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,

explain why you'd pick Celestial Ventures Group.

Dalton stumbled over his

me help you out. It's because someone from Celestial Ventures Group is pulling your strings. Should

was filled with wealthy elites, many of whom he knew well and often relied on

had turned what should have been

room crumbling, making it impossible for him to hold his head high

sipping his drink, quickly picked up on the tension

Dalton, are you really here begging your uncle for your mistress? No wonder Meryl wants to call off the engagement. Who could put up with their partner being so openly involved with someone else?" Mentioning the engagement made

shot

scoff, raising an eyebrow. "You're having an

to find a

dawned on him that Chandler must have heard about the

involve himself in family squabbles, but this was clearly about

would undoubtedly tarnish the Aniston family's image. As the head of the family, Chandler had to care

that confronting his uncle head-on wouldn't do

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

cigarette, narrowing

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