Chapter 1136:
Hoytâs loud declarations caught Fabianâs attention.
ââMr. Hoyt Lloyd, your father mentioned you wish to represent the Lloyd family in investment discussions,ââ said Fabian, assessing Hoyt critically.
Without Brookâs influence in Ontdale, Hoyt would have been unwelcome. The project they discussed was merely procedural. He hadnât expected that Hoyt would actually take it seriously.
âYes,â Hoyt responded, oblivious to the underlying implications.
ââOur Lloyd family leads Ontdale across various industries, and weâre venturing into the hotel business,ââ he stated, fist clenched confidently. ââI understand the Dibya Group seeks partners here in Ontdale. Clearly, the Lloyd Group is the superior choice.ââ
Fabianâs smile broadened upon hearing this.
ââBut you should know we, the Dibya Group, donât have experience in hotel construction. So, how will you tackle this challenge?ââ Fabian inquired.
Boosted by Fabianâs question, Hoyt felt his confidence surge.
ââFear not, Mr. Morgan. The Lloyd familyâs extensive connections span all sectors in Ontdale. Weâll manage this perfectly,ââ Hoyt declared.
His overconfident claim amused the onlookers. It was akin to building castles in the air, an unrealistic dream where connections trumped actual expertise.
A smirk flickered across Fabianâs face, yet he retained his composure. ââThank you for the invite, but the Dibya Group intends to explore other potential partnerships in Ontdale before making the final decision,ââ Fabian replied, politely dismissing him.
Others shook their heads in disapproval.
ââHoyt obviously lacks experience in negotiation. Heâs a total beginner,ââ they commented.
ââHeâs not on Mr. Kellan Lloydâs level at all.ââ
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ââHow can he make such baseless promises?ââ they wondered.
Stiffening at the rejection, Hoyt replied, âMr. Morgan, maybe youâre dismissing this too quickly. Letâs delve deeper into it.â
His resolve hardened under the watchful eyes of the crowd, including Kellan and Allison, who seemed entertained by the unfolding drama.
Hoyt couldnât just walk away. He persisted, forcing a smile.
ââThis project will be a priority, leveraging all the Lloyd familyâs resources,ââ he asserted. ââAnd you might not be fully aware of what our family can actually do.ââ
His words were extremely arrogant. The crowd mocked his presumptuousness.
ââHow can two siblings be so different? Mr. Kellan Lloyd is competent in everything, whereas Hoyt seems utterly clueless,ââ they mused.
ââMr. Morgan is exceedingly patient. I would have expelled this fool again,ââ one spectator remarked.
ââAlthough both he and Kellan are Brookâs sons, they donât have the same mother. Maybe thatâs why theyâre so different. Clearly, Hoyt is unfit for serious responsibilities,ââ another added dismissively.
Despite the criticism, Hoytâs confidence only grew. He was a Lloyd, after all. Even though he was an illegitimate son, so what? He was backed by his father, the head of the Lloyd family!
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