Chapter 99: Chapter 99: What Does the Project Have to Do with Elizabeth?
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The entire process was quite lengthy. After several hours of meetings, the contract was finally signed.
Ray let out a sigh of relief. He thought about the fact that since Linda’s classmate couldn’t personally accept their gratitude, he would express his thanks in person.
“We owe the success of this project to Manager River as well,” he said. Ben’s father, Emilio River, was taken aback by the sudden gratitude.
Nonetheless, he replied with the customary modesty, “You’re too kind, Mr. Wilson. The Wilson Group secured the project mainly due to its outstanding capabilities, not because of me.”
Ray, thinking Emilio was just being humble, warmly invited, “Regardless, if it wasn’t for Manager River, there would’ve probably been many hurdles. I wonder if you’re free later, Manager River? We could all grab a casual meal together.”
Emilio looked puzzled. “About that…”
He genuinely seemed to have not done much. Word had come down from above to give the project to the Wilson family.
Ray, fearing a refusal, added, “By the way, my daughter Linda is classmates with your son.”
“Oh? Is that so?” Emilio said in surprise.
Seeing Emilio’s genuine reaction, Ray was puzzled, “Your son is Ben River, right?”
He had previously learned from Linda that her classmate was named Ben River. And there was only one person with the surname River as the project manager of Surge Real Estate – surely, it had to be Emilio River.
Seeing Emilio’s cluelessness, Ray began to doubt.
Could it be…that the project had nothing to do with Linda’s classmate? Otherwise, why didn’t Emilio recognize Linda’s name?
However, before Ray could dwell on this uncertainty for long, Emilio had an epiphany, “Oh, I remember now! Linda, right? She’s the class monitor. My son mentioned her.”
Ray’s suspicions evaporated, and he even felt a tad guilty for doubting Linda.
She was such a good child and had never lied to him.
Before Ray could speak further, a group of men in sharp suits entered from the main door of the Surge Real Estate office.
Leading them was a man with a strong presence, tall stature, and handsome features.
It was Peter from the Fortune Law Group.
The entire Surge Real Estate office was abuzz. No one had heard that President Berney would be visiting!
Peter walked straight up to Ray with a professional smile, “Mr. Wilson, is the contract signed?”
Ray, having weathered many storms in his career, remained unfazed by the younger man’s imposing aura.
“Of course, I look forward to our collaboration.”
Peter seemed relieved, “That’s good to hear. Now I can explain things to Elizabeth.”
“Elizabeth?” Ray was puzzled. “Why would President Berney mention her? What does the project have to do with Elizabeth?”
Peter chuckled, “Well, I met Elizabeth at a dinner at your home and took quite a liking to her…”
Ray narrowed his eyes.
Peter hurriedly explained, “Don’t get me wrong! I don’t harbor any romantic feelings for her. I simply see her as an elder, which is why we exchanged contact details.”
Oh boy, he wouldn’t dare have ulterior motives for Professor Lawrence, right?
But it’s inevitable that he’d be seen with Elizabeth. Rather than being misunderstood later, it’s better to clarify things from the get-go.
Given Professor Lawrence’s age, it was more fitting for him to refer to her as an elder. He certainly couldn’t tell people, “She’s like my mom.”
Ever since Elizabeth took Peter in from the streets, he had always seen her as a maternal figure.
Ray felt slightly reassured, “So, what does this have to do with Elizabeth?”
Under Ray’s puzzled gaze, Peter calmly explained, “It was Elizabeth who called me, suggesting I consider awarding the project to the Wilson family.”
Ray’s expression changed instantly, and he quickly turned to Emilio, asking,
“Did your son ever mention the project to you?”