Semua Bab The Runaway Groom: Bab 311 - Bab 320

"That is for sure," Quincy said as she poured James a cup of tea. "I'm sure you also know Light Group's influence in the country too.""Of course," James replied. "I wouldn't have agreed to this meeting otherwise. In fact, I don't mind telling you that there's so many interested investors I couldn't afford to meet them all, so I've picked the ones I see most potential in.""Apologies if we seemed prudent too, since we're not learned in this industry," Quincy said as she scrounged through the document James brought them.The concept, development process, and other details about the mechanical component were summarized meticulously, and it appeared professionally done to Quincy and Ian even if they did not really understand it.Ian then leaned in to whisper to Quincy, "Shouldn't we get expert opinion on this, Mom? We don't know anything about this…"Quincy was hesitant too. While the project shows potential, her ignorance on the matter made her worried about messing up, since rese

The interviewer shot her a look. "No excuses. Now, leave." But Irene was not about to give up on such a rare opportunity!"Please give me a chance. I've prepared for this interview—""That's your business. You're late and missed your chance, so you only have yourself to blame. You won't be late if you care at all," the interviewer growled impatiently. "I would have to call security if you insist on staying."Irene stopped in his tracks then even as disappointment caught her. She sighed—she had a rare opportunity, and it went up in smoke.Stepping out of the hospital, she felt more or less dissatisfied—it would have been better if they had rejected her because she fell short of their standard, but she did not even get an interview…And how was she going to pursue her dream if she could not even get herself hired as a doctor?The thought left her despondent!As she made up her mind to leave, she heard someone speaking and turned to look.It was the old man she had just saved

Irene was speechless.How was this getting hired through the back door? Did she not impress the hospital chief with her own expertise and earn the chance herself?Nonetheless, Stephen left with those words, leaving her alone and sulking. She felt conflicted at the thought that he would be the one instructing her from now on, but she did not want to give up on her dreams either.Breathing a long sigh, she thought to herself that life was going to be hard from now on. Even so, she could take anything as long as she got to learn from him—once she could stand on her own, he would be a distant memory. Leaving the hospital and returning to the car, she told Jimmy the chauffeur, "Let's go to the grocery store."She was very pleased to have succeeded in the interview, and wanted to cook something. She also thought that it was great that she chose to be a doctor—she knew what to cook for Isaac to help with his recovery. "Of course," Jimmy replied. They were soon stopping near a tr

Lulu appeared helpless."Look, I didn't tell you before, but the fight we had was really bad. He's really angry, and he's definitely on his mother's side about having me resign. I feel like he really wants me to be his full-time wife… but this is the one choice that matters, isn't it? Either I give up my career to be with him, or keep my career and give up on him. Can't bake your cake and eat it."Irene did not know what to say. "Well, you have no family here and no place to stay, so you can stay here in my room."Lulu smiled. "Thank goodness I have you.""The feeling's mutual." Irene smiled back. "I won't know what to do with myself in Sunny City otherwise… How about a little drink? It'll help you sleep.""No thanks." Lulu shook her head—alcohol would only ease their frustration for a moment, but would not resolve the issue."Go home, Irene—you have a family now, so you shouldn't stay out the entire night. I need time alone to think about what I should do anyway.""Okay," Irene

It was not going to be a typical day, as Light Group was prepared to invest their first batch of capital in Eastdawn!The initial investment was 80 million—an amount that Light Group could still afford at the moment.After the transfer, Ian Jefferson and James Cross shook hands. "Here's to a beautiful partnership. Let's take our respective companies to new heights—may your component be unveiled to the world soon."James chuckled. "For sure. Once it hits the market, you shall be the biggest winner!"Ian laughed heartily—certainly, with Eastdawn's development already in the final stage and the money-burning phases now almost over, investing in them now was basically getting a cut of the profits for free!There was no question he had won big here.James sighed in front of him just then. "Well, things are going to get awkward with my old friends now that we chose you."Ian smiled and patted him on the back. "I'll be your friend from now on.""Indeed." James was watching him with