NovelFameChapter 1399: Meanwhile, Corrine observed him calmly, her posture relaxed yet commanding-like a cat toying with a cornered mouse—which only deepened Bryant's sense of defeat.
"Miss Holland, it's wonderful that you could come!" a member of the Ford Group team exclaimed sincerely.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe team visibly brightened at her arrival, faces alight with relief and smiles. In stark contrast, Marcia's reaction was noticeably odd.
Corrine noted Marcia's strange behavior but responded only with a serene smile, choosing silence.
At that moment, the main organizer regained composure and formally declared the meeting open.
The agenda was clear: to finalize the selection of strategic partnership candidates, as thoroughly vetted by the organizing committee.
Soon after, Kinsley, representing Universe Financial Group, took the stage.
She delivered a few standard opening remarks before consulting the list in her hand. A subtle shift in her expression was the only hint of surprise before she set the list down and surveyed the crowd. The room held its breath in anticipation. Securing Universe Financial Group's endorsement meant freedom from financial worries and the whims of fickle investors. After all, Universe Financial Group was a powerhouse on the global stage. Suddenly, Kinsley's lips curved into a confident smile under the spotlight. “Miss Holland, on behalf of Universe Financial Group, I formally invite you to becour strategic partner,” she announced. "Would you be willing to join us in fostering a fruitful cooperative relationship moving forward?" Her words sparked an instant uproar. On stage, Bryant's face faltered noticeably. His piercing gaze quickly shifted to the middle-aged woman beside him, his eyes sharp as daggers. The woman trembled, panic overtaking her features as she stammered, "Mr. Hopkins, I, I..." Realization dawned on Bryant immediately. He believed she would never dare to deviate from his directives or alter the selection process on her own accord. With a chilling glare, he turned his attention to Kinsley.
root info glino:v:All eyes were now fixed on her, the room buzzing with confusion and suspense. No one could have predicted the partnership would fall to Ford Group. Ford Group was implicated in allegations of deliberately polluting the ocean just the day before. Though Corrine was currently released, they still faced impending penalties with solid evidence against them.
In such a delicate situation, any prudent observer would distance themselves from Ford Group to avoid entanglement. Yet Universe Financial Group seemed determined to forge a partnership with them. Had Kinsley lost her senses? Moreover, wasn't there a known rift between Kinsley and Corrine?
Their conflict had been the subject of quiet celebration when Corrine had rashly antagonized Kinsley and was swiftly. ousted. How did Corrine then resurface as Universe Financial Group's preferred candidate?
Amid these thoughts, the middle-aged woman beside Bryant interjected, "Miss Atkinson, what about the decision we discussed earlier-"
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