When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I heaved a long sigh of relief, feeling grateful that the ball was no longer in my court.

Ashton was unmoved by the flattery and replied flatly, “I prefer not to discuss business during meals.”

I stifled a laugh at his outright rejection.

From the moment Marshall had arranged for Elliot to sit next to me, he was destined to fall on the wrong side of Ashton. It seemed that he would never get his hands on pie for the real estate and properties industry.

Marshall was caught by surprise as his hand was still hanging in mid-air; his smile froze awkwardly on his face.

Coming from a prestigious background himself, he was usually on the receiving end of adulation. It was no wonder that he looked as though he had just swallowed a hard pill.

The air in the room once again turned frosty.

didn’t want to offend Marshall, but she couldn’t go against Ashton too. At last,

Tiedemann, I think Mr. Fuller is tipsy. It would be wiser to continue the discussion about the land another time. Why

Marshall’s face as he turned around and said, “Mr. Jacobson, I appreciate you getting straight to the point. I’m willing to absorb another extra five percent

long as it’s a

have the situation under control

the two men were about to drink to a deal successfully struck, Ashton intervened, “If I may, Fuller Corporation might not be the best in the city, but we have a team of top analysts. Those companies they deem as having no potential to grow may not submit their proposals

snide remark. His expression was now as

themselves to think that they could have the resources to collaborate with

was determined to

wineglass and clinked gently with Marshall’s. “Mr. Tiedemann, you heard the man. It’s time

his business partner’s reassurance, the tension on Marshall’s face eased up instantly. “Thanks so much for your confidence in me.

to gain an upper hand over the situation