Chapter 309
Chapter 309:
However, Ashton merely chuckled at the absurdity, stood up, and, with Rosalie at his side, nonchalantly exited the room.
Beal was intent on asserting his dominance over Ashton, yet Ashton was equally keen on testing the limits of Sup Group. Consequently, the breakdown of the negotiations was not only anticipated by Ashton but deliberately orchestrated.
He knew that only by pushing them to the brink could he unveil the hidden strategies they harbored.
As they exited the building, Rosalie, oblivious to Ashton’s machinations, gazed at him with evident concern. Her eyes, alight with worry, mirrored her inner turmoil.
“Ashton, do you think this was the right move? Now that the talks have collapsed, what if Skyline Group holds you responsible?” she asked, her voice soft and tinged with anxiety.
Ashton responded with a reassuring smile, brushing off her concerns casually. “There’s no fault in our actions. The moment he attempted to recruit me, the fate of these talks was sealed. He aimed to turn me against you. Did you really think I’d consent to that p>
At his words, a wave of relief and happiness washed over Rosalie, warming her heart and bringing a faint blush to her cheeks.
She bit her lip gently, a whisper escaping her. “If Skyline Group holds you accountable, I’ll stand up for you. I could even forfeit my project bonuses if it helps p>
Feeling a surge of warmth at her words, Ashton smiled appreciatively. “Thank you for your concern, Rosalie. But I doubt it’ll come to that. I’ve contributed significantly to Skyline Group recently, and I trust their CEO is not one to act unreasonably p>
In truth, as the clandestine chairman of Skyline Group, Ashton was impervious to any real threat from these negotiations.
However, Rosalie was unaware of his influential position. Her sincere worry for him in these turbulent moments deeply touched Ashton and unexpectedly stirred his emotions.
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Back at his office, Beal was in the midst of a full-blown tantrum. When Jacoby cautiously entered, he found his elder brother furiously wreaking havoc on his desk.
Beal was seething. Despite extending considerable respect and privileges to this seeming novice, Ashton had thoroughly humiliated him in front of the other executives. To Beal, it seemed Ashton disregarded him, the eldest son of the Marquez family, as unworthy of his time.
As someone who had always been treated as a prodigy, Beal couldn’t tolerate such disdain.
Jacoby, witnessing his brother’s fury, couldn’t help but feel a secret thrill.
This scene also spelled an opportunity.
Feigning concern, Jacoby approached Beal and began massaging his shoulders, subtly stoking his brother’s anger.
“Now you see why I despise that man, don’t you? I think we should ease off our conflict with Skyline Group for now and instead focus on teaching Ashton a lesson. He needs to understand that he can’t just defy us without facing repercussions p>