The size of the Lopez family’s mall could probably be bigger than all the malls Jenkins Group Jenkins Group’s financial reports for the next two years would be just fine.
Facing the sly Quentin, Gwyneth had no intention of letting him take advantage of her so easily. She smiled lightly into the sunlight. “So, what’s in it for me?”
“What difference does it make if Jenkins Group gets the project or you get it? What else do you instantly when it came to this.
want?” just as she expected, Quentin’s tone changed
“Dad, are you kidding? You and my uncles have higher positions in the company than I do Gwyneth said. “Jenkins Group belongs to you, not to me. I only have a tiny bit of shares because of the engagement gift.”
“So, what do you want to do?” Quentin asked. Although Gwyneth couldn’t see him, she knew he must be livid and regretting falling for her trick.
I want ten percent of Jenkins Group’s shares. Gryneth deliberately slowed down her speech, making sure he heard it clearly.
Without a second’s besitation, Quentin immediately shouted, “What? Gwyneth, are you crazy?”
Gwyneth held the phone a little farther away. If Quentin were in front of her, he’d probably want to tear her apart.
“Think it over and call me back,” she said.
After hanging up resolutely, Gwyneth watched the employees of Lopez Group’s branch talking animatedly with Harrison. They seemed to need no help from her to sell the land.
It suddenly dawned on her that since Lopez Group had a branch in Galvocity, her presence seemed a bit unnecessary. And yet, Harrison hadn’t objected to her coming, which was strange.
As Gwyneth furrowed her brows in thought, Harrison’s gaze fell on her. The moment their eyes met, he beckoned her over. She quickened her pace, standing beside him.
“Was that a call from your family? About the mail” he asked.
These two questions made Gwyneth marvel at Harrison’s ability to read people.
“Yeah. My dad wants this project and asked me to persuade you, she replied honestly.
“He sure has big ambitions. So, what did you ask him for?” Harrison waved his hand to dismiss the branch staff, then looked at her with a leasing expression
“Ten percent of Jenkins Group’s shares Gwyneth said.
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Harrison let out a mocking laugh. “Seems like you’re not really trying to be a persuader,” he said. Gwyneth nodded, not surprised by his insight. She calmly explained her thought process. “I’m practically part of the Lopez family now. I have more in common with you than with them. Why should I help them scheme against your
Harrison’s eyes were far from calm. He turned his head, as if reevaluating her. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll scheme against you?” he asked.
“We’re unbreakable allies, at least for now. And even if you see me as just a pawn, I’m probably your best one,” Gwyneth said. “Mr. Lopez, I don’t think you’d cut off your own wings
“Ally?” Harrison repeated the word, his eyes dark and unreadable, But from what Gwyneth knew of him, she could tell he was a bit displeased.
She couldn’t tell if hön
his displeasure came from Jenkins Group’s ambition or her boldness in calling herself his ally. People like Harrison probably hated the idea of allies the most. To them, an ally one moment could become an enemy the next
Gwyneth thought of changing the subject. “On this trip to Calvocity, did I
She wanted to ask if she hadn’t been much help, but before she could finish, Harrison’s phone rang.
After answering, whatever he heard on the call made his eyes sharp. He replied, “Got it, Grandpa”
After hanging up. Harrison looked at Gwyneth. “Is there anything else left to do? We need to head back.”
