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Chapter 230: Sanctimonious Bullcrap
Isabelle drew a deep breath and lowered her head downward. She had suspected her kid sister came because of Michael Scofield.She must have learned about her ongoing business discussion with Eric Cottage Winery.Once more the atmosphere was induced into loud silence. Isabelle was most concerned with what her kid sister really wanted.Isabelle knew how dogged her kid could be in achieving whatever she wanted. She'd go against all odds and that worried her.“C'mon June. Are we still talking about the same man?” Isabelle quickly flashed a strange stare at her.June breathed hastily and gulped the remaining wine into her throat. She was already getting pissed with the past events and from her sharp exhalation— Isabelle could tell.A series of past events triggered the strange reactions from the two sisters. They were actually half-sisters.Mr. Elliot had always married Isabelle's mum which she conceived early enough.He somewhat tricked June's mum and tied the knot with her without her ab
Chapter 229: The Toast
Isabelle spread her arms wide and embraced the visitor. Both were lost in irresistible chuckles.“Have you been around for so long?” Isabelle inquired with a sense of anticipation wrapped in her demeanor.“Just about ten minutes or a little more. My bad. I should have called before leaving. I presumed you were around.”The visitor calmly responded. Her tone reeked of understanding.Isabelle knew she'd love to see her but didn't know she'd come much earlier.Both hugged once again and smiled more with closed eyes. They haven't seen each other for almost three years.“You’ve got professional bodyguards out there. Well, I don't blame the rumors for more happening underneath,” she teased with a deep smile.Isabelle couldn't contain the laughter and patted the visitor's thigh. “Haha. Silly you. You still haven't changed a bit.”“Well, they have been good to me, and without them, I would have been gunned down during the last assassination plot that claimed my driver's life.”“I think the bo
Chapter 228: Inexplicable Connection
Isabelle intended to ask any of the receptionists who answered to pass the intercom to the girl, but everything seemed to be working well.For inexplicable reasons, she was drawn to the girl and believed that she could be an instrument in times of need.She wouldn't deny that the receptionist reminded her of her teenage self, which resonated with how beautifully she smiled.That was common with her. Despite Isabelle's not-so-pleasant upbringing. One thing she refused to lose was her charming beam, which always brought luck to her path.The receptionist's heart was beating unusually while she indulged Isabelle. From the incoming code number, she already knew who was calling the reception.After a few moments of awkward silence on the phone call. The receptionist had to mouth a few words further.“Madam, should I send in the waiting visitor?”Basically, she assumed that it should be the major reason behind Isabelle's call.Although if she hadn't called. The receptionists had already cal
Chapter 227: The Receptionist
The receptionist and her colleagues muffled thousands of smiles as Isabelle walked off to the elevator.Her bodyguard followed her with moments of noticeable eye contact. They hardly see her compliment someone like she just did with the receptionist.The receptionist kept chuckling sheepishly while her colleagues mouthed a question out of curiosity.“Seemed like you knew her beforehand? Oh my God! She's so beautiful. Miss Isabelle just complimented you?”They kept unleashing their unending compliments with smiles on their faces.The receptionist needed to catch her breath before finding a suitable response to their questions.How would she explain to them that she hasn't had a noticeable encounter with Isabelle beforehand?They'd most likely tag her a pretentious liar because the gesture happened organically.“Y'all look too surprised. I'm not a mean person, not to give compliments when needed. I'm just being cautious of whom to trust.”Isabelle found her voice back after exiting the
Chapter 226: Irresistible Smile
Isabelle’s driver had been on the road for over ten minutes to take her back to the private lounge where she would temporarily stay.She hoped for the business endeavour to get wrapped up sooner rather than later. Amid the smooth drive, her mind drifted with pressing thoughts based on how the first business meeting unfolded.Her countenance was somewhat complicated and had been often too silent since the driver zoomed off. Beside her were two smartly dressed men— precisely her bodyguards.They practically escorted her whenever she went, except during her private moments. Isabelle has become a figure to reckon with in France, and most business juggernauts would want her on their sideShe kind of let a smile show on her cheeks. She noticed the pretentious stares from mostly Stephanie and Sheraton.She was conversant with such hidden motive glances. The ladies weren't as receptive as they claimed to be, and she knew.She suspected they felt threatened by her presence and the possibility
Chapter 225: The Launched Rivalry
Michael Scofield stood at the glass window of Kingstown Golden Telecommunications, and business has been thriving regardless of the looming dangers and consistent threats.The Telecommunications empire that he commanded was expanding, but he knew his enemies wouldn’t stop until they had torn everything apart.The multi-talented Herbal Fortress welcomed their challenge. He always did.Behind him, the inventory officer, Hugo, stepped in, his face reeked of unsettlement. “Sir, you need to see this.”Michael turned, his sharp blue eyes grasping Hugo’s uneasy expression.The inventory officer handed him a tablet. The screen displayed a breaking news broadcast; Vandora and Shedrack had just launched a rival telecommunications company with a bold declaration:“We shall become the most successful telecommunications y'all have ever known. The apex is where our vision lies, and no one will stop us, not even the fraud.”Michael didn't need to be told that Vandora and Shedrack were among the invi
Chapter 224: Isabelle Laurent
The next afternoon, Eric Cottage Winery Enterprise was struck with anticipation.Isabelle Laurent, one of Europe’s most powerful CEOs, had arrived for her meeting with Michael Scofield.Without exaggeration, the French businesswoman was stunning; tall, elegant, with attractive emerald eyes and a confidence that was evident to anyone to notice.Her reputation preceded her; she was ruthless in business, charming in negotiations, and dangerously persuasive.As she stepped into the executive boardroom, Michael wore a welcoming smile on his face.“Welcome, Laurent,” he uttered smoothly, extending his hand for an appealing greeting.Isabelle’s lips curled into an alluring smile as she took his hand. “Mr. Scofield, finally, we meet. I must say, the rumors do not do you justice. You're undoubtedly a fine-looking, successful man.”Michael smirked. “I hear the same about you.”They took their seats, and the discussion began. Isabelle proposed a joint venture, an exclusive wine distribution deal
Chapter 223: A No With An Advice
Marshall's tiniest hope of being intimate with Miss June was shattered the very moment she spilled her last words.She seemed like one who doesn't say a word without meaning it.Clearly, she had been observant enough to have noticed how he flirtatiously stared at her with a subtle sexual hope entrapped in his heart.While listening to June's furious words against Michael and all therein. A smug smirk enthralled his cheeks in the hope that she would allow him to have his way.Unknown to him, a bigger shock was coming with her last words to set the record straight.Michael might be hated by her, but come rain, come sun— she'd always prefer him to whatever that looks like Marshall.A frown etched on his face while the subtle scoff that was once seen on his demeanor disappeared. There was no bluff in her words and nothing he'd say to change her decision.Gerald blurted a deep laugh he had been holding for quite a while. A while ago, he advised Marshall to think less about having access to
Chapter 222: Burning Fury
Miss June muffled those words, wearing a complicated expression. She wished the past events had played out differently.She wished her father's complaints about the company losing clients to Michael had sunk deep into her head sooner.For the longest time, her father refused to engage her in topics that related to his businesses.To him, it was a waste of information because his adamant daughter would choose a hopeless crush over the actual unfavorable reality.Most of the things she found out were through private and personal digging. Hence, Elliot never wanted her to know about his offline dealings with Marshall and Gerald.Miss June knew how desperate and ambitious her father could be and suspected he was gaining momentum to stand firm through other sources.“I dug deep about Michael and found out he had deliberately not officially engaged any of the women flaunting around him. What a smart arse dude.”She resumed words, a thick smirk curled across her left lips.The confidence exu
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