Chapter 86

Helle had already noticed that Henderson held no real position within Heavens Group. His behavior screamed spoiled rich heir; he was arrogant and unskilled. Even with the Khan family bloodline, he lacked real power, merely flaunting his family name. Still, Belle couldn't afford to offend him. Such connections were invaluable.

“Oh? From what you’re saying, Ms. Cotton, it seems you don’t believe in connections?” Henderson waved his hand nonchalantly. “That’s understandable. Working with Heavens Group isn’t easy. But I’m part of the Khan family’s direct line, so putting in a word or two is nothing. For instance, having the Thalarea branch work with you is not a problem.”

Belle’s eyes lit up instantly. Even the Thalarea branch alone was still Heavens Group—the undisputed giant in Thalarea. A collaboration would bring endless benefits.

“If that’s the case, I must thank you, Mr. Khan,” Belle said, rising with a gracious smile. “Forgive me for making you stand here. Why don’t you come in and sit for a while? Have some tea? It would be rude not to entertain you properly.” Seeing the open door, Henderson remained composed, but inside, he was ecstatic.

Just then, Justin hurried over. “Mr. Khan, we found him. Should we…”

The next moment, Henderson shot him a look so cold it could freeze hell. What the hell? Why are you ruining this for me?

Justin, realizing his mistake, quickly added, “It’s a family matter…” hoping to calm him.

Henderson clenched his teeth, suppressing his anger. “Fine. We’ll deal with it quickly. I’m curious to see who’s daring enough to take advantage of the Khan family. But first, I need to send Ms. Cotton to work. The rest can wait.”

He turned back to Belle, his face full of smiles. “Ms. Cotton, may I have the honor of driving you to work? And perhaps I could tour your company while I’m at it?”

Belle smiled politely. “Mr. Khan, you’re too kind. If you want to visit my company, it’s an honor.”

“But you seem to have other matters to handle. Wouldn’t this delay you?”

“Not at all. Just a small issue.” Henderson waved dismissively, feigning nonchalance.

“In that case, if there’s ever anything I can help with, please let me know. I’m a local here in Kerdonia, and I’d be happy to assist,” Belle replied graciously. Henderson laughed heartily. “Good, good! I’ll be sure to take you up on that. Please, get in the car.”

Belle smiled lightly. “No need to be formal, Mr. Khan. Just call me Belle. Compared to you, I’m just a small-time executive.”

Once Belle got into the car, Henderson’s expression turned icy. He grabbed Justin by the collar and snarled, “Are you out of your damn mind? Who the hell do you think you’re dragging me to meet? Send some men. Bring that fool to me. If you mess this up, I swear I’ll bury you myself!” This outburst was clearly because Justin’s interruption had ruined Henderson’s chance to enter Belle’s house.

Justin could only nod humbly, swallowing his frustration. “Yes, Mr. Khan. I’ll take care of it personally and make sure he’s brought to you.”

“Enjoy your time,” Justin said, a faint, conflicted sag to his lips.

On the way, Henderson and Belle made small talk. No matter what Henderson said, Belle smiled politely and appeared pleased. Sometimes, what made a woman happy wasn’t the content of the conversation, but the person speaking.

Before long, they arrived at the Life Hama building. Chloe was waiting at the entrance and froze slightly when she saw Belle stepping out of Henderson’s car—this was someone significant. When Chloe caught sight of Henderson’s face, her composure faltered. Quickly regaining it, Chloe glanced at Belle’s attitude and immediately understood that this man was someone important.

“Ms. Cotton, this gentleman is…?”

Belle smiled. “This is Mr. Henderson Khan from Heavens Group.”

Buzz. Chloe felt her scalp tingle. After all, he was from Heavens Group!

The passage has been significantly cleaned up regarding grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Word choice has also been improved for clarity and flow. Some minor stylistic choices remain ambiguous (e.g., "Life Hama building") and might require additional context for perfect clarity.