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
me a small, knowing smile. “If you’re really grateful, how about you treat
looking
eyebrow and his smile widened a bit, like he was saying
would be on his way. However, out of the
this edge to it, barely
I quickly said, “No, I…” He must have caught sight of the red
not the police’s fault. Just a
gaze was sharp, eyes narrowing.
bit on the spot, I said, “It’s nothing.
face shadowed. I could
“Don’t worry, you’ll
but I managed a thankful smile. “I sure hope so. Thanks,
there was a knock. The
Charlie’s visit.
don’t forget you owe me
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