After the divorce, he begged

Chapter 104

Chapter 104

Jeffrey and Stanley stepped out of the meeting room and spotted Stephen deep in conversation with Jason from PrimePlay Technologies.

Jeffrey pulled out his phone and made a call. Seeing this, Jason’s expression shifted just a bit. He gave Stephen a nod and said, “Sorry, gotta take this call.”

“By all means,” Stephen replied politely.

Jason walked a short distance away before answering the call. “Mr. Hanson.”

Jeffrey watched them from a distance, his voice calm and deliberate. “I’ll elevate PrimePlay Technologies for you. How far it goes is up to you.”

Jason paused when he heard this. Almost reflexively, he glanced at his surroundings, then his gaze settled thoughtfully on Jeffrey.

Stephen, noticing where Jason was looking, turned and met Jeffrey’s eyes across the room.

Jeffrey pulled the phone away from his ear and hung up, then turned his gaze and walked out of their sight with Stanley.

“Mr. Stephen Hanson,” Jason said, picking up on the hint and turning down Stephen’s earlier request. “I’m afraid I can’t agree to what you suggested.

“After all, this is PrimePlay Technologies‘ tenth anniversary celebration. It’s only fitting that our own people

handle the awards.”

“Of course,” Stephen replied with a gentle nod.

Jason let out a small sigh of relief. “How about we arrange for you to sit in the front row?”

“No need.” Stephen declined. “I’ll just stand off to the side.” Jason hesitated.

“Just stick to your original plan,” Stephen said gently. “I might have to leave early for something.”

With that, Jason didn’t press further. He knew Jeffrey was the real power behind the scenes. Whatever happened, Jeffrey’s wishes came first. Crossing him could have unpredictable consequences.

About half an hour later, the tenth–anniversary celebration was drawing to a close. Apart from the basic procedures of hosts and leaders giving speeches on stage, the remaining events included a ten–year anniversary raffle and an awards ceremony for performances by various departments.

Ella won a tablet. Another person from her department snagged a phone. Rebecca, true to form, had terrible luck. She could only pause, momentarily lost for words.

pull any strings to

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be fair to

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when do you care about being fair, Mr. Hanson?” Stanley teased mercilessly. Jeffrey just

second place. Aren’t you gonna play

didn’t even think about

Jason was strictly behind closed doors. Even if folks found out he worked at PrimePlay Technologies, all they’d do

up and gave out awards on stage during the tenth anniversary gala, that would

scared of any

shooting a look at Stephen, who was

slightly. The way Stephen usually operates, he’d never go in for something like

anniversary like this was bound to hit the financial news. If Stephen took the spotlight up there, the board and those two would nag

he was really aiming for power, this kind

glance at Stephen, who responded with a courteous nod

always plotting against you, but every time he speaks to you, he puts on

he gets by,”

will be handed out to the departments tomorrow,” the host announced, closing off one part and kicking off the next. “Now, time for Mr. Smith to announce the rankings

prize was a cool 15

and a few extra layers of emotion than he had with the first–place winner. He

next time.”

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you. Mr. Smith,” Rebecca replied, bowing

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more weight and prestige before. But after all these years, it was her first time

“I believe PrimePlay Technologies is headed

with a

had to present awards to other winners and then take a group photo, as the host had quietly reminded them

but worried voice suddenly

and Jason, along with everyone on stage, were all

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