Chapter 913: Lillian nodded and then glanced at Cedric, who was still in the room. "Is he going too?" Cedric flashed a grin. "Am I included?" "Yes, your name's on the list. Will you be attending?" Cedric chuckled, clearly seeing through the group's motives.
Daniela remained determined. After their recent setbacks, these old fools were likely hoping to gain an advantage by negotiating with him.
"Of course, I'll attend. If I don't, it will just terrify them." Nina overheard this and thought Cedric and Daniela made a perfect team. She was deeply impressed.
Daniela turned to her with a smile. "One day, I'll find someone suitable for you." Nina returned a smile, although her interest in marriage had waned.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe meeting was scheduled for eight o'clock that evening.
Daniela had just wrapped up a multinational conference when Lillian entered. “Daniela, they've arrived. All eight of them are here, but they're trying to keep it under wraps to avoid any media attention that could embarrass them if it leaks that they're here to negotiate. They're dressed very plainly." Daniela nodded and made her way downstairs with Lillian and Cedric. Initially, these people were worried, but their anxiety eased upon seeing Daniela. Their posture improved visibly.
Why? Daniela was so pretty, they immediately assumed that she got what she had today by relying on men.
Her slight build didn't suggest a powerful CEO but rather resembled a television star.
They believed she was outwardly dazzling, though internally, she might be feeling the pressure.
Discover more on galnovs(uso de "ç" y "o" griega) The group exchanged looks, a mutual understanding passing between them.
They suspected Cedric had orchestrated this business move, not Daniela.
Given her delicate demeanor, she appeared more as eye candy than a force in business.
As Daniela drew closer, their anxiety diminished.
They had been standing, but before Daniela even reached them, they had taken their seats.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNoticing this, Daniela's smile widened. She turned to Cedric and whispered, "It seems they think I'm the easy target."
Daniela and Cedric arrived, only to find that Hackett's group had already made themselves comfortable. M Pretending mat to notice Daniela, they EX remained clustered together, murmuring in hushed, secretive tones. Daniela's lips curved into a mocking smile.
Only then did Hackett act as if he had just noticed Daniela. With exaggerated surprise, he exclaimed, "Ms Harper. What a rare sight! It's been ages. I've been trying to invite you to dinner, but you keep turningdown." He wasted no tin delivering a lighthearted reprimand.
Daniela held her smile, unbothered by Hackett's remarks. But Hackett barely acknowledged her reaction, turning his attention to Cedric with a sudden change in attitude.
His tone turned deferential. "Mr. Phillips, it's been too long."
Hackett's companions exchanged glances, eyeing Cedric before briefly glancing at Daniela's small frame. Chuckling, they stood up, offering Cedric warm and polite greetings.