Sitting opposite him was the chairman of Changling Heavy Industries. Although Changling Heavy Industries could not compare to a large consortium like the Jones Corporation, it was still a well-known large enterprise. However, in front of Adam Jones, the chairman seemed too restrained.
Compared to Adam’s calm and composed demeanor, which could dominate the room with ease, the chairman of Changling Heavy Industries felt for the first time the pressure from a superior.
The project in question was neither too small nor too large, far from being significant enough to warrant the Jones Corporation’s head personally negotiating the deal.
Not to mention the head of the Jones Corporation, the chairman of Changling Heavy Industries didn’t need to show up either.
Changling Heavy Industries was aware that the Jones Corporation would send someone to negotiate, but they never expected Adam Jones to come in person.
Therefore, Changling Heavy Industries had no choice but to send their highest-ranking chairman to receive Adam.
The seriousness with which Adam approached the matter inevitably led Changling Heavy Industries’ top management to deduce that the project must be very important and profitable; otherwise, why would the top boss of the Jones Corporation inquire personally and even make the trip?
Adam glanced at the somewhat nervous man across from him and smiled faintly. "General Storm, you are too kind. I decided to come over on a whim, sorry for the intrusion."
His voice was light, just like the aura he emanated—mild and gentle, yet heavily oppressive. A simple phrase made the person across, also a conglomerate general manager, feel surprisingly honored.
"President Jones, you are too humble," he replied.
After a round of pleasantries, they got down to business.
Adam’s visit was not primarily for this project, and he didn’t have the patience for extensive pleasantries with General Storm. He simply gave Robert Green a brief glance.
Green, understanding the cue, nodded and said to General Storm, "General Storm, this is the plan we previously developed in cooperation with your company, without any changes. Your side should have reviewed it. If there are any other requests, you can bring them up, and we can discuss them further."
With Adam himself present, General Storm wouldn’t have any doubts about the project. Besides, he had already had each department review the planning document, which was indeed without issues—a very good project.
Thus, after casually flipping through the document, General Storm immediately said, "We don’t have any issues on our end. Once the responsible parties complete the project handover, our company will contact your personnel. Please rest assured, President Jones and Assistant Baker."
General Storm turned his gaze to Adam, and Adam nodded slightly in acknowledgment. He was about to speak when suddenly, his expression changed. He leapt up from his chair and strode quickly toward the exit of the café without looking back.
Caught by surprise by Adam’s abrupt movement, General Storm looked dumbfounded at the hurriedly departing figure, then turned to Robert Green with a puzzled expression. "Assistant Baker, what is President Jones doing...?"
Although Green did not know why Adam suddenly changed his expression and left without a word, he knew that it must be related to the ongoing divorce saga with the president’s wife whenever such a controlled man lost his composure.
"Don’t worry, General Storm. President Jones has stepped out to handle a private matter," he assured.
At this moment, Adam’s heartbeat was racing, showing signs of getting out of control. Though his steps appeared poised and calm, they were in fact somewhat erratic.
What had he just seen?
Elly Campbell and her son?