Chapter 78 Plan B

The waiter served them coffee.

William grabbed a small sugar cube with a clip and dropped it into his coffee. The once–calm surface rippled.

He then stined the coffee with a spoon

The sleeve of his suit was slightly rolled up, revealing the elegant wristwatch with a peacock dial underneath.

He looked down, hiding his emotions.

“The Maple Avenue project is a great opportunity. We’re interested, and Vertex Capital Holdings is too.”

Bryan remained composed. “So, if Swanson Corporation compromises, it’ll give Cloudex Corporation a better chance.”

William lifted his head. His gaze was calm.

“Mr. Swanson, how about we reconsider the tennis?”

Bryan paused briefly, and even Emelie, who was hiding in the coffee shop, was taken aback.

She couldn’t believe William was actually tuming down the offer. He had refused to trade her as part of the deal

Emelle pressed her lips tightly together.

“Finding it tough to meet this condition, Mr. Middleton?” Bryan probed. “Or is it that you have other projects in mind that you want Ms. Hoven to ‘assist” with?”

William didn’t reply “You’ll be coming to dinner tonight, won’t you?” he asked.

“Of course,” came the response. The dinner was the main event tonight.

William lifted his coffee cup, taking a sip before politely excusing himself

“Let’s continue our discussion on the project after tonight. I have other matters to attend to. Please excuse me.”

back. He simply rose to shake William’s

descended the stairs, his expression turned

Bryan picked up his coffee and called out to Emelie

you can come

out from her hiding

glanced up. “You heard what was said just now,

she confirmed with a

but he didn’t say no either. Instead,

he’s got another project in mind that’s a higher priority,

he’ll come back to discuss the Maple Avenue project with me as a

everything meticulously

“Yeah,” Emelie replied.

might mean he had other

deal for you first, then I’m afraid there’s not

gave a

thank you for your help, Mr.

young people’s affairs, but

that he was trying to paint a favorable picture

can’t bear to see anyone

I agreed to help not only because of Sem but

choose to bring you to my side,” Bryan

thanking Bryan once again,

she left, she made eye contact with Patricia. Emelie smiled at her first,

room, her

month, she had been out of touch with the

about any urgent projects at hand. She also couldn’t

project already a major deal and the top three companies in the country competing

hadn’t agreed to trade her for

before she could

up and found herself facing William’s icy

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