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.

knew she couldn't change it on her own.

a sigh of relief, then added, "Actually, we

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

just looking to make

capital big shot who's really the one to watch. His projects

with

come onboard. But

pick up on Shelley's hint, instead quickly ending the call to find

thinking it over, she

in partnering with that company, but the venture

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 opened the doors to a large dining

Marguerite hostile glances, while the

Marguerite, "This

and gestured respectfully towards a man seated at the head

Mr. Perry?

Mr. Perry be the venture

did he look like a

nudged her forward, "Gentlemen,

a well-known figure, but being new to Cresthaven, she was less

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