Filed to story: The Regretful Billionaire: An Unpredicted Reunion
“I’ve never seen you have a meal with James, even though you’re so close.”
Graham was also calling him James.
After all, they were going to work together in the future. It was vital for them to build trust in each other.
“He’s so busy.He wouldn’t have the time.”
Danika brushed it off.But James took it to heart.He smiled, saying, “I would.As long as you say the word, I’m there.”
Danika was speechless.
“That would be great.Why don’t you come to my house for a meal tomorrow?”
Graham wanted to build rapport with James.It was partly because of their future cooperation and partly because of other reasons.He looked them both over, thinking that they were well-suited for each other.
“That would be great,” James said at once.He wanted to spend more time with Danika.Danika was exasperated seeing them agree to it so readily.She coughed dryly, cutting them off.Dad, James, let’s talk business before the dishes are served.”
Graham grew serious.
James was still in the dark.
Danika had invited him out, saying that they had matters to discuss.
However, she had not told him what exactly.
“What do you think of the Glasses, James?”
Danika said, getting straight to the point.
A mysterious look flashed through James’ eyes.He seemed to have sensed something.
“They’re alright.Weaker than the Zellwegers but a powerful force in Bardoff City, especially in real estate.They have the lion’s share.”
Each family in the Ten Elites had their own strongest industries.
They would not be worthy of their ranks otherwise.
“Well, are you interested in their power, James?” Danika asked, smiling.
She believed that James would understand the meaning behind her words.
As expected, he understood.
However, he fell into doubt.He looked at Graham and asked uncertainly, “If I remember correctly, Mrs.Zellweger is part of the Glasses.Are you sure you want to do this?”
He only directed his question toward Graham because he knew that Danika and Rowena did not have much of a relationship.
In fact, they hated each other.Something like this would have to depend on Graham’s stance.
Our Cooperation
“Relax.She has married into my family and is now part of the Zellwegers.I will not let her affect our cooperation.”
Graham knew of James’ concerns, so he said them out loud to avoid any doubt between them in the future.He never really liked Rowena, much less the Glasses.
Before he inherited the Zellwegers, the Glasses had bullied and tormented him relentlessly.He was merely paying them back for all they did.
James understood.He nodded.
“With our forces, it would be hard to take down all of the Glasses, though not impossible.”
“I feel the same way.”
Graham nodded.
It would be no easy feat.
Although the Glasses did not compare to them, they were still one of the Ten Elites.
They would not be easily destroyed.
Danika grew confident when they said that it was possible.
“It’s okay.We can take our time taking them down bit by bit.”
“Let’s talk about how we’re going to do it, Mr.Zellweger.”
James was intrigued by their mission.He was no longer in the mood to exchange formalities with Danika, merely focusing on the subject at hand.
Graham looked at Danika, unsure whether to talk about it now or later.
After all, they hadn’t prepared anything.
Danika nodded at him and stood up, saying, “You guys can talk fora bit.I’m going to check on the food.”
She wasn’t escaping; she simply wasn’t too well-versed in the way of business.
Staying there might even hinder their abilities.She left the private booth and went into the restaurant’s main area, where many people were hanging around.
Danika was still worried about Eustace, so she had no appetite.She walked outside the restaurant.
A cold breeze blew over her, and she realized winter was approaching.
People on the streets were already donning jackets.She lowered her head, realizing she was only wearing a thin dress.She couldn’t help feeling cold, but it wasn’t a bad thing.
It made her feel even more awake.
“Danika.”
Someone called her name from behind.
Danika looked back and saw that it was Brandon.
“Is something the matter?”
Danika raised an eyebrow.She didn’t want to grow too close to him.Brandon was put off by her attitude.
“Have you forgotten about us working together?”
Danika thought for a while and instantly understood what he meant.
“I haven’t.I was just a little busy these days.”
She just so happened to be preparing to take down the Glasses.
Danika thought it was time to help Jolene find a way out in case she wasted away in the Zellwegers’ house.
Brandon didn’t believe her.
“You already have the contract.You promised to help out.When are you going to do it?”
“Don’t be so anxious.My father just so happens to be here.I’ll bring you in to greet him.You know what to do, don’t you?”
Danika smiled, thinking that Brandon was spot on with his timing.
Brandon was surprised.He wasn’t expecting Graham to also be there.
“Alright.”
After a while, Danika figured that the two men were probably almost done with their discussion.She brought Brandon in.She knocked as if to serve a warning.
If Brandon walked in while they were talking about the Glasses, things would become awkward.
“Dad, look who I brought.”
Danika walked into the private booth, and Brandon entered Graham’s field of sight.
Something flashed in Graham’s eyes.
“Mr.Britt.”
“You can just call me Brandon, Mr.Zellweger.”
After all, Graham was his future father-in-law.
Brandon was nice to him.
Danika was dubious.
Why were they all being so polite tonight?
What Are You Planning?
Upon seeing James, Brandon greeted him, “Mr.Windsor? You’re here too?”
James simply nodded expressionlessly, clearly not interested in talking to Brandon.
Brandon could tell, so he turned his attention to Graham, who was the real reason he was there.He quickly started chatting with Graham and was able to make him laugh.