Chapter 1994

Chapter 1994 Social Engagement Since the situation is now set in stone, it wouldn’t be right to drive her away. All we can do is hope that Grandma will be more cautious.

“What I said before about Kaylee seeming a bit eccentric wasn’t without basis. I’ve thoroughly investigated. and found out that she is a Wyrithian, a clan known for their expertise in casting curses and using poison... Even newborns have to be immersed in jars filled with poisonous snakes and scorpions for three days and three nights.”

Of course, these are just hearsay.

As for whether Kaylee really has these skills, that’s another matter.

But it’s true that I didn’t like Keke at first sight. Caution is the parent of safety.

Bella nodded, indicating that she would handle this matter with caution.

“By the way, is everything ready for tonight’s social engagement?” Elisa asked.

Bella smiled and replied. “Everything is ready.”

Elisa stood up from her seat, ready to leave as she packed her things. While doing so, she said, “We can go ahead, then. Mr.

Matthams doesn’t like people who are late.”

This was a major deal, a tough nut to crack that had been unyielding all along. Bella spent three to four sleepless nights, heading straight to the opposing company to confront their boss. With just ten minutes, he managed to get them to accept their company’s proposal.

That led to the opportunity for this meeting.

However, Clusians, especially self-made entrepreneurs, preferred to discuss business over meals, which inevitably involved drinking.

Elisa rarely drank alcohol, a fact that Bella was well aware of.

It wasn’t that she couldn’t drink, as her liver’s alcohol processing function was quite good.

The truth was she just did not feel like drinking most of the time.

Only when one drank warm alcohol could it truly warm one’s insides, and it would evaporate quickly, too.

On the contrary, downing bottles of cold drinks was considered harmful to the body.

However, it wouldn’t cause much harm to do that once in a while.

Bella gently pushed Elisa back into her chair. “Just sit here. Gareth has already given me a heads-up. How could I possibly let you go?”

Elisa blinked her eyes. “What do you mean?”

Bella responded with a smile, “I know you don’t like drinking, and you’re not fond of these types of functions either. So, I’ve already made arrangements. It will be enough for me to go with the project.

team.”

Elisa’s face didn’t look too good. How could she possibly let Bella face all this alone?

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“Then you need to negotiate with them right away. I’m leaving now.” Elisa’s words were almost a command, a rare attitude for her. Bella knew this was a sign of her being in a bad mood.

Bella was stunned for a moment; then she shook her head. “Don’t you trust me?”

Elisa stared at her and responded, “Don’t twist my words. It’s not that I don’t trust you, but do you think it’s possible for me not to be involved in such a big matter? Do you think it’s possible for you to take the project team out for drinks alone?”

Bella chuckled. “What’s impossible about that? How about I make a military pledge to you? If I don’t secure this contract, I won’t come back.” With that, she blinked her eyes and used Gareth as her shield. “Isn’t this mainly Gareth’s idea?”

Elisa wasn’t joking around with her. She stated solemnly, “Bella, you are now working at Benett Corporation, and your only boss is me, Elisa. What others say doesn’t matter. Otherwise, you can go ahead. and work at Wickam Group.”

Upon hearing that, Bella knew that Elisa was truly angry, as she had even resorted to saying such things.

A jolt of surprise hit her, and with a touch of sadness, she realized that Elisa was being genuinely serious.