Chapter 242

Chapter 242:

“Of course,” Andrew responded. Madisyn was momentarily speechless at Corbett’s triumphant and defiant look. Despite his elite appearance, Corbett was mean-spirited and sharp-tongued. Andrew’s gaze shifted slowly to Corbett. “Corbett, it seems you like to rely on others to achieve your ambitions in your career.”

“That’s not true. Tatiana and I genuinely love each other, and it just so happens we are both quite capable,” Corbett retorted, looking at Tatiana with an affection that somehow sent a shiver down Madisyn’s spine. Tatiana’s heart fluttered; she hadn’t realized she held such a dear place in Corbett’s heart.

Corbett smirked. “Andrew, you might not know Mr. Cooper well, but he’s quite familiar with Tatiana. He’s even expressed interest in investing in us.” In fact, it was Tatiana who told him that. To charm Corbett, she had boasted about her connections. She only knew Jared but had convinced Corbett that her relationship with him was strong enough to secure an investment. However, she hadn’t anticipated Corbett would say it so confidently now.

Tatiana, maintaining her facade, cast a defiant glance at Madisyn and Andrew. She saw herself as a capable woman. What did Madisyn have besides her looks? Even though Andrew was set to inherit the Klein family’s business, with her influence, Tatiana was confident she could propel Corbett to the top.

“Really? Jared expressed interest in investing in you?” Madisyn asked, her eyebrows arched.

Tatiana replied, “Yes. Mr. Cooper and I have known each other for years, and he holds Corbett in high regard. Naturally, as Corbett’s girlfriend, I do everything I can to secure investments for him. A woman should bring more to the table than just beauty. She should help her man succeed. That’s true love.” Then she took a look at Corbett. The two looked at each other in an intimate way.

Witnessing this, Madisyn felt her eyes sting. Could these two stop being so unbearable? Yet, their words clearly impressed the man in the traditional suit. “Securing an investment from Mr. Cooper is no small feat. He’s known as the best in the investment industry.”

The others in the room looked contemplative. It seemed Corbett might indeed have a chance to outshine Andrew in the competition this time. When Corbett saw their reactions, his smile widened. “I’ll make Grandpa proud.”

The man in the traditional suit nodded. “That’s good to hear. Your grandfather is also eager to see what you can do.”

“Yes, Corbett has always been smart, even as a young boy.”

“Corbett, we have high expectations for you.” The group’s compliments were not subtle. They might be senior executives or even board members of the Klein Group. A shadow flickered across Madisyn’s eyes. Yet, Andrew laughed lightly. “You’re being quite childish.”

Corbett’s eyebrows arched. “What do you mean by that, Andrew?”

He assumed Andrew was envious. A smug certainty gleamed in Corbett’s eyes. He had been overshadowed by Andrew for years, and now he saw his chance to reverse their roles.

Andrew pulled out a document and laid it on the table. “Take a good look at this.”

Corbett’s expression tightened, and he signaled Tatiana. She stepped forward and picked up the document. When Tatiana saw the first page, her expression shifted dramatically. How could this be? It was an investment contract from Homelight Enterprise!

Corbett’s reaction was the same as hers, his eyes widening in shock. Their astonishment piqued the interest of the others seated on the sofa. Andrew directed his assistant to offer a copy to them and stated, “Mr. Cooper and I finalized this contract yesterday. I wonder why you claimed that he was looking to partner with you. To my knowledge, Mr. Cooper only invests in one company within an industry.”

Andrew’s words struck Corbett like a slap. Corbett had been brimming with pride moments ago, but now he looked utterly humiliated. The others who read the contract shifted their gaze toward Corbett, their expressions filled with disappointment.

In an attempt to salvage the situation, Tatiana quickly interjected, “Mr. Klein, perhaps you should inquire how your girlfriend secured this partnership for you. I saw her shopping with Mr. Cooper a couple of days ago. I assumed they were dating. It’s surprising to find she’s with you. So why was she so intimate with Mr. Cooper?” She stared at Madisyn angrily, as if she was about to devour her.

She deeply despised Madisyn, blaming her for all the complications. What a tramp!

“Are you saying that I obtained the contract by flirting with Mr. Cooper?” Madisyn questioned.

“I didn’t say that explicitly, but your connection with Mr. Cooper certainly seems unusual,” Tatiana retorted sharply.

“I merely went shopping with Jared. The mall has cameras everywhere, which anyone can check at any time. But what about you? Why have you been seen in hotels with many actors?”

“Nonsense! We were just rehearsing our lines!” Tatiana shouted.

Madisyn shrugged nonchalantly. “I didn’t accuse you of anything. Why are you so emotional? Whether you did anything wrong, only you would know. It’s strange how seeing two people together in a mall led you to assume an affair. Perhaps that’s a scenario you’re familiar with?”

“You—” Tatiana was so infuriated she couldn’t muster a response. Corbett’s expression was dark, almost sinister. He realized he had been thoroughly defeated this time, with many of Klein Group’s senior leaders as witnesses. His grandfather’s friend was also present. His grandfather would undoubtedly hear about today’s events. Staying would only add to his embarrassment. Corbett shot Tatiana a look and remarked, “It appears you have the upper hand today, Andrew. I need to address some matters within the company, so I must leave now. Farewell.”

With that, Corbett left. The others seated on the sofa got up and exited one by one. As the man in the traditional suit left the room, he dialed Andrew and Corbett’s grandfather, Damari Klein. “Corbett still lacks composure and maturity…”

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