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Chapter 123 Meeting\u00a0<\/p>\n
99\u00a0<\/p>\n
+35 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla had done a huge favor for the company this time. She didn\u2019t even take any payment. But Kaleb still insisted on giving her something back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some men say one thing and do another.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Kaleb was the total opposite.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He gritted his teeth. \u201cYou don\u2019t believe me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett knew Max was coming later, and Kaleb might fight with him, so he tried to calm him down. \u201cI\u2019ve known you for years. Of course, I believe you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he added, \u201cI\u2019m just wondering \u2026 if Ayla finds out, will she\u00a0<\/p>\n
get\u00a0<\/p>\n
sad?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb let out a cold laugh. He clearly didn\u2019t want to talk about Ayla.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett stayed quiet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They arranged to meet Ayla before seeing the investor, and soon the two men arrived first. Ayla showed up a few minutes later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had dropped Draven off at home and felt she needed to celebrate today no matter what. That\u2019s why she invited Kaleb to dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett, as always, rushed toward her happily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb gave\u00a0<\/p>\n
her one look, then turned away like she annoyed him. He barely responded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Ayla was used to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett smiled. \u201cAyla, we just got here, and you already arrived. Perfect timing!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla asked, \u201cWho are you two meeting today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett grinned. \u201cYou\u2019ll see in a minute.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla didn\u2019t think too much and followed him over to Kaleb,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb finally looked at her again and frowned. \u201cYou\u2019re in a good mood today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla smiled. \u201cIf I\u2019m in a bad mood, why would I treat you to dinner?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After hearing him throw a tantrum again, she already felt full of irritation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
28\u00a0<\/p>\n
+35 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Ayla didn\u2019t really get mad. Anger ruins your appetite. And if you\u2019re going to cat a fancy meal, you need good company-or the food won\u2019t taste good.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb muttered, \u201cDo whatever you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no way to talk nicely to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thankfully, Emmett was there to smooth things over, so the mood didn\u2019t get too bad.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The three of them headed to the private dining room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The room was bright and wide, with a huge floor-to-ceiling window that looked out at a pretty courtyard. It was perfect for business meetings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon after, Emmett got a call and stepped out to bring the guest inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A minute later, he walked in with a man in a suit who looked about thirty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett introduced him. \u201cThis is Mr. Patrick Lawson, investment director at NewRealm\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ventures.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he introduced Ayla and Kaleb.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb was here to get funding. Normally, he treated people with attitude, but today he politely shook Patrick\u2019s hand and greeted him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most investors he\u2019d met before were old, overweight, greasy-looking, and acted like loud wannabe millionaires.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Patrick had a fit body, strong presence, and a polished look. At one glance and you could tell he was a real professional from a major firm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No wonder Emmett didn\u2019t tell them earlier. The guest was a big deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb\u2019s attitude instantly improved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla froze for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
NewRealm Ventures \u2026 isn\u2019t that one of Bennett Group\u2019s venture capital firms? Max\u2019s home turf.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What a coincidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla didn\u2019t fully understand the situation yet, but she calmly shook Patrick\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The four of them sat down to talk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
:\u00a0<\/p>\n
98\u00a0<\/p>\n
+35 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Patrick showed a very strong interest in the project. \u201cThere are many games that include old- world culture, but based on your demos and concept art, very few companies can build something this polished.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett and Kaleb exchanged excited looks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All the past investors treated them like trash. This was the first real recognition they\u2019d gotten.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For young creators, this was huge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once they started talking about the game, Kaleb couldn\u2019t stop. He explained everything clearly and sounded very professional.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla watched him and saw a different side of him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A mature side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A man focusing on his work really was attractive. He didn\u2019t sound this good when he talked about anything else.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla also kept watching Patrick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Based on how well he understood the game, he must\u2019ve researched the industry beforehand. Maybe he really did come because he was interested in Kaleb\u2019s project.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Max might run a venture firm, but he was a decision-maker. He rarely got involved in specific deals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla already had the card Halle gave her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With 1.5 billion dollars on it, she could invest in Kaleb herself. But if another investor liked the game, that was even better.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett and Kaleb had never talked so happily with an investor before. They were sure this deal would succeed. They were thrilled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as they were planning a site visit next Monday, Patrick\u2019s phone rang. \u201cOkay. I\u2019ll come pick you up,\u201d he said before hanging up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stood. \u201cGive me a moment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neither Kaleb nor Emmett had any reason to refuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
3\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
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:\u00a0<\/p>\n
98\u00a0<\/p>\n
+35 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
As soon as Patrick left the room, Kaleb whispered, excited, \u201cEmmett, how did you even get someone like him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett froze with embarrassment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
NewRealm Ventures owned big shares in many famous brands. They usually wouldn\u2019t even look at a small game studio like theirs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Truth was-they came on their own.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emmett coughed. \u201cUh\u2026 maybe it\u2019s luck?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb suddenly calmed down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t have good luck. His past painful failures taught him never to celebrate too early.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was thinking about that when he suddenly looked at Ayla. But she was completely steady. Not shaken at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
4\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
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