Chapter 544


    Mandy’s Hips curled into a wry erode “She was acting without a thought for the consequences and


    embarrassed our family… Never mind, is Colton back yat?


    The huber nodded. “Yes, he is back, and he seems to be in quite a good mood today”


    Suppies fickered acres Marily a impably made up face. “In a good mood?”


    Lately do to the many’s hectic bidding for a construction project, her husband had been nothing but a


    bundle of worries. The Gufben tami, nad been pouring their efforts into real estate development,


    especially since the old downtown area was earmarked for novation They had been preparing tirelessly


    for the better part of the year, and now the whole venture was at a crucial juncture, warting for the


    government’s decision


    “Well, perhaps he’s stumbled upon some good fortune,” the butler remarked, ther


    wasn’t privy to the inner workings of the Gilbert


    family business. Still, he could easily discem the source of Colton’s high spirits just by observing his


    demeanor.


    At the mention of good news, Mandy briskly made her way into the vi, with the butler following at a


    more measured pace.


    in the living room, Colton was lounging on the couch, a broad grin on his face as he chatted on the


    phone, radiating satisfaction for all


    to see


    Mandy set her bag aside and listened to his conversation while she took a seat beside him. When he


    finally hung up, she asked, “Darling who were you talking to just now?”


    Colton ced his phone on the coffee table and leaned back, legs crossed in a rxed manner. He


    turned to Mandy, “Just some business associates. Seems like word’s gotten out that Gilbert


    Corporation is a shoo–in for the bid. Everyone’s been calling up to | inquiretely*


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    Hearing this. Mandy’s eyes lit up with joy. “Got the bid? Did Gilbert Corporation’s proposal get


    through?”


    Securing the bid would catapult the Gilbert Corporation into the city’s top ten enterprises and, with it,


    elevate the Gilbert family’s standing in the local elite circles. The thought was thrilling


    Colton took a sip from the ss of water the butler handed him and said, “While the government hasn’t


    made a final decision yet, it’s pretty much a done deal.”


    Mandy was ted, but something nagged at her, prompting her to ask with a puzzled look, “But didn’t


    you say just a while ago that ourpany had slim chances? Howe the odds have turned in our


    favor all of a sudden?”


    Summer, having changed into her loungewear, paused upon seeing her parents chatting. She went


    over to pour herself a ss of water.


    Colton found it just as strange when Mandy brought up the topic. He exined, “When we submitted


    our bid, people in the know said the selection process was rigorous, and any minor discrepancy would


    lead to disqualification. Given that Gilbert Corporation is new to real estate, we didn’t have an edge


    against the seasonedpanies.”


    He paused, then continued, “Oddly enough, my contact in the government mentioned that some


    higher–ups were quite intrigued by Gilbert Corporation. They even asked if I knew the City Secretary. If


    I were acquainted with the City Secretary, ourpany’s growth would be on a whole different level.”


    Colton mused on the thought.


    Mandy’s eyes darted as she processed the information. “You just mentioned the City Secretary? Is he


    the one interested in Gilbert Corporation?”


    “Seems like it” Colton nodded. “But I don’t know the man. I’ve never even met him. That’s the puzzling


    part.”