Chapter 23\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian held her phone, signaling for Kingston to let her scan his payment code.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone, opened the app, and held it toward her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She breathed a quiet sigh of relief and scanned it before asking, \u201cHow much is this coat?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she spoke, she kept her eyes lowered, waiting for Kingston to name a price so she could enter the amount. But when she looked at her screen, what appeared wasn\u2019t a payment page but a friend request notification.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian paused, confusion flickering in her eyes, but she still tapped to add him as a contact. Maybe the coat cost too much for a direct scan payment to process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tapped the screen twice with his long, elegant fingers, approving her friend request.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She opened the transfer function and said quietly, \u201cI\u2019ll send you the money right away.\u2018\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston pocketed his phone and said indifferently, \u201cI don\u2019t know what that coat costs. Once they give me a price, I\u2019ll let you know.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian nodded, masking her surprise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He gave her an unreadable glance, then turned and walked back inside with the miniature coat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian stood rooted to the spot, hesitating before gathering her courage to follow him inside. She placed the Whitfield Group materials from her bag onto the coffee table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Howard, these are Whitfield Group\u2019s financial statements from recent years. I hope you\u2019ll seriously consider this deal.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston settled onto the couch, one hand resting on his leg, his fingers clearly defined. His fingers drummed silently on his thigh, throwing her heartbeat off rhythm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian stood to the side, trying to steady herself. In his presence, she felt like a rookie just entering the workforce. She hadn\u2019t felt this nervous since pitching to investors with Logan\u00a0<\/p>\n
years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had no idea what Kingston was thinking, or how she could steer this deal her way. She didn\u2019t want to look desperate. When he said nothing, she took a seat on the couch across from him and tried to convince him with genuine sincerity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian had prepared her pitch before coming. Even though Kingston showed no interest, she pressed on with her presentation on Whitfield Group\u2019s current status.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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She sat upright, hands folded lightly in her lap, as she outlined the benefits Whitfield Group could bring to Howard Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston watched her earnest demeanor without interrupting. Only when she paused did he ask, \u201cIf Whitfield Group is so great, why are you selling your shares?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivian pressed her lips together and fell silent for a long moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wasn\u2019t in a hurry and waited patiently for her answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Selling her shares wasn\u2019t hard to admit, but telling Kingston felt impossible. She bit her lip and made up an excuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause I\u2019m tired of working. I just want to go back to my family, laze around at home, and let my sister support me. Is that acceptable?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kingston didn\u2019t call out her lie. He lifted his eyelids slightly and reached for the materials Vivian had placed on the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her documentation was thorough. There were even strategic proposals filled with her plans for Whitfield Group\u2019s future. The documents practically spoke for themselves, showing her meticulous planning and dedication.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd your condition?\u201d His voice was low, a single reminder that he hadn\u2019t forgotten her\u00a0<\/p>\n
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