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Chapter 116

Did he really not expect Reynaldo to come? I looked at Winstonโ€™s gentle eyes and felt a chill in my heart. Winston lowered his gaze and smiled. โ€œI think you misunderstood, big brother. Back then, I had to go abroad for further studies, so I had no choice but to entrust the company to Anton. Over time, he became the renowned Mr. Pruitt that everyone admires.โ€

And as for your relationship with Mr. Dunlap, big brother, I really donโ€™t know.

โ€œIf I had known it was going to be you, big brother, I wouldnโ€™t have gone through all this trouble organizing this negotiation meeting, right?โ€

Reynaldo chuckled and sarcastically asked, โ€œSo, why did you bring this woman here to attract investments?โ€

If I remember correctly, she didnโ€™t spend many days in your company, inexperienced and incapable. You sent her out for such an important project. Are you looking down on your own project, or looking down on us investors?

In Reynaldoโ€™s words, there was nothing but disdain and mockery towards me. I could tell he really despised me. I bit my lower lip and was about to speak.

Chapter 116

A hearty laugh suddenly rang out, โ€œMr. Humphrey was mistaken in his words.โ€ I was startled and instinctively looked back. Anton sat up straight and smiled at Reynaldo, saying, โ€œAlthough Esmeralda is just a newcomer, she has a strong learning ability. We sent her out, naturally affirming her capabilities.โ€

What about you, Mr. Humphrey? On what basis do you determine that she is not capable? After all, she has never worked under your supervision, right?

I watched Anton with emotion. As a leader, he was truly encouraging. Reynaldo leaned back in his chair and chuckled. โ€œYou say she has the ability, well, I really want to see what abilities she has to get an investment from me!โ€

When Reynaldo said this, there was a strong sense of determination in his tone. I stared at his cold face intently, and my heart began to falter. If the other party was Johnathan, perhaps I would still have a tiny bit of confidence. After all, even though Johnathan is not easy to talk to, everything can be discussed with him. If we discuss for a long time, perhaps this deal will be made. But Reynaldo was different. He was not only difficult to talk to, but he also had a very cold and unpredictable temperament, and he also extremely despised me. So, he asked me to discuss cooperation with him, and in this case, there may really be no room for negotiation.

โ€œYeah, your company had a newly hired rookie talk to us, as if it was a big deal. You guys really donโ€™t value us investors.โ€

โ€œYeah, yeah, just a little girl, I donโ€™t believe she could have any abilities.โ€

At this time, Mr. Schultz and Mr. Esparza followed Reynaldoโ€™s lead. I understood that if we couldnโ€™t secure Reynaldoโ€™s investment today, then both of these companies would be out of the game. No, I couldnโ€™t back down. Anton trusted me so much, often encouraged me, and just spoke up for me. I couldnโ€™t let him down. And my dad owed Winston twenty million. Although I kept saying that I would return it to him, what could I possibly use to repay him? And now is a good opportunity to repay the debt; as long as we help Winston secure this investment, we can also settle the twenty million with him.

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So, no matter how Reynaldo sees me now, I just consider myself an employee of Clicks Media, and my purpose of coming here is solely to help the boss secure investment for this project. With this in mind, I picked up the bottle and glass and walked over to Reynaldoโ€™s side voluntarily. I flashed him a signature smile and said, โ€œMr. Humphrey, let me offer you a drink first.โ€ I said and went to pour him a drink. Little did I know, he suddenly reached out and covered the mouth of the cup, sneering at Winston and Anton, โ€œIs this what you call the ability to please people by pouring drinks? Ha, then your company is really lacking in talent.โ€

Winston opened his mouth, about to say something. Anton smirked and said, โ€œIsnโ€™t it basic etiquette to pour drinks for clients and toast with them? Isnโ€™t Mr. Humphrey being too demanding towards Esmeralda?โ€

Reynaldo squinted his eyes slightly, and after a moment, he chuckled softly and moved his hand away. I carefully poured him a glass of wine, then poured myself a glass as well, and said to him, โ€œMr. Humphrey, I toast to you.โ€ Reynaldo didnโ€™t say anything this time; he just lightly laughed, raised his glass, clinked it with mine, and then downed the entire drink.


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