NovelUSAChapter 131 Menu I stood up, smiling. "The CEO has a cold; he can't drink. I'll drink for him.” I reached for the glass. Just as it touched my lips, a slender hand took it."No need. Sit down." The voice was calm, yet subtly protective. Evan put the glass back on the table. The room fell silent. Julian's knuckles were white on his glass. Others had various expressions-knowing smiles, furrowed brows, or pretended ignorance. I was dazed. I sat back down; I didn't understand his intention yet... but I would comply.
"The CEO is quite the gentleman," Su Weili quipped, implying that Evan had disrespected Yuan Xinjiang for a woman-even the chairman would be given sleeway.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvan glanced at him, then smiled faintly."Vice President Su understands me. Here, you drink this for me," he said, then coughed weakly.
Su Weili:... You shameless brat! His CEO couldn't drink; now *he* had to drink. He had no choice. His face reddened with anger.
Caffrey gave him an apologetic look. He'd been refused several times by Evan. He'd met Yuan Xinjiang at a party, and they'd talked privately; Yuan Xinjiang offered to set up a meeting with Evan. To be safe, he'd brought Su Weili along. Evan was clearly ignoring everyone. Was he truly captivated by me? This level of protection... we couldn't possibly remain innocent... He glanced at Julian.
Yuan Xinjiang laughed, easing the tension."Someone with a cold shouldn't drink." He signaled his secretary to return to her seat.
Evan clearly wasn't playing by anyone's rules. Steve would eventually retire; Jones Group would be Evan's. Offending him wouldn't be wise. He'd helped Caffrey arrange this meeting to show favor to the Crowes and understand Evan."You should have informedbeforehand about bringing guests," Evan said politely, though his eyes were frosty.
Yuan Xinjiang ignored him, remaining cheerful."I wanted to, but I was afraid you wouldn't come. Mr. Crowe is worried sick about the project." Caffrey seized the opportunity."CEO Jones, please give us another chance regarding the loan. I know recent events have raised concerns, but I assure you, they won't affect the project. Mr. Shaw and I won't let it fail."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJulian remained cold and silent.
Caffrey didn't expect him to speak.
Evan listened patiently, his expression unchanged. He sipped his tea, his gaze çalım!"Mr. Shaw, nothing to say?" His beautiful eyes landed on Julian.
A palpable tension filled the room.
Julian met Evan's gaze. The coldness was replaced by a volatileby a ке atmosphere. Everyone was tense, especially Caffrey. He feared Julian would flip the table. He put a hand on Julian's shoulder."Julian, calm down."
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