The wild ambition in Zoe’s eyes was clear and undisguised.
Cole felt his dying soul reawaken.
Now that he was on the same boat as Zoe, her success meant his own success.
Women could gain honor through their children, so could he.
He would gain honor from his child!
At 10 p.m. that night, a black Rolls–Roice pulled into the Foster mansion.
Elyette had attended a dinner event that night.
He had gone to the dinner because one of the country‘s top entrepreneurs in the drone sector was in attendance.
Elyette wanted to understand every aspect of Averie‘s company.
From the information he gathered at the dinner, he found out that Tate Industries may have rebuilt, but their sales had hit a wall in the country.
Alpha Technologies was formidable abroad. Their buzz and reputation were outstanding.
However, Averie did not use Alpha Technologies‘ brand in Aryadelle, but that of Tate Industries instead.
Although it was the same product, a different brand also meant a different worth.
Averie did not market or advertise their products, which led to the lack of sales.
According to the top entrepreneur, if Averie could not make it through the next six months in Aryadelle, she would move back to Bridgedale empty handed.
The next day, Averie showed up at the Pacific Hotel by herself for a business meeting.
The other party, Norman Puth, was the president of one of the country‘s largest drone distributors.
Averie met Norman at the restaurant, then took a seat at their table.
“Did you come alone, Miss Tate?” asked Norman.
He was a chubby, middle–aged man. Behind his glasses, were a pair of sharp eyes.
“Yes, everyone’s been rather busy recently,” Averie said with a polite smile.
She pulled out a file from her bag, then said, “Mr. Puth, here is some detailed information on our company‘s products. Please take a look.”
“Ha, I‘ve seen it. That‘s precisely why I asked to meet with you, Miss Tate,” said Norman
His eyes shifted from Averie‘s face to her chest, then down to her slender waist.
“I know your products are impressive, Miss Tate. However, the market isn’t the same here as it is abroad.”
“I see.”
Averie felt uncomfortable under Norman’s wandering gaze. She picked up her glass of water, took a sip, then said, “Please elaborate.”
“If you make me an authorized distributor for your products, I can guarantee that you’ll take over the domestic market in no time,” Norman said as he suddenly tipped his leg in Averie’s direction, then added, “Could you consider lowering the price for me?”
Averie pulled her legs back, and her tone was cold as she said, “I‘m sorry, the price we proposed to you is the best we can do. I‘m afraid we can‘t go any lower than that.”
“That‘s too insincere of you, Miss Tate,” Norman said regretfully. “How are we supposed to do business without sincerity?”
Averie‘s eyes narrowed as her lips curled up into a smile.
“What constitutes sincerity to you, Mr. Puth?”
Seeing Averie‘s provocative smile, Norman shot to his feet and walked over to her side.
“You‘re young and beautiful, Miss Tate. More importantly, you‘re capable. I‘m sure there are plenty of men who are after you, right?” he said as his sleazy hand fell onto Averie’s shoulder.
Averie‘s hand tightened around her tea cup.
She silently counted down in her heart.
“Three, two…”
A gust of wind pierced through the room and Norman was thrown to the ground with a violent punch!
Averie‘s head shot up and met with Elyette‘s menacing face.
“Averie! I never expected you to stoop so low!” Elyette snapped as he yanked her from her seat.” Didn‘t you say you didn‘t like old men?! What are you doing right now?! Why don’t you resist when fat b*st*rds like this lay their hands on you?! Is money more important than your dignity?!”
Averie‘s head was spinning from his relentless chastising.
If Elyette had not punched Norman to the ground, she would have thrown her drink right at his face.
“Can‘t you lower your voice, Elyette?”
Averie blushed with embarrassment as she noticed that all eyes were on them.
Elyette may be shameless, but she was not.
She picked up her bag from her seat and planned to leave, but Elyette jerked her back into he seat.
“Are you willing to do anything for money?!” he roared through reddened, tear–filled ey Averie was repressing the frustration she felt for him, but his words set her off!
Averie wrapped her arms around her chest and stared coldly at him.
She watched as Elyette took off his shirt, then covered her with us with the flick of his arm.
His warm, familiar scent surrounded her entire body.
Averie felt hatred for him, but she could not bring herself to truly despise him.
Elyette walked out the restaurant with his upper body bare.
Averie threw her head back and took breaths like a fish out of water.
When the phone in her bag rang, she finally snapped back to reality.
She took off Elyette’s shirt, then picked up her bag and left in a hurry.
Over at Sterling Group, Chad took in a sharp breath after receiving a phone call.
Was the world going insane?
He could not believe that his boss, Elyette Foster, had run off to some hotel to throw a fit.
Not only did he make his bodyguards kick out all of the other guests, he also threw cash bills around the restaurant…
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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