Chapter 249

An Effortless Negotiation.

I awaited Grayson’s answer, but he just smiled without a word. My heart pounded as I guessed, “Don’t tell me it’s Celine?”

Grayson snapped his fingers. “It is! The old lady has acute appendicitis!”

I leaned into my chair, my mind racing. It seemed Liora was involved with Celine. I immediately told Grayson, “Continue the investigation and find out if Celine is connected with Atticus or Liora.”

Grayson looked at me understandingly. The difference between Celine’s connection with either of them was significant. After Grayson left, I picked up the pen again. The image of that man appeared in my mind, and my heart skipped a beat.

I couldn’t help but think about the car parked in the woods, wondering if it was him. I took a deep breath, shook my head, and forced myself to dismiss the thought. After all, how could it be him?

I I got up to find Benjamin to learn more about Tobshampton Group. I planned to secure this contract.

tonight. I gripped the pen tightly, determined to sign that contract.

I checked the time and went to the restaurant with Carol. Even though we were the hosts, I wanted to arrive early. Surprisingly, I was still late. Eleanor was already waiting in the private room.

As I entered, she looked at me in astonishment. I smiled confidently.

I “Hey… It’s you?!” Eleanor exclaimed in a friendly manner.

“Surprising, right? Fate works in mysterious ways!” I said as I approached her, and we shook hands.

“It’s incredible how things turn out.”

“Yeah! I didn’t expect it to be this easy,” she smiled, “I have gallstones-”

“Whoa, we even have the same health issue!” I Interrupted with a laugh. “I have gallstones, too!”

After we laughed, she introduced her assistant to me. I knew she held a high position in Tobshampton Group since she had an assistant. Elanor handed me her business card. Sure enough, she was the marketing department’s manager, After I introduced Carol, Eleanor said, “I didn’t expect you to be Tanum Corporation’s legendary owner.

“Yeah, my reputation precedes me,” I joked, “You saw what happened today. The guy’s my ex–

husband.

“Wow, that explains it,” She chuckled awkwardly. “What a coincidence.”

They’re everywhere I go.” I shrugged.

+15 BONUS Soon after, we transitioned into discussing business. Eleanor provided detailed information about the Tobshampton Group and their goals. I emphasized my thoughts and my market’s current status and ongoing projects. I even outlined my expected objectives.

I Eleanor was proactive and quickly reported our discussions to her superiors. I knew she was eager to make this deal happen, However, my demands might have exceeded her authority in making decisions.

Still, I wasn’t in a hurry. I knew business negotiations took time and believed in my market share. I was confident they did their research and would know that the few companies we worked with were on par with Tobshampton Group.

They eventually called back, made significant concessions, and accepted my requests. I smiled at Carol, and her eyes sparkled with joy. We hadn’t even started dinner, yet we had already closed the deal.

“Ms. Chloe, we can sign the contract tomorrow,” Eleanor said, genuinely eager to make this cooperation happen.

“10 a.m. at my office,” I invited her sincerely, “All right, let’s relax and enjoy our dinner now. I’m having such a great day today.”

“Here’s to our successful partnership!” Eleanor raised her glass, and we clinked them.

However, some things wouldn’t always go as planned.