Chapter 118 The Divine Being Walking with the Handheld Treasure of Harriman
She originally thought she had seen it wrong, but her eyes inadvertently swept over the license plate, and her heart skipped a beat.
XA, followed by 8888.
How could Gabriel's car be here?
Three days ago, she accidentally sent him a message on WhatsApp, but he had yet to reply. Jessica didn't bother him either. It was more awkward to offer unnecessary explanations, so it was better to pretend that the mistaken message never happened.
The hotel's greeter led the way ahead, and Jessica couldn't linger at the door, so she followed inside.
The Joyful Oasis Hotel was also well-known in Xyleria. It was said to be a great place for many business executives and social elites to dine and discuss cooperation. The environment was elegant and tranquil, without excessive luxury, yet the hotel was filled with clever and meticulous designs.
The second floor of the hotel featured elegant rooms with a traditional American theme and adjacent private rooms with the same theme. The corridors were adorned with famous domestic paintings, each of which was quite valuable. Guided by the waiter, Jessica and her group entered one of the private rooms.
Joyful Oasis Hotel, fifth floor.
The elegant rooms on this floor were not easily reserved by just anyone. They usually catered to guests with political status from the government or numerous elites from the business world. Those who could enter the fifth floor through the hotel's VIP channel were all extraordinary figures.
Half an hour ago, a black Bentley stopped at the hotel entrance. Landon got off the car first and opened the door for Gabriel.
Tonight's social event was not easy to postpone. The other party was the deputy general manager of Seaspring Group, and also the son of Mr. Michael Harriman’s acquaintance. The Seaspring Group was a well-known old brand enterprise in the country, which had been a dominant force in the business world for many years. However, due to improper management by the subsequent leaders, the business had suffered a severe decline in the past two years. They were now urgently seeking a partner rescue their group from crisis, the Harriman Group being the best choice.
Firstly, Gabriel was decisive and efficient. If they can get his personal management, it would find a strong support. Secondly, the former chairman of Seaspring Group and Gabriel's grandfather were old acquaintances, and their long-standing friendship could soften Gabriel, who is usually devoid of sentiment in the business world, making him a bit more approachable.
Today, Mr. Parker from the tax department also came to mediate, aiming to facilitate cooperation between the two companies and attract investment for the Seaspring Group.
The waiter led Gabriel and the others inside, guiding them all the way to the private room on the fifth floor and opening the partition.
Wayne, who was following behind Gabriel and Landon, suddenly received a message and walked up to Gabriel to report in a low voice, "Mr. Morris from KC is also here tonight for a gathering. They had expressed interest in collaborating with our group's external beauty and cosmetics division before. They have invested a considerable amount of funds in the initial stages, showing great sincerity. Mr. Morris personally visited our headquarters some time ago, but he has not been able to meet you. Tonight, he somehow found out that you would be here and wishes to meet you later. Mr. Harriman, would you like to meet him?"
The door in front had already been opened. Mr. Parker and the deputy general manager of Seaspring Group were already waiting inside. Gabriel didn't respond and walked straight in.
Recognizing Gabriel, Mr. Parker immediately stood up, his eyes smiling with a longing for this young business tycoon to magically become his son. The deputy general manager of the struggling Seaspring Group looked at Gabriel as if he were Midas with his golden touch.On the other side, on the second floor of the hotel, Mr. Morris from KC Group had just finished chatting with Mackenzie and Jessica. After a few drinks, he even moved away from Mackenzie, who was sitting closest to him, and sat next to Jessica, placing his arm on the back of Jessica's chair and leaning in to talk to her.
Just as Jessica was about to signal Mackenzie, before Mackenzie could intervene and pull Jessica away from Mr. Morris's arm, someone rushed in and quietly informed Mr. Morris that Mr. Harriman from the Harriman Group had arrived.
Mr. Morris was momentarily distracted, and after a brief explanation, he quickly left for outside, seizing the opportunity to try to meet the legendary Mr. Harriman on the fifth floor.
Their company was not lacking in funds, but the only thing they lacked after so many years of operation was a powerful backer to help their sizable company grow even further. Mr. Morris had high standards and also disdained mediocre business partners. He was determined to collaborate with the Harriman Group but had never had the chance to meet Mr. Harriman.
The presence of Gabriel here today was truly extraordinary. Such a seldom-seen figure surpassed all else, making an immediate encounter with Mr. Harriman the utmost priority.
If Mr. Harriman could take a different view of their company, become one of the investors, and initiate further cooperation, their KC company would definitely rank among the top three in the domestic skincare product industry.
In the private room on the fifth floor, Gabriel was welcomed into the main hall, and Landon stepped forward to help Gabriel take off his coat.
Outside, Wayne received a call from KC's Mr. Morris.
Mr. Morris was particularly persistent. Although there were countless people trying to establish a connection with the Harriman Group, his persistence was unmatched.
Most people knew Gabriel's temperament and that he was not someone to be trifled with easily. It was better to seize the opportunity and not offend him in any way to avoid any mistakes.
But Mr. Morris, whether he was a brave man or a reckless one, remained a mystery.
Before taking his seat as a guest, Gabriel adjusted his shirt cuffs and casually glanced at the few individuals present. He then asked Mr. Parker, "Mr. Parker, are you not busy today?"
Mr. Parker quickly replied, "How can the tax bureau not be busy? It's rare for me to have some free time tonight."
"Is that so?"
Mr. Parker added with a smile, "You were absent from the company for a while. Simon visited our office several times. Fortunately, he has left the Harriman Group now. Otherwise, using the name of the Harriman family and your company, he would have caused quite a stir in our office."
After speaking, Mr. Parker observed Gabriel's expression. Seeing that he remained calm and unchanged, he continued the conversation with a relaxed tone, taking the opportunity to clarify the intentions of the deputy general manager of Seaspring Group.
At this moment, Mr. Morris from KC somehow managed to reach the fifth floor of the hotel. The manager of Joyful Oasis Hotel personally escorted him upstairs.
Wayne found it difficult to refuse any longer and called Landon inside to inquire about Mr. Harriman's wishes before allowing Mr. Morris to enter.
Upon entering the private room on the fifth floor, Mr. Morris could hardly contain his excitement. As soon as he entered, he rubbed his hands together and said with a smile, "Mr. Harriman, I finally have the opportunity to meet you. It seems fate is on our side. Our company was just about to sign a small celebrity as a spokesperson, but I immediately stopped negotiations and came up here to meet you when I found out you were here!"
