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.

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 and was dressed

warmly and said, "Gareth, you didn't tell me you were coming to Riverland for business.

man. I didn't want to bother

current status to Theodore's mentorship. When he heard that Gareth

Darnell did indeed have a busy

don't tell him

his secretary, who quickly

Gareth looked touched.

honor me. Please, have

checked his watch. It was almost one o'clock, and Carlisle

been sitting idly for

grumbled, "Who are we waiting for? He must think highly of himself to

the governor can wait, so can

a sip of coffee to quench his thirst before pulling out his

Just as he dialed Carlisle's number, he saw Carlisle

over,

hurry up. Everyone's here, and

held up with something," Carlisle explained briefly

Gareth led Carlisle into the room, dozens of