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“President Lynch… President Lynch.”
After being called a few times, Forrest recovered from his musings. He lifted his head, only to find a few senior executives staring at him.
The person who called his name was the general manager of the sales department, Wilbur Cumming. Wilbur coughed, and his body tilted toward Forrest. With a deep voice, he said, “Chairman Lynch was talking about Graham Construction’s final payment of 50 million dollars. He asked if you have any ideas.”
Forrest soon got the point. Graham Construction had been owing Lynch Corporation the final payment for almost half a year, and they had yet to settle it. “I found out that Graham Construction had received the wrong information, so they bought a piece of land at an astronomical price, resulting in a capital chain rupture. Even if we try to ask them for the debt in court, the outcome will probably be that they’ll trade their properties to pay off the debt. As far as I know, the prices of the few properties under Graham Construction are exorbitant due to the local policy, and consequently, they can’t sell it.”
“If that’s the case, it’s pointless to get so many properties,” Manager Hopper from the finance department said with annoyance.
Forrest said, “Actually, there’s another solution. We can use the debt for investment. I got someone to analyze it. In fact, the land they bade for 200 million dollars wasn’t worth that price. But if it’s developed, they can definitely earn a few hundred million dollars. The thing is, Graham Construction doesn’t have a starting capital at the moment.”
Manager Hopper became troubled. “President Lynch, do you mean that not only will we not get back our 50 million dollars, but we also need to invest in Graham Construction? Let me remind you that we’re not familiar with properties. What’s more, our company doesn’t have much money as it’s expanding rapidly at the moment.”
“Won’t there be a final payment of 80 million dollars due in a few days?”
Forrest raised his brows. “We just need to invest 50 million dollars, and we can earn at least 500 million dollars two years later. We can come to an agreement with Graham Construction where we’ll pull out once the project ends. If something happens to the project, they must use the land to compensate us. By the look of things, they’ll agree with it. I suggest sending a team there for inspection.
“Not only must we inspect them, but we also need to analyze the budget.”
Jerry nodded. “Forrest, I’ll let you handle this matter.”
After the meeting ended, the senior executives left one by one.
Forrest packed his things up, and when he rose to his feet, Jerry said earnestly, “Forrest, I won’t be entering the office every day from now on. You’ll be the one mainly dealing with the company’s affairs, so you need to concentrate on the big picture. Don’t take risks. Just take things slow and steady.”
“Dad, don’t worry. Our company’s construction should be almost done. We have signed contracts with over 10 large companies that have recovery funds. There shouldn’t be any issues.”
“Mm. Why didn’t you go home last night? I heard you drank too much during a social function.”
“Yeah. I slept in my apartment.”¡® Forrest’s head hurt a little. He had no idea how to tell his parents about moving out.
“You’ve been working very hard recently too. When you go back at night, I’ll get your mom to cook you some soup.”
Jerry patted Forrest on the shoulder. “Don’t just immerse yourself in work. It’s time to get a girlfriend. Your mom is quite desperate.”
Forrest was speechless.
After the meeting with New Zealand ended in Snow Corporation, the secretary quickly handed Jessica a document for her to sign. “President Snow, the department of commerce would like to invite you to attend a symposium at 7:00 p.m.”
“…Get Carson to attend,” Jessica said as she was signing the document. “Please push away the work for me these days if it’s not very urgent.”
The secretary was stunned, and she did not react for some time.
Having worked for Jessica for five years, the secretary knew that Jessica was a workaholic.
“O-Okay,” the secretary answered in a daze.
Half an hour later, Carson pushed the door open and came in. “Jessica, you were the one they invited to the symposium. Why are you asking me to attend? I’ve asked my girlfriend out for dinner tonight.”
“Didn’t you break up with her already?” Jessica asked.
“I just got a new one,” Carson said with a straight face.
“….”
Jessica was at a loss for words. While she was working her fingers to the bone, her brother had changed numerous girlfriends. “Stop going out on dates so much. You’re still young. You should dedicate more time to work. Now that Dad and Mom need to take care of Rodney, I can’t possibly support the whole company by myself. Also, I don’t trust other people.”
Carson felt slightly guilty as he seemed to be the most relaxed person in the family. However, he felt helpless too. “Don’t you usually have a packed schedule at night? You don’t want to go on dates anyway. Who knows? I might be able to get you a sister-in-law soon if I go on more dates.”
Jessica uncapped the pen and laughed. “Perhaps I won’t be able to wait until the day I see her.”
Carson was startled. “Jessica, is there something wrong with your body?”
“I’ve been working overtime until 11 p.m. or 12:00 a.m. Of course, my body won’t be able to take it.” Jessica said indifferently, “What’s more, you’re my subordinate. It’s natural for me to arrange work for you.”
“Alright.” Carson’s handsome face was filled with sadness and helplessness. “Sure enough, heavy is the head who wears the crown.”
Jessica was speechless.
It baffled her why her brothers behaved like that. One had bad intentions, whereas the other was a lazybones.
What had she done in her previous life to be their sister?
“By the way, Jessica, you’re not young anymore. If you get off from work early, you should look for a boyfriend.” Carson started to coax her, “Harold is quite good, and he only has eyes for you. Look, Brother-in-law passed away a long time ago. You can’t just stay single forever. Moreover… Brother-in- law’s body… I’m afraid you never did it with him…”
“Carson Snow…” Jessica’s pretty face darkened.
“Hey, I’m just stating the fact.” Carson’s mouth twitched. “I’m doing this for your happiness. No matter how brilliant you are, you need a man to keep you company.”
“Stop talking nonsense. Also, there’s nothing between Harold and me. We’re just business partners.”¡® Jessica warned him, “Get out, and don’t disturb me.”
“I know, I know. I’ll get lost now.”
Carson hurried away. After he left, he secretly took out his phone and sent a text to Harold Lennox.
Jessica left work half an hour early at 5:00 p.m. and drove to a nearby hypermarket.
When she arrived at the fishery section, she took a picture and wanted to send it to Forrest. Only then did it hit her that she did not have his Snapchat account.
She had no choice but to call him. “What do you want to eat tonight? I’m at the hypermarket. There are fish, prawns…”
“You don’t have to cook dinner for me. I’ll be having dinner at my parents’ place.”¡® Forrest’s indifferent voice sounded. “Today isn’t our wedding night. I have no obligation to serve you.”
“….”
Jessica’s pretty gaze darkened a little. “It’s okay if you’re not coming home for dinner, but you must return here and sleep. Otherwise, I’ll just have to make my way over to you and ask your mom why my husband doesn’t want to come back to me for the night even though we’re married.”
“Jessica Snow…”
Forrest’s voice immediately rang out like a firecracker. “You’re using this move again. Do you think it’s fun?”
“It is as long as it works.”
Forrest hung up the call glumly.
Jessica kept her phone away and glanced at the vegetables in the cart. She was so excited thinking about dinner just now, but she found it meaningless now.
She took a deep breath before turning around to get a packet of instant noodles.
….
At night, in the Lynch family’s villa.
When Forrest got home, he saw Mireya lying in Ryan’s arms and publically displaying their affection. The smile on her face was as sweet as honey.
“This walnut is hard to peel. My hands are tired. I don’t want to peel it anymore.”
“Alright. Let me do it.”
As Ryan was pampering Mireya, he raised his brows as soon as he noticed Forrest’s return. “Hi, Brother-in-law.”
“….”
Forrest was speechless. “You both aren’t married yet. Don’t address me that way.”
“It’s going to happen sooner or later, isn’t it?” Ryan grinned.
“Mireya, Ryan, it’s time for dinner,” Mrs. Lynch shouted.
Ryan hurriedly peeled the walnut and went to bring the dishes to the table.
“It’s fine. The two of you can eat dinner first and then head to the movies so that you won’t be late.” Mrs. Lynch urged them.
