Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 19 What Was the Result?

Colton was unaffected at all by the fact that he was seen through, evidently with the smile on his face. Calmly, he uttered, “Can’t be too careful when it’s about the partnership of two companies. Besides, I’m only showing respect for F&M Apparel and Miss Lisa yourself.”

Nicole was astounded by how the man before her complacently described his pretense as “being careful.”

Zachary, on the other hand, could tell there was some sort of pre-established relationship between the two and smilingly said, “Since we’re all here, why don’t we find a seat and talk about the partnership between F&M Apparel and Gardner Corporation?”

Nicole nodded. The partnership with Gardner Corporation would only be beneficial, unsimilar to working with the associates of Mann Clothing Co., who were so easily persuaded. Although Gardner Corporation was clearly inferior to F&M Apparel in the clothing market, their advanced information technology was one of the most formidable in the field, which was also why F&M Apparel was willing to work hand-in-hand with Gardner Corporation.

her personal grudges as well as her bias against the Gardners, while Colton began the discussion of the partnership. The two remained assertive and opinionated with their thoughts regarding the work as every single word spoken was conveyed professionally. Meanwhile, Zachary looked at Nicole as she confidently and charmingly proposed her

the material used in manufacturing those products…” Whenever Nicole was talking about work, it

to Nicole. “Nicole, something

Nicole nodded. “Alright.”

at Nicole. He waited

as she looked back at him, clueless to his intentions. She then lifted her head and countered, “What is it?”

this year?” He stared at her with a hint of fascination in his inky eyes, though

Nicole immediately grew defensive. She peered at him with her eyes filled

flirt with him. However, given her identity as the Chief Designer of F&M Apparel and the way Zachary spoke to her, he found no point to support and justify that thought. He lifted his commissures and claimed, “A boy named Hayden sent his hair