Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 13 Refusing His Request

Chandler ignored him and casually took the drink that Dante offered, swirling the dark red liquid in the glass between his fingers.

The drink reflected a strange light, adding to the tension in the air.

Dalton, remembering why he was here, steeled himself and said, "Uncle, about Celestial Ventures Group's project..."

Recently, Galaxy Holdings Group had been bidding on a project, and Celestial Ventures Group was one of the competitors. Dalton had promised Lydia he would secure this project for her. However, the contract had been sitting in Chandler's office for half a month without being processed, which was why he had braved the heavy rain to come here.

Chandler shot Dalton a cold glance. "This is a club. We're not discussing business here."

Dalton had prepared a lot to say, but the words stuck in his throat.

Still thinking of Lydia's request, he pressed on, "Uncle, it's just about signing the contract..."

Before he could finish, Chandler suddenly slammed his glass down on the table, shattering it into pieces. The abrupt sound silenced the room.

"Dalton, you really have some nerve," Chandler said, his tone sharp.

Though he wasn't shouting, the atmosphere grew heavier.

Dalton felt a sinking feeling in his gut. He didn't interact with Chandler much and usually didn't have any conflicts of interest with him, but tonight, it was clear Chandler was furious. "Don't forget you're part of Galaxy Holdings Group. Have you even looked into Celestial Ventures Group's qualifications? You just bring this to me without any verification?"

checked. They're fine," Dalton replied, trying to

Celestial

Dalton stumbled over

comfortable answering? Let me help you out. It's because someone from Celestial Ventures Group

The crowd was filled with wealthy elites, many of whom

just a few pointed remarks, Chandler had turned what should have been a straightforward business conversation into a public

the room crumbling, making it impossible for

picked up on the

wants to call off the engagement. Who could put up with their partner being so openly involved with someone else?" Mentioning the engagement made Dalton's

isn't a mistress!" he shot back, frustration evident in

a scoff, raising an eyebrow.

struggling to find

have heard

in family squabbles, but this was clearly about the family's

public announcement to break off the engagement would undoubtedly tarnish the Aniston family's image. As the head of the family, Chandler had

his uncle

tonight. She'll cool down and come back in a

from his cigarette,

loaded with meaning, but Dalton didn't pick up on