refused to give them a loan, they wouldn't get anything.Skylight really needed the money now.Luke got the meaning in Sydney's eyes and he immediately calmed down. He took a deep breath and nodded to Sydney that he wouldn't be impulsive.Then Sydney let go of his sleeve. She smiled at Chaim, "Mr. Houston, is it something that is related to borrowing money from the bank?""No and yes." Chaim shook his head and then nodded meaningfully.Sydney frowned in confusion, "What do you mean?"Chaim took a sip of wine and answered, "Ms. Raines, you want a loan of two hundred million dollars."He held up two fingers and continued, "That's a lot of money. Even though this is the head office, we need to transfer funds from several branches to get the money you need. And most importantly, Ms. Raines, you want a fixed term loan, not a
Chapter 1014 Sydney's RealizationChaim remembered when he was young...Then he looked at Sydney, and his expression became gentle. At that moment, he did not look like a businessman but a kind elder."Ms. Sydney, don't feel bad. This is a realistic problem. It's hard for a person to succeed without connections or background. I hope you can understand that," Chaim said.Sydney understood what Chaim was saying, but she couldn't accept it.It made her efforts look like a joke.She worked so hard, but others only saw that her boyfriend was Julien. They couldn't see her efforts.And her hard work means nothing in the face of power."Syd," Luke got worried when he saw Sydney's clenched lips and pale face.And he felt guilty.He blamed himself for not being as powerful as Julien or having expanded the family business as Julien had done. He hadn't made the family business bigger.Otherwise, when Sydney was in trouble, he could have helped her out. But now he couldn't do anything for her."I'm
Chapter 1015 Luke's AdviceSydney agreed with Chaim very much and nodded nonstop."I'm reluctant to be looked down upon by others and to hear that others say that I'm good for nothing and rely on Julien for everything, but..."She supported her forehead and smiled bitterly. "But I just find that I have relied on Julien all the time and that I have accomplished few things by myself. It's ironic.""Don't say that." Luke patted her shoulder. He didn't want to see her doubt herself and become decadent.Chaim ate some food and then said, "Ms. Raines, you'd better not split hairs.""What?" She put down her hand from her forehead and looked up at Chaim. "Mr. Houston, what do you mean?"Chaim raised his hand and interrupted her. "How long have you run Skylight Corporation?"She didn't know why he suddenly asked her this question, but she still replied without hesitation, "Almost six months."Then he asked, "Have you ever learned management before you took over Skylight Corporation?"
Chapter 1016 Change Her MindThe business world was harsh but tolerant.If one struggled in business alone and didn't have any backers, they would be eaten up by those covetous predators in business sooner or later.Luke's tone was serious. Sydney bit her lip and looked at him.After a while, she asked with uncertainty, "Do you really think that I should rely on him?""My opinion is unimportant." He shrugged. "Now that Julien can be your backer, why do you refuse? I know the reason. You think that it will show your incompetence if you can't deal with things alone, and you will be inferior to Julien in the relationship. Thus, you're reluctant to accept his help."She fell silent.'Luke is right. It's the main reason why I'm reluctant to rely on Julien.'In my opinion, I can only rely on myself in the world. Others can help me temporarily but can't help me forever.'If I get used to relying on Julien, what can I do when I break up with him or when he feels annoyed because I ask