chapter 11-20

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CHAPTER 11.

After the three bows, tears were swirling in Harold's eyes but he didn't dare to do anything rash now. He knew that his grandma was very disappointed and agitated at him now, so no matter what, he shouldn't enrage her any further.

Lady Wilson heaved a sigh of relief after seeing Harold bowing and admitting defeat. She didn't wish for his precious grandson to bow his head at Charlie the loser, but they had made a bet that involved her. She was a very devoted Buddhist. If Harold didn't keep his promise, she would certainly be so afraid of the retribution and karma to come at her that she would have trouble eating and sleeping.

Thus, she looked at Harold and said flatly, "Harold, treat these three bows as a lesson for you. Next time, don't bet on something that you have no absolute certainty of. Even if you wish to make a bet, keep your family out of it!"

With a pouty face, Harold grumbled, "Okay, Grandma, I know better now. I'll never do it again..."

As he spoke, his eyes glared towards Charlie viciously, thinking, 'You bastard! How dare you force me to kneel and bow before you. You made me lose face today, I swear I'll get right back at you sooner or later!'

Then, Lady Wilson stated, "It is a joyful day today, now that Claire has won the contract. Come on everyone, we must hurry and make our preparations now. We must take this opportunity to build a good partnership with Emgrand Group!"

Charlie reminded, "Grandma, since Claire has succeeded in striking the deal, don't you think you should announce the appointment of Claire as the director of the company as you've promised?"

Lady Wilson arched her eyebrows, thoughts were running in her mind. She did say that whoever won the contract would be annointed as the company's director. However, Claire was not her favorite all this while. Her loser husband had always irritated her too and some ideas were slowly brewing in her mind again. What if Claire got out of her control after she was appointed such a high position in the company? What would she do then? In that instant, she wanted to withdraw her promise. After all, she didn't swear on an oath when she made such a promise, so she wouldn't feel bad at all if she took it back.

However, saying such a statement right after Claire struck the deal would be unwise, so she said, "Let's do this instead. Tomorrow night, I'll hold a banquet, inviting all the prominent and influential people in Aurous Hill to the party. At the banquet, I'll officially announce our collaboration with Emgrand Group and the appointment of the new director."

Charlie was relieved with satisfaction after Lady Wilson's statement. Claire also smiled, reassured. Finally, the position of the director was hers. She didn't have to be elbowed and isolated anymore, and her parents could finally stand upright and be proud!

Lady Wilson turned to look at Claire and said, "Claire, I need you to do something for me." "Yes, Grandma, what is it?"

"I want you to contact the chairman of Emgrand Group and invite him to attend tomorrow's banquet."

After a pause, she continued with anticipation, "If he is able to attend our banquet, it will be an extravagant boost to our family! It will also push our name out to the public, making us more famous!"

Claire pondered for a while and said hesitantly, "But... I only met Miss Young, the vice- chairman, I didn't see the chairman himself...By the way, don't you think it's a little too deliberate to organize the banquet when we've just gotten the contract..."

"So what? I want to tell the whole Aurous Hill that we're now bound to Emgrand Group. We're going to be very successful and rich!"

Lady Wilson continued, "Even if their chairman doesn't want to come, you can invite Doris Young, it's the same. She is the second person in charge of Emgrand Group, she would also be an honorable guest to have at our banquet."

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