Chapter 235



Seeing the smirk on Samuel’s face, Violet inwardly cursed, but put a kind and admiring smile on her face. “Samuel, according to my knowledge of Hayden, you can’t go up like this, you have to be like this…”.

Samuel nodded complacently after hearing Violet’s words.

“That’s a good idea, if I get it, I’ll get you anything you want.”

Violet smiled, “This is a piece of cake for you, isn’t it?”.

Violet sucked down the champagne to the bottom after watching Samuel leave. She had a wicked expression on her face, she had been bored out of her mind lately, this might bring her some fun.

A voice came from behind her as soon as she set the glass down.

“Miss Kidman, it’s been a long time.”

Violet’s back stiffened and her face changed as she saw the suited man behind her.

“What brings you here?”

“Am I not allowed?” The man acted delicately, but let a sense of slyness creep in, “It seems Miss Kidman has been busy lately, doesn’t she know about N-City and the change in status?”

Violet’s face turned serious, “What do you mean?”.

“My new business card, are you still in touch?”.

A golden name card appeared in front of Violet, the golden letters were outstanding, Violet read, “[ST Group, CEO Franklin Hawkins]… you…”.

“I’m useless, it took me three whole years to resurrect.” Franklin looked sly, “On the other hand, Miss Kidman seems unfortunate, are you serving a lout like Samuel Shawn?”.

Violet’s face turned slightly white at his words, “Just to kill time.”

“Do you want a change of scenery?” Franklin lifted the corner of his lips and said in a soft but cutting tone. It was hard to refuse.

Violet clenched her fists and forced a smile, “Of course, it’s been so long.”

In the moonlight, a silver gray limousine pulled up in front of the hotel, Magnus got out to open the door.

“Mr. Beckham, you have never participated in the meeting of a small corporation such as this, what brings you here tonight?”.

“Franklin Hawkins is here, isn’t he?”. Joseph straightened his shirt sleeves and said coldly, “He finally got the position he dreamed of, but he’s still attending this meeting do you know why?”

Magnus was puzzled, “Why?”.

“The group is huge, many subsidiary companies can easily declare themselves independent, loosening themselves from the control of the headquarters. What do you think Franklin is doing being CEO so easily?”.

“Didn’t Old Master Beckham appoint him?”.

“He has to be capable, even if he was appointed.”

Magnus now realized after hearing Joseph’s words. He opened his eyes wide, “You mean he’s been contacting the affiliates all this time?”

Joseph did not answer, they both arrived in the lounge.

Despite being a cocktail party of the S-City and N-City clothing companies, it was grand and filled with guests from various fields.

At the entrance they bumped into some familiar faces.

Joseph chatted informally with their acquaintances and signaled Magnus to look for Franklin.

“Mr. Beckham, we didn’t expect to see you at such a small party, it’s a pleasure.” The organizer came over to greet him with a smirk.

Everyone inside knew he was no longer the CEO of ST Group. If he hadn’t received the invitation a month ago when he was still CEO, he wouldn’t be invited now.

He was calm. He took a sip of drink to finish his greeting and began to wander around the lobby. He saw a familiar figure after a few steps, someone in a wine-colored dress, like a beautiful rose chatting with others in the lounge area.

Joseph’s eyes were drawn to her.

He hadn’t expected to see her here.

Hayden had no idea that there were several pairs of eyes riveted on her. She was enthusiastically introducing Mr. Wright to the Green Lemon Clothing design team and their exceptional performance.

Under Edwina’s introduction, they were conversing pleasantly.

Although Green Lemon Clothing was not well known in the clothing industry, it was an old name with years of experience and stable roots. It used to be a subsidiary of the Downey Group, but the relationship had been severed.

Edwina was a smart person, she spoke only when necessary, looking at Mr. Wright’s reaction, this collaboration had a very high success rate.

“If time permits, Mr. Wright should take a trip to Green Lemon Clothing to verify what I have told him.”

Noting Hayden’s calmness and sincerity, Mr. Wright smiled, “Miss Downey doesn’t look like a novice in business, my daughter had been my apprentice for a few years, but she is still nervous, you are much better compared to my daughter.”

“I’m flattered.” Hayden smiled modestly, “But I guess Mr. Wright is busy tonight, we won’t take up any more of your time.” Mr. Wright left after they said their goodbyes.

Hayden let out a sigh of relief, “Thank you, Edwina.”

“You’re welcome.” Edwina looked at the clock, “There’s something I need to take care of, you can take care of contacting Mr. Wright directly from now on, call me when needed.”

“Okay.”

After watching Edwina leave, Hayden took a glass of juice from a waiter and took a sip. A familiar face fell into her view as she raised her head.

She had never expected to meet Joseph Beckham here.

They weren’t far from each other. Joseph’s eyes were riveted on her, there was no sign of evasion or emotion, he was just looking at her.

Hayden took a step forward unconsciously.

“Ms. Downey from Green Lemon Clothing?”

Someone appeared in front of her, blocking her path and her view.

Hayden was stunned. There was a man in a royal blue suit standing in front of her, the dazzling bright color a bit jarring to the eye.

She couldn’t remember who this person was. “You are?”

“Allow me to introduce myself, I am Samuel Shawn, Vice President of the Porry Group.” Samuel passed her a shiny gold card with his name on it, “I’ve been watching you since your arrival, you seem to be close to Mr. Wright of the Joann Group, right?”.

Hayden had no intention of conversing with this playboy looking young man, he simply nodded. “We’re not close, we just know each other. Excuse me, I have to go somewhere else.”

Samuel smiled, “What’s your hurry? You’re not close friends with Mr. Wright, but my father is. If you want to work with him, I can help you, I’m sure he’ll agree.”

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