My Invincible Husband Has Returned novel Chapter 171

The rest of the Stone family and the executives piled on with their ridicule, particularly the Stone family.

"Come on, Celena. You've got to step it up, you only have two days!"

"Psh, her? Two days? She'd be lucky to figure it out in a month! I can't fathom why she's so eager to compete when she's clearly clueless!"

"Would anyone like her even get a shot at cooperation, let alone be in charge, if it weren't for sheer pity?"

"Ha! She's clueless, alright. Remember her big talk about proving herself? Well, here's her chance. However, just look at her. Does she seem ready to prove anything?"

Celena absorbed the jeers, a knot of injustice tightening in her chest. She kept her head down, her face ashen, as tears streamed down unchecked.

Why did they despise her so much when she was one of their own, a Stone through and through?

The conference room door swung open. Liam strode in. He quickly found Celena in the corner, her eyes red and tears streaming down her face. His expression darkened as he spoke with a biting chill, "She needs a materials supplier, that's all! Let Celena handle the talks. There is no need for two days, she can seal the deal tomorrow!"

His declaration silenced the room, all eyes fixed on him. They all wondered where Liam found the audacity to promise that Celena could secure the contract by the next day.

For some reason, Celena, who had been filled with doubt, found herself filled with an unexplainable faith in Liam. His words were like a soothing river, and she nodded, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Okay! I trust you!"

Cheryl's laughter grew louder at Celena's nod. "So you've agreed! Well, I can't wait to see how you're going to secure those contracts from the five suppliers!"

"You've taken on the challenge, so it's in your hands now! This meeting is over!" Reginald declared, and with a firm tap of his cane, he strode out of the room. The others quickly followed, leaving Liam and Celena alone in the silence of the conference room. Celena had red eyes from holding back tears, while Liam was the picture of serenity.