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.

as her bias against the Gardners, while Colton began the discussion of the partnership. The two remained

those products…” Whenever Nicole was talking about work, it was as if she was an entirely different

which the latter revealed a stiff expression before turning to Nicole. “Nicole, something came up, and I gotta go tend to it. I shall leave the matter to you

Nicole nodded. “Alright.”

two on the wide couch. At that moment, Colton’s eyes twitched and he grew silent as he looked at Nicole. He waited for Nicole to finish up the discussion and slowly said, “Miss Lisa,

looked back at him, clueless to his intentions. She then lifted her head and countered, “What is it?” As far as she could remember, she did not have any

four years old this year?” He stared at her with a

defensive. She peered at him with

Initially, he thought Nicole was trying to 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