Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 152

Clara gave a gentle knock on the door, only stepping in once she heard Emmett’s response.

The scent of alcohol filled the room and she frowned slightly, “Mr. Melendez, are you drinking on the job?”

“What if I am?” Emmett stood up, pulling her in by the waist, “If you don’t want me to, then-”

“No, go ahead!” Clara, guessing what he was about to say, quickly handed him his drink with a smile, “Have as much as you want. Best if you drink till you

pass out.”

Emmett chuckled helplessly, “Am I that disappointing?”

Clara blushed slightly, “What on earth are you saying in broad daylight!”

You’re as bad at pretending not to know as you are at lying!”

Clara knew she couldn’t out–argue him, so she didn’t bother. “Did you call me over just to watch you drink?”

not.” Emmett guided her to sit down and handed her a document, “Take

opened it up…

was a project plan from AW

at Emmett, not

“This is…?”

a new real estate project. They’re thinking of teaming up with the foreign MF Group to finance a large–scale residential business district.” Emmett took a sip of his drink, “Did you spot any

hesitated, flipping through the first few

business. Why am I looking

while now, right? If this collaboration happens, AW Corporation might

words, Clara quickly scanned the document

seemed well–constructed, but… she noticed a

no clear indication of who the supplier is!”

flashing in his eyes, “Exactly! You’re just as sharp

the supplier is chosen by the MF Group, then AW Corporation will be nothing more than a stepping stone, with all the decision–making power in the

of the project, even the price