The Runaway Groom

Chapter 311

“That is for sure,” Quincy said as she poured James a cup of tea. “I’m sure you also know Light Group’s

influence in the country too.”

“Of course,” James replied. “I wouldn’t have agreed to this meeting otherwise. In fact, I don’t mind telling. you that there’s so many interested investors I couldn’t afford to meet them all, so I’ve picked the ones I see most potential in.”

“Apologies if we seemed prudent too, since we’re not learned in this industry,” Quincy said as she scrounged through the document James brought them.

The concept, development process, and other details about the mechanical component were summarized meticulously, and it appeared professionally done to Quincy and lan even if they did not really understand it.

lan then leaned in to whisper to Quincy, “Shouldn’t we get expert opinion on this, Mom? We don’t know anything about this…”

Quincy was hesitant too.

While the project shows potential, her ignorance on the matter made her worried about messing up, since research and development required a huge sum of capital.

And they could not afford to invest that much money right now…

James, however, noticed their exchange and slowly said, “I’m sure there are concerns and partnerships like this shouldn’t be forced. Don’t worry, you can read that report as much as you want for now-I’ll be

meeting Mr. Underwood from Hundred Bangs after this.”

As James appeared eager to leave and Quincy heard that there was competition, she quickly said, ” Actually, since you’re already here, why don’t we have lunch together? You have to eat even if you’re busy.”

“To be frank, Mr. Underwood is a friend,” James said feebly. “I can’t turn down an appointment, and it’s obvious they want in on this too. Hundred Bangs is certainly worth considering too, so…

“Mr. Cross.”

As he poured James a glass of wine, lan said, “We’re already here, and there’s no reason to not stay for lunch. We can speak further on our potential investment, and you could take your time before heading off to meet Mr. Underwood. It’s not much of a delay, right? I mean, if we came to an agreement before that, Hundred Bangs would just be a memory.”

“That’s true, but if I may be honest, Light Group would be my first choice if Isaac Jefferson were still CEO. I’m sure he could tell by now that this investment is a solid profit, but you…”

James trailed off. Though he was clearly voicing his doubt, he hastily tried to explain, “Well, it’s not like I’m questioning your competence, and I’m certainly not familiar with you yet since you’ve just taken office.

So….*

“So, you’re saying you don’t trust us?” Ian finished for him, slightly indignant.

Was this man comparing him to Isaac, even telling him that he was less than Isaac?

With that, lan promptly jumped at the deal. “Alright, we’ll invest in your project. Hundred Bangs is just at

retail network anyway, and they’d never understand what they’re getting into.”

James appeared hesitant. “Are you agreeing to this already?”

“There’s nothing to hesitate about,” lan said.

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Beside him, Quincy had resolved herself as well.

If someone else were to beat them to this project because they hesitated, they would lose it entirely!

“Yes,” she said. “Light Group is willing to invest in Eastdawn.”

James made an awkward look even though he was celebrating inwardly.

“Are you not going to think further about this?” he asked, as if put on the spot. “Mr. Underwood and I are. quite close…”

“We can sign an agreement right now,” lan insisted. Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

James had to give in then. “…Very well.”

They decided to do it after lunch.

In the meantime, James’s phone rang repeatedly with new requests for appointments, making it clear that he was in high demand.

That in turn convinced lan and Quincy that they had hit the jackpot.

Their meeting lasted three hours, and after signing the agreement, James took the document and said, Do visit my company should you have time.”

“Of course, lan replied.

“Contact me anytime you decide to come,” James said. “Anyway, I’ll be excusing myself now since I have other matters to attend to.”

“Allow me to escort you,” lan said, and James happily accepted.

“We’re partners from now on,” James said as they headed for the exit.

“Yes. Here’s to a productive partnership,” Ian agreed.

“Of course.” James smiled meaningfully.

lan was too engrossed in his success in securing the project that he never noticed anything unusual. After leaving Light Group headquarters, James returned to his car where his chauffeur was waiting.

Getting inside and staring at the grand tower from his car for a while, James then whipped out his phone. to dial a number, and someone soon answered…