Chapter 460
Arabiaâs mineral resources have become a hot potato that a lot of companies, both local and foreign
owned enterprises are chomping at the bit for this collaboration. So, folks here have always been a t
The Howard Group originally planned a fiveâ
year collaboration with Arabia, but the Crown Prince of Arabia wasn't having any of it. He only agree
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, âDoes she really speak Arabic?â
Quinton responded with confidence, âYep, sheâs pretty
fluent and seems to have a wicked sense of humor. She had the boss laughing his head off Ms. Men
Balfour mulled it over, âShe can come to the office tomorrow morning If we actually get this tenâ
year contract with Arabia signed, she can officially start
âSounds goodâ
Quinton, who initially had his doubts about Ellinor, seemed to have no qualms about her joining the
Balfour, usually cool as a cucumber, still looked a bit taken aback.
Seeing this, Patricia felt a twinge of unease and asked, âBalfour, who did you just say is starting? Youâ
secretary, are you?â
Balfour snapped back to reality and nodded, âThe girl seems to have some chops. If she really is a tal
Since Ellinor had already secured the deal with Arabia, she'd need to be the one to follow up once th
case
Patricia's eyes flickered with wariness at the thought of Ellinor being hired, but she hid it behind a fri
I know I shouldn't stick my nose in the companyâs business, but I still want to put in my two cents.
Ellinor is nice, but she's a bit of a hardâ
ass. In terms of personality, she might not be cut out for a role that requires high levels of obedience
Balfour affectionately patted Patricia's head, âYeah, I've got it under control. Thanks for worrying abo
He knew what Patricia was really worried about
Ellinorâs arrival was a threat to Patricia, who had been feeling insecure about her relationship with Th
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 agai
Seeing that Balfour hadn't changed his mind, Patricia forced a smile, âAlright then...â
Balfour sat upright and took a sip of water, âPatri, how's that kid doing?â
Patricia was taken aback and a bit guilty. âWhich kid?â
Balfour shot her a stern look, âThe one you and Theo adopted from overseas! When were you planni
Knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, Patricia put on a pitiful face, âYou already know?"
Balfour grunted, âYou've been running around like a headless chicken this past month; I had no idea
movements.â
Afraid of Balfour's reproach, Patricia began explaining tearfully, âYou know, my biggest dream since I