From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 334

Chapter 334

Anthea shook her head slightly, "It's pretty much okay."

"That's a relief."

Helena was stunned. She thought Nanson was being a bit silly. Anthea was just a kid; what did she know? It was like the blind leading the blind!

Their meeting with TOAEON Corporation was scheduled for 3 p.m., so Nanson, along with Anthea and Helena, started their journey at 2 p.m. TOAEON was an international firm that had been rooted in Luxphinia for many years. Previously, TOAEON had partnered with another international courier service, but due to a slew of bad press recently tarnishing their image, they were on the lookout for a new partner.

Upon their arrival, Nanson's group discovered they weren't the only ones eyeing the partnership-over twenty companies were in attendance, including two publicly traded courier firms.

Nanson felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on him. His earlier confidence evaporated at the sight. Even publicly traded companies were in the mix; what chance did his small firm stand? Disappointment filled Helena's eyes. "Let's just go back," Nanson said, crestfallen.

raised

over the crowd, "We're

we're no match. Uncle,

are leagues ahead of us in size. Ever heard of SwiftSend? They went public last year!

a small company. How can you be so sure we'll lose

against a thigh? It was just a

down now! Nor should we underestimate ourselves!" Her voice was soft yet carried

Nanson nodded, "Uncle will listen to

was too easily swayed! He was actually taking this pie-in-the-sky talk seriously... Nanson turned to Helena, his face all seriousness, "Let's go with Annie's

loss for words, just muttered,

then, someone came over to greet

Davenport." Nanson

offered Nanson a cigarette and said, "Eyeing this

with a smile, "A man's gotta do what a man's