Facade of Love

Chapter 259 Why Go Public?

I blinked, surprised, then shook my head quickly. “No, that’s not it, I…

“If that’s the case, let’s get back to business,” Charlie said, locking eyes with me. “The contract’s already on its way to Scott Corporation. Just loop in your team, and if everything checks out, sign on the dotted line.”

He did not leave much room for argument, pressing on, “I’ve got the city officials on board too. Once we’re good here, they’ll move fast on their end.”

I stared at him, not with joy but with a puzzled frown. “Mr. Yates, sticking with Scott Corporation, especially now, doesn’t seem like a smart move for you.”

He quirked an eyebrow. “Does it matter?”

His question left me speechless, scrambling for words.

Seeing my hesitation, he gave a small, knowing smile. “Ms. Scott, we’re friends, right? Friends trust each other. Is that not how it works?“.

Was this really just about trust?

Okay, maybe I just did not understand how the rich and famous rolled. When he was all in on signing with Scott Corporation, I could not find a reason to say no to such a sweet deal.

looked at him and said, “Thanks a bunch,

really grateful, how about you treat me to

thing. I’ll be looking forward to it,

eyebrow and his smile widened a bit, like he was saying ‘deal!‘

chat, and I figured he would be on his way. However, out of the blue, he got this intense look and asked, “Did the cops

had this edge to

would ask that. I quickly said, “No, I…” He must have caught

not the police’s fault. Just a little mishap from

gaze was sharp,

I said, “It’s nothing. It’s over now.”

pressed together, and his face shadowed. I could not

you’ll

guard, but I managed a thankful smile. “I sure hope so. Thanks, Mr.

could say more, there was a knock. The cops were signaling that time was up for

Charlie’s visit.

Scott, don’t forget you owe me that dinner.”