He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 562

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It was true—Quentin's cash flow was strained. He was sitting on several undeveloped properties that hadn't hit the market yet, and his CFO had repeatedly warned him about the deficit. While this tourism project promised massive returns, its location on the border of Bay City and Sutton City involved numerous uncertainties. Investing billions on his own felt too risky, which was why he had delayed finalizing the deal with the government.

His preference for Flynn Group wasn't just because of Veronica's persistence. He figured that as Bay City's leading real estate giant, their resources and connections would be invaluable for cross-city development.

"You're very perceptive, Mr. Croft," Quentin admitted. "Since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush."

"I acknowledge your design expertise, but at the end of the day, you're just a studio. Even if you can match the capital, you can't compare to Flynn Group in other areas."

Just as Scarlett opened her mouth to speak, Julian raised his voice with absolute confidence.

"How do you know Croft Design Studio won't evolve into the Croft Group?"

"With my resources and Ms. Langley's backing, overturning Flynn Group and becoming Bay City's new industry leader is only a matter of time."

"Right now, we have billions in liquid assets looking for the right investment. If you aren't interested, we won't force it. We'll simply carve our own path."

Having said his piece, Julian exchanged a meaningful glance with Scarlett and stood up.

Though Scarlett maintained a calm facade, Julian's bold claims made her heart skip a beat. He was usually so grounded and practical... since when did he start bragging like this? Had her attitude rubbed off on him?