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“Ms. Joyce, I’d like to know why you’re so confident about this cooperation.“
Gerard held a glass of wine and casually shook the burgundy liquid in the glass.
Joyce raised her eyebrows. A strand of wavy hair fell across her forehead and around her ear. The look in her eyes was very alluring.
“Mr. Lichman, the conditions I gave are very sincere. I believe that you’re also aware of it. Compared to so many other investors, there’s no one else more suitable than Powell Corporation. To put it bluntly, you have the technology, and I have the money.
Powell Corporation won’t expect J&L to be profitable in five years. Instead, we’re looking at long-term cooperation. I believe that in the next ten years, we will be the ones to determine the level of Al development in this world.“
Those that could pay more than Powell Corporation could not provide more benefits than Joyce, while those that could provide more benefits did not have the capital.
Gerard was not just a businessman. He was also an engineer, so he wanted to find the most suitable business partner for his brainchild.
Joyce’s bold words made Gerard re-examine the woman in front of him with less playfulness and more solemnity.
Gerard bowed his head and pondered. “Vice President Joyce, do you mind participating in a three-way partnership with another company?”
“Who else?”
Joyce did not believe that there was a better fit than Powell Corporation.
Gerard raised his glass to indicate behind Joyce. Hearing the soft footsteps that gradually approached them, Joyce’s heart suddenly jumped and missed a beat.
Joyce felt a sudden silence in the air. She turned around with her glass of wine and her smile was frozen on her face with just one glance.
Sure enough, the only one who could compete with Powell Corporation in the same project was none other than Tristan Beckett.
Tristan was wearing a black suit with expensive cufflinks that looked familiar to Joyce. It made him seem so cold, indifferent, and unapproachable.
His gaze lingered on Joyce for a few seconds before he greeted Gerard frankly.
Gerard’s eyes bounced between the two of them. “I guess I don’t need to introduce you both since you should be familiar with each other. Ms. Joyce, my apologies for not telling you in advance that regardless of who our final partner is, Beckett
Corporation will be involved in the project.“
Looking at Joyce’s puzzled gaze, Gerard chuckled and continued, “That’s because Mr. Beckett has been funding all of my projects as an angel investor since the inception of my company.”
Joyce thought, ‘So that’s how it is…he’s already a shareholder, huh? I just didn’t expect Tristan Beckett had set his eyes on the field of artificial intelligence for so long.’
If Gerard Lichman did not take the initiative to tell Joyce this, Joyce would not have been able to find out. The fact that he told her this information also proved that he genuinely wanted to cooperate with her.
Although Joyce was not happy about Tristan’s involvement, she had a clear mind and separated her personal affairs and business well. She would not give up on this opportunity.
Joyce lowered her eyes and smiled. “With Beckett Corporation’s strength, you can very well enjoy the fruits of this cooperation by yourself. Why do you need a third party to get involved?”
She raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at Tristan.
“After all, this is a brand new field that no one’s invalved in, so Beckett Corporation cannot take this risk alone.“
The man’s voice was deep and clear. The corners of his lips hooked up. “It won’t be a wrong move for Powell Corporation to choose J&L. I hope we’ll have a pleasant cooperation.“
He raised his glass with his slender and beautiful hand. Gerard Lichman clinked his glass with Tristan’s and the two men waited for
Joyce’s response.
Since there was no other choice, Nico le could only smile faintly and coldly as she gently raised her glass. The soft clink of the glasses was crisp and pleasant. Everything was settled.
Even though Joyce was not happy about it, there was no way out. Her chest felt stuffy and unpleasant.
Gerard breathed a sigh of relief and noticed the tense atmosphere between the two of them. He tried to ease the situation and said, “Why don’t you two take the first dance as the opening to our anniversary celebration? I think this is undoubtedly the best way to announce our cooperation.”
Tristan frowned slightly. Nico le chuckled and reached out to tuck her hair behind her ears. She smiled perfunctorily and said,
“Sorry, but I don’t know how to dance.”
After saying that, she turned on her heels and left, ignoring Tristan’s cold and sullen gaze.
Gerard shrugged his shoulders and said, “It’s just one dance, but she’s not even willing to. It seems that our future cooperation won’t be very pleasant. Mr. Beckett, you’ re the first among the elites that have such a messy divorce.”
Tristan’s face sank as he stared at Joyce’s swaying dress. His expression turned even more downcast.
‘Don’t know how to dance? Hah I Then was I blind back at lan Carter’s restaurant?’
However, Tristan suddenly thought of Colton’s words and felt the anger in his chest dissipate. Instead, his heart clenched uncomfortably. ‘I really owe her too much…’
Even if Joyce was upset, she still maintained a graceful smile. When she got downstairs, Grant approached her with a warm smile. “Done?”
Joyce’s dull expression seemed somewhat cold without the joy of closing a deal. This made Grant a little puzzled.
“Tristan Beckett is a shareholder, so Gerard Lichman asked for a three-way cooperation, “ Joyce explained.
Grant paused for a moment and finally understood why Joyce looked so cold. He smiled and stroked her hair dotingly and gently. “It’s okay. That just means we have someone to share the risks with. The benefits in this certainly outweigh the disadvantages.“
Joyce froze for a moment and raised her eyebrows. She suddenly realized that what Tristan Beckett was worried about was.
exactly Powell Corporation’s woes as well. The benefits of this three-way cooperation did outweigh the disadvantages.
After Joyce figured it out, the moodiness in her chest was instantly swept away. She smiled and took Grant’s arm, then gently placed her chin on his shoulder as she whined. “G, thanks for reminding me. Otherwise, I would’ve been cursing all of them for days on end! “
Grant could not help but laugh. This intimate scene was an eyesore to a certain onlooker.
Tristan stared at the pair from upstairs and watched Grant and Joyce’s intimate gestures. Keith Ludwig came up and scoffed.
“Tsk tsk… heard that Grant Powell isn’t close to women, but why is he so attached to this woman? They must have an unspeakable relationship! ”
Tristan faintly retracted his gaze with a cold face. He ignored Keith and went downstairs to network with the other guests.
The banquet hall was finally abuzz. Gerard walked over and whispered a few words to the emcee, who then came forward with a microphone.