When the client saw Manfred coming, he couldn’t be more affable.
He treated Manfred like a king. Selina thought if that director had a tail, he would wag it nonstop.
However, Manfred was as cold as ever, and he didn’t say much.
For no reason, Selina thought of him when they were in bed…
Darnell whispered, “What’s wrong? What are you looking at?”
Selina’s cheeks flushed red. She hastily shook her head to clear her mind. “No, nothing.”
When the meeting started, the director wanted to see the design of Far Eastern first. Selina wanted to see it too. Far Eastern Group was something to be reckoned with.
And it was true. Their designs did look better.
But to Selina’s disappointment, there was no Oriental style in their design. She wanted to learn something from them!
The director paid them an enormous compliment, which Selina was tired of. According to them, Far Eastern’s plan seemed invincible. Selina wondered if they were still in the game.
But at least, Long Peace Group belonged to the Cornell Group, so they couldn’t ignore Selina’s firm.
Selina took out her design, but not even looking at it, the director turned his eyes to Manfred.
“Mr. Gordon, shall we sign the contract?”
Selina frowned, “You haven’t seen our design.”
“I have!”
“You haven’t!” Selina was a little irritated. They had put in so much effort, but it was nothing to him.
“What’s wrong with you?” That director was also angry. He pointed at Selina’s nose. “I told you I have seen it! It is not good. And that’s it.”
Not to be outdone, Selina said, “Our plan is not good? Or you just don’t want to see it at all? If you don’t want us in this game in the first place, why waste each other’s time?”
The director’s face grew red with sudden anger. He raised his hand, trying to hit Selina.
Darnell pulled Selina behind him and threw the director a punch. In exasperation, the director wanted to do it again. Then, his arm was grabbed from behind.
“Mr. Gordon?” The director groaned with pain. “What’s going on?”
Manfred’s face was livid, but his gaze never left Selina, whose eyes had turned red because of anger.
Manfred pushed the director away and walked over to pull Selina over. “Are you alright?”
Selina shook her head. Manfred then asked Osborn to take her out.
Then there were only Darnell and Manfred in the room.
Manfred gazed at him, “Darnell, stop it!”
Darnell smiled. “Stop what? I don’t understand.”
Manfred snorted, “You don’t have to bring her here.”
“Yeah, you’re right, but we all get what we want, don’t we? You came, so did Selina. You saw how much she loves her job. If she gets this chance, she will make a big difference in her career. Do you want to see her lose it?”
“She will have more chances.” Manfred said.
“Of course she will, with your help. But you can’t help her all the time.” Then Darnell turned around and pushed the door open.
“Let’s go back to the company.”
Selina nodded, and Osborn stopped her. “Ms. Jones, Mr. Gordon is still inside.”
“Let her go!” Manfred said. Darnell was right. Selina loved her job very much, and he couldn’t keep her now.
Osborn followed his order and watched them leave.
…
When they got outside, Selina said to Darnell worriedly.
“Sorry, I was too impulsive just now. We lost it.”
Darnell shook his head, “You think we can get it even if you don’t act impulsively? But anyway, it pleased me more to punch that asshole than getting this chance.”
Selina couldn’t let go of it. They worked so hard for it after all.
She thought it could have been a great career move.
Just as she was thinking, Darnell’s phone rang.
Seeing who called, Darnell said, “Here’s the chance.”
Selina did not understand what it meant until Darnell hung up.
“They asked us to come back and sign the contract.”
“What?” Selina couldn’t believe it at all, “After what we did just now? How could it happen?”
“Well, your design wins.” Darnell smiled.
They went back, and were welcomed by someone else.
This one now was very polite. “I’m sorry for what happened to you just now. Now, I will be in full charge of the contract.”
Selina involuntarily looked around, but she did not find Manfred, or his men.
She pursed her lips and asked. “What about Far Eastern Group? You don’t cooperate with them?”
The manager smiled. “They are good, but our boss likes your design more. It has Oriental characteristics!”
Hearing what he said, Selina nodded.
After signing the contract, Darnell said, “Why don’t I treat you to dinner? Let’s celebrate!”
“Sorry,” Selina shook her head, “Maybe another day.”
Hearing this, Darnell smiled significantly, “Oh, I see. You don’t want him to get jealous, right?”
Darnell was the first person to know their relationship. But Selina didn’t want to talk about her personal life.
“You are my boss, not my gay friend, Mr. Cornell.”
Darnell laughed, “Well, let’s call it a day then. Go home and have a good rest. See you tomorrow.”
Then he got into his car and drove away.
Selina wanted to drive straight home, but on second thought, she turned around and drove to the mall. She wanted to celebrate!
Although, the manager said they liked her design.
Far Eastern Group’s design was no bad, too. Manfred must have done something.
Therefore, she wanted to give Manfred a gift to show her gratitude.