Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 548 Won’t Laugh for Long

“I won’t deny what you said, but I think you probably shouldn’t be so overconfident.”

Elspeth shook her head slightly. “That’s enough. We are here today mainly to discuss the issue regarding Winthrop Group’s acquisition, not relationship problems.”

Arthur raised his hand as a sign that he understood what she meant as he responded, “Alright. Quote your terms. I will certainly try my best to meet them as long as they are acceptable.”

“15 billion.”

His facial expression instantly took a drastic turn as soon as this figure escaped Elspeth’s lips.

“15 billion? Isn’t that a bit too exorbitant?”

Callum shrugged his shoulders. “Although Winthrop Group is in a precarious situation, its current market value is still somewhere around 45 billion. I’m only asking for one-third of that price. This, to you, is not a loss at all.”

Callum is right. Winthrop Group is indeed a piece of prime meat. Its annual profit can exceed 15 billion if I manage it properly. Still… Taking out a current asset of 15 billion is not as simple as I thought. Although Bluestone Corp’s development is going strong, it’s still somewhat strenuous if I do this. Arthur’s hand froze as he raised his head and looked at them. His gaze was deep and somber. “Let me think about it.”

“It’s now or never. Frankly speaking, besides Bluestone Corp, several companies have offered me an olive branch. However, considering we were siblings, I am still willing to give priority to Bluestone Corp.”

Callum curled his fingers slightly and rapped against the table rhythmically as he added, “You really do need to think about it carefully. Don’t miss out on such a great opportunity just because of momentary prudence.”

For some reason, Arthur kept having the feeling that this seemed to be a plot to set him up.

As he carefully observed Callum’s facial expression, he tried to spot a trace of Callum’s masked-up panic. That way, he could be certain that Callum was pretending to deceive him. Yet, he couldn’t. Callum’s facial expression is still as calm as ever. He’s totally unruffled whenever something terrible happens. Since we’ve been siblings for years, I know his current calm, and collected state befits his character. Then again, the likelihood for Winthrop Group to plunge into trouble is significantly high. I don’t dare to take this risk lightly. That’s why I’m willing to meet him in person. Unfortunately, I’m not sure if Callum is just too good an actor, or if I’m just overthinking.

Arthur pursed his lips tightly. “Let’s talk about it next time, then. Give me two more days, and I shall give you my reply.”

his feet languidly. “In that case,

stood up after Callum. Not once did she interject as the

in Arthur’s heart would become more rampant if she didn’t speak a

Instead, he merely gestured to his assistant with a wave of his hand to see

after they stepped out of the company building.

…

Cecelia that his mother, Simone, had

highly pleased with

and waited for Cecelia’s arrival, Yelena started getting bored when suddenly,

“Hungry?”

he watched her antics with amusement, “I have a slice of cake in the refrigerator upstairs

she heard that. “That won’t be necessary. I can get it by myself. Besides, I can

heart softened as he watched

after Yelena went upstairs, a skinny figure stepped

a clean-cut and lovely-looking JK uniform and with her hair casually tied

you so long? Did

the bag stand next to her. After that, she wearily slumped on the couch without an ounce of

who was just about to pour her a cup of hot tea, paused a

tell me it’s your

“Biological father?! My son is

stranger who

more perverted. Hence, she let it slide and replied, “Yes! He was in the car next to mine while I was waiting for the red light to change. He recognized me at a glance and even

said to me when he saw I dressed like this? He criticized me for pretending to look youthful for my age by wearing a navy uniform!” Cecelia roasted as she scolded, “Damn it! He is still as

of his life. Besides, he even followed you

instantly felt dizzy. “Can you check the license plate number

I was right. He