Chapter 114


    Chapter 114 A Favor


    “I’ll make a call,” the assistant said as he pulled out his phone, but Samuel stopped her in her tracks.


    “No need. Let’s wait a bit longer.”


    After about an hour, Benjamin arrived with Larry.


    “Mr. Hawkins, I’ve heard so much about you,” Samuel said, approaching with a fawning smile on his face.


    Benjamin’s expression revealed no emotion, leaving people unable to decipher his true thoughts.


    “Director Walker, sorry for the wait.”


    “No problem. I just arrived as well. But Mr. Barnes hasn’te yet, so let’s chat while we wait.


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    Samuel pulled out a chair for Benjamin. “Mr. Hawkins, please have a seat.”


    Benjamin sat down, crossing his long legs casually.


    “Mr. Hawkins, it’s a great honor for me that you could spare your time today.”


    “Director Walker, let’s get to the point. If you have something to say, please go ahead,” Larry interjected.


    Samuel chuckled as he said, “Mr. Hawkins, you truly have a discerning eye. Indeed, I invited you here today for a specific request.”


    Benjamin then spoke, “As a board member at Amirate Corporation, you have no direct connection with


    Hawkins Group. May I inquire about the nature of your request?”


    Samuel didn’t beat around the bush. “Well, Mr. Hawkins, I’m sure you’re aware that our new president, Grace, is your ex–wife.”


    As soon as Samuel mentioned Grace, Benjamin’s gaze darkened, and his fingers rhythmically tapped the tabletop.


    While his expression seemed nonchnt, he had a rough idea of Samuel’s intentions.


    Without revealing his thoughts, he encouraged Samuel to continue.


    “Ms. Lewis is quite something. She’s just taken on her position and boasted about boosting thepany’s performance by 30%.


    “Since she’s so young andcking experience in the harsh realities of the business world, she


    Benjamin nced at him and asked, “So what do you want me to do?”


    Samuel failed to perceive the hidden meaning in his words. He assumed that Benjamin despised Grace just as much as he did and wanted to teach her


    Thus, he openly shared his n.


    “Mr. Hawkins, I want to discuss Ms. Lewis‘ most critical project, the coboration between Hawkins Group, Amirate Corporation, and Barnes Group.


    “If the project encounters issues, not only will she fail to make a penny, but she might also lose all the invested capital.


    “In that case, she won’t stand a chance of staying in thepany.”


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    While he spoke, he couldn’t contain his smugness, as if he could already see Grace begging on her knees after the project failed.


    Samuel didn’t notice as anger welled up in Benjamin’s eyes. “Director Walker, you’ve certainly devised a cunning n.”


    There was a hint of mockery in his words.


    Engrossed in his own world, Samuel failed to notice anything amiss. Instead, he continued, In doing so, I will win the bet against her, and you will also ha


    Just then, the door to the private room was abruptly pushed open, and the atmosphere grew


    tense.


    Samuel was caught off guard. As he looked up, he froze in ce.


    Grace had appeared at the door, staring at him with a meaningful expression.


    “Director Walker, it seems I arrived at an inconvenient time.”


    Grace’s words were light, but they sent shivers down Samuel’s spine.


    “How … how did you get here?”