The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 204

The girl didn't give a hoot about Brandon's chilly vibe. She just cocked her head slightly, sizing up Brandon with a gaze that was bold and frank, yet tinged with a dash of bashfulness.

Gavin couldn't stand seeing his daughter eye a guy so blatantly and gave a soft cough.

Tia immediately turned to him and said, "Dad, I wanna hit up that meeting too."

Gavin replied, "It's not like it's some secret pow-wow. What are you gonna do, stir up trouble?"

"I'm not there to mess things up. Hey, I did graduate with a law degree,

remember? I can watch your back, make sure you don't sign away the company without even realizing it."

While saying this, Tia looked at Brandon, her fondness for his vibe growing with each look.

Brandon wasn't keen on wasting time on trivial stuff.

He turned to Gavin, "Mr. Temple, where's the conference room at?"

Gavin got the hint quick and hustled everyone toward the meeting room.

Tia tagged along into the conference room too.

The meeting also included other members of the Horizon Property board of directors, forming the merger and acquisition negotiation team.

Gavin had initially thought that with the sentimental value of the family mall and Brandon's youth, they could haggle for better terms. But as soon as the meeting kicked off, Brandon took the reins firmly in his hands.

Gavin didn't manage to snag the benefits he'd hoped for and was instead forced to backpedal step by step.

Brandon clearly came prepared.

While Gavin's side waxed lyrical about the value of Horizon Mall, he didn't interrupt, just sat there calmly, arms crossed, silently observing Gavin's pitch.

Brandon's thoughts that he finally uncrossed his arms, deftly twirled a pen between his

Temple, you seem to be out of touch with Horizon Property's current plight." All eyes suddenly fixed on Brandon, their expressions heavy, except for Tia's. Tia

the conference room, her gaze had been locked on Brandon, watching his

effortless control of the situation totally hit the spot for

noticed her, just calmly

generation. Today's main consumers are the younger crowd. To them, the mall's

competition, it's way behind the mall next door, the Starry Group. Choosing between the Starry Group and the Horizon Group is like picking

company's current financial situation can't support the Horizon Group's operations anymore. The drastic drop in foot traffic leading to shop closures will mean, in a couple of years, the Horizon Group's only option will be to

as far as I know, only the Starlight Group has shown interest in the Horizon Group. Personally, I'm interested out of sentiment, but I'm not

in a tangle of indecision

further ado, Brandon signaled Kent

over the acquisition proposal. "Mr. Temple,

market value. But it was below what Gavin had mentally bumped up his expectations to, especially after

board members were in the same boat, hesitant over the acquisition

the document to have a look and

shot her a look that could

Brandon's argument, Tia chimed

check-in on Facebook every time they grab a bite. Their check-in backdrop sort of flaunts their spending power and taste. Who'd choose a rundown mall as their selfie background? It's just a

her another killer look before turning to Brandon

hoping for. I can't call the

Brandon nodded, "Understood."

rush them for an

getting this project and confident

hurry for the meeting to yield

get back to you

got up, checking his phone for the time, "It's getting late, Mr. Crawley. How

piped up, "I'll book

both offers, "No need, thanks though Mr. Temple. Got

Tia's smile instantly deflated.

bidding goodbye to Gavin, Brandon and Kent headed