Chapter 986
"Hey, everyone, chill out for a sec."
Luke raised his hand, and the crowd immediately hushed.
"Yeah, the Winston Group is definitely investing in Brussville. We're still ironing out the details. Once we have everything set, we'll hold a press conference. Thanks for hanging in there."
After working with Ivan for so long, Luke had this natural authority. The moment he spoke, everyone went quiet.
The reporters pulled back their mics and cameras.
Luke walked straight up to Patrick. "Are you Mr. Patrick Jenkins?"
Patrick looked a bit taken aback. "Yeah, that's me."
"Mr. Winston wanted to see you yesterday, but he couldn't find the time. Mr. Patrick Jenkins, please come with me," Luke said with respect.
Hearing this, the crowd started whispering.
"Looks like the Jenkins Family really ticked off the Winston Group in Watertown."
"The Jenkins Group's president is already in jail. Now it's Patrick Jenkins' turn."
"The Jenkins Family, one of the top families in Brussville, is bowing down to the Winston Group's assistant."
"The Winston Group is the biggest powerhouse in the world. How can the Jenkins Family compete with that?"
"The Jenkins Family is done for."
"Brussville is about to change."
The murmurs made Patrick's face go pale. He turned and said in a low voice, "You two head back. I'll go in."
"Dad, are you gonna get locked up too?" Nicole was almost in tears. "Let's just go home."
Sawyer was already in jail. If her dad got locked up too, the Jenkins Family would be finished.
"Stop crying," Patrick said coldly. "Look how calm Camilla is."
"She's not your real daughter. Why would she care?" Nicole sniffled. "Dad, I'm going in with you!"
Patrick was about to refuse when Camilla said, "Let's go in together."
She turned to Luke. "Mr. Torres, would you mind serving a couple more cups of coffee?"
Her voice snapped Luke back to reality. "Of course not. Please, come in."
Luke led them to a fancy suite. "Please wait here for a moment."
He brought them coffee before stepping out.
"This Mr. Torres has quite the attitude," Nicole said, surprised, after taking a sip. "This is top-notch coffee. If the Winston Group was out to get us, they wouldn't serve us this good stuff."
Camilla nodded calmly. "Doesn't seem like they're here to cause trouble."
Patrick said in a low voice, "Whatever it is, it can't be good. You two stay quiet later."
They waited in the suite for about ten minutes before there was a gentle knock on the door.
They all stood up, looking towards the door.
Luke opened it and stood respectfully to the side. A tall, slender man walked in behind him.
The man was in a black suit. His short hair framed hawk-like eyes, a high-bridged nose, and thin lips, all giving off a sharp, commanding presence.
The golden cufflinks on his sleeves glimmered softly under the crystal chandelier, making the guy look super classy and noble.
Camilla was taken aback. Why did this guy seem so familiar?
She was sure she'd never seen his photo in the media before.
Nicole's heart was racing. She thought, 'Oh my God! This guy is drop-dead gorgeous!'
She had imagined the president of the Winston Group would be some old dude with a beer belly, but nope, he looked like a model straight out of a magazine! She couldn't take her eyes off him.
"Mr. Winston!"
Patrick quickly stepped forward.
He had found out the president was a young guy, just thirty, by digging up info overnight.
Seeing Ivan in person, Patrick realized Ivan wasn't just noble; he was like a walking fridge, radiating coldness from head to toe.
Patrick braced himself and introduced, "Mr. Winston, I'm Patrick Jenkins, vice president of the Jenkins Group."
Ivan extended his hand and gave Patrick a light shake.
His gaze swept over Patrick and then landed on Camilla. In that instant, a soft light appeared in Ivan's icy eyes.
Nicole was almost breathless, thinking Ivan was looking at her!
The only smart move she had made in her life was coming here with her dad!
Nicole, with trembling hands, walked over. "Mr. Winston, I'm Nicole, the daughter of the Jenkins Family."
"Mr. Patrick Jenkins and Miss Nicole Jenkins, please step outside." Ivan lightly rubbed his fingers. "I want to talk to Ms. Camilla Jenkins."
His gaze boldly fell on Camilla's face.
Camilla felt like this guy's eyes were caressing her face.
Nicole was momentarily stunned. Then, she was filled with rage.
Camilla really was a seductress, even managing to catch Ivan's attention.
Unwilling to accept it, Nicole said, "Mr. Winston, she's just our adopted daughter. You can talk to me about anything."
"Get out."
Ivan's tone was icy.
"Mr. Patrick Jenkins, Ms. Nicole Jenkins, please step outside," Luke said as he walked over and respectfully escorted them out.
The door closed softly, leaving only Camilla and Ivan inside.
Camilla still looked calm and unruffled. She spoke lightly, "Mr. Winston, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Her voice, like the sound of wind chimes, hit Ivan's heart.
This familiar voice that had haunted Ivan's dreams for four years was finally clear in his ears.
Even though the paternity test results were not yet out, he was certain this was Haley, the one he had been searching for for four years!
He longed to hold her in his arms, gently touching her face and kissing her deeply.
He longed to tell her about the four years of longing without holding back.
But he couldn't! Ivan couldn't make any rash decisions until he understood Haley's situation.
He had used such a roundabout way to attract Haley to come to him.
"I heard Miss Jenkins is quite skilled in hacking." Ivan sat down on the sofa. "The Winston Group has encountered some trouble and hopes Miss Jenkins can lend a hand."
Camilla nodded calmly. "Alright, then please take me to the computer room, Mr. Winston."
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