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.

he finally uncrossed his arms, deftly twirled a pen between his fingers, and with

of touch with Horizon Property's current plight." All eyes suddenly fixed on Brandon, their expressions heavy, except for Tia's. Tia was looking at him with pure

her gaze had been locked

the situation totally hit the spot for

however, hadn't noticed her,

Horizon Mall is for a bygone generation. Today's main consumers are the younger crowd. To them,

door, the Starry Group. Choosing between the Starry Group

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

out of

was caught in a tangle of indecision

Brandon signaled Kent with

proposal. "Mr. Temple,

total lowball, fair market value. But it was below what Gavin had mentally bumped up his expectations to, especially after seeing how young Brandon

the same

to have a look and then said to Gavin,

a look that

Brandon's argument, Tia chimed

right. Nowadays, young folks want to snap pics and 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

help but give her another killer look before turning to Brandon with a forced

hoping for. I can't call the shots alone

Brandon nodded, "Understood."

rush them

getting this project and confident in his

hurry for the meeting to yield

back to you later

got up, checking his phone for the time, "It's getting late, Mr. Crawley. How about we grab a bite

up, "I'll book

thanks though

Tia's smile instantly deflated.

Gavin, Brandon and Kent headed