Novel1Chapter 344 The Heart Has Softened Adrian said, "Mr. Shaw, Mr. Gray added that the Shaw and Gray families would need to support each other in the future. Mr. Xavier must have the ability to run a company as your successor.
"Otherwise, no matter how many resources you provide, it would all be useless." William was displeased. He wasn't ready to hand over the company just yet because he felt that Xavier was still young. However, Theo raised a good point— Xavier was now an adult, and it was tfor him to start learning. Sensing his hesitation, Adrian continued to persuade him. "Mr. Gray has prepared several significant projects for Mr. Xavier if he can prove himself with this one." William's eyes lit up in excitement.
Any project that the Gray Corporation considered significant was bound to be highly profitable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Xavier has indeed grown up. It's tfor him to start preparing to take over the company. I'll leave this collaboration for him," he mentioned, making it sound like a noble decision.
With a smile, Adrian withdrew his hand. Once William had signed the contract, he collected one of the copies and gestured to the man behind him. "Mr. Shaw, this is the co-lead for this project. He will be working directly with Mr. Xavier." William quickly had someone call Xavier up. After introductions were made, he took on a lofty demeanor and invited Adrian to stay for dinner.
In Adrian's eyes, there was no such thing as a free meal. Using unfinished work as an excuse, he excused himself.
With William's words still echoing in his mind, Xavier returned to his desk with the project documents. "You'll be in charge of this project. Make sure you do it well. Theo promised that if you perform well this time, there will be even bigger projects for you in the future..." Since joining the company, he had learned from others just how precarious the Shaw Corporation's situation was. This project was their lifeline.
If he were to deal with all future deals with the Gray Corporation, it would mean he essentially controlled the company's financial lifeblood. Employees worked for money-they were at the mercy of whoever paid their salary.
At that point, it would only be a matter of tbefore full control could be seized from William.
The collaboration Theo arranged was practically risk-free, and with guidance, Xavier managed it smoothly. In just a few days, the funds had already started rolling in.
At first, William remained skeptical and demanded daily progress reports. However, once he saw the profits rolling in, he relaxed and slipped into a careless demeanor-one where he didn't have to work but still had plenty to spend.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSierra received a call from Edward two days before the New Year.
"Sierra, the New Year is almost here. Why don't you and Theo stay over for a few days? Just consider it keepingcompany." Her heart softened, and she wanted to agree. However, knowing that Theo was busy with work, she hesitated. "Edward, I'll ask Theo when he gets back and see what he thinks."
That evening, Theo chwith a faint scent of alcohol on him.
m Stepping into the living room, he paused at the sight of Sierra curled up on the couch. Shrugging off his overcoat, he walked over and bent down to scoop her into his arms.
"Mm..." Sierra felt herself being lifted while sleeping. Blinking groggily, she saw the familiar face above her and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. Then, she said in a soft and sleepy voice, "You're home." Theo carried her steadily into the bedroom. "It's late. Why are you still up? Did you need to talk to me?" She finally remembered what she wanted to say. She told him about Edward's call and his invitation for them to stay over. "What do you think?"
Theo tucked her under the covers, then loosened his tie and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his dress shirt. It revealed the defined lines of his collarbone. Then, in a deep, lazy voice, he answered, "It's up to you. Don't feel pressured."
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