The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 574 State Your Terms

The people who had previously crowded and pressured her finally quieted down for a moment.

At that moment, a voice chimed in, “Ms. Thorne does have a point. The profits we can secure are the most tangible. Let’s focus on preparing for the competitive tendering first.”

Lysander glanced at the speaker and recognized him immediately.

They were one of the four individuals Josiah had previously invited for a private meeting.

Another person chimed in, “Indeed; the competive tendering process is the main priority right now. Let’s focus on the proposal first. Ms. Thorne, I’ll send the information for the competitive tendering to your email shortly. Please take a look at it first.”

“All right; thank you. Let’s call it a day then. I’ve taken into account all the suggestions everyone made today. I’ll strive to keep up with you all in the future. Meeting adjourned,” Lysander said.

Rowan quickly called out to her and said, “Wait! You haven’t specified when you will give us an answer, Ms. Thorne. Telling us you will give us one as soon as possible simply won’t cut it. You need to provide us with a specific deadline.”

After giving it some thought, Lysander said, “The day after tomorrow, then.”

“Do you realize how many companies are vying for this contract, Ms. Thorne? If the response you provide the day after tomorrow turns out to be a useless suggestion, we’ll all have to start from scratch again.”

“When do you think would be a suitable time, then, Mr. Cobb?”

“First thing tomorrow morning. We’ll meet here in this conference room. I hope that you will provide us with an explanation, Ms. Thorne. Otherwise, it won’t just be Mr. Castillo, but most of the executives might have to consider finding another job!” Rowan said.

That evening, she hurried home, quickly ate her dinner, and then immediately retreated into the study.

The sudden ring of the doorbell shattered the silence within the house.

Lysander opened the door and upon lifting her head, she saw Josiah standing there, his face devoid of any expression.

corridor was eerily quiet, devoid of any

and asked, “What is

retorted, “Why aren’t you

then did Lysander realize that time had unknowingly slipped to

some work to handle,” she said, exhaustion seeping into her words. Too weary to engage in a drawn–out conversation with him, she asked again, “Did

thermal jar he was holding, “After I returned, I noticed your lights were still on, so I thought

“Thank you,

was about to close

somewhat muffled as he asked, “What

and I need to catch up with everyone else’s progress as soon as

open by

your day at Thorne Constructions and Energies? I heard the meeting didn’t

the door came to a halt. “You

into the foyer, glancing briefly at the lit study room before heading straight for the laptop that displayed intricate spreadsheets. Beside it,

him intently focused on the numbers on the report with a serious expression, she

his gaze and asked, “Who made

gave it some thought and said, “I

them offer

on their work. When I called them at four in the afternoon, they were already contemplating to clock out. I couldn’t get

in Josiah’s eyes turned gloomy when he heard that. “I suspect they never

confusion written

remember the auditor required that competitive tendering companies must meet certain qualification standards. Any report printed

isn’t the work of a newcomer, then the person in charge of this

longer a secret, and lysander had already experienced it today.

report and said, “I’ve already cross–checked the specific figures within, and there

the job of the finance department. Even the boldest accountant wouldn’t dare to tamper with the books. However, any oversight in data verification