Chapter 22


Chapter 22:

“Trust me on this, Alexander. This enigmatic CEO is definitely into golf. My friend is tight with him, and he even promised to make introductions later. Let’s just pick out a club.”

Alexander’s uncertainty lingered as he followed Joyce into the shop, his confidence buoyed by her evident assurance.

“What do you think of this one?” Joyce paused before a golf club, beckoning him closer.

Peering at the price tag, Alexander saw the figure: eight thousand dollars. The amount struck him as too modest.

For the CEO of Elite Lux, such a modestly priced gift might not even merit a second glance.

Yet Joyce, radiating satisfaction, countered his concerns.

“Do you realize how tough it is to earn a buck these days? Besides, my friend is setting up this meeting. We don’t need to splurge on a gift. The CEO of Elite Lux already has more than enough. It’s our sincerity that will resonate with him, not the price tag.”

little to assuage Alexander’s discomfort. The cost of the gift wasn’t merely about

reservations, Joyce’s optimism was

it. It’s absolutely

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broadened, touched by a spark of anticipation. Recent events had cast a shadow over both their families, and Joyce was intent on mending fences and

me on this, Alexander. My friend won’t let you down. Once we meet, all you need to do is focus on your proposal. It’ll go

gazed at Joyce’s self-assured expression with a hint

“Are you sure?”

Joyce responded with a vigorous

lingered by

this, Alexander? It’s simply throwing money away. In today’s world, it’s not what you know, but who you know. Having me by your side should suffice. Why lavish money on such trivialities? Just have the

words, Joyce’s face lit up with a smug triumph, her demeanor dripping with disdain. She radiated an air of

demonstration of frugality would convince Alexander of her worthiness as a partner, perhaps even leading him

brought the

of stunned incredulity washed over Richard’s face the instant

spun around, his gaze piercing Alexander

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