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2/2 Chapter 152 The Meeting Will Go On When they reached the entrance of the conference room , Kyle said , " Please wait outside for a bit . The Vice Chairman and the CEO are currently inside discussing business matters with Mr. Whitethorn . We'll have you come in when your names are mentioned . " Sidonie was displeased . " What ? We still have to wait ? " " Of course ," Kyle replied , his gaze flicking toward Trent with a hint of disdain .

He had heard that during the previous investment conference on the island , the proposal Trent had submitted was actually written by his ex - wife before she resigned . Moreover , the patents mentioned were also hers . He found it hard to believe that someone like that could take a company public in just three years and wondered if it was all down to luck . Trent's face flushed slightly . Kyle's tone and gaze made him feel uncomfortable .

Ever since his career took off , he'd been used to people praising him. Even when he visited established corporations and large enterprises , he was always treated with the utmost respect . No one had ever made him wait outside like this . It felt as if he'd been thrown back to the early days when he had nothing . Back then , all he could do was hold onto what little he had and hope someone would finally see his value . With that thought , Trent gripped the documents in his hands tightly .

He had spent the past few days putting this plan together . With Sidonie helping him , he was confident they could win the project . After waiting for some time , Kyle finally said , " All right , you two can come in now . " Trent stood up and walked in with Sidonie . Inside the conference room , along with the top executives of Bridger Group , Quinn and Julius were also present .

Just as the two were about to sit down , Julius suddenly said , " If I remember correctly , this meeting is only for those involved in the project . Ms. Stonehurst doesn't really have anything to do with the island development project , does she ? " Sidonie's body stiffened momentarily . " My mother is a Bridger , so that makes me part of the family ." Julius asked casually , " And what part of the island development project have you been involved in ? " Sidonie hesitated , caught off guard .

Then , one of the staff members walked over and said , " Ms. Stonehurst , please leave ." Sidonie's expression changed as she snapped , " What about Quinn ? She's not part of the island development project either ! If I have to leave , so should she ! " Marley added , " Exactly ! Quinn doesn't even hold a position in Bridger Group . She shouldn't be allowed to stay in this meeting either ! " Suddenly , all eyes in the room were on Quinn .

1/2 apter 152 The Meeting Marley's father , Melvin , cleared his throat lightly and said to Quinn , " Quinn , why don't you step out for a bit ? " Quinn frowned . She was present at the meeting as it was necessary for her role in protecting Julius as his bodyguard . A glint of triumph flashed in Sidonie's eyes . If she couldn't stay , she was determined that Quinn wouldn't be allowed to either . Just as the staff was about to ask Quinn to leave , Julius suddenly spoke up .

" Whether the Whitethorn . family will cooperate with the Bridger family , it's up to Quinn . If she leaves , there's no point in continuing this meeting ." " What ? " Everyone was shocked . Such a crucial collaboration , and the final decision is in Quinn's hands ? You've got to be kidding ! Even Quinn was surprised . However , Julius spoke with such seriousness that it was impossible to tell if he was joking . In the end, it was the current CEO of Bridger Group , Moldred , who spoke up .

" Sidonie , please step out . The meeting will go on ." Sidonie , clearly embarrassed , had no choice but to leave the room while everyone watched . Moldred said , " Mr. Grafton , you may begin now ." S Trent clutched his documents tightly . In the past , he had always been the one sitting at the head of the table , while Quinn sat further down . But now , everything had changed . Quinn was in a position of power , and he was the one trying to prove himself .

Putting on a brave face , Trent started presenting the proposal he had worked hard on over the past few days , all with the goal of securing the project . But even though he had gone over it many times , he found himself stumbling over his words . " In any case , if we move forward with this collaboration , Grafton Technologies will bring in top experts to fully upgrade the anti - jamming system .

On top of that , we're willing to show our sincerity by increasing the profit margin by an additional five percentage points on the original terms . " As soon as he said that , several members of Bridger Group looked intrigued . A five percentage points concession on a project like this was a big deal . Previously , Grafton Technologies hadn't impressed the government .