chapter 025 Pleasant Cooperation

"""Because of me?"" Aurora's face blushed.
""cheeks flushed a rosy hue as she stammered, "Because of me?" "Yes, because yesterdayof you," Eric replied, his smile warm and genuine. "You helped me out at the restaurant yesterday, and now I owe you a favor."" ""for that. Today, I'm lending you a hand, consider it repayinghere to repay the favor,"" Eric said with a smile.
""."Aurora's brows furrowed in confusion. "But... I only helped you paycovered a few thousand US dollars for you yesterday, and now it's. Now we're talking about billions or, maybe even tens of billions of US dollars in profits,"" Aurora said.
Although Aurora."She had always wanted to workcollaborate with the Power Group, she didn't wantbut the thought of Eric to loselosing a lotsignificant amount of money because of her, as she would feel guilty.
""on her account filled her with guilt. Eric chuckled, dismissing her concerns. "It's nothing, just pocket change for me,"" Eric chuckled.
"".""But my family'sour company is relatively small, and I worry our production capacity may not keep up,""," Aurora worried.
""voiced her concerns."That's easy, the," Eric replied, his tone confident. "The Power Group will invest one billion US dollars in your company to expand production capacity!"" Eric said.
""!"Aurora and Mr. Adams were stunned by the sudden announcement. "Invest one billion US dollars in our company?!"" Mr. Adams and Aurora were stunned by this sudden news.
""I... I'm not dreaming, right?"" Mr. ?!" Mr. Adams swallowed hard, feeling like he was his voice shaky. "I... I'm not dreaming.
, am I?" Aurora also had, too, was left speechless, her mouth wide open, staringagape as she stared at Eric in disbelief.
If they reallytruly received a one billion US -dollar investment and reachedstruck a deal with the Power Group, their company would truly prosper.
""undoubtedly flourish."Uncle Adams, you're not dreaming. ," Eric reassured them, his smile never wavering. "I will have General Manager Cooper follow up on the investment as soon as possible,"" Eric smiled.
""Eric, can you tell me the reason? Are."Aurora couldn't help but ask, "Eric, are you doing this just because I paid for a meal?"" Aurora couldn't help but ask.
?"Eric shook his head. """No! It's also because I see your kindness and your father's integrity. I need partners like you.""
""."Aurora's eyes welled up with gratitude. "Eric, thank you! Thank you for giving our family this opportunity. My dad and I will work hard!"" Aurora said earnestly.
!"Mr. Adams also nodded repeatedly. ""vigorously. "Yes, yes, yes! Mr. Phillips, rest assured, we won't let you down. We will prove that your investment will be worthwhile!""
!"For Mr. Adams, this was the opportunity he had always wanted to showcase hisyearned for. He had the ambition but lacked the moneyfunds and connections. Now, he could finally make a bigsignificant move.
Eric smiled and, then said, ""turned to Mr. Adams. "Uncle Adams, you won't keep me away from your daughter anymore, will you?""
""Haha, of course not!"" ?"Mr. Adams laughed awkwardly.
Mr. Adams was well aware that "Haha, of course not!" He knew many people wanted to be friends with Eric but didn't have the connections. Many people wanted to associate themselvesyearned for a connection with Eric but didn't havelacked the opportunity. Moreover,means. Eric had helpeddone so much for him a lot!
Upon hearingalready. Aurora blushed at Eric's words, Aurora blushed instantly.
At this moment, Eric stood up.
""her heart fluttering with a mix of emotions. Eric stood up, signaling the end of the discussion. "Alright, the deal is settled. I will have General Manager Cooper discuss the specific business plan with you.""
"".""Yes, Mr. Phillips!""!" came the immediate response from the person next to them responded.
At the end of.As the reception, for came to a close, Eric, this gathering not reflected on the day's events. Not only completelyhad he dealt with Kaden, but, more importantly, he saw he had also reconnected with Aurora, the girl who had helped him yesterday, Aurora.
As soon the previous day.His phone rang just as the reception ended, Eric's phone rang. He checked it and found that it. It was his grandfather, Sean Williams, calling.
Eric naturally didn't dare to neglect. "Hello, grandpa," Eric answered promptly, knowing better than to ignore his grandfather's call. ""Hello, grandpa,"" he answered quickly.
"""Eric, I'm currently at your house. Come back, and let's have a face-to-face conversation about some matters,""," Sean Williams' voice cameechoed through the phone.
"""Grandpa, you're in New York now? At our house?""?" Eric was somewhat surprised.
""taken aback."Yes,""," came the curt reply from the other end of the phone.
""."Alright, I'll come back right away,""," Eric agreed readily agreed.
In Eric's view, if, sensing the urgency in his grandfather suddenly coming to New York and urgently wanting to meet him, it must be for something important.
grandfather's voice.After hanging up the phone, Eric hurried back home.
to Shantytown, Eric's home.
where he lived. After receiving a billion dollars from his grandfather the previous week, Eric had originallyinitially planned to buy a villa and improve his mother's living environment.
conditions. However, his mother said she had anmother's attachment to living here, and this house contained thetheir current home, filled with memories of Eric's deceased father, so they decided not to move.
led them to decide against moving.Although they didn't relocate, Eric stillhad bought some new furniture for the house, giving the whole place a completelyhouse a fresh, revitalized look.
When Eric arrivedUpon arriving home, Eric found his grandfather was already waiting for him.
"""Eric, come, come, come, come! Sit down!""
Seeing Eric enter,!" Sean Williams greeted him enthusiastically stood up and pulled him, pulling h im to sit beside him.
"""Eric, how's this past week been for you? Is everything going well?""?" Sean Williams appearedasked, his tone benevolent.
Eric grinned, """Grandpa, honestly speaking, having money feels great. I've had a fantastic week.""."
Ever since
From the moment Sean Williams had acknowledgedrecognized him as his grandsonown flesh and blood, Eric had indeed been livingbasked in a blissful week.
of unadulterated bliss. Those who had once been his enemiesadversaries were now beneath his feet, and those who had once looked down on him were now showedtreating him with the utmost respect. Eric finally let go of theThe resentment inthat had once consumed his heart.
Of course, was finally released.Eric was fully awareunder no illusion that all of thishis newfound status was thanks to a direct result of his grandfather's support.
""influence."Haha, that's good to hear!""!" Sean Williams laughed heartily after hearingresponded to Eric's words.
Pausing for a moment with a hearty laugh. After a brief pause, Sean Williams continued, """Did you know that I've been secretly observing you this past week?""
""?""Observing me?""?" Eric seemedasked, genuinely surprised, truthfully, he hadn't noticed.
"". He had been oblivious to his grandfather's scrutiny."Yes, I've been observing you all week. HonestlyFrankly, your performance has far exceeded my expectations,""," Sean Williams said.
""confessed."Was it too bad?"" A hint of?" Eric asked, a bitter smile appeared on Eric's face.
""tugging at the corners of his mouth."No, it's good that it surprised me. You've just taken office asassumed the role of the company's chairman of the company, but youyou've managed to eliminatequash opposition with such forcefulnessforce and have cleverlytactfully won people over. It reminds me of my own style when I was young,""," Sean Williams said with, a beamingproud smile.
"" lighting up his face."Is that so?""?" Eric scratchedasked, scratching his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
"" in embarrassment."Oh, Eric, I have a question for you. How did you manage to escape from those kidnapper’skidnappers last time?""?" Sean Williams asked curiously.
, his curiosity piqued.This question had long intriguedbeen nagging at Sean Williams.
Sean Williams's for some time. His secretary chimed in, """Young Master,T that day, Sir thought something had happened to you and was ready to send people to secretly rescue you, but. But you, Young Master, calmly walked out of the kidnappers' car, shocking both me and Sir.""
What ."Sean Williams said referredwas referring to the incident where the Smith family had sent people to kill Eric.
Eric smiled and replied, """Grandfather, what problem can't be solved with money? If it can't, it just means there isn't enough money! I gave those kidnappers ten million dollars, and they naturally let me go and exposed the mastermind behind it all.""
"".""Haha, I see. Show me a problem that can't be solved with money! Well said!""!" Sean Williams suddenly realized and burst into laughter.
As time went onpassed, Sean Williams increasingly realizedrecognized that Eric's performance was far better thansuperior to what he had initially expected.
Initially, Sean Williams didn't have high expectations for Eric; he just hoped that Eric wasn't a spoiled second-generation rich kid and could have some career ambition, enough to barely maintain the family business in the future.
But Eric's excellence surpassed his imagination.
"""Eric, considering your outstanding performance, I'll give you another ten billion US dollars as pocket money."" "". Furthermore, if you ever encounter a situation where you need my help, just give me a call. Generally speaking, there's no trouble in the jurisdiction of Chicago that I, Sean Williams, can't handle," Sean Williams said, his face beaming with pride.Without further ado, Sean Williams took out his phone and transferred the money to Eric."Ding. Bank card ending in 4527 has received an amount of 10,000,000,000.00."Seeing so many zeros, Eric couldn't help but swallow hard. In just one week, his grandfather had given him another ten billion US dollars. After this week, Eric had already understood the extent of the power of money, so he didn't refuse."Thank you, Grandfather!" Eric's face was filled with a smile."Furthermore, I want to introduce an important person to you," Grandfather Sean Williams said, his tone suddenly serious.Then, Sean Williams looked toward the door and said, "Wolfman, come in!"As the words fell, a shadow flashed by, followed by a thin man appearing in front of Eric. The man had a slim figure and an unremarkable appearance. ."" Sean Williams said with a beaming smileA ferocious scar marred his face. However, his deep and chilling eyes emanated a terrifying coldness that suffocated those who dared to meet his gaze. For the first time, Eric realized that someone's gaze could be that dreadful."Master!" Wolfman bowed respectfully to Sean Williams, his voice hoarse and deep."Grandfather, who is he?" Eric asked, intrigued by the man's backstory.