Chapter 118
Chapter 118:
As Ashton and Charlie ascended to the upper levels of the company, Phillip was lavishing praise on his sister in a separate meeting room.
Phillip had returned home for a while and hadn’t seen much of Sheila due to her demanding job. Sheila was intrigued by her brother’s unexpected visit.
As they settled into their seats, she got straight to the point. “Phillip, you could have just called. What brings you here in person p>
Phillip responded with a light laugh. “This matter isn’t trivial, and I wanted to show my sincerity by coming here myself p>
Perceiving her brother’s underlying motive, Sheila pressed on. “Is this about the upcoming joint venture between Skyline Group and the Campbell family p>
Phillip’s eyes lit up with affirmation. “Exactly! Emalee and I are planning to marry soon, and merging the Watson and James families will create a powerful alliance. Could you lend a hand in securing a spot for us in the collaboration? What do you think p>
Sheila’s expression turned somber as she understood his intent.
While Phillip made it sound straightforward, Sheila was well aware of the strength and status of the James and Watson families. The challenge was daunting.
With a stern look, she decided to lay out the stark reality. “Phillip, the partnership between Skyline Group and the Campbell family is critical for both. They will meticulously vet each potential ally. Only those who meet their strict standards will be considered. While our family and the James family hold respect, vying for this spot will be tough. Many influential families are interested, and even pooling our resources may not be enough to contend with them p>
Sheila’s words struck Phillip like a chill, his smile abruptly solidifying. He looked toward Emalee and then turned back to Sheila with pleading eyes.
“Sheila! I’m here with nothing but sincerity. You’re my sister! Securing this would solidify the future for both the Watson and James families. Isn’t there something you can do to help us p>
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Just as Sheila was about to respond, a knock on the door interrupted them. Her secretary peered in cautiously.
“Ms. Watson, are you nearly finished? There’s an urgent meeting requiring your immediate attention,” the secretary said.
With the urgency of the meeting pressing on her, Sheila couldn’t linger any longer. She nodded briskly and answered, “Give me a moment. I’ll be right there p>
Turning back to her brother, Sheila exhaled deeply and said, “Phillip, as you just heard, I’m pressed for time. It’s best if you and Emalee head back now. I’ll consider our options and see if there’s a way to help p>
Upon hearing Sheila’s words, both Phillip’s and Emalee’s faces lit up with delight. It seemed that Sheila was on board to lend her support, and with her endorsement as vice president, they felt confident the deal was practically sealed. Even Emalee, who had been somber this whole time, allowed a fleeting smile to cross her face.
“Thank you, Sheila. I promise I’ll do everything I can to succeed with this project!” Emalee expressed her thanks with earnest sincerity.
Originally, Sheila had meant her statement merely as a casual dismissal. Although she held the title of vice president, a project of such magnitude was usually beyond her sphere of influence. Yet, witnessing their genuine happiness, she couldn’t bring herself to crush their hopes with the truth, opting instead to remain silent on the matter.
She observed them as they exited the Skyline Group building and then promptly made her way to the chairman’s office, accompanied by her secretary.
As they walked, her secretary shared with an upbeat tone, “Ms. Watson, it seems you might be receiving some promising news soon. The CEO just let us know that the chairman has specifically asked to see you p>
The news of a personal meeting with the chairman took Sheila by surprise, sparking a mix of excitement and nervousness within her. Despite her senior role, she had never once met the chairman face-to-face.
Filled with anticipation about the meeting, Sheila paused by the chairman’s office door to check her appearance, pulling out a compact mirror to ensure her makeup was flawless.
Satisfied, she gently knocked on the door, a mix of eagerness and apprehension building inside her.