Leo reaches out and shakes hands with Fiona. He smiles and says, “Hello, Fiona.”
Fiona naturally smiles, “President Howard, actually I’m not a manager. I’m the daughter of President Thomas. He and my mother are traveling abroad these days and have no time to receive you, so he asked me to come here. I hope President Howard doesn’t mind.”
Leo is a little surprised. He didn’t expect that the beauty in front of him is the daughter of the president who works with him.
They thought she was a manager and didn’t think Fiona was the daughter of President Thomas.
But can she stand the test of negotiation and cooperation?
Fiona proves her ability with practical actions. She smiles and takes back her hand. She takes Leo and Claire to the reception room. As she walks, she straightens her back and says, “I’ve learned about President Howard’s intention to cooperate with our company. Actually, President Thomas told me that there is no problem with the project conditions. This time we mainly want to let you know about our tourism industry, so that you can understand our business development.”
“...”
Fiona’s words are basically useless. She doesn’t mention cooperation or request or any dissatisfaction with Leo’s terms.
She hoists Leo in midair. She does not refuse or accept. It seems that whether the cooperation project is successful depends on Leo’s words and deeds.
Is this a test for him?
Leo frowns but is calm on the surface. He asks casually, “when will President Thomas come back? We will only stay here for a few days. I’m afraid...”
Before Leo finishes, Fiona turns to him and says with a smile, “President Howard, don’t worry. President Thomas will be back in a few days. During this period, I will be responsible for acting as the guide of President Howard in City B and taking you to visit our scenic spots.”
With that, she opens the door of the reception room and holds out a hand to signal Leo to enter.
Leo goes straight in. Claire wants to follow Leo in, but Fiona stops her.
She smiles politely, but she is obviously unhappy and says, “excuse me, are you President Howard’s secretary? I have something to talk to President Howard. I wonder if it’s convenient for you to wait outside.”
She is outspoken and firm.
“...”
Claire looks at Fiona, puzzled, and then at Leo, who is walking in front.
Leo is already in. When he hears her, he comes back and looks at Fiona and asks faintly, “what’s the matter?”
“Nothing.” Fiona looks at Leo with a smile and says, “I just said that I need to talk to President Howard about the cooperation project alone. Is it convenient for your secretary to avoid it?”
Since it’s about work, why does Claire need to avoid it?
Claire feels that this woman definitely doesn’t just want to talk to Leo about the partnership project.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Genius Son Sells his Mom to Dad
The storyline could have been better -- organization and cohesion of episodes could stand improvement, ending could have been more definitive resolving the many conflicts between the protagonists. Of course, the despicable treatment of Leo towards Claire initially, e.g., selling her off in an auction and giving her to the madam of the club as princess is inhuman and a violation to the wife's rights and honor. I was wondering why she did not leave after these maltreatments. Oh, well, the conclusion [if the narrative ends in Chapter 488] is quite disappointing and anti-climactic. Thank you just the same....
The end of the story is wanting, considering how the episodes build up to conflict after conflict and concluding in yet another conflict. But then c'est la vie! Thank you....