Chapter 1709


    After facing numerous rejections, Lily finally entered Daniel''s office today to meet him.


    He had just concluded a meeting, checked the time, and calcted how much time he could spare for


    her.


    Deliberately slowing down, he figured a brief meeting would be ideal. If he could swiftly dismiss this


    matter, perhaps


    they wouldn''t need to converse again.


    The thought of Maisie discovering his secret meeting with his ex-wife made him uneasy. He wouldn''t be


    able to


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    exin himself if she found out.


    Unexpectedly, his assistant rushed over and whispered, "Mr. Quimby, Ms. Reyes arrived early and has


    been


    wandering around the office. If you don''t show up soon, the entirepany might find out she''s here!"


    Daniel''s expression changed. Suppressing his anger, he hurried toward his office.


    Although years had passed, neither of them had changed much. The only noticeable difference was


    the slight chill


    in the eyes of a leader who had gained experience over the years.


    After some self-promotion from both sides, Daniel decided to cut to the chase. "I''m sorry, Lily. I''m not


    too interested


    in your proposal. I have to decline this coboration."


    "What?" Lily was shocked. "Why?"


    Daniel replied directly, "There are many powerfulpanies in Cumulus City. Why cling to me?"


    "Because you''re the most capable one!"


    His expression changed.


    She chuckled. "Of course I know you have a weakness."


    Lily had noticed the photograph of him and Maisie on the desk as soon as she entered the office.


    Her spection from the other day was correct. The young woman she had shared a table with at the


    cafe, who


    showed her the outline, was Daniel''s partner.


    He discreetly moved the photograph on the desk, changing the angle so that Lily wouldn''t see it.


    "Ha! What weakness do I have?"


    "You''re still stubborn, huh?" She squinted, thinking, ''Forget it. I won''t expose him now.''


    "Don''t worry. I won''t tell anyone about us," she said, smiling. "In reality, we had to get married due to


    our families''


    benefits. We were constrained by that. After we lost that, it was only natural that our marriage had to


    end. Did you


    not... tell her about this?"


    He nced at her, pursed his lips, and said nothing.


    "Alright, just think about it!" She got up. "Perhaps you''ll be the one begging me to coborate with you!"


    "What do you mean?"


    She revealed a cryptic smile. "You''ll find out in the future."


    "Your overconfidence hasn''t changed after so many years, Lily!"


    "Hmm... It''s been years, yet you''re afraid of a woman now, Daniel!"


    "What did you say?"


    He red at her.


    "Nothing." She forced a smile. "This project guarantees to make money, and it''s in the cultural industry


    you like.


    You''ll be able to sell a couple of intellectual properties by then and be in the film circle.


    "We''ll be loaded! I wouldn''t havee to you if not for your amazing business skills and generosity!"


    He scoffed. "So, you''re saying I could give you more money?"


    "Perhaps I''m not the only one you''ll have to pay by then!"


    He frowned. "Lily, why are you being so cryptic today?"


    She smiled and left the office, waving with her back facing him. "Call my assistant, Rachael, after you


    think about it.


    I''m waiting for your good news!"