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?”

a deep crimson, struck dumb by Luis, while

Wadlow Group. We’ve been

just for bringing a gift? That’s not fair!

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to see

to show his respect. Then, he awkwardly held a

with. The four bodyguards floored them and tossed them

you’re some high-and-mighty heir or a big-shot CEO. Break the rules or make a scene, and you’ll be escorted out and investigated thoroughly! The one thing Mr. Lynch can’t stand is fakery and fraud!” His words sliced through the

not a playground for

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

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