The Runaway Groom
Chapter 311

Chapter 311

“That is for sure,” Quincy said as she poured James a cup of tea. “I'msure you also know Light Group's influence in the country too.”

“Of course,” James replied. “I wouldn't have agreed to this meetingotherwise. In fact, I don’t mind telling. you that there's so manyinterested investors I couldn't afford to meet them all, so I've picked theones I see most potential in.”

“Apologies if we seemed prudent too, since we're not learned in thisindustry,” Quincy said as she scrounged through the document Jamesbrought them.

The concept, development process, and other details about themechanical component were summarized meticulously, and it appearedprofessionally done to Quincy and lan even if they did not reallyunderstand it.

lan then leaned in to whisper to Quincy, “Shouldn't we get expertopinion on this, Mom? We don't know anything about this..."

Quincy was hesitant too.

While the project shows potential, her ignorance on the matter madeher worried about messing up, since research and developmentrequired a huge sum of capital.

And they could not afford to invest that much money right now...James, however, noticed their exchange and slowly said, “I'm surethere are concerns and partnerships like this shouldn't be forced. Don’tworry, you can read that report as much as you want for now-I'll bemeeting Mr. Underwood from Hundred Bangs after this.”

As James appeared eager to leave and Quincy heard that there wascompetition, she quickly said, ” Actually, since you're already here, whydon't we have lunch together? You have to eat even if you're busy.”“To be frank, Mr. Underwood is a friend,” James said feebly. “I can't turndown an appointment, and it's obvious they want in on this too.Hundred Bangs is certainly worth considering too, so...

"Mr. Cross.”

As he poured James a glass of wine, lan said, “We're already here, andthere's no reason to not stay for lunch. We can speak further on ourpotential investment, and you could take your time before heading off tomeet Mr. Underwood. It's not much of a delay, right? I mean, if wecame to an agreement before that, Hundred Bangs would just be amemory.”

“That's true, but if I may be honest, Light Group would be my firstchoice if Isaac Jefferson were still CEO. I'm sure he could tell by nowthat this investment is a solid profit, but you...”

James trailed off. Though he was clearly voicing his doubt, he hastilytried to explain, “Well, it's not like I'm questioning your competence,and I'm certainly not familiar with you yet since you've just taken office.So....*

“So, you're saying you don't trust us?" lan finished for him, slightlyindignant.

Was this man comparing him to Isaac, even telling him that he was lessthan Isaac?

With that, lan promptly jumped at the deal. “Alright, we'll invest in yourproject. Hundred Bangs is just at

retail network anyway, and they'd never understand what they'regetting into.”

James appeared hesitant. “Are you agreeing to this already?”

“There's nothing to hesitate about,” lan said.

Beside him, Quincy had resolved herself as well.

If someone else were to beat them to this project because theyhesitated, they would lose it entirely!

“Yes,” she said. “Light Group is willing to invest in Eastdawn.”

James made an awkward look even though he was celebratinginwardly.

“Are you not going to think further about this?” he asked, as if put onthe spot. “Mr. Underwood and I are. quite close...”

“We can sign an agreement right now,” lan insisted.

James had to give in then. “...Very well.”

They decided to do it after lunch.

In the meantime, James's phone rang repeatedly with new requests forappointments, making it clear that he was in high demand.

That in turn convinced lan and Quincy that they had hit the jackpot.Their meeting lasted three hours, and after signing the agreement,James took the document and said, Do visit my company should youhave time.”

“Of course, lan replied.

“Contact me anytime you decide to come,” James said. “Anyway, I'll beexcusing myself now since I have other matters to attend to.”

“Allow me to escort you,” lan said, and James happily accepted.“We're partners from now on,” James said as they headed for the exit.“Yes. Here's to a productive partnership,” lan agreed.

“Of course.” James smiled meaningfully.

lan was too engrossed in his success in securing the project that henever noticed anything unusual. After leaving Light Groupheadquarters, James returned to his car where his chauffeur waswaiting.

Getting inside and staring at the grand tower from his car for a while,James then whipped out his phone. to dial a number, and someonesoon answered...