Facade of Love

Chatper 259

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.

said,

me a small, knowing smile. “If you’re really grateful, how about you treat me to dinner

nodded. “Sure thing. I’ll be looking forward to it,

smile widened a bit,

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 rough

edge to it, barely

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

Just a little mishap from yesterday. Thanks for asking,

gaze

spot, I said, “It’s

face shadowed. I could not read him and

reassured me, “Don’t worry, you’ll be

managed a thankful smile. “I sure hope

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

Charlie’s visit.

grin, he said, “Ms. Scott, don’t forget you owe me

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