Chapter 95 What’s This All About?
“Most folks who came here today want to parme op you knd if not with you, then with someone else,” Cyril said, giving a friendly par on Louis’s shoulder. You bang right I’ll go have a quick word with Sylvia” He picked up his drink and soled toward where Sylvia was.
Deep down, even Cyril couldn’t quite pin down why be felt compelled to beb Louis. It wasn’t just about giving Louis a leg up, he wanted to lend a hand to Sylvie too. She needed solid projects to keep her footing as the vice president, especially since that was her position from the get–go.
Reflecting on their marriage, Cyril did feel a twinge of guilt towards Sylvia. He saw this as a chance to make it up to her.
Sylvia finished up a conversation just as Cyril approached her. She had been laughing with Juliet but her smile vanished instantly when she turned to face Cyril.
“What can I do for you, Mr. Cyril?” Sylvia asked, maintaining her composure and a polite smile, even though they were in a public setting where too much interaction was the last thing she wanted. Especially when the whole room had eyes on them, curious to witness this unexpected chat.
Conversations like this one, filled with gossip and spectacle, made Sylvia downright
uncomfortable.
“I just had a chat with Louis. He seems pretty keen to work with you and would like to apologize if you’re willing,” Cyril said.
Sylvia paused, taken aback. Did an apology really matter? She didn’t think Louis had said anything out of line.
“People make snap judgments without knowing the whole picture; it’s just human nature. But why did you send him to apologize? Do you think he did something wrong earlier?” Sylvia said, cutting to the chase. She didn’t see Louis as a good partnership candidate to begin with–if they clashed from the start, there was bound to be trouble down the line.
As for Sylvia, she liked her life hassle–free. If partnering up meant inviting trouble, she’d rather not start at all. Besides, it’s not like she was short on partners.
Cyril began to defend himself, “You might have gotten the wrong idea; what I mean is—”
“I don’t care what you meant,” Sylvia interrupted. “Beyond what he said, I don’t think we’re a good fit for collaboration. And clearly, he’s more interested in a partnership with you-
Chapter 95 What’s This All About?
“Most folks who came here today want to partner up with you. And if not with you, then with someone else,” Cyril said, giving a friendly pat on Louis’s shoulder. “You hang tight;
I’ll
go
have a quick word with Sylvia.” He picked up his drink and strolled toward where Sylvia was.
Deep down, even Cyril couldn’t quite pin down why he felt compelled to help Louis. It wasn’t just about giving Louis a leg up; he wanted to lend a hand to Sylvia too. She needed solid projects to keep her footing as the vice president, especially since that was her position from the get–go.
Reflecting on their marriage, Cyril did feel a twinge of guilt towards Sylvia. He saw this as a chance to make it up
to her.
Sylvia finished up a conversation just as Cyril approached her. She had been laughing with Juliet but her smile vanished instantly when she turned to face Cyril.
“What can I do for you, Mr. Cyril?” Sylvia asked, maintaining her composure and a polite smile, even though they were in a public setting where too much interaction was the last thing she wanted. Especially when the whole room had eyes on them, curious to witness this unexpected chat.
Conversations like this one, filled with gossip and spectacle, made Sylvia downright
uncomfortable.
“I just had a chat with Louis. He seems pretty keen to work with you and would like to apologize if you’re willing,” Cyril said.
Sylvia paused, taken aback. Did an apology really matter? She didn’t think Louis had said anything out of line.
Cyril began to defend himself, “You might have gotten the wrong idea; what I mean is-
everyone can see that.”
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