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One of the chairmen on the side could not help but ask “Mr. Sloan, the project hasn’t been professionally evaluated and hasn’t gone through layers of tests. You’re saying that you’ve settled on Powell Corporation?” The way he looked at Joyce was a bit complicated and strange.
Although Powell Corporation, like Beckett Corporation, was the strongest among them, it was rare that a partner was determined so soon before the project had fully matured They came to this private dinner just to get a feel for Clayton Sloan’s attitude.
A little hint was enough to settle their hearts, Once Clayton’s words got out, all the subsequent resources would be inclined towards Powell Corporation.
“Yes, as long as Ms. Powell wants it, she will always be first in line with me at any time. She will always have my priority.”
will always be first line with me at any time. She will always have my priority.” This sentence was like a bomb that was thrown at the crowd.
Everyone fell silent in an instant. However, they secretly turned their gazes Tristan Beckett, who was exuding a strong chilly vibe all around him. Tristan’s face turned glum when he heard this.
He lost his calm and composure from earlier. His face was taut as he glared at Clayton Sloan with a piercing, bone-chilling gaze.
At that moment, Tristan Beckett panicked.
They clearly did not know each other before this, so why would Clayton Sloan look at Joyce differently? Why would Clayton Sloan give away such a big project so simply? Tristan was not heartbroken about the lost project.
Beckett Corporation had various businesses stretching to all walks of life.
Although this project was big, it was just a drop in the bucket He would rather forgo this cooperation than hear about Clayton’s interest in Joyce! Joyce was also a little bewildered and felt like she was in a dream.
On closer look, Clayton did not seem like was joking at all! Why? Joyce had a million questions in her mind. However, she still looked calm and composed and did not have any drastic reaction.
‘Is it because of Lil Michael?’ Clayton briefly said a few words to conclude the dinner, so everyone got up and left the hall. This dinner came to a simple and shocking end.
The only guests left were Joyce and Tristan. Joyce wanted to clarify the situation, while Tristan had no intention of leaving Joyce behind with Clayton. Clayton looked at the two people and chuckled.
“Well, Ms. Powell, I’m sure you must have a lot of questions. What I said about the project isn’t just talk. I’ll have someone touch base with Powell Corporation for the follow-up.”
“I don’t understand, why did you choose Powell Corporation?” Joyce asked directly. The people she sent t o contact Clayton beforehand all came back empty-handed, so why did he agree o it so suddenly? o it so suddenly? Clayton paused for a moment as he pondered slightly “I didn’t choose Powell Corporation.
I choose you.” Clayton looked at her with undisguised appreciation and gentleness. That kind of tenderness was not mixed with any motives or interest. It was very pure. Joyce was stunned. “
Because I picked up Lil Michael from the amusement park?” Besides that, Joyce could not think of any other reason. Clayton laughed. “Of course not.”
How could that little smart*ss put himself in danger? Tristan looked at Clayton with cold, piercing eyes that were filled with suppressed emotions, His voice was hoarse and low.
“I’m also wondering why Mr. Sloan will look at Joyce differently.” Clayton paused for a moment and gave Clayton paused a moment and gave Tristan a complicated glance.
“Mr. Beckett, I thought you’d understand.” Tristan frowned. “What should I understand?” “Originally, I intended to give this project to Beckett Corporation, but since Ms. Powell appeared, she’s the more suitable candidate.”
Clayton stood up and said a few words to the bodyguard nearby. The bodyguard then left in a hurry. “Please wait a moment.”
» Clayton smiled. Not long after, the bodyguard came over with a photo album and handed it to Clayton with both hands. Joyce and Tristan were both surprised, What was this for?’ Clayton opened it slowly and took out two photos, He handed one to Joyce and the other to Tristan. When Joyce saw the photo in her hand, When Joyce saw tl photo in her hand, she instantly trembled. Her body stiffened.
That was the scene that only appeared in her nightmares. Joyce was so unfortunate to be caught up in that terrorist attack on the streets of Europe three years ago.
That unscrupulous burning and looting, everyone running, shouting, screaming in pain… Bullets flew by, and no one knew who among the crowd was the terrorist who suddenly threw that bomb! Joyce only wanted to run to a safe place, but when she saw a little blonde-haired boy about four or five years old standing on the street helplessly, she suddenly changed direction.
The moment she lunged for him, the bomb went off right next to her, shattering everything, At that moment, Joyce thought that it was all over, but an unbelievably hard chest fiercely shielded her underneath, Joyce was unharmed, but the man left was all over Durum umbo ou chest fiercely shielded her underneath, Joyce was unharmed, but the man left covered in blood.
She got a good look at his face, a look that she would never dare to forget.
This memory was burled deep in Joyce’s heart. She dared not even remember it for fear of touching her heart that once throbbed for that man.
She was afraid that she would be soft-hearted and fall head over heels for him again, Joyce did not know who captured the moment she pounced on the little boy.
The smell of gunpowder seemed to linger around her. It was chilling and frightening Clayton Sloan’s sudden laughter pulled Joyce out of her memories.
Her eyes were slightly moist. As soon as she looked up, she met Tristan Beckett’s deep gaze. His eyes felt like a whirlpool that wanted to suck her in, Joyce looked at Tristan’s expression and felt her heart skip a beat.
The bloodied manly face in Joyce’s memory overlapped with Tristan’s face at this time, so distinct and handsome.
His features were so deep and exquisite, like a perfect sculpture. The photo In Tristan’s hand was the moment when he jumped on Joyce.
The light and shadows overlapped as gunpowder and smoke filled the air. His figure was equally determined as Joyce’s. bod Joyce did not want him to know about this, but now, she could no longer hide it.
Although they both looked very wretched, their features were clear in the shot. The little boy who Joyce protected was Lil Michael..
Michael still had the same blonde curly hair and delicate features that did not change too much in the past three years of growth.
Back then, Lil Michael got a good look at the pretty lady who pounced on him, just a show Joyce focused on Tristan, who had lunged at her. 20 Clayton coughed slightly.
“Sorry, Mr. Beckett. I’ve known about your identity Clayton coughed slightly “Sorry, MA Beckett I’ve known about your identity, So you were my first choice this time. I haven’t been able to find out the true identity of Ms. Powell back then. After returning to Mediania this time, my son accidentally met her, so I looked into it.
You’re both his lifesavers, but more so, 1 want to repay Ms. Powell, who jumped o Michael first, because If not for her, Michael would’ve He shrugged his shoulders and seemed reluctant to mention that incident. His eyes concealed some grief, but he still flashed an indifferent smile.
“My wife wasn’t as lucky as Michael, She was in the car when it exploded.” Joyce’s heart sank slightly and was a little shocked L Z Finally, the mystery Joyce was curious about before had an answer, Ro Clayton smiled and continued, “Mr. Beckett, I hope that you won’t mind my decision to choose Powell Corporation.”
Tristan’s voice was low and hoarse. “Of course not.”
Erle was immersed in the dim light, looking held and noble with a clear and restrained austerity, When he looked at Joyce, dark currents surged in his eyes.
He felt a little regret, surprised, and shocked when he found out about this incident he was clueless about, If only he had recognized her earlier, They would not have missed out on so much um DOOS It turned out that they had met even before Joyce brought him out of the underground fight club, Joyce had been the most conscious person among them.
She liked him and left him as she pleased, yet he was kept in the dark about everything.
He should have known! Tristan’s mood was indescribable at this moment, Clayton felt the tension between these two people and smiled at Joyce.
“Ms. Powell, you won’t blame me for bringing up this matter so hastily, right?” bringing up this matter so hastily, right?” Joyce smiled, “How could It’s a fact,” Since it was a fact, it would surface sooner or later.
She admitted that this was her initial encounter with Tristan. It was also the first time her heart was moved.
After dinner, Clayton sent Joyce and Tristan o the entrance. Lil Michael hurriedly ran down from upstairs and hugged Joyce’s leg tightly, refusing to let go. “Pretty Lady Stay here tonight, I wanna sleep with you…” boo Lil Michael pouted. His crystal clear eyes glimmered with anticipation. He was so cute that Joyce’s heart instantly melted. “Michael, Pretty Lady still has things to do.
You should go upstairs and do your homework! Clayton looked at the time and spoke in a clear, cold voice. Lil Michael instantly looked disappointed.
He glared miserably at his father. He could never get rid of all this homework no matter where they went! What bad luck! Joyce thought about the little boy in that photo. He had grown so big.
She somehow felt closer to him. She stroked his head of curly hair and looked at him gently, “I’ll play with you tomorrow, alright?” Lil Michael blinked his large clear eyes and looked so pitiful.