Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:21 | Report Abuse

"Hey, the charity auction is starting soon. Can you even afford to participate? Why are you sitting here?" Chris jeered.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:21 | Report Abuse

"Who says I can't sit here because I can't afford it?" retorted Dustin.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:22 | Report Abuse

"That's the rule! How can a sucker like you sit with us?" Chris said with a contemptuous look.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:22 | Report Abuse

"Are you deaf? Get up now!" Lyra kicked the chair Dustin was sitting in.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:23 | Report Abuse

"What happens if I don't?" Dustin looked up at him.
"I'll call the guards to kick you out!" threatened Lyra.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:23 | Report Abuse

"Go ahead and try," Dustin responded with an unbothered expression.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:24 | Report Abuse

"Fine, you asked for it! Don't blame me when you get humiliated!" Just as Lyra wanted to raise her hand and call for the guards, Dahlia stopped her.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:25 | Report Abuse

"Cut it out. Let him be."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:25 | Report Abuse

"But.." Lyra frowned.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:25 | Report Abuse

"Mind your own business," Dahlia simply replied.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:25 | Report Abuse

"Hmph, consider yourself lucky"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:26 | Report Abuse

Lyra glared at Dustin and left it at that. At this moment, her phone rang. After answering the call, her expression froze and the arrogance on her face was quickly replaced with horror.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:26 | Report Abuse

"What's wrong?" Dahlia asked upon sensing something amiss.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:26 | Report Abuse

"Ms. Nicholson... it's... it's bad!" Lyra blurted nervously. "I just received a tip-off that the Harmon family wants to remove the Jackson Group from the candidate list!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:27 | Report Abuse

"What?" Dahlia's face fell at the news. "Are you sure the tip is reliable?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:27 | Report Abuse

"It should be. My friend overheard it at work!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:28 | Report Abuse

"How could this happen?" Dahlia's expression was awful.
After all, she'd expended great effort in getting the Jackson Group on the candidate list. Not only were large sums of money involved but she even owed countless favors over this.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:29 | Report Abuse

She thought that since they passed the preliminary screening and got on the list, she could effortlessly secure the position of the Harmon family's partner as long as she met with the Steel Lady beforehand.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:29 | Report Abuse

Who knew that they would get removed at the very last minute? It was so sudden that Dahlia couldn't comprehend what had happened.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:30 | Report Abuse

"Ms. Nicholson, what do we do now? If we make it on the candidate list, all of our hard work will be in vain!" Lyra lamented unhappily.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:30 | Report Abuse

"Let me think. " Dahlia's brows furrowed as she fell deep in thought.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:31 | Report Abuse

Working as the Harmon family's partner, they would be able to elevate their social status while making extra profits.
Although the Jackson Group had grown quickly over the years, it lacked a solid foundation. Hence, if they could join the Harmon family's business venture, they would have sure backing. Dahlia was so close to tasting success, yet everything had come to naught.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:32 | Report Abuse

"Mr. Rhys." Just then, a manager from the Harmon family walked up to Dustin's side and handed him a folder. "The Iron Lady wants you to review these documents and make the final decision."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:32 | Report Abuse

"Hmm?"
Dustin took the folder and his expression became a little strange. He was looking at documents consisting of Dahlia and the Jackson Group's information. Natasha was indirectly making him choose to whether kick them out of the candidate list.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:33 | Report Abuse

"What the hell is she planning?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:34 | Report Abuse

Dustin held his chain while thinking, feeling some uncertainty. Needless to say, Natasha was doing this on purpose. She wanted the power in deciding the fate of Dahlia's company to fall on him.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:34 | Report Abuse

After thinking it over, Dustin chose not to remove them.
Although they were divorced, their relationship wasn't as bad as to require revenge. Besides, they had been married for three years. One way or another, he genuinely hoped that Dahlia would do well in her life.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:35 | Report Abuse

"Mr. Rhys, are you sure about your decision?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:36 | Report Abuse

The manager couldn't help asking because he knew that Natasha wasn't fond of Dahlia.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:36 | Report Abuse

"Yes." Dustin nodded.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:37 | Report Abuse

"Okay. We'll do as you say"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 22:37 | Report Abuse

After giving him a polite smile, the manager promptly left with the documents. Deep down, however, his impression of Dustin dropped slightly. To him, this was Dustin's best window of opportunity to gain Ms. Harmon's favor.
Meanwhile, in the front-row seat, the clueless Dahlia and Lyra were still worrying about the matter. Based on their status, they weren't qualified to change the Harmon family's decision.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:07 | Report Abuse

"Ahem.." Chris suddenly cleared his throat to get their attention before saying, "Dahlia, if you're worrying about the candidate list, I might be able to help."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:09 | Report Abuse

"Really?" Lyra lit up at once and asked hurriedly, "Mr. Nolan, how can you help us?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:09 | Report Abuse

"To be honest, my father has some connections with Old Mr. Harmon. As long as my father makes the request, I believe the Harmon family will do something about it."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:10 | Report Abuse

"Is that so? That's awesome!" Lyra was filled with excitement as she said, "Mr. Nolan, if you can help us with this, you will be our greatest benefactor!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:11 | Report Abuse

"It's not a big deal. I'lI make the call now.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:11 | Report Abuse

Chris laughed heartily, then dialed his father's phone number to briefly explain the situation.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:11 | Report Abuse

"Alright, I got it. I'll talk to Andrew when I have time," Chris' father, David, agreed perfunctorily and hung up the call.
Thinking that he'd solved the problem, Chris started to claim credit and said, "My father has agreed to help. You guys don't have to worry. It'll be over soon.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:13 | Report Abuse

"Great! Mr. Nolan, thanks to you, we can rest assured."
Lyra sighed in relief.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:13 | Report Abuse

"Thank you, Mr. Nolan," added Dahlia.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:13 | Report Abuse

"It's a small matter. Don't worry about it."
Chris pretended to wave his hand generously. Then, he looked toward Dustin with a provocative gaze. Dustin was enjoying his juice, completely ignoring Chris. At this moment, Dahlia received a phone call. Taking out her phone, she realized that it was from the general manager of Harmon Group.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:14 | Report Abuse

"Hello, is this Ms. Nicholson? I have good news for you. The top management has decided
to appoint you as the Harmon family's partner."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:15 | Report Abuse

"We were chosen?' Dahlia was shocked. She couldn't believe his words. The general manager wasn't talking about her place on the candidate list, but was referring to their appointment as the Harmon family's partner! They'd even skipped the final assessment. What was happening?

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:16 | Report Abuse

"Did you mean what you said?" Dahlia questioned tentatively.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:17 | Report Abuse

"Of course. If you don't believe it, you may come to our office tomorrow to sign the contract. I have other things to attend to, so I'll hang up now." After saying a few words, the general manager ended the call.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:17 | Report Abuse

Dahlia on the other end was feeling both astonished and delighted. Never had she expected things to go so smoothly.
A few moments ago, the Jackson Group was just about to get removed from the candidate list but in the blink of an eye, they had become the Harmon family's partner. Everything was happening too abruptly.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:18 | Report Abuse

Of course, it must've been due to Chris' help that she was able to make it this far. The Nolan family's influence was surprisingly impactful. Only a phone call was needed to change the Harmon family's mind.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:18 | Report Abuse

"Ms. Nicholson, what happened? Did the Harmon family change their mind?" Lyra asked.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-24 23:19 | Report Abuse

"Yes." Dahlia nodded and flashed a rare smile. "The general manager of Harmon Group called me just now and said I'm chosen to become their partner!"