Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 409: "I need more context first. Let's have someone familiar with the situation take point. If they insist on my presence later, I'll step in," Nyla explained, her words carefully measured. Ellen considered this logic sound and departed with a nod, leaving Nyla to sink into the solitude of her office. She reclined in her chair, exhaling deeply. While she'd anticipated eventual meetings, the timeline had accelerated beyond her expectations. She could meet Murray from Skycloud Group, but as for Crestwave Group... she would feign ignorance when necessary.

The news rippled through both companies, triggering starkly different reactions. Murray lounged in his chair at Skycloud Group, a pen dancing between his fingers. "SKT Group is sending only a representative?" "According to our sources, yes," his secretary confirmed. A spark of interest lit Murray's eyes. "Now this adds intrigue. Word is they've brought on a celebrated designer as their new vice president. They're playing their cards close. I'm eager to uncover more." Meanwhile, at Crestwave Group, Ethan's forehead creased at the news. "Just a representative?

Have Lisbeth handle it." "Lisbeth?" Jackson's voice carried his concern. "Wouldn't that be... problematic?" Everyone knew Lisbeth operated outside this sphere-sending her would clearly telegraph defiance, potentially souring relations between the companies. "If they're bold enough to play games, they're testing us. I'm not here for tests-I want results," Ethan declared flatly. Jackson absorbed the directive and departed to execute it. Exclusive stories gαlnσνℯls․com When Nyla learned of Crestwave's response, she wasn't surprised by Ethan's choice. It was quintessentially him.

"We'll meet with Skycloud Group first. Push Crestwave's meeting back," she decided, her mind already mapping the strategy. "Noted," Ellen replied. Though Nyla appeared to delegate, in truth, she sought distance. Yet during the negotiations with Skycloud Group, she stationed herself in the adjacent room, listening intently. Murray maintained his polished charm. Nyla harbored no lingering resentment-that chapter had closed, leaving no reason to resurrect old grievances. "Since your company has granted us first consideration, we'll be generous.

We can offer a fifty percent concession." The SKT representative's hand trembled. Fifty percent? Surely this was madness. His eyes darted toward the neighboring room as he swallowed hard. "I should consult with leadership." If anyone but Skycloud Group's CEO had made such an offer, he would have suspected deception. Murray's captivating eyes narrowed slightly as his lips curled. "Why not invite our hidden neighbor to join us? Since they're already privy to our discussion, we might as well have a direct conversation." . . .