Chapter 1176: Impressive
Chapter 1176: Impressive
Everyone had left, leaving only Brody and Preston in the meeting room. Naturally, they sat in their
original seats. Brody looked at Preston and saw that he had no extra reaction. Brody was somewhat
hesitant about how to approach the situation.
There was a long silence from both Brody and Preston. Several times Brody tried to speak, but the
words failed toe out. It was only when Preston met Brody''s gaze that he spoke, his expression
faint, devoid of any chill. He simply asked, "Mr. Armstrong, is there something you want to say to me?"
Brody finally nodded in relief, and his facial expression rxed somewhat. He looked at Preston and
said, "You heard what Horace just said. He secured the coboration with the Simpson Group, so if the
museum project doesn''t work out, we can wait. There''s no need to rush. Once the Simpson Group''s
project officially starts, the museum project will naturallye into our hands."
Preston''s slight smile appeared on his lips as he listened to Brody''s words. There was a faint smile on
his face, but his eyes showed no trace of amusement. He replied, "Mr. Armstrong, as the chairman of
Armstrong Corp, everything is naturally up to you. I''m just an inconspicuous project director, so it
doesn''t concern me how you handle things."
Preston''s words carried a sharp sting, piercing directly into Brody''s heart, leaving hisplexion
unpleasant.
The two locked eyes for a moment, and Brody''s voice turned cold and indifferent as he said, "Mr.
Walker, that''s not fair of you to say. I''m doing this for your own good. The museum project is the one
you''ll be taking on next, and I''m simply asking you to wait a little. You saw today how much opposition
there was from the executives. If this continues, it will be difficult for me to face others!"
Brody looked troubled, and his attitude towards Preston was reluctant. He had no other choice.
Preston didn''t respond much, only showing a faint smile. His tone was no longer as sarcastic as before
as he said, "Mr. Armstrong, I understand your predicament, and I''m also anxious. Because I have a
feeling that something is off about Horace''s announcement today. I even wonder if he had already
secured the coboration with the Simpson Group and didn''t inform you, waiting for the most critical
moment of the meeting to make the phone call and interrupt. Otherwise, why would he go to the
Simpson Group to discuss work without bringing his secretary, going alone?"
Brody was someone easily influenced, and Preston''s few words had already swayed his thoughts.
However, at present, Ayan securing the project was indeed true. So even though Brody had doubts and
suspicions in his heart, he wouldn''t show his dissatisfaction too openly.
The two locked eyes for a moment, and Brody''s dissatisfied emotions were clearly captured by
Preston. He calmly spoke, "Mr. Armstrong, I''m not unhappy with today''s oue. I''m just displeased
with Horace''s actions. He could have been more transparent about the good news. Why did he wait so
long to inform you?"
Preston didn''t dwell on the matter regarding Horace any further. It seemed that the discussion about
him was temporarily put aside. After all, Brody had already dispersed everyone, so no matter what was
said at this point, Brody wouldn''t react.
Leaving the meeting room, Brody was in a hurry to meet Horace, so he didn''t linger or say much to
Preston. Watching Brody''s departing figure, Preston''s expression became grim. Quintus quickly caught
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up and stood beside Preston, whispering, "Mr. Walker, what should we do now?"
Preston didn''t respond, only emitting a cold snort before turning and walking toward his office.
Once inside his office, Preston closed the door after Quintus entered. He then forcefully threw the cup
on the table to the ground.
His eyes were filled with anger, and his voice turned icy as he said, "Clearly, Horace has colluded with
Ayan. They had prearranged everything, just so they could prevent my promotion and keep me from
obtaining the museum project!"
Preston let out a disdainful snort, and the smile on his face became even more bitter.
But now that everything had been set in motion, it seemed that there was nothing he could do, nor was
he allowed to do anything.
He ced all his dissatisfaction on Ayan, even suspecting if everything was intentionally orchestrated
by him.
In Horace''s office, Brody waited for nearly half an hour before Horace returned.
The first thing Brody asked when he saw him was, "Did Ayan personally approve the coboration
between Armstrong Corp and Simpson Group?"
Horace nodded lightly and replied, his voice calm, "Yes, it was Ayan''s decision. In fact, I''ve been
working on securing this project for quite some time, but I didn''t have a definite answer until recently. I
didn''t inform you earlier because I was afraid that your expectations would be too high, and the
disappointment would be greater. That''s why I waited until today."
Brody was overjoyed, his face beaming with a smile.
He said, "You''re so considerate! Now that you''ve secured the project, I''m extremely happy. Having you
in Armstrong Corp is truly our fortune and luck. You''ve done a great job with this. I thought after all the
things that happened, Ayan wouldn''t choose to coborate with Armstrong Corp. But it seems our
methods were not enough. You''re truly remarkable to have convinced Ayan."
Brody was extremely happy, so happy that his face was filled with a beaming smile as he looked at
Horace with great joy in his eyes. Horace observed him silently, having already learned about
everything that had happened during today''s meeting from his secretary.
In a low voice, he cautiously asked, "Mr. Armstrong, I heard that you were nning to promote Mr.
Walker during today''s meeting. I''m curious, what position were you considering promoting Mr. Walker
to?"
Brody replied, "It''s not necessary for now. Since you''ve secured the Simpson Group project, we can do
without promoting Preston. Whether or not we take on the museum project is still undecided, so a
promotion is not needed."
Horace nodded lightly and pretended to ponder. He asked Brody, "Will this decision cause any issues
with Mr. Walker''s emotions?"
"What emotions can he have? This is my decision. Although it''s apany, it''s like a battlefield.
Whoever has the capability takes the lead. Your sessful acquisition of the Simpson Group project
brings tremendous benefits to Armstrong Corp, which outweighs any other project."
"I appreciate that Mr. Armstrong values me, but Armstrong Corp doesn''t solely rely on the Simpson
Group project. After all, whichpany would refuse more projects? Moreover, Armstrong Corp itself
needs such major projects. So, Mr. Armstrong, we cannot afford to lose the museum project."
"Are you suggesting that we continue with Preston''s promotion?"
"The promotion is Mr. Armstrong''s decision. I only care about the projects. Now that Armstrong Corp
has secured the coboration with the Simpson Group, do you think if I personally meet with Jenson,
the project manager at the museum, he would agree to coborate with us, considering the Simpson
Group project?"
Horace was subtly testing Brody, giving him face and decision-making power by not involving Preston''s
promotion. After listening to Horace''s proposal, Brody fell into a brief moment of contemtion.
Without waiting for his response, Horace continued, "Does Mr. Armstrong think it''s appropriate? If you
don''t think it''s suitable, we can let Mr. Walker continue to handle this project. I''m suggesting this
because I don''t want to lose this project, and I believe the recent coboration with the Simpson Group
might give us an advantage."
Brody nodded in agreement, saying, "Your point makes sense. You''re absolutely right!"
"So, is Mr. Armstrong giving the go-ahead?"
"Yes, go ahead and do it!"
"What about Mr. Walker? Will he have any misunderstandings or concerns?"
Horace asked with concern, looking at Brody.