Although Ethan Sherman felt that Julian Lancaster was acting a bit strange today, he didn’t realize there was a problem. He smiled and said, "No one’s ever said that, but now that President Lancaster mentions it, I suppose I’m quite confident."
"At least you have some self-awareness."
Ethan awkwardly smiled and said, "President Lancaster, why don’t we get back on topic? About our cooperation..."
Before Ethan could finish his sentence, Julian glanced at him with a hint of a smile that didn’t reach his eyes and nonchalantly said, "The cooperation is canceled."
"Cooperation canceled??" Ethan was so shocked he nearly jumped out of his chair. He was briefly stunned, then laughed twice, "I didn’t expect President Lancaster to be so humorous, you really know how to joke."
For this cooperation, the Sherman Group had even turned down several big deals. If Julian actually went back on his word, the losses for the Sherman Group would be incalculable.
Just thinking about it made Ethan feel a sharp pain at heart. Follow current novels on NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt
If he really messed this up, he suspected he’d get a severe punishment from Father Sherman when he returned!
He slowly began to panic.
Julian’s face remained impassive as he cast a cool glance at him, "Do I seem like I’m joking?"
Ethan’s smile froze on his face, and his expression began to change.
It took Ethan quite a while to find his voice. He tentatively asked, "President Lancaster, didn’t you say before that we would cooperate? Why suddenly cancel it? May I ask the reason?"
Ethan was almost in tears.
Sir, can’t you just say what you’re dissatisfied with!
Why cancel the cooperation for no apparent reason? How is he supposed to explain it to the old man back in Crestfall?
Julian looked at Ethan with a slightly mocking expression, "Do you need a reason to change your mind? I thought Young Master Sherman would be quite familiar with that."
Back then, he took his benefits and left, then turned around to charm Nina Sinclair, trying to have it both ways, and now he wants to cooperate?
Ethan must really think people are fools, having it all planned out so perfectly!
"..." Ethan was at a loss for words.
What is he supposed to be familiar with? Why does Julian speak so cryptically, making him unable to fathom the man’s thoughts?
He initially thought he could take advantage of the relationship between Nina Sinclair and Julian to get a backdoor entry, but now not only did he fail, he was also played.
Ethan couldn’t figure out where it all went wrong.
Before Ethan could beg, Julian was already standing up. He said to Felix Ford, "Make sure to take good care of Young Master Sherman."
"Yes, President Lancaster." Felix agreed.
Julian left the meeting room.
Ethan sat there in chaos, completely speechless.
What on earth just happened? Julian suddenly turned so heartless; could something have gone wrong between him and Nina?
The more he thought about it, the more something felt off; he thought he should go and ask Nina about it.
Felix was left behind, and he said to Ethan, "Young Master Sherman, we’re very sorry, but President Lancaster has decided to cancel the cooperation with you."
Ethan didn’t say much either. He stood up and said, "In that case, I won’t disturb you any further, farewell."
After arriving downstairs at Zenith, Felix immediately dialed Nina Sinclair’s number.
Nina was working absentmindedly when she received a call from Ethan.
As soon as the call was connected, before she could speak, Ethan’s accusatory voice came over, "Nina Sinclair, what exactly are you and Julian Lancaster doing!"
Nina glanced around, then lowered her voice and said, "Ethan, we... are getting a divorce."