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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now I don't think I need to. I'm afraid I'll lose years

that, Reed

up. After all, when life goes too smoothly for someone, it's not always

Reed dialed

her computer, saw the incoming call and answered. "Uncle

you must have guessed why I'm

Maggie: "Mm."

Reed still asked, "Can you agree to the cooperation with Rex? Consider it a

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

was willing

But...

your time, Mag. No rush. You can think it over and respond

dealing with him. Don't worry about giving me face." Maggie: "I

her honesty. "Good, then I won't disturb you further. We'll talk

Maggie: "Okay, goodbye."

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hanging up, Maggie thought for

half an hour later. "What's

explained the

he gives out lightly. You should think

Nolan reaffirming Reed's

said, "Alright, I understand. Thank you,

Nolan responded briefly, "Mm."

say much more before hanging

until the next morning that Maggie returned

he spoke softly.

Maggie: "You're welcome."

up, Reed

"What's the matter with

"I think I'm starting to want

tease your wife. Your son's already old enough to get married, so it's time for you to focus on getting a daughter-in-law." Reed:

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