"Sarah, where are you?"
"In a cab, about to head back."
"Send the address, I’ll co pick you up."
"Julian, wouldn’t that be too much trouble..."
"Sarah, I hope you often trouble instead of being so polite every ti."
"Julian, I’m sorry..."
"Alright, I’m out on so errands, be good and send the address."
"I’m at the entrance of The Vista Hotel."
"Stay right there, I’ll be there in five minutes."
"Okay..."
After hanging up, Sarah Sterling couldn’t quite articulate her feelings toward Julian Xavier. She clearly understood his intentions, but still...
Lost in thought, Julian’s car arrived just in ti and stopped beside her.
Sarah opened the car door and got in. Julian noticed she wasn’t wearing a shoe on one foot and asked, "What happened?"
Sarah smiled nonchalantly, "It’s just high heels! I often get them accidentally stuck while walking, it’s nothing!"
Julian wisely didn’t press further, "Girls shouldn’t push themselves too hard."
Sarah pursed her lips and acknowledged, and silence filled the car.
Landon Linden ca chasing with the other high heel just in ti to see Sarah getting into Julian’s car.
In that mont, he almost crushed the heel in his hand...
He thought bitterly: What a fool he was!
After a few days of rest at ho, Laura Quincy received an assignnt from the company to go on a business trip to Zarain, which she accepted without hesitation.
For her, the trip ca at just the right ti; staying at ho any longer would drive her crazy.
More importantly, Jason had been hovering around her constantly, and their relationship was getting increasingly unclear...
So, she urgently needed a business trip to adjust.
As she boarded the plane, she sent Jason a text: I’m going to Zarain for a week-long business trip, I’ve already inford Twinkle.
Then, the beautiful flight attendant ca around to remind passengers to turn off their electronic devices...
Ten minutes later, when Jason saw the text and called back, Laura had already turned off her phone, and his expression imdiately turned as dark as water.
And on the company front, he indeed couldn’t leave.
Mason Cross knocked and ca in, "BOSS, the eting is in two minutes."
Jason gently rubbed his forehead, "I know."
He knew that today’s eting would be as hard to handle as a banquet of hardships. Recently, his dia presence was too high-profile, attracting a lot of dissatisfaction, and everyone was waiting to see him make a fool of himself today.
Suddenly, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips, and he then got up and left the office.
Inside the eting room.
The happiest today were Wade and Wyatt Hawthorne, who sat with Lana Hawthorne purely to watch the show.
As things had developed this far, maximizing their own interests was the best course of action; helping anyone might not be beneficial.
"President Hawthorne, our collaboration with the Lanster Group was in the final stages, but at the last mont before signing, they changed their minds."
Vice President Leighton reported his work situation unwillingly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the executives started whispering among themselves, all eyes on Jason, sitting poised in the center.
He continued as if he hadn’t heard, "Any new projects in the overseas developnt departnt lately?"
Mr. Ulman, in charge of this area, said, "Recent projects have been progressing rather slowly, even those that were previously doing well have been sowhat affected lately..."
His hesitant expression clued everyone in on the underlying issues.
Soon, soone suggested, "President Hawthorne, many of our company’s collaborations are being hindered recently, and to be frank, your scandalous news is to bla."
"President Hawthorne, it’s not that we are interfering in your private life. You are a public figure, and your every word and deed is under scrutiny. The previous engagent with the second daughter of the Jennings Family was ideal for your image and our company, but now..."
"Exactly! That woman looks like she’s after your money; associating with such a woman tarnishes your reputation..."
Once the topic was opened, the company’s executives began discussing it one after another.
Wade sat there quietly sipping tea, appearing unconcerned yet inwardly delighted, hoping everyone would denounce Jason and stir public outrage...
Jasper rely listened to everyone’s words without making any comnts.
After everyone finished speaking, Jason slowly said, "I understand the opinions of all the shareholders, but my personal issues don’t need your judgnt."
His clear and crisp remark left everyone speechless.
The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions and eyes filled with discontent, feeling their words were ignored...
Wade then cleared his throat, "Fourth Brother, everyone is only looking out for you. Your recent personal life has been too high-profile, inevitably causing public discussion and concern. If you were an ordinary person, it wouldn’t matter who you date, but as the CEO of Aegis Group, your every move represents our company. If this continues, our company’s reputation and stock market will be affected."
He spoke earnestly, with an expression of "we’re all for your own good."
Jason knew exactly what his brother was plotting, his expression calm, "You’re right, Big Brother, I’ll be more mindful of this."
He spoke casually, seemingly indifferent, yet as if he had taken it to heart...
Wade was frustrated but could not show it, taking another dull sip of tea and giving a certain shareholder a look.
The other imdiately said, "President Hawthorne, the company is currently facing so many challenges, every project is affected, and you can’t handle everything alone. The young master has been performing very well recently; I think he could take over part of the projects..."
Quickly, soone chid in, "I also nominate the young master, his abilities are well evident to everyone."
"President Hawthorne and the young master are direct uncle and nephew; their cooperation is sure to bring the company maximum benefit."
"Yes! The young master’s successful marriage, with the third daughter of the Jennings Family as both an excellent wife and a strong woman, adds significant points..."
This scenario, Jason seed to have expected. He watched everyone’s lively expressions indifferently, only at such tis seeing the essence of so matters.
"Well then, since everyone nominates Jasper, let him handle the cooperation project with the Lanster Group. If there’s nothing else, let’s conclude the eting."
With that, Jason rose and left.
A shareholder was about to say sothing but caught Wade’s glare, imdiately stopping.
Wyatt caught this detail, realizing today’s eting was orchestrated by his elder brother, entirely a showcase for him and his son!
He really didn’t know what the Fourth Brother was thinking!
Allowing Jasper to manage the cooperation with the Lanster Group, which is a coveted project promising both reputation and wealth if successful...
He couldn’t help feeling uncomfortable.
Compared to his displeasure, Wade was beaming with pride. Taking the heir position from Jason required patience and a gradual approach, rushing would not do!
Thus, today’s first step was well-taken!
After the eting, the father and son went to their office.
"Jasper, you’ve seen today’s situation. Your Third Uncle has essentially fallen out of power. With your hard work, that position is yours! So, this cooperation project with the Lanster Group must succeed without fail! Make sure to discuss more with Serena when you’re back, understood?"
Wade, sowhat worried about his son, specifically emphasized discussing it with his daughter-in-law.
He knew his son was not as cunning as his daughter-in-law in these matters, hence relying heavily on her.
But hearing this, Jasper felt uncomfortable. Why did everyone think he’s incompetent; is Serena truly that capable?
"Dad, I can handle it myself!"
His tone was slightly heavy, and even a bit impatient.
Wade didn’t know what nerve he’d touched in his son, continuing with delight, "Confidence is good but don’t be overconfident..."
Jasper didn’t want to listen any longer, "Dad, I have sothing to do, I’ll leave now."
Wade nodded, "Alright, you go!"
As Jason entered his office, his second brother Wyatt followed in with an indignant expression, "Fourth Brother, today Big Brother was too much! It’s clear he joined forces with the shareholders to coerce you into sharing power!"
Jason gently lit a cigarette and responded calmly while looking down at the situation below from the window, "That’s true, but everything Big Brother said made sense, leaving no room to argue. What else can I do?"
Wyatt hurriedly said, "Fourth Brother, Big Brother is just deliberately ganging up with the shareholders to force you into sharing your power!"
Jason raised an eyebrow at his second brother, "Giving Jasper a chance to hone his skills is a good thing too, after all, he’s still young and has more potential than us!"
Wyatt was montarily stunned, unsure of the exact aning behind his brother’s words, "You’re only six years older than Jasper, you’re just as young as he is! I’m the old one!"
His words were loaded with aning, and Jason, unfazed, replied, "Four are a good age for a man to be in his pri."
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