Fletcher Looked on and rolled his eyes at Everettâs enthusiasm.
âThank you for your trust in me,â Everett exclaimed.
He eagerly picked up the pen and signed his name on the designated line of the contract.
In an animated tone, Everett shared, âHonestly, Iâve been contemplating quitting my illegal business.
Yet, having been in this line of work for so long, itâs hard to simply walk away.
Iâm not getting any younger, and the allure of a tranquil life with my family grows each day.
I no longer have the appetite for risks.
Iâve been waiting for the right opportunity.
Thank you for giving me such a valuable chance!â
As Everett recounted the beginnings of his career, Nathan listened, nodding occasionally.
While he appeared engaged, his thoughts drifted elsewhere.
He idly spun the porcelain white cup in his hand, tapping it rhythmically as the seconds ticked by on his diamond-studded watch.
His gaze wandered to a corner of the room, deep in contemplation.
The time had come for an update from his team.
The light by the door flickered momentarily.
Soon after, Fletcher returned and murmured, âMr.
Payne, Lonnie has a report about Cory.
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Everett, ever perceptive, noticed the sudden gravity in their expressions.
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With a courteous smile, he stood and excused himself.
âWell⦠I seem to have overstayed my welcome.
I have other matters to attend to, so Iâll take my leave now.
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After Everett exited and the office door closed, Fletcher couldnât contain his curiosity.
âMr.
Payne, are you really sure about this? Are you actually going to transfer control of the Payne Groupâs milk powder business to Everett?â
âYes,â Nathan affirmed.
Nathan stroked the seal in his hand, lost in thought, and remained silent for a moment.
The milk powder division of the Payne Group had been compromised.
To uncover the forces behind the corruption, a decisive action was necessary.
Nathan said, âOur adversaries lurk in the shadows, monitoring our every move.
Weâve been battling them for ages.
Have we gained any upper hand?â
Fletcher remained silent, reflecting on the grim reality.
They hadnât secured any significant advantage; in fact, they had sustained considerable losses.
âSo, since resolving the issues directly isnât feasible, letâs involve the underworld through Everett.
Without the constraints of regulations, we can focus on other aspects.
Moreover, Everett has a child affected by the contaminated milk powder, which means heâll be even more committed to ensuring the safety of the product,â Nathan reasoned, his dark eyes reflecting a deep analysis of the entire plan.
Just then, Lonnie entered the room and, catching part of the conversation, interjected with surprise, âMr.
Payne, am I hearing this right? Are you planning to partner with Everett in business?â
Such a partnership could indeed be effective if managed correctly.
But considering the scale of the Payne Groupâs milk powder industry, handing it over to Everett might raise suspicions.
If their adversaries were to uncover this strategy and exploit itâ¦
âDonât worry,â Nathan replied succinctly.