Chapter 110
"Gianna, the legal department called me just now. They said Wayne and Vernon want to settle this privately and are willing to compensate."
Gianna remained silent for a few seconds, her expression indifferent. "Continue with the lawsuit. You handle it from here. No need to report back to me."
"All right."
The next morning, as the meeting began, Hayden had the secretary bring a file to Gianna. "Gianna, these are the fabric suppliers I had the secretary compile last night. Take a look and see which one is more suitable."
Gianna opened the file and quickly scanned through it, finding that the prices were similar to the market rates. However, there were a few that were significantly lower, catching her attention. She lowered her gaze slightly. 'Hayden was quite clever, using this tactic to get her attention.' she thought. However, the manufacturers he cooperated with were probably not among those offering the lowest prices.
She closed the file and smiled. "Mr. Walton, the prices from these suppliers are all very competitive. However, I already have a potential factory in mind. I'll decide after I visit that factory."
Hayden's smile remained unchanged, and he nodded. "Good. These are just for your reference. It would be best to have more options."
"All right, let's start the meeting. Today, we will mainly discuss the issue of MY FASHION's market share. The design and quality of MY FASHION's clothes are fine as they are, but the sales have always been lower than those of LR Design Studio. Have any of you researched to find out why?"
The shareholders began to express their opinions, and Gianna had the secretary record the discussion. Ultimately, the conclusion was that MY FASHION's brand promotion was not as good as LR Design Studio's, and LR Design Studio had the backing of the Clinton Group, which could be used for advertising and had higher visibility.
At the end of the meeting, Gianna spoke up, "Now that we know the problem, the next step is to solve it. I will leave the brand promotion to Mr. Walton's PR department. I need at least three promotion plans within this month. Is that possible?"
Hayden quickly responded. "Rest assured, Gianna. We will do our best."
Gianna nodded. "Good, that's it for today. Meeting adjourned."
After everyone left, Faith couldn't help but give Gianna a thumbs up. "Gianna, it has to be you! Hayden wanted to interfere with the fabric matter, and you immediately arranged for him to handle the brand promotion. It seems like he'll be busy this month."
Gianna picked up the documents and walked out, saying, "If I don't give him something to do, he'll just make trouble out of boredom. Of course, I have to keep him busy."
"Is the intended factory real or not? Why haven't I heard you mention it?"
"Of course, it's real. I should go on a business trip to see it in the next few days."
"Do you want me to go with you?"
"No need; I'll bring Otis and Zoey."
It was almost time to get off work, and Gianna was waiting downstairs for Eugene to pick her up. Eugene arrived in a white BMW, and Gianna got in and fastened her seatbelt before he started the car.
"Mr. Walton, the person we're having dinner with is Clinton Group's CEO, Felix. You don't have to worry if he gives you a hard time. I'll handle it."
Eugene couldn't help but smile at her words. "My identity is your boyfriend. If you protect me, others will think I'm a freeloader."
Seeing the amusement in his eyes, Gianna pursed her lips and said slowly, "I just don't want you to offend Felix completely. I assume there will be future cooperation between your family and the Clinton Group."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Hearing him say that, Gianna didn't say anything more. When they opened the private room, Felix was already there. Seeing Gianna, his lips curled up, but his eyes narrowed instantly when he saw the man walking into the private room behind her.
"Gianna, what is the meaning of this?"
Gianna smiled and said, "Mr. Clinton, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Eugene Walton."
"Eugene, this is Felix Clinton. You can call him Mr. Clinton, just like me."
Eugene smiled at Felix and said, "Mr. Clinton, thank you for saving Gianna the other day." He reached out to shake hands with Felix, but Felix didn't move. His icy gaze fell on Eugene, as cold as ice that had been frozen for a thousand years.
Felix looked at Gianna and said coldly, "Do you think I will believe it if you find a man to pretend to be your boyfriend?"
Gianna's hand, which was hanging by her side, involuntarily tightened. She didn't expect Felix to be so wise. She was about to speak, but Eugene held her hand. Gianna stiffened for a moment, forcing herself not to pull her hand away as she didn't like physical contact with others.
"Mr. Clinton, Eugene, and I are really a couple."
As soon as the words fell, Felix's sharp gaze fell on the hand that Eugene was holding. "If you still want that hand, I advise you to let go of her now."
Eugene didn't move, a faint smile showing at the corner of his mouth. "I'm holding my own girlfriend's hand. Mr. Clinton, I don't think you have the right to interfere, do you?"
Gianna felt that Eugene was really brave. 'Did he know who Felix was? How could he provoke him like this?' she pondered. Taking this opportunity, she withdrew her hand and said with a smile, "Eugene, have a seat."
Eugene looked at her indulgently. "All right."
After the two of them sat down, Felix said coldly, "Gianna, come over here!"
Gianna frowned at him, about to speak when Eugene interrupted. "Mr. Clinton, I'll sit next to you."
Felix's face immediately turned dark, and Gianna was stunned for a moment. A strange thought came to her mind. 'Could it be that Eugene had a secret crush on Felix? So he agreed to pretend to be her boyfriend and see Felix?' she thought.
Felix stared coldly at Gianna, seeing her gaze shifting back and forth between himself and Eugene; he knew she must be plotting something. "Mr. Walton, we just met for the first time."
Eugene smiled and stood up, saying, "It doesn't matter. Let's have a few more meals together, and we'll get to know each other."
Felix was speechless.
Gianna became more convinced that her thoughts were likely true. A dramatic and shocking scene had already played out in her mind. When Eugene really walked over and sat down next to her, Felix gritted his teeth and said, "Eugene, if you want the Walton family to go bankrupt tomorrow, then continue sitting here!"
A dark shadow passed over Eugene's eyes, and he said, "Well if the Walton family goes bankrupt, I can let Gianna take me in."
Gianna almost choked on her water as she wanted Eugene to play the role of a boyfriend who only ate and did not talk much. 'He really had his own ideas.' she thought. But seeing Felix's cold face, Gianna felt a sense of satisfaction. It serves him right for getting divorced and still bothering her!
Felix's icy gaze turned to Gianna as he said coldly, "Gianna, you're really surprising me!" Although knowing that she was acting, Felix was successfully provoked.
Gianna looked at him calmly. "Mr. Clinton, tonight is to thank you for saving me a few days ago. You can order whatever you want; my boyfriend will pay."
As soon as she finished speaking, Felix stood up in a flash and quickly walked toward Gianna. Eugene sensed something was wrong and quickly walked in front of Gianna to block Felix.
"Mr. Clinton, you—" Felix's cold interruption cut off Eugene's words. "Get out of the way!" His voice was filled with unprecedented anger, like an angry lion ready to pounce and bite its prey's neck.
Feeling the powerful pressure emanating from him, Eugene's face changed, but he continued to stand in front of Gianna. "Mr. Clinton, you and Gianna are already divorced. Now she is my girlfriend. Please stay away from her!"
"Divorced?" Felix sneered. "Who told you I divorced her?"
