"Romance, gifts, money, appearance, and physique," Sergio muttered.
Listening to his statement, Larry exclaimed, "Except for romance, Mr. Brooks, you've got everything else!"
"I'm not asking for your opinion." Sergio gave Larry a pointed look and continued, "Prepare everything according to these criteria."
"I'll handle it right away."
"Make sure everything is ready by tomorrow. Coordinate with the Hackett Group as well. I'll be visiting them tomorrow."
"Understood, Mr. Brooks."
…
The following day, chaos erupted in the Brooks Group's training room.
"Have you all heard? Mr. Brooks is visiting today!"
"Mr. Brooks is coming? Does that mean..."
Everyone present turned to look at Maeve.
Maeve furrowed her brow, wondering why he was coming and why she hadn't been informed earlier. She swiftly reached for her phone to ask Zayla.
Just then, Gaby entered and said, "Maeve, come with me."
Under the watchful eyes of those around her, Maeve followed Gaby out of the training room. As they emerged, Maeve spotted Sergio downstairs.
As the CEO of Brooks Group, Sergio's visit to a Hackett Group subsidiary naturally commanded respect. Behind him trailed a group of Hackett executives.
Wendy, drawn by the commotion, emerged to see Edward, who held the position of chairman, standing deferentially beside Sergio.
"Wendy, isn't that your father?"
"It's Sergio Brooks, after all. Even Mr. Owen is merely a bystander."
"This way," Gaby gestured, leading Maeve to Sergio.
Standing aside, Edward said, "Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Brooks is one of our new trainees at Hackett Entertainment. She knows our company well.
"Perhaps she could show you around, and we can discuss the collaboration over lunch. I've already made the reservations."
Edward was flattering and deferential.
"You can discuss the collaboration with Larry. I'm taking Maeve with me for the day. Is that a problem?" Sergio inquired.
"Of course not! No problem at all!" Edward responded eagerly.
Maeve was about to refuse, but Edward quickly interjected, "It's our honor to have Mrs. Brooks join us as a trainee. Well, we won't intrude on your reunion for now."
With that, Edward motioned for everyone to leave, giving Maeve and Sergio some space.
"Come with me," Sergio said.
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