Chapter 940
Sweet Subterfuge
When they arrived at the hotel, Lewis finally asked the question on his mind all day. âIs Sharon Davis really your friend?â
Since Brian wasnât familiar with Larissa, he could be locled by their pretense. However, Lewis knew that Larissaâs reaction wasnât right. It wasnât what one would expect from meeting an old friend.
âNot really. Sharan is the wile of Kevanâs friend. Iâve met her a few times. I never expected to meet her at Thompson Medical. I certainly didnât expect her to help me.â Larissa didnât see the need to hide anything.
Pursing his ips, Lewis furrowed his brows as he seemed lost in thought.
Larissa was afraid that their act would be exposed with Brian present, so she hadnât expressed her gratitude properly to Sharon.
She sent a WhatsApp message to Sharon, âMs. Davis, thank you so much for your help today. I was wondering if you are free tomorrow for dinner. My colleague and I would like to thank you over a mealâ
Sharon replied quickly. âThereâs no need to thank me. However, if you are treating me to dinner as a friend, Iâm more than willing.â
Larissa had just typed in her response in the reply box when another message from Sharon came in, âIt would be better il you could invite Mr. Rogers and Dylan as well.â
Larissa couldnât help but smile. Sharonâs intentions were quite transparent, albeit a little awkward.
She sent a reply to Sharon, âOkay!â
After that, she called Kevan, âAre you free tomorrow night? Sharon did me a big favor tccay, so I want to invite her to dinner. Iâm worried that she might decine, I want to invite her along with Cylan under the pretext of having dinner together.â
âIâm free. Do you need me to make a reservat on?â Kevan asked.
âAlright! Donât choose a cheap restaurant. Thereâs no need to save money for my sake,â Larissa replied.
Since she was treating them to a meal as friends, it wasnât appropriate to claim reimbursement from the company. However, even a lavish meal wouldnât cost much.
âAlright,â Kevan agreed. The plan was set Early the next morning, Larissa and Lewis went to Thompson Medicalâs Industrial park to get the contract signed.
Larissa clutched the freshly signed contract to her chest, her heart pounding with excitement. At the very least, Blue Star Shipping would be safe for another year.
Brian put the pen back in his pocket alter signing and remarked, âIt was fortunate for you that Sharon came yesterday. Otherwise, I wouldnât have signed this contract with you todayâ
Lewis replied, âWhen Ms. Davis has some free time, I will personally visit her to express my gratitude.â
Brian waved it off. âThatâs not the point. Alter you left yesterday afternoon, I received a call from an old friend. Heâs helping another. Aldovian shipping company build connections. You might have heard of it.
âItâs called Moorewell Shipping. Their offer was sightly lower than the one you initially proposed, but the other conditions were more conditions were more âTo be honest, I was tempted. However, Iâd promised you and Sharon, so I wouldnât break my promise.â
âWe wonât let you down. Mr. Ackley.â Lewis expressed his gratitude once again.
As soon as they left Thompson Medicalâs office, Lewisâexpression darkened, as it a storm was brewing overhead.
âWhatâs wrong? Weâve signed the contract Why arenât you happy? Larissa asked.
âThompson Medical did not have a public bid,â Leals said out of the blue.
âHuh?â Larissa didnât understand what he meant.
Lewis answered. âThe contract between Thompson Medical and their previous shipping company is expiring this month. This is insider âNo one apart from related employees in Thomason Medical and that shipping company knew about this. Gary has a friend working in Thompson Medical which is how we got the opportunity to cut a deal.
That friend told Gary that we were the only company who contacted Thompson Medical.â