Chapter 1234
Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted
âDonât you have an important meeting this afternoon?â Stella inquired.
Keegan hesitated for a moment and said, âThen, Iâll go with you tomorrow.â
âAlright.â
Keegan was surprised at how compliant Stella was today. But then, she continued, âDo you know where to go for the paperwork? Do you know the process of these things? Do you have anyone on the inside who could help us? It can be tricky to deal with the authorities in that department, you know?
What if they say something you donât like? Can you guarantee that you wonât lose your temper there and then?â
With each question Stella raised, Keeganâs expression turned grimmer.â Are you saying that Iâm not as capable as Marshall right now?â he asked.
âI didnât mean it that way. Youâre undoubtedly the best in your industry. No one can beat my man at building robots,â Stella said softly.
Keegan was flattered by her praise, especially when she referred to him as her man. However, he did not let those words sway him. âHow can you acknowledge my abilities yet still want his help?â
âEveryone has their own expertise, Keegan. Sure, you excel at making money, but youâre not that skilled in handling interpersonal relationships like Marshall.â
Keegan frowned. âWhat do you mean Iâm not as skilled as him?â
âSee? Iâm just explaining the situation, and youâre already getting defensive. Youâre too stubborn, Keegan. Even though your research team puts in the most effort and makes the most money in the company, you still canât win peopleâs hearts like Uncle Chandler.â
Keegan was about to refute, but Stella continued, âI know you donât like those who suck up to powerful individuals just to boost their status and those who only befriend people who agree with them. But, our society is built on personal connections. You cant always think that way.
âI asked Marshall for help because heâs adept at dealing with people. As a lawyer, he knows the ins and outs of interpersonal relationships and has interacted with all sorts of individuals, especially those in political circles. He also knows how to navigate conversations with those people, which will make things easier.â
Although Keegan was not happy to hear that, he knew what Stella said was true. He might have argued back if Stella compared both of them in other aspects, but he had to admit that Marshall had far more connections than he did. Getting the land patent would be a piece of cake for Marshall.
âIs it urgent?â Keegan pursed his lips and asked, believing that he could help Stella obtain the necessary paperwork if he was given a few days.
âI donât want to drag this on for too long. The kindergarten on that piece of land is generating income the patent as soon as possible to cut off her financial resources. That way, she and Albert will teareach other apart.â
Keegan fell silent for a moment. âDo as you wish,â he said and hung up the phone.
Stella was speechless at how childish he was acting.
After the call ended, Keegan thought about the situation and dialed Felicityâs number.
Felicity had been preparing for her new job for the past two days. When she saw Keeganâs name come up on the screen of her phone, she hesitated before picking it up.
âHey, Ms. Thompson, are you busy at the moment?â Keeganâs tone sounded polite, which made Felicity nervous.
âWh-Whatâs up?â
âThe person who bought the script last time said it was good and wants to get another customized copy from you. Are you available to take it?â Keegan asked.
âYes!â Felicity blurted out. Suddenly, she remembered that Keegan gave her the first job because he wanted to compensate her for getting her arrested. âThereâs no way this guy is introducing me to another job for no reason,â she thought.
âWhy are you suddenly offering me a job? What do you want this time?â Felicity asked with caution.