Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 5464

Elliott Durham was an executive currently negotiating a partnership with Longbottom Corporation. Manny had been the one handling the discussions. As Elliott’s company was highly influential, Manny placed great importance on the deal and took charge of every meeting.

However, talks had not been finalized.

Manny had arranged for Elliott to come in again today for another round of talks. Until now, he had been the highest decision-maker in the company. However, now, he had been demoted.

Although Manny could still continue the negotiation in his current position, he asked Elliott to meet Laurence directly. Clearly, he was putting Laurence on the spot.

Since Laurence claimed to know Longbottom Corporation in and out, he could negotiate with Elliott himself.

Elliott had already met Manny several times, and each meeting had gone well. Manny even wined and dined him at the finest establishments in the Havenmill. Thus, Elliott had developed a good impression of Manny.

Now that Laurence had replaced him, Manny believed Elliott would not agree to the partnership so easily.

He also wanted to see if Laurence truly understood the company as claimed. Did he even know what project Manny and Elliott had been negotiating?

Laurence said calmly, “Please escort Mr. Durham to the VIP lounge. I’ll be there shortly.”

The office had not been reorganized yet, and he was still unfamiliar with it. It would be better to meet at the lounge.

Misty responded, “Yes, sir. I’ll show Mr. Durham to the VIP lounge now.”

“Make sure he’s well taken care of. Don’t let him feel neglected.”

Misty answered sweetly to the instruction and gave Laurence another long glance before finally leaving.

The moment she stepped out, she sent Manny a message to update him about the situation.

Manny instructed her to stay close to Laurence and pay attention to how the discussion with Elliott went. He also told her to inform Elliott beforehand that Longbottom Corporation had changed leadership.

Who would wear a mask every single day for years on end?

Even doctors did not wear one all the time.

He even joked to Manny that Laurence must be incredibly ugly and kept the mask on, lest he frightened people.

When he arrived in Havenmill today, he learned that “Young” was a fake surname, and his real surname was Longbottom. In fact, he was the only surviving direct descendant of the Longbottom family.

Laurence possessed the heirlooms of the head of the Longbottom family, allowing him to easily assume the position.

Meanwhile, Manny, whom Elliott was more familiar with, had no choice but to surrender the position.

Even he felt sorry for Manny. After all, Manny had spent years serving as the acting head of the family estate, managing their assets while also running Longbottom Corporation. Although the company was not as dominant as it had once been, no one could deny Manny’s contributions.