Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 439

It wasn't until Carlisle slammed the door that Christine and Phoebe returned to reality. They glanced cautiously at Liam, whose face was flushed with anger.

Phoebe stammered, "M-Mr. Ziegler, Ms. Thompson is—"

"That's enough."

Liam cut Phoebe off with a cold laugh.

"A 200 million dollar investment? If he can secure a 200 million investment, I'll eat my hat. You guys are way too unreliable for that!"

With that, he got up and left with his secretaries in tow. Christine and Phoebe exchanged confused looks.

Phoebe turned to Jenny with tears in her eyes.

"Ms. Robson, what are we going to do now?"

"Let's just eat to cut our losses."

Jenny picked up a fork and began to dig in.

It was obvious that Carlisle had thoroughly infuriated Liam. The situation could not be salvaged unless Wanda herself showed up.

the assembled businessmen marveled at the grandeur of the signing ceremony. Gareth and Max greeted the governor and Alan with great respect. The governor, Sheldon Darnell, had neat, graying hair

me you were coming to Riverland

you're a busy man.

status to Theodore's mentorship. When he heard that Gareth was conducting business in Riverland, he naturally wanted to

smiled and added, "Mr. Darnell did indeed have a busy schedule today. In fact, he canceled several lunch meetings just to be

don't tell him

his secretary, who

Gareth looked touched.

honor me. Please,

were seated, Gareth checked his watch. It was almost one o'clock, and

idly for over an

must think highly of himself to keep everyone waiting like

can wait, so can you," Shein

his thirst before pulling out

out to call Carlisle. Just as he dialed Carlisle's number,

hurried over, slightly

Everyone's here, and they're waiting

held up with something," Carlisle explained briefly before following Gareth

led Carlisle into the room, dozens