AUGUST got everyone’s attention, including Daphne, because of his statement. Daphne looked at him intently, wondering what was going onto his mind, but she couldn’t decipher it.

“You should sit first so we can discuss it,” said August as he smiled widely. He accompanied Jake onto his seat. “I know, this isn’t what you asked me to do, but Father was really picky when it comes to partnerships.”

Nicole raised a brow, thinking whether August’s sentence was a compliment or not. Because for her, it sounded like the Sandoval Corporation wasn’t competent enough to qualify as a partner of the Remington Corporation.

And it was really the case.

August sat on his chair beside Daphne. “I had a conversation with Father earlier, and despite doing my best for him to agree with my proposal, I couldn’t convince him.”

“You’re just incompetent,” Samantha scoffed and rolled her eyes. “Don’t talk nonsense and make excuses for your failures,” she added, causing the place to be silent.

Daphne, who was sittin