Yvette still didn’t give up and shouted after Gary, but he acted like he hadn’t heard a thing. She was trembling all over, nearly flushed with anger. She quickly called Sasha. “Mom, you need to think of something fast. Mr. Summers is already drafting the HR report to appoint Rachel as the CEO!”
“What? What’s wrong with you? Didn’t I tell you to take advantage of her relationship with Tyler?” Sasha said, aghast.
“I did! But Tyler just showed up and basically made it crystal clear that if Rachel doesn’t take over the company, he’s not doing business with us.”
Sasha was silent for a moment. “Looks like Rachel really has some tricks up her sleeve. She actually managed to sweet-talk Tyler into helping her climb the ladder, and he’s even willing to hand over a project for her.”
Yvette was already furious, and hearing Sasha say this only fueled her anger. “What the hell did Rachel do to brainwash Tyler like this?”
Sasha, being the seasoned one, remained calm. “No need to panic. Don’t forget. We still have one last ace up our sleeve. He’s not someone anyone dares to mess with.”
Yvette immediately caught on. “Mom, do you mean Howard? But what can he even do to Rachel right now?”
“You silly girl! How many times have I told you to be more alert and use your head? Rachel’s single now. Don’t you think it’s time she found herself a husband?”
Yvette’s eyes lit up in sudden realization. “You mean, you want to make Rachel marry Howard? But she’ll never agree! You know how stubborn she is!”
“With your grandfather involved, what’s there to be afraid of? Sure, back then she wasn’t officially part of the Lloyd family, and we couldn’t touch her. But now? She’s officially one of us.”
Yvette suddenly felt like hope was in sight again. “Alright. I’ll leave it all to you, Mom.”
After hanging up, Yvette couldn’t help but glance once more in Rachel’s direction. Her eyes brimmed with resentment. Rachel, just wait! The real show is only beginning. We’ve got all the time in the world.
Meanwhile, Cecilia, unsure if Lloyd Enterprise had other available meeting rooms, led Tyler straight to the same room where Rachel had once faced the shareholders. She opened the door for him.
“Mr. Hunt, please come in.”
Tyler walked in, pulled out a chair, and sat down. He was dressed in tailored suit pants. With his legs crossed, he looked more like he was on vacation than attending a business meeting.
Cecilia was just about to quietly slip away when Rachel quickly stepped forward and pulled her back.
“What are you doing?”
“I–I just thought you should talk to Mr. Hunt alone.”
Rachel glanced at the doorway. “Are you crazy? You know how many people out there are watching us right now!”
Cecilia didn’t know whether she should stay or leave. “Then I-”
“If we’re really talking business, then let’s actually talk. Who knows, we might really land a partnership with LS Enterprise.” Rachel kept her voice down. She didn’t dare say it too loudly. If Tyler overheard, who knew what snide remark he’d throw her way.
Cecilia looked at Rachel in surprise. She couldn’t believe it. “Are you serious right now? LS Enterprise doesn’t just work with anyone!” Companies that partnered with them were top-tier. Even Lewis Enterprise hadn’t managed to collaborate with Tyler’s company before. Lloyd Enterprise was hardly anywhere near the top. Did Rachel actually think they stood a chance to work with a big company like that?
Even so, Rachel’s ambition was clear. She gently nudged Cecilia. “Why not? We should at least try. Who knows? Maybe we’ll get lucky.”
Cecilia was stunned by Rachel’s boldness, but her fighting spirit was suddenly ignited. “Alright! Let’s give it a shot!”