Chapter 110
“Aren’t you going in?” By now, Toby was also aware that Sonia was here for the meeting, even though he had no idea how she managed to secure a place in the meeting
She bit her lower lip in hesitation and answered, “Why don’t you head in first? I don’t want to enter at the same time as you.”
At that moment, she could tell that the room was bustling with activity from the muffled sounds.
If she entered the room with him, the attendees might gossip about them due to the awkward nature of their relationship.
Toby sensed her concern and lowered his gaze. “There are three minutes left. If you’re late, you will lose the right to join.”
After that, he pushed the door open and entered the room, leaving her standing alone and gawking at him.
Was that a kind reminder?
Sonia regardlessly took his words in all seriousness and turned to her wristwatch. A minute later, she took a deep breath and stepped into the room.
Her appearance had caused widespread shock and exclamation.
“Isn’t this President Fuller’s ex-wife?”
“She is also the vice president of Paradigm Co.”
“Paradigm Co.? How were they invited to this meeting if they’re on the brink of bankruptcy?”
Everyone started whispering and murmuring except for Toby and Titus.
Toby slightly hung his head as though he was sorting the materials in his hands, but he was secretly stealing side glances at Sonia.
She was not nervous at all in the face of such animosity and that observation made
smile. A fleeting look of
at her, as if he
Sonia did not back down. Instead, she smiled at him gracefully. “President Gray!
saw his mother in Sonia’s demeanor, especially the
As she had no interest to guess, she looked away and directed her attention
the table, she assumed that he could have been the one
her heart sank to the pit of
was already losing confidence in her ability to clinch the partnership because Paradigm Co.’s competitive advantage was
her ex husband who had no feelings—but probably some hatred—for her, the situation had changed. He would definitely not choose to partner with
head low and she appeared
slightly
At the same time, Tom reminded his boss to
and placed the materials for the meeting on the table. Next, he scanned the faces in the room and asked, “Has
“Yes.” Everyone nodded.
mouth again. “The alternative energy technology mentioned is the latest research of our research department. It can be utilized across many industries to greatly increase productivity. Most importantly, it
in his seat, he added, “The government has been notified of the success of this new technology. Due to the concerns about monopoly, Fuller Group was prohibited from launching it, which is why I have gathered everyone here to select five suitable partners who would implement this technology alongside
explanation, Sonia mumbled,
the organizer had such cutting edge technology, why didn’t they keep it to themselves? It’s all about
Fuller Group had monopolized industries with their advanced technology, that could upset the balance of the
what you
abruptly raised a
him.
eyes landed on Sonia and she immediately understood
that you were going to invite the top twenty companies in Seafield, from which you will select five partners for this project. This begs the question: Why is a representative of Paradigm Co.
now looking at her with
placed on the spot,
top twenty companies in the city to the meeting.
anger from being kept in the
in his emotions. “It’s because of the additional seats. I had Tom help me to set it up.
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