My Invincible Husband Has Returned novel Chapter 173

The atmosphere was tense the next day in the Stone family conference room. Everyone was waiting, the air thick with impatience and frustration.

"Celena, what's the hold-up? You said the suppliers were coming today. We've been here for over an hour and with not a soul in sight."

"Are you trying to pull the wool over our eyes? If you can't cut it, you need to face the music and stop fooling yourself and everyone else!" Cheryl's patience was hanging by a thread, and she was the first to call Celena out. Her face was an icy mask as she stared her down, eyes gleaming with the thrill of the unfolding drama.

Once Cheryl opened the floodgates, the rest piled on with their own accusations. "Celena, have you secured the supplier or what? If you haven't, just spit it out. Don't waste our time. Step down and let someone with the stuff take over. Do you have any idea how much the Stone family stands to lose if this deal tanks?"

"Seriously! Did you find them or not? Now's not the time for games. If you screw this up, the Stone family's not just going to take a hit. We'll be on the outs with the Max Group!"

"Reginald, I say we strip Celena of her lead role on the Max Group project, effective immediately!" The room erupted in agreement.

Celena, seated at the bottom of the table, was a bundle of nerves and fear. She compulsively checked her phone for the time. Over an hour had ticked by, and still no word from the supplier. Doubt crept in about whether Liam had even reached out to them. All she could do was silently hope that Liam's words were not just hot air. However, as time dragged on, hope was slipping through her fingers. Had Liam played her for a fool?

Cheryl's grin spread from ear to ear as she sprang to her feet, presenting the contract she had had up her sleeve to Reginald with a flirtatious flutter. "Grandpa, I won't let you down! I've been on top of the material issue from the get-go. Here are contracts from five different suppliers!"

"Is that so?" Reginald beamed at Cheryl. "I knew I was right about you. You're head and shoulders above those who just talk a big game."

The Stone family had been on edge, fearing the project would hit a snag over material shortages, risking a hefty loss. However, Cheryl came through, easing their worries. Reginald gave an approving nod, glanced over the contract, and broke into a smile, showering Cheryl with praise.