Chapter 203
Chapter 203:
Ryan’s face tightened for a split second before he pulled his mouth into a polite grin. “Mr. Blake, you always have a talent for turning things into a joke p>
A smile appeared on Kyson’s face as well, but the warmth never reached his eyes. He fixed his gaze on the man across from him for a brief moment, then drew himself upright. “Mr. Owen, if working together is truly your intention, then some sincerity should come first. I should at least be allowed to review your proposal, shouldn’t I p>
Relying on a casual neighborly tie to secure a project of that scale felt unrealistic.
“Naturally,” Ryan responded, confidence clear in his expression. “A dedicated team in our company has been focused solely on this assignment. The design has gone through revision after revision, and I’m convinced it will meet your expectations p>
A slight curve touched Kyson’s lips. “That is an impressive level of confidence p>
“It comes from the effort we invested p>
J𝗼in 𝘵𝗁𝘦 𝖼𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂ոі𝘁𝗒 а𝘵
Once the words left Ryan’s mouth, Jarred stepped forward and presented the proposal respectfully.
For serious business talks, brighter lighting always felt appropriate. Overhead, a vivid yellow glow poured down and sharpened every line of Kyson’s features, making his appearance stand out even more. Nearby, two women watched in quiet fascination, and Ryan’s brows dipped briefly before he sent them a subtle signal. Their expressions lit up at once, and they began closing the distance toward Kyson.
Before their hands reached him, Kyson said flatly, “Stand back p>
Left in an uncomfortable pause, the two women froze. Kyson kept his eyes on the proposal as though they didn’t exist. With narrowed eyes, Ryan gestured for them to return to their seats.
Several minutes passed before Kyson shut the folder. The sharp focus of a seasoned businessman settled into his gaze. “Working with Owen Group is acceptable to me, but this proposal cannot pass. It requires a full revision p>
Surprise crossed Ryan’s face. “Would you mind explaining what seems wrong p>
“There are problems everywhere.” Kyson tossed the proposal onto the table and settled back into his chair. “The design looks impressive, but it has no practicality. Execution on the site would fail. If these standards are followed, the project would miss environmental requirements and the budget would spiral far beyond control p>
A brief pause held Ryan in place, then he lifted his glass once more. “Understood. We will adjust everything to your expectations. Since business is settled for now, and you are visiting Jucridge, I insist on hosting you properly. You should not leave without sharing a drink p>
“There is no need for alcohol.” Kyson rose to his feet without acknowledging the offered glass and straightened his suit. His attention drifted briefly toward the couch where the two women sat. Ryan certainly had a great deal of energy when it came to women.
A quiet curl touched Kyson’s lips, and an air of distance surrounded him. “My fiancée prefers to keep me under close watch. Mr. Owen, I heard you are getting engaged soon. Does she monitor your actions just as closely p>