The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 34

The people in the room could obviously sense that Christian was in a bad mood. Ever since Victoria left, none of them dared to speak.

On the contrary, Glen relaxed considerably, resuming his usual gentle and friendly behavior.

He poured out some wine for some people, smiling. “Don’t let a stranger dampen the mood. Let’s keep drinking.”

He clinked glasses with a few others, then downed the wine.

Soon, the atmosphere in the room turned better as if Victoria never appeared. However, the smoke still hung in the air as Christian sat in the center of the room, looking rather unamused.

After a few drinks with the others, Glen grew bolder, but when he spoke to Christian, he was still extremely careful. “Mr. Thatcher, what do you think of the new project our company recently developed?”

If this project was completed, the returns would be quite grand.

However, the downside was that this project was too huge. It would involve too many areas; be it funds or other aspects, Coleman Group couldn’t handle it alone.

“Not bad.” The cigarette was running out, so Christian tossed the cigarette butt into the ashtray.

Hearing that, the other people in the room had their own thoughts, but all of them were envious.

Not many projects could get Christian’s stamp of approval. Coleman Group had found itself on a cruise to great riches, and it would most likely earn a handsome profit within a year.

Glen couldn’t hide his glee either. If he managed to partner with Thatcher Group, he would be able to earn loads off this project.

Also, with one partnership established, even more partnerships would follow…

“However, the Thatcher Group has no intention of partnering up. My apologies.” Watching Glen’s gleeful expression, a dark light shone in the depths of Christian’s eyes as he spoke calmly.

Glen’s smile froze on his face, and it seemed like someone had splashed him with cold water from head to toe. In his desperation, he asked, “Since you think this project is alright, Mr. Thatcher, why are you reluctant to partner with me?”

for almost two years, and he had always been fighting for a chance to partner with Thatcher Group. Also,

on his shirt cast shadows on his collarbone, enhancing the coldness in his

he still couldn’t retain his usual gentleness. “I’m just asking for the reason

has some funding issues.” Christian stood up. “I still have something to attend to, so I’ll

he finished speaking, he didn’t care for the others’ responses as he

people in the room stood up as well. After the door closed, they finally took their seats again. Only Glen was still standing, wine glass

in the country; it was also the largest enterprise around. They

that there were funding issues. It was obviously just an excuse, and a poor

had an ideal partnership in mind.” One of them smiled. “It’s a pity that your ideal partner doesn’t seem too satisfied with

this new project from the Coleman Group, and the returns would be quite attractive. Logically speaking, Mr. Thatcher shouldn’t

this project; he just doesn’t like Mr. Coleman’s janitor of a

few of

to pale, then from pale to red. It was quite a sight

his wine glass and grabbed his briefcase. “I still have something

This isn’t your fault. After all, no one would want to have a murderer as their child. Your daughter is to blame for provoking someone she shouldn’t have.”

he smiled and said, “Pardon the unsightly scene, Mr. Hawkins. Just take it as an example for you to discipline your daughter better. I heard that she was involved in quite a number of scandals with

smile disappeared from the man’s

Glen felt slightly better inside, then he

…

floor in a daze, unsure of what she was feeling right

for being unable to help her. However,

stark that

walked up to her, calling her name

up, her eyes filled

her ‘Tori’ for twenty years, but he was addressing her as ‘Victoria’

daughter like her, so it should matter less that he

gripped the mop and said mockingly, “Is the noble Mr. Coleman finally willing to humble himself and talk to a murderer and janitor like