Chapter 160

After dinner, on their way home, Rex thought about calling Reed Hardin.

But what surprised him was that Reed called him first and got straight to the point. "How's the cooperation with Cole going?" Rex: "..."

He replied honestly, "It didn't go through. I was about to ask you for help."

What do you mean?"

Rex explained, "I offended one of Cole's technical staff, and Johnny is involved because of her-"

Reed cut him off. "What's the name of that technical staff?"

Rex paused, a little surprised that Reed would ask this, but still instinctively replied, "Maggie."

Reed: "..."

He took a deep breath and then chuckled. "So, you haven't even finalized the cooperation, and you've already offended their core technical staff. You're something else."

Rex was about to explain that Maggie wasn't exactly a core technical staff member-just someone with an- ambiguous relationship with Johnny. However, Reed didn't give him the chance. He said, "I can help with this."

Rex immediately responded, "Thank you, old man!"

"... Shameless."

"When will you be taking a break?"

Rex didn't feel embarrassed at all about asking his father for help. He believed he could have secured the Cole project on his own with his strength, but personal grudges had gotten in the way. He didn't care about this personal grudge. Since he could use the quickest way to bypass it, why not take

that route?

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need to. I'm afraid I'll lose years off my life if I go back and

that, Reed

her up. After all, when life goes too smoothly

Reed dialed Maggie's

saw the incoming call

you must have guessed why I'm

Maggie: "Mm."

you agree to the cooperation with Rex? Consider it a favor from your uncle,

cooperate. And Maggie and Rex weren't enemies in the

Reed had spoken, she was willing to give him

But...

moment, Reed spoke gently, "Take your time, Mag. No rush. You can

follow your heart when dealing with him. Don't worry about giving me

"Good, then I

Maggie: "Okay, goodbye."

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hanging up, Maggie thought for a moment and

call about half

briefly explained the

favor isn't something he gives

was Nolan

I understand.

Nolan responded briefly, "Mm."

much more before

until the next morning that Maggie

Reed heard her reply, he spoke softly. "Alright, Uncle understands. Thank

Maggie: "You're welcome."

up, Reed

"What's the matter with you, Commander

I'm starting

for you to focus on getting a daughter-in-law." Reed:

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