Chapter 88

The once-bustling crowd hushed instantly, all eyes on the newcomer.

“I’m Luis Garrie, the coordinator for the Walker family’s estate cooperation project. First off, I’d like to thank everyone who’s come to vie for this partnership. Your presence is much appreciated! However, let me make one thing clear. If you’ve brought a gift, consider yourself out of the running. No entry for you! Those who came empty-handed, step on up!” Luis’s voice boomed with authority.

His announcement sent a shockwave through the gift-bearers at the door, their smugness replaced by sheer panic. They exchanged frantic glances, completely thrown off by the turn of events.

No one had anticipated that bringing a gift would bar them from entry, instantly stripping them of their chance to compete.

A man in a gray suit, looking anxious, stepped forward and pleaded, Mr. Garrie, what’s going on? We came in good faith. Isn’t there anything we can do?”

Luis cut the man off impatiently with a wave of his hand. “Yeah? you come to vie for the project or just to schmooze with your fan gifts? It’s people like you who breed these rotten traditions! Everyone here claims to come with good intentions, so what’s with all the fanfare and these armloads of presents?”

gray flushed a deep crimson, struck dumb by Luis, while the crowd around them erupted into a buzz

Garrie, I represent Wadlow Group. We’ve been in

bringing a gift? That’s not fair! Does

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I demand to see Mr. Lynch! My father’s already arranged

wave of panic. He had come alone, without an assistant, to show his respect. Then,

desperate to get an audience with Malcolm, were swiftly dealt with. The

you’ll be escorted out and investigated thoroughly! The one thing Mr.

message. They were on Max Group’s turf, not a playground for their antics. Those bodyguards?

she watched the sce She tugged at Wasyl’s sleeve and said urgently, “What’s our we don’t land this deal, we’re

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