Clayton bowed his head and smiled. He did not hide anything and said bluntly, “Not every project that I invest in will be successful. It’s just luck. That project won’t make a big profit. My wife just told your wife about it after she heard me talking about this project back then. In fact, I’ve already mentioned the risks. We have to be cautious in investment and we shouldn’t blindly follow hearsay.”When Samuel Lindstrom saw Clayton like this, the irritation he felt in his heart disappeared.Lumi Makinen, that brainless woman, had always regarded Clayton as a legend in the investment world, so much so that she almost hung up Clayton’s portrait at home.If Samuel did not stop Lumi, that woman would have wanted to change her phone’s lock screen to a picture of Clayton.This showed how obsessed Lumi was.However, Lumi was not obsessed with Clayton as a man but as the legend that was undefeated in the investment world.Due to this, the woman who had repeatedly failed in investment s
Near the end, Grant and Eric had said all that they should, and they had already stated all their conditions and advantages respectively.The rest depends on how they would compete in private.This banquet was just the beginning.They left one after another, and Clayton stayed till the end.Some people came over to say goodbye, and Clayton smiled in response.“Mr. Sloan, it's been a long time since I’ve seen Ms. Stanton. Please send her my regards.”Clayton nodded and spoke with a smile.“I’ll be sure to tell her. Nicole has always liked collaborating with you. Let’s play golf some time.”“Sure!”......Everyone talked and laughed as they left one after another.Clayton waited until Mr. Jensen was about to leave before he straightened his clothes and followed him.When Mr. Jensen was about to get into the car, Clayton called out to him.“Mr. Jensen…”After all, Mr. Jensen was from the army. Although he was old, he was fit and did not show any signs of middle-aged weight g
In fact, both Ferguson Corporation and Stanton Corporation met all of Hank Jensen’s expectations.Eric used to be in the army, so he had an advantage in this area. It also goes without saying that Ferguson Corporation is very powerful.However, Stanton Corporation’s idea was very creative. Some construction aspects were almost the same as their original intention. Moreover, Stanton Corporation had overlapping parts in certain project areas, so they held an advantage in this sense.Thus, to make a decision, Hank Jensen still needed further studies and judgment. Before that, he would not make any premature promises.As for Clayton Sloan...After listening to Hank’s words, Clayton smiled. He did not show too much expectation and enthusiasm.This made Hank somewhat puzzled as he did not know what Clayton was going to say.After a few seconds’ pause, Clayton spoke frankly.“Who wouldn’t be interested? It’s just that I know that I won’t be allowed to touch that project.”Hank sighed
Clayton smiled and raised his hand to look at the time.“I’ll send the relevant information to your email later. You can decide after reading it.”Hank Jensen did not know what to say for a moment. He just felt exhilarated. “If there’s no problem with your technology, we’ll save billions of dollars, and time won’t be an issue!”After that, Hank suddenly calmed down and froze for a moment.“Is that project your own? Or do you have a Libertian on board?”Hank could not help but worry about this. If Clayton lied to him, the country’s interests would be at stake, and he would lose his office.Clayton spoke with a smile on his face.“I won’t partner with someone else in such a sensitive investment. Otherwise, it might get forcefully confiscated. That’s also why I chose South Africa. If you want, you can select two of your people to go over and take a look after reading the information. I also hope our cooperation will withstand the test.”The smile on Hank’s face could no longer be
Clayton spoke flawlessly, making it impossible to find any fault with him.Hank Jensen narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.Clayton said, “Perhaps I’m too used to being an investor, so now that my role is different, I have to make something clear. After you evaluate the project and want to cooperate with me, I won’t allow anyone else other than the political party’s technical personnel to interfere on my side. That means whether you decide to cooperate with Stanton Corporation or Ferguson Corporation in the future, they won’t have the right to tell me what to do. Perhaps at some point, they will even have to listen to me.”Clayton finished speaking and quietly observed Hank’s expression.Hank’s smile faded, and he gradually became serious.What an old fox.Hank picked up a bargain, yet he still did not allow others to mention their conditions?Hank completely understood Clayton’s intent.The best option was to choose Stanton Corporation so as not to create any hostility between
Yvette touched her hair and suddenly realized something. “I forgot! Why am I at your house? I’ll leave now!”With that, she grabbed her phone and headed out.The person on the phone spoke in a suppressed tone.“Yvette, hurry back to your room and go to sleep!”Yvette froze in place when she heard that.She looked around dumbfounded as she tried to recognize whose house she was in.Clayton picked Nicole up with one hand.“Ms. Quimbey, you should go in and rest. I’ll take Nicole with me.”Luckily, they were drinking at home. They would have been in trouble if they were outside.Yvette froze. “Oh, okay. Go back home then. Goodbye!”A voice once again came through the phone that Yvette was holding.“Yvette, hurry back to bed! If you drink so much again next time, watch how I’ll clean you up!”Lance was ruthless and talkative. He was helpless over the video call.The maid sent Clayton out and said, “Mr. Sloan, have someone make Ms. Stanton some hangover tea before she sleeps. O
Zane had to ask for clarification.Before Lance went on a business trip, he clearly instructed Zane not to let the company’s affairs affect Yvette’s normal life as much as possible.In other words, they should solve all the small and miscellaneous things.What did Lance’s phone call mean now?Lance wanted Yvette to work overtime?Zane was afraid that he got the wrong idea. That was why he wanted to clarify this.Lance’s voice was dull across the phone.“I just want you to find something for her to do. Ms. Quimbey couldn’t sleep well because I’m not around, so it’ll be better to divert her attention.”Zane said, “Understood, Mr. Sheldon. Don’t worry. I promise to make it so that Ms. Quimbey falls asleep as soon as she gets home!”So that’s what it is.Unknowingly, Lance just showed off his affection for Yvette.Lance let out a faint “mm” and hung up the phone in satisfaction.Zane was truly quick-witted. He understood without much explanation from Lance.The next day.Yvet
Seeing Yvette’s reluctant expression, Zane coughed and spoke.“If you really don’t want to do it, I can do it after I finish my work, but it’ll have to wait until tomorrow. I’m afraid it would delay the schedule…”Yvette rolled her eyes when she saw his torn expression.As a vice president, Yvette had to use her precious time to do these things that even an ordinary employee would not do.Hmph!“Fine, just put it here. I’ll look for it.”Yvette was really helpless, but she had no other way.She would tell Lance about this when he comes back.Zane’s eyes lit up. “Really? Thank you, Ms. Quimbey! No wonder Mr. Sheldon said that we can come to you if there’s anything. You’re the best!”The corner of Yvette’s mouth twitched. “Cut the crap and get out.”Zane nodded and disappeared in the blink of an eye.Yvette was speechless.Zane went out and sent a message to Lance.[Mr. Sheldon, if Ms. Quimbey complains to you, I hope that you won’t deduct my salary!]After all, Zane was ju
Chatty and Fischer had been apart for so long, so they cried when they finally hugged.Fischer could not bear to see her cry.When her sobbing eased a little, Fischer lowered his head to wipe her tears and gently coaxed her not to cry.Chatty took a deep breath and calmed herself down as soon as possible.She had so many questions for him.Seeing that her eyes were swollen from crying, Fischer pinched her cheek and said with a smile, “Do you still want to drink coffee? If you don’t want this, we can go to my place, and I’ll make you a cup of coffee.”Chatty nodded.Fischer let down his hand and naturally held Chatty’s hand. He turned around to pick up her bag and pushed the door open.The waiter at the back was envious that they were such a perfect match.Chatty saw that he was holding her hand and felt as if an electric current passed through her heart.When they were young, Fischer often held her hand. They were inseparable, and he liked her the most.Was he still the same
After Chatty left, Clayton sighed miserably for several days, and Nicole was speechless when she saw this.Life in school was not so boring.Although Chatty had been spoiled since childhood, she was not arrogant or insufferable.Chatty was bubbly, outgoing, and clever, so she was very popular.From time to time, she invited everyone to party in her big villa. Thus, everyone loved her even more.Chatty also enjoyed her time alone.She would go for a walk along the Seine and feed the pigeons in the sunset...However, she always felt that someone was watching her whenever she was alone.Even so, she did not think much about it. After all, her father arranged so many security personnel for her.Maybe that stare was from a bodyguard.Chatty walked alone in the sunset with an ice cream in hand and a limited-edition bag that her mom bought for her. Chatty was planning to send this bag back to Mediania.She was a young and beautiful lady with stunning features, so she was a sight to
Clayton talked to Chatty about studying abroad.Chatty agreed without hesitation.He asked her where she wanted to go, to which she replied that she was fine with anywhere except France.Clayton pondered for a while before asking, “Are you reluctant about France because of Fischer?”Chatty’s eyes turned red.“I don’t remember him at all. Daddy, don’t mention him!”She felt aggrieved.Chatty grew up with him, and he suddenly disappeared one day.It felt like a dream.That person was no longer behind her. Fischer was no longer around.Chatty missed him very much, but Fischer did not even say goodbye.Clayton touched her head and looked at his daughter in distress.“Chatty, now that you’ve grown up, you should know that Fischer had no choice but to leave. He also couldn’t contact you, so if you see him in the future, don’t blame him.”Chatty stubbornly turned her head away, pretending not to care.She was the apple of Clayton’s eye, so when had she ever suffered any grievanc
In the blink of an eye, Chatty grew up.As soon as she graduated from high school, she found a boyfriend.She was also happy to go home and share the good news with Nicole.Nicole did not think much of it. She thought that her daughter should enjoy the feeling of sweet and youthful love.Thus, Nicole asked Chatty about her feelings and did not think she was too serious in a relationship.Nicole felt that she could turn a blind eye to it.However, when Clayton found out, he could not sleep all night.Clayton intended to have a good talk with his daughter.Chatty did not think much of it.“Everyone in my class has a boyfriend. If I didn’t have one, I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the trend! Of course, I have to date while I’m young. Otherwise, it won’t be considered puppy love anymore! Life without a first love isn’t perfect!”Clayton tried to persuade her. “You’re still young. If you see the world, you’ll know that men aren’t great.”“Then is Mommy blind since she’s with y
Another surveillance footage showed that the waiter almost dropped the tray because of the instability of the wine glasses, so the waiter moved the position of the wine glass. However, Jade was unaware of this.The autopsy results came out overnight.Jade was found to be poisoned by potassium cyanide.The ingredients were the same as the small bottle that Jade was carrying.Jade intentionally wanted to kill someone, but she accidentally killed herself.She would never understand which part of her scheme went wrong and why she ended up dead.The police checked the surveillance footage and found that the small bottle was initially dropped by Selena’s aunt.They followed the lead and arrested her.The aunt confessed everything without omission and told the police that she was threatened, so she had to go to the event.However, the aunt did not want to harm anyone, so she took the opportunity of her fall to throw away the bottle of medicine.Unexpectedly, Jade did not give up and
Jade was silent for a moment. Then, she pursed her lips.“I don’t care what method you use. You must get your parents to see Selena. Otherwise, I will make your parents drink this bottle of potassium cyanide.”Jennifer raised her head abruptly. Her face was extremely pale.“Okay.”She spoke in a low voice.The uneasiness and fear in her eyes could not be concealed.......A few days later, the opportunity came.Eric specially brought Selena to attend a charity auction to relax her mind.Moreover, he also bought a lot of jewelry and antiques. Soon, he became the focus of the crowd.After the auction, there was a charity dinner.Jennifer’s parents managed to get an invitation through various channels.Jade was already in the center of the venue. She wanted to watch this good show, but Jennifer’s parents came late, and the crowd dispersed when they arrived.Jade was furious.If they missed this opportunity, how long would they have to wait for the next opportunity?The Stan
When Selena talked about Nicole and Eric, she had a smile on her face, and there was no concern or disgust in her eyes.It was probably because Selena felt that Eric had left his past behind.Eric would never approach Nicole again, and they each had their own lives.Nicole smiled. The gemstone bracelet in the box was shiny and beautiful. It was extravagant with each carefully crafted gemstone. There was a kind of wild and exquisite beauty to it.Nicole shook her head and could not help but laugh.“I liked collecting these a few years ago, but I’ve restrained myself now. Thank you, I really like it!”Selena took the initiative to give her a gift, which showed that she did not mind Nicole’s past with Eric. They just laughed it off.Nicole wore the bracelet on her wrist. It was indeed very beautiful.Selena smiled and was very happy to see that Nicole liked it.“The past is in the past. Let’s forgive each other, okay?”Nicole nodded with sore eyes.“It’s a pity I didn’t prepare
Jade’s rudeness made Floyd’s face darken.Nicole twitched the corner of her mouth indifferently.“The shares of Stanton Corporation belong to the Stanton family. Back then, Uncle Noah signed his shares over to the company so that he would only enjoy the dividends. Now that he has left the company, he will not be able to enjoy the dividends. Aunt Jade, your plan has failed. These shares aren’t part of your property division. Even if they are to be divided, the interests of the company come first.”Jade’s complexion was dull.“Then what should I do? If he goes to jail, how will I survive? I don’t care! Those shares must be given to me! Otherwise, I won’t rest!”Jade sat there looking like a rogue, as if she was determined to get the shares.Floyd’s face was gloomy, and he glanced at Jade with a complicated look.“You should go back and wait for the police and the company’s notice. Noah stole hundreds of millions of dollars from the company. The company is nice enough not to chase
Jade’s face turned pale.“You should try both, or at least find a reliable lawyer to get him less jail time.”Nicole could not help but chuckle.She interrupted their conversation.“Aunt Jade, in fact, you came at the right time. We’re here to discuss how to rescue Uncle Noah!”Jade glanced at her in surprise and disbelief.“Then… What did you discuss?”Clayton smiled inexplicably. His warm gaze fell on Nicole, and he looked like he was watching a good show.Nicole sighed.“Actually, we have consulted a lawyer. The worst-case scenario is the death penalty. After all, he killed two people. But there is a way. Uncle Noah was married to you back then, right? As long as you come forward to testify that Uncle Noah has been with you all the time, so he didn’t have a chance to commit those crimes, there may be a glimmer of hope!”Jade’s face turned pale instantly, and she stood up in shock.“You… You want me to give a false statement? How could I? This is illegal!”Nicole sneered