As an ex-senior executive of the world’s largest consumer goods company, the P&G Group, Malcolm had more than one trick up his sleeves.
He continued to speak to Yona arrogantly, “Please watch your attitude. Since when were Sunrisers like you allowed to act superior in front of a man from the United States?”
This was something the whole world, including Sunrisers, had to admit; in front of the great United States, they were nothing more than inferior subjects.
Yona’s expression soured further.
“Enough.”
Echo glared at Yona’s show of weakness and spoke to Malcolm calmly, “You’re Malcolm Malibu, JW Capital’s COO, right? Please lead the way; our time is very valuable.”
“That’s more like it,” Malcolm replied, then turned sideways and lifted his hand. “This way. Mr. Laine’s been waiting for a long time.”
Jasper’s office doors were opened, and under Malcolm’s lead, Echo and Yona entered together.
Echo and Jasper’s gazes met in the air.
“Welcome, distinguished guests.”
As the host, Jasper stood up unprompted and made his way around the office desk to shake Echo’s hand, greeting them with a smile.
Not going to Waterhoof City or greeting them downstairs was a show of his attitude, and also stressed that both parties were of equal standing.
However, Jasper would be a horrible host if he remained seated as he greeted them.
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