Chapter 181


    Since they were all good actors, I couldn’t be the one to drop the ball. I quickly got into character,


    nodding to Ronan. "Mr. Richardson, wee! So d you could join us!"


    Holding Carl, I quickly made a way for him. "Mr. Richardson, please have a seat!"


    As they sat, Gemma appeared,ying a te full of fruit on the table. She nced at Ronan secretly,


    then returned to the kitchen.


    Ronan sat beside my dad, even entertaining Carl, who was in my arms!


    When it was time for dinner, the Damon family came by to let us know that the kids were having too


    much fun to part. Monique and Probert decided to stay and have dinner with them.


    I breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Monique and Probert had already unexpectedly met Ronan the day


    before, and I was afraid they might say something wrong. This way, with Monique staying with the


    Damon family, I felt assured and secure. And I didn''t have to worry about time, either. Those two


    probably wouldn''t return until it was time for bed.


    Throughout dinner, my dad was talking business with Bet. They were chatting leisurely, and they


    frequently mentioned VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals, although not very explicitly.


    From Bet''s words, one could discern some hints. It seemed that Bet had developed a new


    anti-cancer product whose clinical performance was remarkable and had attracted considerable


    attention in the industry. But he had been dying itsunch through VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals. From


    their conversation, it was clear that my dad was trying to find out the real situation.


    What seemed like a dry chat was actually quite valuable to someone in the industry. The information


    contained within was quite astonishing.


    As I was feeding Carl, I subtly watched Gemma.


    Sure enough, I noticed she had put her phone not far from the dining table, on the countertop, covered


    with a te. It looked like she had indeed taken action!


    My dad and Ronan were fully in character, acting like pure businessmen. The meaning of this family


    meal was certainly not ordinary.


    By the end, it was clear from their conversation that the big boss, Bet, had his own ns. He


    seemed to think VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals was like a little pony pulling arge cart, struggling to move


    forward. Some of the old shareholders were not very helpful. That was why he had not yetunched


    the new product.


    Anyone could hear that he was thinking of starting his own venture.


    But just when the conversation was getting crucial, my dad changed the subject. I was puzzled at first,


    but then I realized, my god, my dad was a genius! This was a true crafty businessman.


    He whetted Jan''s appetite before abruptly ending the conversation, leaving Jan wanting to hear


    more. Since he had revealed the key point, he quickly ended the discussion, giving himself some


    breathing room.


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    I was astounded by my dad''s move. Even in real business negotiations, he would no doubt have the


    upper hand. He was indeed a master of cunning.


    What kind of person was Bet? Of course, he could see through my dad''s intentions, so he didn''t


    press the issue. They both stopped when they had said enough.


    However, he made ast-minuteeback, suddenly bringing up the issue of Oldtown Avenue.


    My dad didn''t hide anything and shared some information. Bet seemed very interested, and they


    continued discussing this topicte into the night before Bet finally got up to leave.


    I had to say it was astounding! Good lord! The y was magnificent!


    The acting was so convincing that no matter how many investigators they’d got, they couldn''t find a


    single w.


    This game was deep. I was thoroughly impressed. I admit from the bottom of my heart that I could


    never reach such depth. If I hadn''t known the tricks beforehand, I would have fallen into the trap


    without hesitation.


    After my dad saw Bet off, my mom asked out of pretend concern, "Galen, are you interested in


    Bet''s new product?"


    "Not just me, the entire industry is watching it!" He replied enigmatically to my mom''s question, then sat


    down on the couch, feigning fatigue.


    Gemma immediately came over with coffee.


    My mom had a knowing look on her face. "I knew it. You''ve been working so hard day and night. You''re


    interested, but we can''t spread ourselves too thin, right? We''re still figuring things out with Oldtown


    Avenue, and you''re..."


    "Don''t meddle in our business!" My dad retorted, "You''re short-sighted. This isn''t just about the value of


    Oldtown Avenue anymore, you blockhead!"