Chapter 825


    Chapter 825 I Need To Talk To You Alone


    The entire venue was already brimming with attendees half an hour before the bidding conference


    commenced, and the reporters and media from across Highside were densely packed in the back.


    It was evident that the New Coast project, developed by Pearson Group, had captured the attention


    and interest of the public.


    Someone among the reporters asked, "I heard President Pearson will be attending this bidding


    conference, is that true?"


    Someone else inquired after a brief moment of silence, "Which President Pearson?"


    It was widely known that there were two President Pearsons in Pearson Group. One of them had


    departed while the other was currently in charge.


    Whichever President Pearson showed up at the bidding conference would undoubtedly make it a lot


    more interesting.


    It could even be chaotic if it was the former who would be attending the event.


    If it was thetter who showed up, it wouldn''t surprise as many as the former would have because it


    made sense for him to be involved in such a gigantic project personally, and the reporters would still


    have more than enough material for creating content nheless.


    The journalist who started asking the first question answered, "I mean Aidan Pearson. Who else?


    Haven''t you heard?"


    "Of course, I''ve heard some rumors, but I thought they seemed far-fetched. Didn''t he leave Pearson


    Group? Why would he attend this bidding conference?"


    "He is now directly responsible for Crossley Group even though he had left Pearson Group. Moreover,


    he has control over Complex Group and Southwest Group. Do you think he would pass up the


    opportunity of getting the New Coast project?"


    A collective gasp spread through the crowd after the reporter said that.


    Whether it was Crossley Group which was trying to make a hugeeback, or the rapidly growing


    Complex Group and Southwest Group which already had renowned international presences and


    economic prowess, it made sense for all of them topete for a substantial project to fulfill their


    ambitions.


    Any one of them would be enough to rival Pearson Group for the New Coast project, let alone three.


    The reporters went through the hundreds ofpanies participating in the bidding conference, and


    they could already envision their imminent defeats.


    Judging by Aidan''s business method, there was no way he would leave empty-handed. Besides, he


    had never left even a single fraction for others when it came to something he desired.


    Moreover, there had always been rumors circting about the connection between Aidan benefiting


    directly from Justin Pearson''s car ident.


    Therefore, if the brothers were to cross paths here, one could only imagine a sh of giants and the


    chaotic aftermaths that would follow.


    The bidding conference today was destined to be an enthralling spectacle.


    Aidan arrived as the crowd was engaged in discussions at 2.55PM.


    A swarm of reporters immediately took out their cameras and captured the moment relentlessly.


    Aidan maintained an indifferent expression as he strode to the front row without hesitation.


    Two minutes before themencement of the bidding conference, Justin, who was in a wheelchair,


    was pushed in by his assistant from the opposite side.


    He whispered something to his assistant when he spotted Aidan, and he redirected his wheelchair


    toward Aidan.


    Justin said with a smile, "I see you''re here as well, Aidan."


    Jonathan, who was standing beside Aidan, greeted him with a nod, "Young Master Justin."


    Justin continued, "Looks like you''re happier staying by Aidan''s side rather than mine."


    Jonathan felt awkward, and he averted his gaze silently.


    Then, Aidan asked in an indifferent tone, "Didn''t you already have someone at your side? He wouldn''t


    have aplished much even if he stayed."


    Jonathan worked under Aidan, and Justin would never entrust him with important tasks or disclose any


    secrets of the trade to him.


    Justin only let out a sigh. "Regardless, it''s just a bit of a pity that Jonathan has been working in Pearson


    Group for so many years."


    Just then, a staff member approached Justin, and he bent down before saying, "The bidding


    conference is about to begin, President Pearson."


    Justin nodded before turning to Aidan. "I''ll head over there first, Aidan. Let me know if something''s up."


    "Alright."


    Soon, the bidding conferencemenced.


    The atmosphere in the venue gradually grew tense.


    Many representatives of thepanies became restless, and they couldn''t stay calm as Aidan raised


    his bidding card for every project avable.


    Although they had expected nothing less from Aidan, they didn''t expect that they would have to leave


    with absolutely nothing today.


    Two hourster, the bidding conference came to an end.


    Everyone left lifelessly with disappointed faces.


    Justin maneuvered his wheelchair over to Aidan just as he stood up, and he extended his hand toward


    him with a gentle smile. "I''m delighted to work with you, Aidan."


    Aidan only lowered his gaze before saying, "I won''t let you down."


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    Justin''s hand was still up in the air at that instant, but he didn''t seem bothered. He slowly withdrew it


    before replying, "That''s only natural. I always look forward to fighting alongside you."


    However, Aidan only said, "I''ll take my leave if there''s nothing else."


    He only nodded slightly and turned to leave after saying that.


    Justin''s assistant said coldly from behind, "How dare he speak so rudely in front of you."


    Justin maintained his smile, sping his hands on his knees, and replied with a calm tone, "Hasn''t he


    always been like that?"


    "But, you''re still his older brother, and he..."


    "Do you think I would be here, sitting peacefully if he didn''t regard me as his older brother?" Justin


    continued, "There''s no need to argue over such a small matter anymore. We have more important


    things to attend to."


    The assistant nodded before pushing Jonathan away from the venue.


    Onlyints from the representatives ofpanies of all scales about Aidan remained in the


    crowded venue.


    Today''s winners were undoubtedly the reporters from various media outlets. The scene they had


    captured today was unprecedented and exceeded all expectations.


    Just the photos of Aidan and Jonathan''s conversation alone could dominate headlines for several days,


    not to mention they still had plenty.


    Jonathan said after leaving the venue, "Everything is under control, President Pearson."


    Aidan acknowledged with a nod. "Let''s return to thepany."


    Thirty minutester, a ck car pulled up outside Crossley Group.


    Aidan had just taken a few steps when someone showed up in front of him, blocking his path.


    Aidan calmly asked, "Do you have something to discuss, President Parker?"


    But, Elijah didn''t appear pleased. He pursed his lips before saying, "I need to talk to you alone."


    Jonathan tactfully took a few steps back on his own and turned to stand guard on the side.


    Aidan said in aposed tone, "You may go ahead."


    Elijah clenched his fists and took a deep breath before saying, "It''s about the paternity test between


    William and Louis McKinney which you''ve previously mentioned. I..."


    He stopped halfway before he finished his sentence.


    Apparently, it was difficult for him to continue.


    Aidan nced at his wristwatch as his patience wore thin.


    He said, "Why don''t youe back at another time after you''ve organized your thoughts, President


    Parker?"


    "Aidan Pearson!" Elijah called out. "Can you tell me all about it? You must know something since you


    were the one who informed me about that in the beginning."