I Loved You in the Dark Until Someone Loved Me in the Light novel Chapter 158

Xavier raised an eyebrow, looking slightly surprised. "Really? Then it's the perfect thing to cheer you up."

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The Cloud Crest Restaurant.

The investor was a wealthy businessman from down south, renowned for his highly successful portfolio and ruthless eye for potential. He was a veteran in healthcare investments, known simply as Mr. Conrad.

By the time Xavier and Gillian arrived, Mr. Conrad was already there.

He appeared to be a refined, middle-aged man in a charcoal gray suit. Adjusting his glasses, he stood up to greet them as they walked in.

"Mr. Conrad, apologies for the wait," Xavier said.

Mr. Conrad smiled and glanced at Gillian standing beside him. He found the young woman oddly familiar, as if they had met somewhere before.

"Not at all, I just arrived myself. We're expecting two more shortly. Once everyone is here, we can openly discuss our respective strengths and weaknesses." Mr. Conrad took a seat and took a slow sip of his tea. "I've always been completely transparent with my investments. Whoever impresses me gets the funding."

He seemed polite and approachable, but the gleam behind his lenses was sharp and decisive.

A few moments later.

York walked in with Hailey, fashionably late.

He had brought Hailey along to expose her to executive networking, but the moment he stepped into the private room and saw Gillian, his calm eyes hardened.

Gillian furrowed her brow.

These two were like lingering ghosts.

This time, Hailey didn't immediately try to strike up a conversation with Gillian. The unpleasant encounter earlier was still fresh, and she was clearly harboring a grudge.

Xavier raised an eyebrow and leaned in close to Gillian, lowering his voice so only she could hear. "I honestly had no idea these two plagues were coming... If you feel uncomfortable, I can make an excuse to Mr. Conrad and we can leave right now."

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