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Chapter 201:
Kretol wasn’t too big, but it wasn’t too small, either. Anyone paying attention knew Kelsey’s feelings for Wyatt. Now, Amelia could see the reason behind Marc’s earlier hesitation.
Marc, noticing Amelia’s silence, suggested, “Maybe I should speak to her before you do, just to find out where she stands p>
“No need for that. I will handle the matter p>
Marc barely managed half a sentence before Amelia’s gentle words cut him off. Landing this project would only mark the beginning. Amelia knew that swallowing her pride was a small sacrifice if she hoped to overcome the hurdles waiting for her.
Conroy had given her a strict one-week deadline. So, after her visit to the hospital, Amelia called Kelsey directly without hesitation. Kelsey sounded a bit shocked by the call, yet she didn’t hesitate to agree to meet.
Their meeting place hadn’t changed—it was still the café just below the Stewart Group’s offices. But this time, Amelia was the one inviting Kelsey, not the other way around.
Amelia had just settled into the private room when a sound drew her eyes toward the entrance. Kelsey came in, graceful as ever, dressed head-to-toe in white.
She took a seat, and Amelia said quietly, “Your coffee’s on its way. Last time, you went with an iced Americano, if I recall right. So, I ordered that for you p>
A fleeting hint of surprise flickered across Kelsey’s face, but she quickly composed herself and thanked her with a nod. Neither seemed eager to break the silence, both searching for the right words as quiet filled the space between them.
“So, how is Wyatt doing now p>
𝖨𝗻t𝘦𝗻𝘀𝘦 𝗋𝘰𝗆𝖺ոсe 𝘰ո
Eventually, Kelsey couldn’t resist and voiced her concern for Wyatt. Amelia spoke honestly and gave her the truth about his situation. The moment Kelsey learned that, concern washed over her features. She had been worried sick for the past few days.
More than once, she had considered asking people about Wyatt’s situation but worried her questions might be poorly timed or burdensome given everything happening. So when Amelia reached out, Kelsey did not hesitate to agree to meet her.
Kelsey studied the tired woman across from her and said, “I’m guessing you need something from me p>
“You’re right. I am hoping you’ll do me a favor,” Amelia replied.
She then laid out her request plainly—she needed Kelsey’s help connecting her with contacts. She told Kelsey the current situation of the Stewart Group. Given the mess that Wyatt’s incident might have caused at the Stewart Group, Kelsey could understand the chaos in the company. Still, she found it strange that Jewell would want to take this chance to claim Wyatt’s position, considering he was Wyatt’s father.
From everything Amelia said, Kelsey could feel the pressure pressing down on her. She thought it over, then offered a quick nod. “I can take you to meet Jerry p>
That quick offer caught Amelia off guard, and a flicker of surprise passed over her face. Catching sight of Amelia’s reaction, Kelsey let out a quick laugh. “What’s wrong? Did you expect me to use this as an opportunity to threaten you to leave Wyatt p>
The idea had definitely crossed Amelia’s mind. She was about to nod when Kelsey blurted out, “To be honest, I did consider that p>
Kelsey saw confusion flicker across Amelia’s features and broke into another soft laugh. Once her laughter faded, she leaned in and told Amelia, “Relax. I’m not the most upright person, but I’m not going to take advantage of the situation. I told you before. We’d have a fair competition p>
Amelia couldn’t help but feel relieved, a genuine laugh escaping her lips. “I appreciate it. Thank you p>
That earnest thank you made Kelsey feel a bit awkward, and she took a long sip of coffee, avoiding eye contact. Placing the cup back down, she said, “Let’s get one thing straight—I’m not really doing this for you p>
“I understand, but regardless, what you’re willing to do will help me, so it’s only right for me to thank you,” Amelia replied.
Seeing how open Amelia was, Kelsey suddenly understood why Wyatt had fallen for her. Even she found herself growing fond of Amelia. The thought that Amelia was also her romantic rival made Kelsey quickly snap back to reality.
After a small cough, she fixed Amelia with a steady look. “There’s something you should know. Jerry and I get along, but what happens in his company is not up to me. All I can do is introduce you to him. Whether you succeed in securing the deal depends on your own skills p>
“That’s more than enough. Just making the introduction means everything to me. I’ll take care of the rest,” Amelia said.
Due to the urgency of the matter, Amelia, Kelsey, and Matias caught the earliest flight to Hans that very night. Davin originally volunteered to join them, since he understood the Stewart Group’s situation better than anyone. But with Jewell hovering over the Stewart Group like a shadow, Davin was needed at the company, leaving Matias to make the trip in his place.
All the buzz about the Stewart Group’s chaos made Matias anxious as he prepared for the trip. Once the plane had taken off, he wasted no time handing Amelia a file of notes. “Amelia, here’s everything I could find on Jerry Hopkins. Take a look when you can p>
“Thanks, Matias,” Amelia replied.
“None of the information in those documents is true p>
As Amelia flipped open the first page, Kelsey’s voice reached her ears.