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"I will return to our hometown to recuperate!" Blake said firmly.If he stayed here in Salt City to recuperate, it would only cause trouble for Eric and Elly. Moreover, the higher cost of living in Salt City was another factor to consider.Besides, Elly had very little say when it came to matters involving Craig. If Blake stayed there for some time, it would inevitably lead to conflicts between the couple.As for Eric, his company had just started, and he would undoubtedly be very busy.Hence, in Blake's opinion, returning to their hometown for rest and recuperation was undeniably the best choice.Expressing his thoughts proved challenging for Eric. He pursed his lips and said, "Dad, I have rented a house here in Salt City, and there are still two months left on the lease. You could stay there."Considering Sylvia's blunt statement to Eric on his first night there, that Eric's parents couldn't move into the Rosewood Estate, there was no need to even consider it.Eric would fulfi
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Sylvia expressed doubt, but Eric reassured her, "I'm sure Big Bro's family is well-off, but our bond as sworn brothers transcends money. I don't expect him to give me anything or help me in any way. Just like our relationship, I could exploit it for personal gain, but I am not that kind of person. I could never stoop so low."He continued. "We just need to endure for another three years. You'll achieve your goal by then, and I'll receive what I deserve. It will be a happily-ever-after story."Eric generously said, cutting off any further objections from Sylvia, "Alright, take your time eating. When you're finished, just leave everything here. I'll clean up later." Before Sylvia could respond, Eric swiftly rose from his seat and retreated to his room.Seeing Eric close the door to his room, Sylvia suddenly felt an unexpected sense of unease. Had she made a grave mistake by extending her control over Williams Corp.? This rare moment of doubt shook her to the core.The next morning,
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Andy found himself pleasantly surprised to discover the impressive reputation his company had garnered in the industry. How was he not aware of it before?The mention of Innova Tech by the CEO of Sonnex Corp. alone was a valuable form of recognition. Regardless of the outcome of this bid, Innova Tech's name would undoubtedly become well-known.The representative from Westman Technology was also present and gnashed his teeth in frustration while witnessing the attention focused on Andy. He wondered, 'Why did Mr. Sonnex mention Innova Tech and not Westman Technology? What's going on?'Irvin took a moment to look at Andy, feeling a tinge of regret, before speaking. "There are many companies present here today, so let's begin as soon as possible." He gave a light nod at Keith, and the bidding conference of Sonnex Corp. officially commenced! -Meanwhile, at Williams Corp."Wow, what brings Innova Tech here? Did you come all this way just to witness Westman Technology secure the bid
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As Eric submitted his proposal, his gaze lingered on Sylvester for a brief moment.Sylvester responded with a warm smile.Eric let out a soft sigh. Sylvester, the charismatic vice president of Williams Corp., possessed not just wealth but also undeniable handsomeness. Even Eric, as a man, couldn't help but find Sylvester attractive, let alone women."Everyone, please be patient while we assess the proposals," Sylvester announced, rising from his seat along with several evaluators. Their departure signified that the winning bid announcement would soon follow their return.Usual bidding processes entailed several steps, but Williams Corp. seemed to be just going through the motions. They didn't require an extensive procedure, and it wouldn't take much time for them to come to a decision.A curious glance was directed at Sylvia. "Aren't you supposed to be working?" Eric asked her quietly. It seemed she had no pressing tasks and had chosen to accompany him for the bidding."No rush,"
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Sylvester addressed the room, his voice commanding attention. "Just two days after we sent out the invitations, Mr. Johnson from Innova Tech arrived at Williams Corp. for an on-site inspection, where he meticulously identified numerous issues."In response to the existing problems at Williams Corp., Innova Tech provided targeted explanations and made pertinent modifications to their proposal."Compared to the proposals submitted by other companies, Innova Tech's offering was the most specific, detailed, and tailored to the needs of Williams Corp. If anyone here still suspects any foul play in this bid..." Sylvester picked up Eric's proposal and handed it to those around him, declaring, "Pass Innova Tech's proposal around for everyone to see. Once you've read it, I believe any doubts will be dispelled."The proposal was circulated among the attendees. When it reached David, he didn't even look at it. In Eric and Andy's company, it was evident that the proposal must have originated fr
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Innova Tech had just started, so how could it have been chosen to take on Sonnex Corp.'s project?Irvin wore a smile as he posed a question, "Easy... Whose brainchild is Innova Tech's brilliant plan? Yours or Eric's?"Andy was taken aback. How did the CEO of Sonnex Corp. know Eric?"Well... Eric handled the technical aspects of the entire plan since he's an expert in that area. It may not be the best in the business, but I assure you, it's of top-notch quality," Andy replied. He was well aware of Eric's technical skills, especially since Eric was the mastermind behind David Westman's rapid success.Pleased with the response, Irvin nodded. He believed that anyone could handle this project, and the outcome would be more or less the same. So why not entrust it to Eric, especially when his plan was solid?"If you're here... does that mean Eric is meeting with Williams Corp.?" Irvin asked.Andy nodded. "Yes, he is. With two major corporations seeking partnership at the same time, we h
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Eric remained stupefied for a moment, his suspicions about Irvin's position confirmed. He had always thought Irvin was the boss of some company, but to learn that he was the CEO of Sonnex Corp., one of the twin business titans in Salt City, was a shock.Eric remembered sending his resume to Sonnex Corp. after graduating, only to be rejected. Ironically, he ended up working for the same corporation through a serendipitous turn of events.The revelation stirred a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. Andy's call snapped Eric back to reality. "Eric, hey!""Yeah, I know Mr. Sonnex, and I think that played a role in us getting this project. As for why we were chosen for Williams Corp.... I'm not sure. Maybe we can speculate once we're back in our office."Truth be told, Eric had a theory, a rather insane one. What if Sylvia was the CEO of Williams Corp.? It would explain why Innova Tech landed their project. He hung up the call and returned to the office where Kenny was waiting. To confir
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Coincidentally, it was Irvin who made the call instead. The phone rang for a while before Eric finally picked it up. "Hey, bro—"He stopped himself mid-greeting and went for a more formal approach. "Mr. Sonnex?""'Mr. Sonnex'? God, Eric, why address me that way? We're sworn brothers now, and this is definitely not how brothers address each other!"Eric laughed dryly as Irvin continued. "So, how was it? Quite the surprise, wasn't it? Ha!"Eric pouted. "Surprise? It was a shock! It could have given me a heart attack when Andy told me all about it!" he grumbled. "Why didn't you tell me you're the CEO of Sonnex Corp.?"This revelation made it difficult for Eric to treat Irvin like an ordinary friend. They were now two people occupying different positions in society. How was he supposed to call a magnate his "bro" without feeling awkward?Irvin, however, simply guffawed. "It's your fault for not asking!" he jocularly retorted. "Have you ever asked me who I am? What kind of work I do?