Chapter 556
“That would be too much trouble. I mainly came to see you, Grandpa. I’ll just stay with you. Even if I need to look around, I can do it on my own-I really can’t impose on Ralph. Besides, there are still many matters waiting for me at Morrison Group office, so I truly don’t have time to stay long.”
Khloe’s response was reasonable and tactful. Henry heard the reluctance in her words and smiled, no longer pressing the matter.
After a few more exchanges, he finally revealed his true purpose.
It turned out that Dust Capital was preparing a special fund focused on acquiring assets in the domestic and broader global medical sector. The project required cooperative research with Morrison Group.
Khloe happened to be a rising star in finance, perfectly matched to the field. If a partnership could be formed, it would be ideal.
Once she realized it was about work, her guard finally dropped.
Henry had summoned her in such a mysterious way-she knew it could not have been solely for family affection. He must have had something in mind.
Still… if it was only to discuss cooperation, a remote conference call with the domestic team would have sufficed.
Perhaps Morrison Group had just undergone major changes, and neither Henry nor the other party fully trusted her yet. This visit might simply be a way to test her capabilities.
Not long after the banquet began, Henry had to leave for other matters. At his request, Ralph stayed behind to accompany Khloe.
Most of their conversation revolved around Dust Capital’s projects. Khloe did not excuse herself immediately, partly because of her natural sensitivity to promising ventures.
From the little she had heard so far, the project already sounded impressive.
With Dust Capital’s support, Morrison Group might well make a leap onto the international stage.
Khloe’s objective was clear, but she also knew that until a partnership was confirmed, such matters were not appropriate topics for the banquet hall.
What she had not expected was that Ralph would be even more forthcoming than she imagined.
No matter what she asked, he answered without hesitation. He even volunteered detailed internal data and information-things she had not yet inquired about.
“Ralph, you’re really generous with information. I imagine working with you would be very pleasant. But you’re telling me such confidential figures-aren’t you afraid I might leak them?”
Khloe smiled and teased him lightly.
After all, even when she had gone to see her own grandfather, her phone had been confiscated and only returned right before dinner.
In the business world, even family members had to guard against one another.
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At her words, Ralph’s smile turned a little awkward. “Of course, I’m afraid. But I believe you would never do that.
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“Oh?” Khloe raised an eyebrow. “And why do you trust me so much?”
They had only just met for the first time.
“To be honest… I’ve admired you for a long time.”
Ralph paused before speaking frankly.
When Khloe was still studying in the country, she had published papers continuously in academic journals. That was when he first noticed her.
Her writing was excellent, and many of her research data and ideas were strikingly original-truly exceptional.
Ralph considered himself a top student. From childhood, he had received elite education, and many leading figures in the industry had praised him as outstanding. As a result, he had always set his standards high, and there were few peers he genuinely respected.
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