Shelton Johnston really enjoyed being the center of attention.
She smiled slightly and said loudly, "Nowadays, as you all can see, the sales of our Prosperity Pharmaceutical’s products are getting hotter every day, and this momentum will continue in the future!
On the other hand, East Beauty Pharmaceuticals’ sales are getting worse every day, and bankruptcy is only a matter of time!
As long as you cooperate with our Prosperity Pharmaceutical, we will surely lead you to make a fortune in the future!
Of course, I’ll make this clear now: if anyone cooperates with East Beauty Pharmaceuticals now, they will never have a chance to cooperate with our Prosperity Pharmaceutical in the future!
So, I am giving all of you a choice now. Those willing to choose East Beauty Pharmaceuticals, stand beside President Stewart!
Those willing to choose Prosperity Pharmaceutical, stand beside me!"
At that moment, the bosses present began to whisper to each other, analyzing the pros and cons.
"Miss Johnston, I stand firm with Prosperity Pharmaceutical!"
One boss took the lead and stood in front of Shelton Johnston.
"Compared to East Beauty Pharmaceuticals, I am more willing to trust Prosperity Pharmaceutical!"
"President Stewart, we are all businessmen. Profits naturally come first, so I’m sorry!"
"President Stewart, instead of dragging it out , I think it’s better to be acquired by Prosperity Pharmaceutical! At least it wouldn’t lead to bankruptcy and closure!"
With the first boss taking the lead, the others followed suit and approached Shelton Johnston.
Soon, more than half of the bosses in the entire hall had stood by Shelton Johnston’s side.
A small portion of the bosses did not stand on either side.
However, the only ones standing on Julia Stewart’s side were Janice Swan, Sawyer Lee, and Boris Cahill.
Julia Stewart’s face was full of bitterness.
She had thought she could salvage some partnerships tonight.
But she didn’t expect Shelton Johnston’s arrival to disrupt her plans.
Seeing the choice everyone made, Shelton Johnston was very satisfied, raising her head proudly like a victorious swan.
Anna and Alma also laughed happily.
Julia Stewart came from a more affluent background, was prettier, and more capable than them, which had made them envious and jealous.
More importantly, Julia Stewart had Lionel Yeager’s Enjoy reading on NovelHub - your free online novel platform.
So, being able to suppress Julia and see her lose was very refreshing for them.
Shelton Johnston looked at the bosses who hadn’t made a choice and asked, "Why haven’t you made a choice?"
"We haven’t made up our minds, so we’re not choosing for now."
"That’s right, we remain neutral."
Several bosses spoke up one after another.
Shelton Johnston sneered and said, "You all can remain neutral if you want, but don’t blame me for not reminding you if you miss out on the opportunity to make money."
As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Janice Swan, Sawyer Lee, and Boris Cahill, and said, "President Spence, Director Lee, President Cahill, are you really going to risk your lives by choosing East Beauty Pharmaceuticals?"
Sawyer Lee said in a deep voice, "You don’t need to worry about that, Miss Johnston."
"I’ll remember you guys, I hope your companies can last until the end with East Beauty Pharmaceuticals."
Shelton Johnston said with a hint of threat, and with a wave of her hand, "Let’s go."
Afterward, Shelton and her party walked toward the exit.
The bosses standing on the side of Prosperity Pharmaceutical also followed and prepared to leave.
Lionel Yeager looked at everyone and said calmly, "Are you sure you want to stand on the side of Prosperity Pharmaceutical?"
"Of course, choosing Prosperity Pharmaceutical is the wisest choice!"
A bald boss immediately responded.
Lionel Yeager nodded and said, "I just hope you won’t beg for a partnership with our East Beauty Pharmaceuticals in the future."
Janice Swan, Sawyer Lee, and Boris Cahill were puzzled as to why Lionel Yeager would say such a thing.
Nowadays, it was clear to anyone that East Beauty Pharmaceuticals had been completely suppressed by Prosperity Pharmaceutical and couldn’t turn the tables.
However, they quickly realized that Lionel Yeager was probably trying to help Julia Stewart save face and vent.
The bald boss said loudly, "Kid, I’m Daniel Winslet from Prosperity Commerce and Trade. I’m telling you right now—
If I ever beg to work with your East Beauty Pharmaceuticals in the future, then I must be a dog!"
He wanted to show off in front of Shelton Johnston now.
"Prosperity Commerce and Trade, huh?
Okay, I’ll remember that."
Lionel Yeager nodded and looked at the other bosses following Shelton Johnston, "Do you all share his thoughts?"
"Of course! I, Derick McKenna, will never work with East Beauty Pharmaceuticals again. As for begging for your cooperation, don’t even dream about it!"
"Your East Beauty Pharmaceuticals is on the verge of bankruptcy. It’s laughable that you still think you can rise again!"
"Miss Johnston, rest assured, I will always be your most loyal follower!"
The other bosses also voiced their loyalty to Shelton Johnston and mocked and derided Lionel Yeager.
Lionel Yeager’s expression was calm as he nodded and said, "Each and every one of you, from today onwards, will be permanently blacklisted by our East Beauty Pharmaceuticals.
Even if you beg for cooperation in the future, there will be no chance whatsoever."
"Fool, stop daydreaming here!"
Anna screamed at Lionel Yeager.
"You damned dog, your good days are coming to an end, and you won’t be arrogant for much longer!"
Anna also added sarcastically with a proud face.
Shelton Johnston coldly stared at Lionel Yeager and said, "Kid, since you crippled my brother, our Jordan Family will never let you off easily."
Lionel Yeager gave a cold laugh and replied, "I won’t let you off easily either."
With a cold snort, Shelton Johnston led everyone away from there.
"President Spence, if there’s nothing else, we’ll leave first."
The bosses who remained neutral sighed and also left.
In the blink of an eye.
Only Lionel and a few others were left in the entire hall.
Janice Swan said with an apologetic expression, "I’m really sorry, President Stewart. I didn’t invite Shelton Johnston and the others here.
I originally wanted to help you, but I didn’t expect it to end up ."
"President Spence, you don’t need to apologize. Just the fact that you’re willing to help me is enough for me to be grateful,"
Julia Stewart forced a smile and shook her head, adding, "Besides, this is not bad, it at least separates who is sincere and who is not."
Janice Swan, Sawyer Lee, and Boris Cahill all sighed deeply. Even though they wanted to help, they were powerless to do so.
After chatting for a while.
Once they boarded the car, Lionel Yeager asked, "Julia, are we going home or...?"
Julia Stewart shook her head and said, "I don’t want to go home right now. Take me on a drive."
Lionel Yeager nodded in agreement, started the car, and left the Blue Sky Club.
The car drove smoothly on the road, weaving through the streets and alleys.
Soft music played inside the car.
Lionel Yeager focused on driving while Julia Stewart stared out the window, lost in thought, as both of them remained silent.
After getting off an overpass and onto a highway.
Next to them was a rolling river, the water surging and slapping against both shores. Under the moonlight, the river shimmered.
When they reached a section of the road with fewer people, Julia Stewart, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Pull over to the side."