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.

Marguerite knew she couldn't change it on her own. "Alright, I'll

"Actually, we

know the first thing about Poppy Petal Fragrances' standing

make

who's really the one to watch. His

not with

Rumor has it, their CEO begged him to come onboard. But they didn't tell me who he was, just made him sound all

quickly ending the call to find someone else for the

after thinking it over, she

that company, but the venture capital bigwig Shelley

Chuck to drive Hayes and Manley home, then she set

blazer escorted Marguerite inside. The hostess opened the doors to a large dining room with a grand round table at the center, surrounded by several men, each with a woman by

glances,

introduced Marguerite, "This is

man seated at the head of the table, "This

Mr. Perry?

could Mr. Perry be

look like a greasy middle-aged

the hostess nudged her forward, "Gentlemen, this is Marguerite

Stonebridge City, Marguerite was a well-known figure, but being new

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