Chapter 775

"Really not feeling it?"

Marguerite felt like her head was about to explode.

"Shelley, think about it. Nail this partnership, and it's a straight ride to the top for you."

Shelley grimaced, "Marguerite, I know you mean well. But that guy, the rep, he's all hands! Couldn't keep his eyes off me.

If I go today, it's a one-way ticket to disaster! Plus, my engagement party's just around the corner. It's not exactly a good look to be out partying."

Marguerite sighed, massaging her temples.

Shelley, coming from a wealthy family, held her reputation above everything else.

Her reluctance was understandable.

But in this case, she wasn't at fault.

Some investors, taking advantage of their wealth, insisted on discussing deals over drinks rather than in a professional setting.

It was almost as though the unspoken rules were laid out on the table.

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relief, then added, "Actually, we don't even need

and realized the investor doesn't know the first thing about Poppy

just looking to make a quick buck off

about this venture capital big shot who's really the one

with

to come onboard. But they didn't tell me who he was, just made him

Shelley's hint, instead quickly ending the call

after thinking it over, she decided

that company, but

it over, she called Chuck to drive Hayes and Manley home, then

club in the heart of Cresthaven. Upon entering, a hostess in a smart pencil skirt and blazer escorted Marguerite inside. The hostess

shot Marguerite hostile glances, while the

Marguerite, "This is

the women and gestured respectfully towards a man seated

Mr. Perry?

by the hostess's reverence, could Mr. Perry

he look like a greasy middle-aged

the hostess nudged her

but being new to

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