Chapter 258


    Bailey nodded again. “Only, he might be unwilling to coborate with us again. If we’d known, we


    never should have brought up withdrawing our investment. If we hadn’t, we’d still be on good


    terms.”


    She was now crying over spilled milk. If the two families were coborating on a project, they would


    have a great many chances to meet. The initial awkwardness caused by Emily, Tom, and Mary


    would also be eased up slightly.


    And when the Quest family truly became prestigious, the Sullivan Group could benefit a little from


    them.


    ***


    X followed Jeremy into his study. Jeremy led her to sit down at the side of the bed in front of the


    coffee table.


    There was an expensive cdon tea set on the coffee table. The tea in the pot was still hot, with


    steaming out of it. A faint, refreshing scent of Iron Goddess tea leaves rose together with the


    steam and enveloped their senses.


    X slowly poured Jeremy a cup of tea before cing it in front of him with both hands. “Thank you,


    Dad.”


    “What for? As your father, it’s my duty to protect you,” said Jeremy.


    X’s eyes reddened again, feeling moved. “Dad, you’re really great.”


    Jeremy caressed her hair affectionately. “Silly child, you are my precious daughter. Who would I


    treat well if not you?”


    X smiled as tears fell.


    Jeremy pulled out a few pieces of tissue and wiped her tears as he said, “Look at your silly face.


    Why are you crying? Stop crying and dry your tears.”


    Sunlight beamed in through the windows, giving the entire room a warmer feeling.


    X sniffled before getting serious. “Right, Dad, why did the Dragon Group suddenly approach us?


    Why are we getting such a windfall? What do you think they’re trying to pull?”


    Jeremy shook his head. “I have no idea, but it’s clear that they want to help our Quest Group.”


    “But, why do they want to help us? And their way of helping us is so unique. It’s like doing charity.”


    X was confused. To her knowledge, their family had no connections with the Dragon Group


    whatsoever.


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    “I don’t know, but it’s true that they’re helping us,” said Jeremy as he pondered.


    “But, why would such a good thing happen to us? Dad, do you really not know anyone from the


    Dragon Group’s higher management?”


    X looked mystified. She was still puzzled after thinking it over repeatedly.


    “I really don’t know,” Jeremy answered in all honesty.


    “That’s weird…” X was even more confused. “Is it possible that the number isn’t even the


    president’s assistant’s number? That it’s actually a fraudster? Are they trying to pull something to try


    and scam us?”


    Jeremy felt that her words made sense. He immediately called his assistant and asked, “What


    number did that person who called you use?”


    “They used the Dragon Group’sndline,” answered the person on the other end.


    “The Dragon Group’sndline?” Jeremy repeated, subconsciously looking at X.


    X was looking back at him. The Dragon Group’sndline… That would mean the call was


    legitimately from the Dragon Group and not some fraudster.


    “That’s right. I’ve already sent you his mobile number, Mr. President. Please remember to contact


    him.”


    “Alright.”


    Jeremy simply hung up before looking at X again. “Looks like it isn’t a scammer. I’ll call that


    president’s assistantter. Don’t worry, I’ll tread carefully and not be cheated.”


    “Okay, I trust you,” said X.


    Her father had been in the business for so long, and had met with many crises and people. Even if


    there truly was a scheme, he would definitely not let himself get caught up in it.