At this moment, Ansen.
Hope Williams had someone tidy up an office for her, and now she was sitting in the swivel chair of the boss, with several department directors standing in front of her.
The few look at her, and her cold, unsmiling demeanor makes them slightly timid.
"Why hasn’t the sales department’s report been delivered yet?"
The sales director stepped forward and said, "President Williams, you wanted it urgently, I haven’t finished it yet, I’ll give it to you as soon as it’s done."
Hope Williams raised her eyes to look at her, unhurriedly and slowly said, "Exact time."
"Uh..." The directors, seeing Hope Williams youthful, had been old timers in the company, idling away for years with just about passable sales performance, they thought she would not scrutinize in detail, planned to just muddle through, but didn’t expect Hope Williams would ask for an exact time.
The sales director, steeling himself, said, "Before nine o’clock tomorrow morning."
Hope Williams nodded, "Okay."
"It’s pretty lively today." A hearty, magnetic voice came from the entrance of the office.
Hope Williams frowned slightly.
The man entering wore a crisp dark blue suit, casually putting one hand in his pocket, strolling in.
He appeared to be about the same age as Waylon Lewis, with handsome and profound features carrying a touch of subtle sternness.
"President Carter, what brings you here?" The directors turned to look at the man, clearly knowing him.
"I heard Ansen has a new owner, I came specially to see." Saying that, the man glanced at Hope Williams sitting in front of the desk, his narrow phoenix eyes lifting, a touch of mocking on his unsmiling face, "So young, huh, and a woman."
Hope Williams’s frown tightened.
Elizabeth Summer leaned forward slightly to introduce to Hope, "This is the owner of Windford, Leo Carter; Windford has been wanting to acquire Ansen, but Elder Lady Williams disagreed."
So he is the owner of the rival company.
Windford, ranked among the top ten pharmaceutical companies domestically, the scale of the industry far surpasses that of Ansen now.
Hope Williams looked towards Leo Carter, her expression cold, carrying a hint of coolness, "President Carter, is there something you need?"
Leo Carter sat down in the swivel chair, casual as if in his own home, "Get me a glass of water."
It wasn’t clear whom he was ordering, but his gaze stayed fixed on Hope Williams.
Hope Williams moved her jaw slightly, and Elizabeth Summer, understanding, went to pour a glass of water for Leo Carter and placed it in front of him.
Leo Carter smiled, "I really don’t understand Elder Lady Williams. I offered such generous terms, yet she still insisted on supporting Ansen and even ended up giving it to you in the end. What is your relationship with Elder Lady Williams?"
Hope Williams straightened her body leaning on the swivel chair, "That’s between me and Elder Lady Williams, it’s none of your concern, President Carter."
The man’s lips twitched, smiling yet not smiling, "Of course, it’s my concern. I’ve been discussing the acquisition of Ansen with Elder Lady Williams for a long time, she rather lose money than agree, and suddenly it’s handed over to someone else overnight, I’m quite dissatisfied."
Saying this, Leo Carter suddenly made a light click of his tongue, staring at Hope Williams’ face as if he discovered something, "You look ... very much like Luna."
Leo Carter scrutinized Hope Williams closely, his fingers stroking his chin, "City A has been quite lively the last few days, I hear Elder Williams went to great lengths to save Luna and retrieved his great-granddaughter, even causing a big fuss with Young Master Lewis, you must be Luna’s sister?"
Hope Williams, of course, knew from his words that the Luna he mentioned was Luna Williams.
Hope Williams lowered her eyes and capped the pen in her hand, "It’s unrelated."
"Ha, you look so much like Luna, who’d believe it’s unrelated."
Hope Williams’s aloof eyes stared at him, after a brief silence, Hope said, "As you’ve seen, President Carter, I’m very busy, if you have any business, speak, there’s no need to beat around the bush here."
"I’ve said it, just came to take a look at Ansen’s new owner, what could be the matter."
"One does not go to the Temple of the Three Treasures if nothing is wrong. Is President Carter very idle?"
Hope Williams twirled the pen in her hand and asked indifferently.
Leo Carter was silent for two or three seconds, then smiled, "You’re quite perceptive. Indeed, I do have some matters to discuss, and since you are Ansen’s boss, you naturally know the current state of Ansen - it’s exhausting and losing money..."
"If you’re thinking about discussing the acquisition of Ansen, please save your breath, President Carter."
Leo Carter slightly curved his lips, "So resolute? Haven’t you noticed that the company is mismanaged? If it wasn’t for the cash influx, it would have gone bankrupt long ago. Despite that, Ansen is not small in scale; a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Acquiring Ansen would let you earn a good sum. Why not live comfortably with that money instead of continuing this hard struggle?"
"Continuing the struggle? The current development of Ansen is indeed poor, but how can you know the future will still be bleak?"
Leo Carter chuckled lightly, "No room for negotiation?"
"No room for negotiation! Please leave, President Carter." Hope Williams gave the dismissal directly.
"Alright, since President Williams has this confidence, we shall wait and see. However, if you can’t handle it anymore, feel free to contact me. I’m very interested in acquiring Ansen."
Hope Williams watched with an indifferent gaze as Leo Carter turned around and left.
This man seemed arbitrary and casual, but the sharp aura of a superior emanating from him was unmistakable.
Why is he so eager to acquire Ansen?
Leo Carter took a few steps forward, turned back, and looked at Hope Williams with slightly furrowed brows.
Strange, he felt a sense of closeness looking at this woman.
Could it be because she looks like Luna, that she’s Luna’s sister?
Leo Carter tugged at his lips and walked straight out of Hope Williams’ office.
At this moment, Hope Williams’ phone rang.
"Little Hope, do you have time to come back to the old house now? The Williams Family members are here."
Hope Williams’ brows drew together immediately, completely taken aback. Why would the Williams Family suddenly visit the Lewis Family estate?
What trouble are they stirring up now?!
"Alright, I’ll be right there."
As Hope Williams entered the living room, she saw Maverick Williams, Luna Williams, and Ted Williams all seated on the sofa.
Old Master Lewis was seated in the main seat, and Alitzel Williams also sat nearby.
The atmosphere in the living room was very tense.
Hope Williams’ expression turned colder.
Luna Williams glanced at Hope, who appeared elegantly aloof and cool, dressed modestly yet impressively, and full of vitality, her eyes narrowing slightly.
She disliked the noble and proud air about Hope Williams.
Compared to her, she always felt overshadowed.
It wasn’t a good feeling.
A flash of hatred passed through Luna’s eyes as she stood up from the sofa with a smile and approached Hope Williams, speaking softly, "Sister, you’re back."
Hope Williams’ brow furrowed slightly; as Luna approached, she could smell a faint fragrance, not unpleasant, but it made Hope feel somewhat nauseous.
Luna observed her expression quietly.
Hope Williams gave her a brief glance, her eyes devoid of much emotion.
"What are you here for?"