Once they reached their car, Bobby couldn't hold in his laughter any longer and laughed out loudly.
"What are you laughing at?" William asked expressionlessly.
"I'm laughing at how Hardy was scolded by Marcus in front of everyone.He must be really angry now”
"Marcus was indeed telling the truth.He really does put on airs and steal others away for himself"
William sneered.
Thinking of how Valeria appeared at Hardy's office, William was frustrated even though he had the
upper hand in the discussion earlier.
Hardy had still stolen his love away, so there was nothing for him to be happy about.
William sighed and ordered Bobby, "Let's go!"
After William left, Charles left Acma Corporation along with a group of people shortly after.
Hardy walked Charles and his assistant to the lift with a confident smile.
Once the lift doors closed, his smile immediately morphed into a malicious look as he turned back to
his office.
Seeing that look on his face, Bevan followed him in fear.
He had been his assistant for years so he could tell by Hardy's expression that he was livid.It was
normal for him to be.
After all, it was the first time he was threatened after so many years in Acma Corporation.
Besides, the person who threatened him was just a rich kid with a bad reputation.
Bevan complained silently.He didn't know what Hardy would do later anyway.
Ronald, who was waiting in the reception room, dashed out when he saw Hardy, "Mr.Anthony"
Coldness flashed in Hardy's eyes, and he looked at Ronald ghastly.Ronald shrank back when he saw
his expression.He got tongue-tied, "Uh...Mr.Anthony, I have made an appointment with you yesterday"
Hardy did not speak, but only looked at Ronald coldly.
In the room, Valeria could see everything clearly and she felt embarrassed.
It seemed that Hardy wasn't interested in this collaboration at all.
She got up and walked out of the room.
When Hardy saw Valeria, the coldness in his expression disappeared.
His eyes were suddenly warm.
Thus, Ronald stopped faltering and said, "We agreed to discuss the details about the amusement park
today.You have time, right?"
"Of course, please come in"
Hardy suddenly became very polite.
He even praised Valeria with a smile, "You look great today , Valeria"
Valeria felt a little embarrassed and she could only smile shyly.She didn't understand the change in his
reaction.
How did his expression become so warm in just an instant? Could it be because the partnership with
Howard Group didn't go as planned? He looked so angry while William looked nonchalant about it.
This was probably the difference between a CEO and an ordinary rich playboy who knew nothing.She
despised William silently.
But soon, she felt sorry for him.
He had Hayden as a backup now, so he could do whatever he liked.
But if Hayden passed away, Charles would definitely make things hard for him.
And would his bad influences of friends, Richard and Michael, still be there for him as before? She
started to worry about William's future.
Because of Valeria, Hardy went along with the proposal.
When Ronald told him that Valeria majored in design and she could assist in designing the amusement
park, Hardy' s eyes glistened in excitement, "That's great.Valeria, you should come work at Acma
Corporation to discuss the details with the other designers."
"Of course that'd be fine if you're alright with it, Mr.Anthony." Ronald answered on behalf of Valeria.
Hardy brought up two more ideas for the proposal.
And when Ronald had no objections to them, they reached an agreement.
Ronald was elated.
If he didn't bring Valeria along, things wouldn't go as smoothly.
After signing the papers, he invited Hardy for lunch.
Hardy looked at Valeria and smiled faintly, "I have something on today.Maybe next time? By the way,
when can Valeria start work?"
"She has been on leave at home recently so she can start any time"
Again, Ronald decided on her behalf.
"Dad!" Valeria frowned.
She was speechless with how he was acting.
Hardy smiled and said, "Why don't Valeria stay and discuss the details with my designers? I'll also
arrange an office for you and you can see if you are alright with it."
"That's a good idea.You should stay back, Valeria.I'll get going first'’ Ronald agreed.
Ronald then left with his assistant.
Valeria was furious, but she didn't even have a say in this.
Valeria had never expected that her father would leave her behind so shamelessly.
Wasn't he afraid that Hardy would take advantage of her? Was he really her biological father? After
leaving Acma Corporation, Ronald asked his assistant to issue an official notice that Acma Corporation
was going to partner up with them.
Their stocks immediately rose from the pits and increased steadily.
Ronald was truly elated.It was all thanks to Valeria.It was a good thing that he didn't give up on her.
As he sat in the office and watched as the stocks rose, Julie called him, "Ronald, congratulations! I've
seen the notice that the company has put up!"
Ronald smiled happily, "Yes, everything is settled now.It's all thanks to Valeria."
"Is that so? Valeria really helped us this time.You have to treat her well and make it up to her”Julie said.
"Of course.You and Ashley had better not provoke her in future” Ronald said.
He had already treated Julie as his family as she was pregnant with his son.
Ronald then told her all about what happened when they went to sign the contract.
He even told her about how Hardy asked Valeria to work in his company.
Hearing that, Julie was secretly angry and annoyed with Valeria.She and Ashley had been so sure that
Hardy wouldn't be interested in Valeria.
But now, this news was like a blow to their pride.
Julie was better at hiding her true feelings compared to Ashley.
Even though she was jealous, she didn't show it at all, "It would be great if Valeria could be with
Hardy.He is so much better than Mr.William.
"Of course! I'll find a way to break them up."
"Ah, good for Valeria.It's too bad that Ashley..."
Julie sighed mid sentence, "After she was abandoned by Mason, she has not had a single suitor.I am
so worried about her future."
"Don't worry.Everything will be fine soon enough”
"I think so too.By the way, Ronald, I've heard that Hardy is going to have a cruise party soon and he
has invited all the young people of B City.Can you help to get an invitation for Ashley? She's so
pretty.It'd be great if she could meet a nice man there that could help you in the future"
Ronald thought that it was a good idea too, so he agreed, "When Valeria returns, I'll ask her if she can
get one from Hardy."
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