Chapter 517: 517 Fulfilling the Bet_1

As the day dawned, Quella Radcliffe was already up and busy preparing to attend the first ever full board meeting of the Gonzalez City Business Alliance.

Since the business alliance was a consortium composed of numerous corporations, everyone possessed the right to participate in the meeting.

More importantly, today Quella Radcliffe and Bran Cook would face off in a challenge.

To prove who would ultimately win or lose the bet made back then.

Countless eyes in Gonzalez City were watching closely.

Early on, the outside of the Five-state International Building was already packed with people.

Many entrepreneurs had arrived early, taking their seats in strategic positions.

Out of respect for her position as the chairperson, Itai Huntington arrived even earlier.

She was also very curious to see who would be the victor of today’s bet.

If one were to reason it out, Bran Cook had an overwhelming advantage without any doubt.

However, last night’s experience at the Northern restaurant made Itai Huntington believe that Julius Reed was even more formidable.

And as Julius Reed’s wife, Quella Radcliffe might just win this bet.

When both parties entered the meeting room, they immediately sparked a wave of speculation.

“Who do you think will win?”

“I bet it’s definitely Bran Cook! Is there even a need to think about it? Haven’t you seen the people behind Bran Cook? They’re all monsters! All of them are big bosses with money and connections!”

“Exactly! Look at Quella Radcliffe’s camp, almost all of them are small and medium-sized enterprises. These companies don’t really have much money, nor do they have extensive connections. As far as I know, it seems that the Radcliffe Group has to cough up all the money for the endorsements. Those people aren’t contributing a dime!”

“This really puts Quella Radcliffe in a tight spot, but a loss seems inevitable.”

Everyone was guessing, but clearly most of them favored Bran Cook.

This was an obvious matter; the two sides were not on the same level at all.

“Heh! Naturally, the position of general manager, even that of the chairperson, should have been Bran Cook’s. But since Itai Huntington sits in the chairperson’s seat, we dare not say anything. But Quella Radcliffe, what gives her the right to be the general manager?”

Some scoffed in disdain.

From the start, he had been optimistic about Bran Cook, even sparing no expense in terms of money and effort.

But in the end, neither the chairperson nor general manager’s seat went to Bran Cook.

This caused him great dissatisfaction.

“No worries! After today, the business alliance will start to get on the right track. By then, Quella Radcliffe will have to tuck tail and scram, won’t she? Losing face, how will she be able to stand in Gonzalez City?”

Some gloated over her misfortune.

“Exactly! Winning early doesn’t count. Quella Radcliffe won so many rounds before, but if she loses at this final showdown, who will remember her previous victories?”

Everyone shook their heads, feeling pity for her.

As Bran Cook walked through the crowd, receiving congratulations, he was visibly delighted.

He was happy, mainly because today he would not only regain the general manager’s position and make Quella Radcliffe roll out in defeat.

He would also strike a blow to the heart!

Imagining Nando Brandon pretending to endorse Quella Radcliffe, and then betraying her at the moment she was full of pride! What a colossal blow that would be, one that few could withstand.

Even if one could bear it, the incident would leave a psychological scar for the future.

The devastation to Quella Radcliffe’s confidence was undoubtedly massive.

“Miss Radcliffe, I hope you win today’s competition,” Bran Cook said with a smirking smile as he passed Quella Radcliffe.

It was very hypocritical and insincere.

“Thank you, I will certainly do my best,” Quella Radcliffe nodded and politely responded.

She had invited Nando Brandon, but she still had no confidence.

For Bran Cook had shown no intention whatsoever.

Even without any rumors suggesting Bran Cook’s side was planning to find an endorser.

Could he have given up?

Quella Radcliffe thought that was impossible.

“I heard your uncle drank too much last night?”

After Bran Cook sat down, a business owner behind him asked in a hushed voice.

These people were staunch supporters of Bran Cook and had a very close relationship with the Cook Family.

Moreover, Stacy Cook’s return also gave them hope for the Cook Family.

At least, with Bran Cook and Stacy Cook joining hands, they could bring a future to the Cook Family.

“A small matter, probably drank too much.”

Bran Cook’s face instantly darkened.

Stacy Cook had been carried back home last night, unconscious.

After emergency treatment, his life was barely saved.

But he remains in a coma to this day, with severe internal bleeding; even if he survives, he’s likely to suffer from long-term complications.

Last night, the Cook Family had also tried to gather information and found out that the Northern restaurant had been vandalized, and Stacy Cook had happened to be there.

As for the details of the incident, they had no information whatsoever.

Beckett Carmichael had already sent people to lock down the news; unless Stacy Cook woke up himself, no one would know what happened.

“Bran Cook, the brothers here want to congratulate you in advance on becoming the General Manager of the Gonzalez City Commercial League! In the future, we’ll support each other and get wealthy together!”

“If you ask me, this position should have been Bran Cook’s a long time ago! Don’t you think?”

“Exactly! What’s that little girl Quella Radcliffe compared to you, Bran Cook?”

Everyone echoed each other, once again lifting Bran Cook’s spirits.

“Thanks for your high esteem. Once I take this position, I will definitely persuade Itai Huntington to listen to your suggestions. By that time, those small and medium-sized enterprises will all be at our mercy!”

Bran Cook clenched his fist tightly and looked coldly in the direction Quella Radcliffe was in.

“Now, as the Chairman of the Gonzalez City Commercial League, I announce the first meeting of all board members! This board meeting is to confirm how we will distribute profits, and the way the profits are distributed will depend on who wins the bet between Quella Radcliffe and Bran Cook!”

Itai Huntington stood on the podium, vibrant and energetic, looking down at the hundreds of entrepreneurs from Gonzalez City below.

This moment was also somewhat exciting for her.

At least in her view, neither side was weak.

While everyone thought it was a one-sided match in favor of Bran Cook, only Itai Huntington knew that the man behind Quella Radcliffe was even more terrifying!

Even the powerful Odingle was beaten black and blue, their store smashed.

“Please welcome, Quella Radcliffe and Bran Cook, to the stage to announce the names of the endorsers they have invited.”

Whoo!

As soon as Itai Huntington’s words ended, a thunderous applause erupted from below.

Quella Radcliffe and Bran Cook stood up and walked toward the podium.

“Wonder who they’ve got on their side!”

“Let’s see; the results will be out soon. Hope it’s not too embarrassing of a defeat.”

The small business owners really didn’t harbor much hope.

As adults, they all understood that some things simply have no chance of turning around.

In the face of absolute advantage, one could only be crushed.

“Hello everyone, I’m Quella Radcliffe. The person I’ve invited is Nando Brandon.”

After Quella Radcliffe finished speaking, the whole room erupted.

Nando Brandon, a top-notch, first-tier popularity young star, was definitely a big name.

“Thank you very much, Mr. Nando Brandon.”

Quella Radcliffe smiled faintly and looked toward the entrance,

At that moment, Nando Brandon, dressed in a windbreaker and wearing a mask, slowly walked into the Five-state International Hall.

“And Mr. Bran Cook, your endorser?”

Itai Huntington asked aloud.

“Don’t rush; you’ll know in a moment.”

Bran Cook watched Nando Brandon approaching, his face revealing a meaningful smile.