Chapter 1255: Sincerity

Chapter 1255: Sincerity

Ayan remained motionless, his gaze still cold and indifferent. He looked

at Mr. Nores and said calmly, “Mr. Nores, let's not forget our agreement

for tonight. I don't want Nores Group to have no credibility, and I

certainly don't want this project to be suspended for a second time.

After all, things should not happen three times. Repeated occurrences

will only erode our patience, and the ultimate result will be

abandonment.”

Ayan's implication in his words was clear, and Mr. Nores understood it

well. He quickly nodded and then firmly grasped Alicia's hand, escorting

her to the side. He watched as Ayan and Camille got into the car and

left before finally releasing Alicia's hand. His voice carried a tone of

displeasure, "What exactly do you want? Are you only happy if this

project fails?"

Alicia's face turned cold, and she pursed her lips, seemingly lost in

thought. She remained silent for a while without uttering a word.

Mr. Nores grew even more frustrated. His words were filled with a

sense of displeasure, and his voice was exceptionally cold, “I've

already told you that I will handle this matter. Your apologies are

unnecessary. Not everything requires forgiveness. From now on, you

should not interfere or be involved in this project. If you're not in a good

mood, then go abroad and relax!"

Brody's words carried no hint of kindness, but Alicia immediately

retorted, "I don't want to withdraw from this project. You promised that I

could be a part of it, Dad. I've already apologized. It's them who refuse

to forgive me. What else do you want from me?"

"Enough talking. Now, follow my instructions and listen to my

arrangements. You're not participating in this project anymore, and I will

assign you to other projects.”

“I don't want to! This project belongs to the Nores family. Why should I

be forced to withdraw?"

Alicia's voice was loud, and she reacted with great excitement. She

looked at Mr. Nores, her eyes filled with tears.

Mr. Nores felt helpless as well. They were still in Ayan's territory, so he

couldn't say too much, fearing it would reach Ayan's ears. He could

only try to ease the situation slightly and said, "Let's go home first, and

we'll talk about it there, alright?"

Of course, Alicia was unwilling. Not only was she unwilling, but she also

said, "I won't withdraw from this project. This is simply bullying. Just

because of a few words I said, must I pay such a great price? I've

already apologized. What more do they want from me? They don't have

to forgive me, but they shouldn't force me to withdraw from this project.

Ayan is just bullying people!"

Alicia's unrestrained remarks made Mr. Nores's face darken even more.

Before Mr. Nores could say anything, a man's light cough came from

the side. Mr. Nores followed the sound and saw Horace. His expression

immediately became grave, and he quickly signaled his secretary with

his eyes to take Alicia away. Even though Alicia was unwilling, she was

no match for a man in terms of strength.

After Alicia was taken away, Mr. Nores hurriedly walked towards

Horace. He looked at Horace with a pleading gaze and said, "Mr.

Burris, please don't take those words that my daughter said to heart.

She has been spoiled by the family. I will definitely educate her

properly. She is just being foolish."

Horace had no intention of meddling in their affairs. He had just taken a

phone call and hadn't immediately left. It was only when he came over

after finishing the call that he noticed the scene.

His expression was indifferent as he said, "I don't care about these

things. It's Mr. Nores's family matter, and he should make the decision

himself. However, I would like to kindly remind Mr. Nores that

sometimes even a simple word can harm oneself and others, especially

in the business world. Although Mr. Simpson is easy to talk to, he also

has his limits. So it's better not to touch those boundaries lightly. I

assume you wouldn't want our cooperation to be suspended again,

right? That would be a fatal loss for us, don't you think?"

Mr. Nores quickly nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. So, Mr. Burris,

can you please not mention what just happened to Mr. Simpson and

Mrs. Simpson?"

"Mr. Nores, you're overthinking. This is your matter, and it has nothing

to do with me. I don't want the project to stop either. I am currently in

charge of Armstrong Corp, and I take responsibility for it. So, there are

some things I will pretend not to have heard."

Horace's response made Mr. Nores immediately express his gratitude,

“Thank you so much for your understanding, Mr. Burris. I will always

remember your kindness. If you ever need anything from the Nores

family, just say the word, and I will do my best to assist you."

Horace only smiled faintly and said, "I appreciate Mr. Nores's goodwill.

This cooperation is beneficial for me as well, so I will definitely do my

best to avoid any accidents. After all, our losses have been significant,

especially for Armstrong Corp, which hasn't fully recovered from the

previous ordeal. Although the Armstrong family is Mrs. Simpson's

maternal family, their relationship with Mrs. Simpson is not good. This

time, Mrs. Simpson only intervened because of her sister's friendship

with me. But it may not be the case next time. So, Mr. Nores, you need

to have a good talk with Miss Nores and ensure that no more

inappropriate incidents occur. What do you think, Mr. Nores?"

Horace's words were sincerely heartfelt, perhaps even more than just

sincere. Mr. Nores had been navigating the business world for many

years and had reached a certain age, so naturally, he had some

discernment. After all, he had experienced a lot and had a somewhat

accurate judgment of people.

He deeply understood that Horace's words were not just a simple

reminder but had a valid point. Mr. Burris was speaking the truth for

himself and Armstrong Corp, and their current situation was intertwined

with the project.

Mr. Nores nodded gently, his voice filled with sincerity as he said, "I

understand what Mr. Burris means. Rest assured, I will take your

suggestions to heart."

"Well, as long as you have it in mind, it's good. It's getting late, so let's

head back. Tomorrow, we have a meeting at Simpson Group to discuss

the next steps for the project.”

Mr. Nores nodded again and watched as Horace got into his car before

heading towards his own vehicle.

Inside the car, Alicia sat in the back seat, feeling terrible. Her gaze

towards Mr. Nores turned especially cold, and she questioned him,

"Dad, why did you do that? Why do you always compromise? It will

only encourage them to take advantage. Can't we stand firm on our

principles? This project belongs to our Nores family. Even if Nores

Group is not as strong as Simpson Group, we shouldn't exclude the

initiator of the project, right?"

"Alicia, can you be a bit more mature? I'm just asking you to withdraw

from this project, not removing Nores Group from it. You need to

understand that all the marketing has already been released. Hance

City knows that Ayan is collaborating with us on this project, and King

Group has also launched marketing campaigns in Flento City. If news

were to spread now that Simpson Group is withdrawing from the

project, then tell me, wouldn't the project be completely ruined?

Considering the influence of Simpson Group, who would continue to

invest in this project? Do you want the project to come to a halt?"