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?”
crimson, struck dumb by Luis, while the crowd around them erupted into a buzz of protests.
We’ve been in touch before, remember?”
not fair! Does that mean we’ve come all
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panic. He had come alone, without an assistant, to show his respect. Then, he awkwardly held a gift box,
were swiftly dealt with. The four
don’t care if 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
got the message. They were on Max Group’s turf, not a playground for their antics. Those bodyguards? They had the moves
panic as she watched the sce She tugged at Wasyl’s sleeve and said urgently, “What’s our
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