Chapter 725: 725 Your Target is Me

Just then, President Jacobs’s voice echoed in the box: “I’ve heard everything clearly and I understand it all, many thanks to you, Chief Daniel Marshall.”

Without blinking, Daniel Marshall’s hawk-like eyes were fixed on Lily Lee. The unfathomable depth in his gaze made Lily feel apprehensive, “President Jacobs, no need to thank me! You can come in now, I’ll wait for you in the box.”

President Jacobs promptly responded, “I’m on my way immediately.”

Lily Lee, after all, was experienced; even though many emotions were churning inside her, she maintained her calm demeanor, her impassive face staring at Daniel as if nothing had happened.

Lily Lee could not have imagined being out manoeuvred by Daniel Marshall. No wonder her mother had repeatedly warned her to be cautious around him. This man was not only profound, concealing any of his emotions, but also cunning. This was her shortcoming, and she had certainly underestimated him.

With a slight smile playing on her red lips, Lily Lee sarcastically said, “You don’t like it when others scheme against you, yet you scheme against others. So incredibly shameless, Chief Daniel Marshall is truly a hypocrite!”

With a dismissive glance Daniel Marshall retorts in the most composed tone, “Wasn’t it you, President Lee, who started scheming against me first? An eye for an eye, it’s only fair, isn’t it? I usually don’t scheme against people intentionally, but I won’t tolerate anyone stirring up trouble. Yet, you who started all this, are accusing me, isn’t that unreasonable?”

Lily Lee offered no rebuttal, instead, she picked up her wine glass gently swirling it, observing the color of the wine within.

Although Lily Lee maintained her smile to hide her inner turmoil, the corners of her lips turning slightly upwards.

She thought that Daniel Marshall would directly target Prosperity Square Technology, she never expected him to use this strategical diversion to exploit her.

Anything she said would be too late now. Once President Jacobs arrived, he’d definitely accuse her, this certainly hadn’t been an easy debate.

She felt rather antagonized that Daniel Marshall reaped the benefits at her expense.

She had major objections towards Daniel’s scheme.

It was quiet in the box, Lily Lee didn’t leave, and Daniel Marshall continued eating nonchalantly.

Suddenly, the door to the box opened and in walked President Jacobs.

Instantly, President Jacobs gave Lily Lee a disgruntled stare.

With a head nod towards President Jacobs, Daniel Marshall, greeted warmly: “Please sit down. I apologize for making you wait behind the scenes before, now, let’s enjoy a few drinks and some food, and clear up any misunderstandings we might have. It’s easier to talk face-to-face.”

Lily Lee toast to President Jacobs, sincerely apologizing, “I’m sorry for my presumptuousness just now. President Jacobs, I officially apologize to you.”

With a piercing look towards Lily Lee and a hint of distaste in his voice President Jacobs replied, “There’s no need for your feigned sincerity. I admit, I am no match for you, President Lee. You sweet talk me to my face then speak ill behind my back. I admire your cunningness. However, not everyone will fall for your tricks.”

With a nonchalant lift of her eyebrow, Lily Lee shamelessly responds, “Since there’s nothing left to say, let’s eat then.”

Without breaking contact, Daniel Marshall’s hawk-like eyes penetrated Lily Lee’s. His deep voice coldly began, “President Lee, I’ve something to say, I feel it’s extremely necessary to clear things up, and, I want to understand.”

“Who’s pulling your strings? What’s your ulterior motive in catching my attention? Your target isn’t Prosperity Square Technology, therefore, your target must be me!”

Managing to squeeze out a smile, Lily Lee, with a somewhat stiff tone, replied, “Chief Daniel Marshall, you’re quite funny! I have no agenda against you. I merely admire your renowned reputation, there’s no need to be suspicious.”