Chapter 460: Chapter 460

Arabia’s mineral resources have become a hot potato that a lot of companies, both local and foreign companies are scrambling to get their hands on. Many of the big state–owned enterprises are chomping at the bit for this collaboration. So, folks here have always been a tough nut to crack because they’re so bloody arrogant.

The Howard Group originally planned a five–year collaboration with Arabia, but the Crown Prince of Arabia wasn’t having any of it. He only agreed to a three–year contract, with a renegotiation of terms after that.

Even this three–year contract was like pulling teeth to negotiate.

And Ellinor knocked out a ten–year collaboration in just one hour?

Balfour paused with surprise flickering in his eyes, “Does she really speak Arabic?”

Quinton responded with confidence, “Yep, she’s pretty fluent and seems to have a wicked sense of humor. She had the boss laughing his head off Ms. Mendoza wants to know when she can start. How about tomorrow?”

Balfour mulled it over, “She can come to the office tomorrow morning If we actually get this ten–year contract with Arabia signed, she can officially start “Sounds good“”

Quinton, who initially had his doubts about Ellinor, seemed to have no qualms about her joining the team now Balfour, usually cool as a cucumber, still looked a bit taken aback.

Seeing this, Patricia felt a twinge of unease and asked, “Balfour, who did you just say is starting?

You’re not… really hiring Ellinor as your secretary, are you?”

Balfour snapped back to reality and nodded, “The girl seems to have some chops. If she really is a talent, then we should keep her.

Since Ellinor had already secured the deal with Arabia, she’d need to be the one to follow up once the contract was signed. That way, the folks from Arabia would be at ease Patricia’s eyes flickered with wariness at the thought of Ellinor being hired, but she hid it behind a friendly smile, “Balfour, Ellinor is indeed a smart cookie. Having her as your secretary should take a load off. But…

I know I shouldn’t stick my nose in the company’s business, but I still want to put in my two cents.

Ellinor is nice, but she’s a bit of a hard–ass. In terms of personality, she might not be cut out for a role that requires high levels of obedience. Think it over.”

Balfour affectionately patted Patricia’s head, “Yeah, I’ve got it under control. Thanks for worrying about me.”

He knew what Patricia was really worried about Ellinor’s arrival was a threat to Patricia, who had been feeling insecure about her relationship with Theo.

For Balfour, hiring Ellinor was purely a business decision based on her abilities.

Keeping Ellinor close also allowed him to keep an eye on her to ensure she didn’t go after Theo again.

Seeing that Balfour hadn’t changed his mind, Patricia forced a smile, “Alright then…”

Balfour sat upright and took a sip of water, “Patri, how’s that kid doing?”

Patricia was taken aback and a bit guilty. “Which kid?”

Balfour shot her a stern look, “The one you and Theo adopted from overseas! When were you planning to tell me?”

Knowing she couldn’t hide it any longer, Patricia put on a pitiful face, “You already know?”

Balfour grunted, “You’ve been running around like a headless chicken this past month; I had no idea what you were up to. I couldn’t sit idly by, so I had Quinton track your movements.”

Afraid of Balfour’s reproach, Patricia began explaining tearfully, “You know, my biggest dream since I was little was to marry the man I love, have lots of kids with him, and live happily ever after”