Chapter 215

But businessmen always have to weigh their own interests.

If there's something worth fighting for, you fight for it.

"Mr. Sterling said they already have a more suitable candidate," Elodie said coolly. "Thank you for considering us."

Just yesterday, Alexander had mentioned TerraCore Technologies had expressed interest. But honestly, they weren't about to partner with a company whose leadership clearly had bias against them.

A polite refusal was the best approach.

Naylor clearly hadn't expected Elodie to speak up.

He suddenly chuckled, glancing at Esmeralda with a mock playfulness. "Ms. Mercer, I didn't realize your friend Ms. Thorne had such influence-she can speak on behalf of all of VistaLink Technologies now?"

Grady turned to Elodie as well, seizing the chance to pile on. "Ms. Thorne, would you mind getting us some water?"

Serving guests-pouring drinks, playing hostess-that's what they thought Elodie should be doing. Not throwing her weight around just because she was close to Esmeralda and Alexander.

looked over, prepared

Esmeralda's expression darkened. "What, your company can't pay

a level stare, her voice light but cold, "She's the project lead. Of course she has a say." Naylor frowned. He could tell

VistaLink Technologies. Of course, it was a position given to her, not earned in their eyes- but was there really any need to make a

just about to say

eyebrow in greeting, then handed the first cup to Elodie. "Half sugar, no ice. Figured something warm would be

finally letting a faint, genuine smile

exchanged a glance-a quiet, unspoken

his busy schedule, he'd gone out of his way to get her coffee. He remembered her preferences, even paid

show of courtesy. "I'm truly sorry. VistaLink Technologies just finalized a materials deal

frowned, exchanging a glance

was clear: VistaLink Technologies wasn't

at Alexander. "Mr. Sterling, just one thing I don't quite understand-VistaLink Technologies isn't

Sylvie yesterday, he'd finally

his gaze, her eyes cold and

"Of course not, Mr. Whitaker.

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