The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 91

Don was momentarily taken aback before nodding in agreement, “Yeah, right. Just inked the deal a few days. ago. They’re aiming to whip up a brand series similar to the old ‘Starlight Hotel, focusing on traditional–style resort villages. But the bigwigs at HQ shot down the proposal, so they’re looking to get the ball rolling under the name of a separate subsidiary, and they’ve dumped the task on my plate.”

Then, looking puzzled at Brandon, “Didn’t they give you a heads–up? From what your dad said, it seemed like you were on board with this project.”

“I was out of the loop on this one,” Brandon replied, “The traditional–themed park is part of the company’s big plans for the year, but it’s still being vetted. Patricia’s been itching to climb the corporate ladder, desperate for à win that’ll get her nods from the board and the shareholders. I guess my

us trying to tee this up as a feather in her cap, so he went behind my back and shuffled the project off to a subsidiary”

Don was surprised, “I thought your mom was all about living the high–society life – tea time, beauty treatments, shopping sprees, and just soaking up the rich wife vibes. What’s got her suddenly acting all career-driven?”

Then, looking back at Brandon, “What did you do to light a fire under her?”

With a glance, Brandon retorted, “What could I have possibly done to her?”

Don had no idea, nor could he guess. Although Brandon wasn’t Patricia’s biological son, and their relationship hadn’t been the warmest over the years, they had appeared to maintain a harmonious mother–son facade. Don had assumed Patricia was solely focused on cementing her socialite status, never imagining she’d reach into the company affairs.

“So, what’s your game plan now?” Don asked, “Gonna put a pin in the project? The lead designer for this one is a real gem – crazy talented with a distinct personal style. Could be just the ticket to skyrocket Patricia’s brand

to fame.”

Brandon fixed his gaze on him, “What’s the designer’s back story? Any successful projects?”

Don replied, “She’s pretty fresh out of grad school, just got her degree this year, but from a top–notch university -the School of Architecture next door.

Brandon’s brow furrowed slightly next door meant Apex Engineering University.

“That’s the one you’re thinking of, Don said. ‘She’s a newbie, sure, but she racked up some solid project experience working with her professors during her student days.

Brandon inquired, “Like what?”

examples, Brandon gave him a look, “None of these projects have anything to do with traditional themes, and the person’s

turning to Don, “Is your company running out of people or what? I’m not dismissing the idea of a wunderkind right out of college,” Brandon said slowly, “but her project experience doesn’t really align with what we’re looking for. Plus, if she only had a brief stint on preliminary drafts under a professor, a decent one

himself at a loss for words.

If it were anyone else, he might not have been convinced, but having

I’m

project might have been handed to you by

the Starlight Group’s brand

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Our relationship of over twenty years ain’t just for show.

still calm and to the

be so formal

about,” Don said,

home. He’d spent years overseas, but his roots were still in his motherland, and he’d always had the idea of developing his business there. His firm was still

to Don. He didn’t want to spend too much energy on the initial phase, so he

Starlight Group would enjoy a slice of the profits. But when it came to control, considering the complex inner workings of the Starlight Group, Don hoped the joint venture would remain financially independent, with Brandon joining as an individual and having equal

to Don stumble through his explanation, Brandon laughed softly, “I thought it was something. serious.”

agree,” he said

words had Don grinning from ear to ear, his mood instantly lifted as he glanced at the time in the top–right corner

grab a bite. We’ve missed the

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rack, not forgetting to turn back and tell Brandon, “There’s this traditional restaurant at the nearby mall that’s top–notch authentic West district flavors. A lot of

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who’d just come from the West

had to pass through

customary glance at the

office area wasn’t huge, but the lights were still on, with a few people scattered around, burning

glance over at the office area, where Sylvia was at the printer, churning out documents. When she caught sight of Don looking like he was about to split, she quickly called out, “Don, you heading out? Sophia was just saying she wanted to run some

took another peek at the office space. “Where’s she

seemed like she stepped out for