Chapter 88 A Pleasant Cooperation
“Seeing that I was doubtful, Sean just smiled and said no more. When we saw each other a decade later, he had made his fortune in software systems, and I was still learning the
ropes.”
“Software systems?”
“Oh, that’s right. The Mullen family has turned to showbiz and finance for some time now. What I’m talking about is something more than ten years ago. After Sean made the first 16 million dollars in his life, he quit while he was ahead and set his sights on the financial world. Back then, I was so envious of him, so I asked him to give me some
suggestions.
“He smiled enigmatically and pointed to the TV hanging on the wall of the private room. Two hosts on TV were doing a law show.”
“I’m done, Grandpa.”
Luciana organized the reports and handed them to him.
“Instantly, I knew what he meant. Then I immediately set about building the current Lionale Law Firm,” Conrad continued as he took the reports.
Only then did Amelie realize how talented Sean was when it came to business.
“I still remember what Sean said. Business is about finding demand, but more
importantly, creating it.”
Conrad sighed and looked out of the window without speaking for a long time.
The three people in the room were silent for a long time, and in the end, it was Luciana
who broke the silence.
“Grandpa, I’ve been through both of these reports. As Ms. Mullen said, the company’s growth prospects are promising, and it doesn’t have excess financial liabilities. The
company’s risk rating is tentatively A.”
“Alright.”
Conrad nodded with satisfaction and looked at Luciana with a smile. “Look carefully. Don’t let your relationship with Ms. Mullen cloud your judgment.”
“That won’t happen. I was looking at these two documents with strict principles.” Luciana curled his lips in dissatisfaction.
“You girl.” Conrad poked her forehead helplessly. “You think I can’t do anything with you because you’re the only child, don’t you?”
Although it sounded like he was blaming her, Amelie could tell that his tone was full of pride and love.
The negotiation lasted more than an hour, and the progress of cooperation was surprisingly smooth. Conrad was very satisfied with the proposal that Amelie prepared, and they would officially sign the contract in a week.
Before leaving, Conrad stretched out his hand to Amelie.
“Ms. Mullen, since Sean passed away, our families have drifted away. I sincerely hope that this cooperation will promote exchanges between our families and renew our friendship.”
“Sure thing!”
The two shook hands, and Amelie got up to send him off.
One after the other, Conrad and Luciana got in the black car they had arrived in and disappeared down the sunlit road.
“Luciana, both of you come from a noble family. When can you learn to do your own
business like Amelie?” Conrad sighed.
“Stop! Stop, Grandpa!”
Luciana looked over his shoulder at the fast–passing street scenery. “We agreed, didn’t we? If my career as an artist has no improvement in ten years, then I’ll go home and take over the business. You are the pillar of our family, right?”
Luciana thought, I’m a bit envious of Amelie. She has six brothers, and any of them can inherit the family business. She gets to do anything she likes.
“Easy for you to say! I’m an old man. When something happens to me, you will have to take over!”
“Phooey! Phooey! Phooey!”
Luciana quickly turned around and covered his mouth. “Old man, what the heck are you talking about? I’ve found a fortuneteller before. He said you still have at least fifty years
to live.”
Conrad grinned.
He did not say anything. Instead, he was just staring at the emerald on his walking stick, lost in thought.
Beep!
Amelie was still in the coffee shop, thinking about the upcoming cooperation’s direction. Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by a call.
“Aaron?”
“Amelie, come to the hospital now! Rex has been insisting on leaving the hospital no matter what we said. I’m afraid you’re the only one who can persuade him now.”
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