NovelBookChapter 1005: The lingering smell from the ward kept Eileen from returning. She bid Dalores farewell, asking her to call if anything cup.
As Eileen left the hospital, her phone buzzed. Julio's nflashed on the screen.
Julio's call was purely business-related. “I need your help with this project. My assistant had to leave," he explained.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEileen, still holding shares in the Ferguson Group, couldn't refuse. "Alright, just giveadvance notice of the exact time," she replied.
"It'll be in about a week. The Aston family will be our toughest competition." Jupaused briefly before adding, "I hear you're at odds with them now?" "We have sconflicts," Eileen admitted. "But I don't mix business with personal matters." Juthen said something else and inquired about her whereabouts.
Eileen cut to the chase. "I'm in the city for work. I just saw Dalores, who mentioned she hasn't seen you in days. If you want to ask something, just do it directly. You know I dislike beating around the bush." Juwas silent for a few seconds before responding, "Bryan's the one who loves to dance around the point, yet you still love him." "Bryan's the exception," Eileen shot back. "But you can also consider this as my bias against you." "What about you withdrawing your shares in the company?" Jusaid, feeling the sting of Eileen's sharp tongue. Your story source gVlEileen scoffed. "The Ferguson Group paystens of millions in bonuses annually. Now, you wantto withdraw my shares? Keep dreaming!" With that, she ended the call.
In the days that followed, there was no word from the Brown family. Eileen wasn't sure if they were weighing the plan to make her marry their son or trying to find another way.
During this time, Eileen threw herself into the Ferguson Group's project remotely while managing things at the VQ Group. Her days were busy, leaving her no tto even catch her breath.
A week later, she attended the project bidding alongside Julio.
As she entered the hall, she spotted Keith.
Keith stood out, even among his peers.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEileen had seen photos of him in his younger days-he was incredibly handsome. It was no wonder her mother loved him so much.
Perhaps sensing her gaze, Keith turned to look at her.
After a moment, he offered a polite nod and smile, which Eileen returned before taking her seat beside Julio.
The Ferguson Group had a clear edge when it cto steel prices. Eileen and Juwere almost were almost confident that the Aston family had no shot at winning the bid.
"The price is really low, and you're even covering the haulage costs yourself. How could you not om succeed?" Eileen put away the blading proposal and gave Jua sidelong glance. "If you're just looking for an excuse to find her, just say so. Doesn't all this spending make you wince?" Julio's expression darkened. "At least this way, I can still have my dignity!"
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