Chapter 199
She looked a little disappointed. "It’s okay if we didn't meet."
I asked, "Ms. Smith, is that Troy someone you know?"
"Yes, an acquaintance!"
I stared at her for a while and noticed that she wasn't paying attention to me. I knew she was just curious and didn't suspect that I was the Troy she was referring to!
"I'll pay more attention in the future."
"Oh, by the way, how did it go with Charles Williams that I mentioned last time?"
"We've made contact. There's interest, but there are many competitors, people from several companies also pursuing it. Of course, with the connection to George Jefferson, my chances are the highest."
"Great, I’m looking forward to your good news."
She said, "If there's nothing else, you can leave first."
Leaving the office, my back was soaked in cold sweat. It seemed like she was now looking for 'me' in real life, so I had to be extremely cautious.
Just then, George Jefferson called, "John, are you at the office?"
"Yes, George!"
"Send me the address. I'll come to see you!"
I quickly sent him the address and then told Lily Wilson before hastily leaving Skyliho Group.
Back at WY Media Company, everyone was working hard except for me, the boss, who had nothing to do all day.
"Boss!"
"Hello, boss!"
As I walked through, everyone stood up to greet me, and this feeling was still very satisfying.
After waiting in the office for a while, George Jefferson messaged that he had arrived. I hurried to the elevator, and as the doors opened, George Jefferson stepped out. "John, it's been two days since we last met."
"George, what made you come to the office today?"
"I'm usually too busy to have time, only slightly free on weekends."
George Jefferson smiled. "I'm here this time with a task."
"Oh, what task?"
I thought to myself, it's not asking for my help again, is it?
"Don't worry, let's go to your company first."
Inside the company, he looked around. "Nice, good working atmosphere."
"It's a small company, which can't be compared with your company."
I chuckled and told the receptionist, "Li, make some coffee."
"Have you sorted out the company's channels? Need me to help make a connection?"
"Not for now, someone from the company has already gone to talk, and there should have the results in a couple of days. Here, try my coffee!"
In the office, George Jefferson picked up the coffee and took a sip. "Hmm, not bad."
"It's a gift from a friend!"
"This is quite an expensive coffee you have!"
"Like it? I'll get you some to try later."
"Sure, I won't hold back then."
George Jefferson's temperament suited me. I wouldn't say I liked fake courtesy.
"George, can you finally tell me about the task?"
"Yes, I almost forgot the main reason I'm here."
George Jefferson put down his coffee cup. "The contract with the Allen Family has been signed, and I have also benefited this time. Charles is very happy, and this is the money he asked me to give you!"
With that, he took out cash his briefcase. "There's ten thousand dollars inside. I know you wouldn't accept too much, so Charles didn't put in too much."
I was dumbfounded. Who said that?
Who said I wouldn't accept a large sum of money?
With Charles Williams' generosity, there should be at least a few hundred thousand dollars.
I couldn't help but laugh and cry, a phrase flashed through my mind: 'Self-righteous George Jefferson, John Cena who doesn't accept a large sum of money!'
Is this my own doing? Now, everyone around me thinks I'm not greedy for money. But I am!
Last time, Frank Allen specifically told me that Charles Williams would show his gratitude. I was prepared to receive his money, but who would have expected George Jefferson to think that?
Seeing that I didn't accept it, George Jefferson sighed. "John is indeed noble and unselfish. I haven't admired many people in my life, but you're definitely one of them!"
With that, he stuffed the cash into my hands. "But you must accept this no matter what. If you don't, I won't be able to explain to Charles!"
What could I say? I have to maintain my image. I couldn't break it.
Forcing back the pain, I said, "We're a family. No need for that."
George Jefferson chuckled. "It's precisely because we're family, and we need to support each other!"
Then, he rummaged in his briefcase and pulled out a set of car keys, slapping them in front of me. I was puzzled. "George, what is this for?"
The money was just a bonus, knowing you don't like money, so Charles got you a car.
I looked at the key with the 'b' logo and was stunned!
"Is this the key to a Bentley?"
I swallowed hard, feeling a tightness in my throat.
"Yes, it's the key to a Bentley!"
George Jefferson smirked. "You're a boss now. How can you take a taxi every day? That's beneath you. From now on, drive the Bentley to do business. Everyone will look up to you!"
"Isn't this too expensive?"
"This Bentley costs around five hundred thousand dollars when it's fully equipped." George Jefferson said, "It's really nothing. For the huge favor you did this time, five hundred thousand dollars is just a token of appreciation. If you hadn't refused the money, we were planning to pool together one million dollars for you."
My heart ached at his words. One million dollars would have been great. Forget about a Bentley, I could not have bought a Rolls-Royce!
I felt a pang of regret for missing out on one million dollars. Although it hurt, I could only force a smile and say, "You're too kind!"
George Jefferson slapped down a gas card. "I've loaded it with thirty thousand dollars, enough for you to use for a few years. If it runs out, just let George know!"
I was speechless. He could have given me the thirty thousand dollars directly.
"George, you're too kind. I don't even know what to say!"
George Jefferson patted my shoulder. "You deserve it all."
I reluctantly smiled. "Then I'll accept it graciously."
Seeing me take the car keys, George Jefferson smiled and said, "The car is parked in the underground garage. Shall we go down and take a look together?"
I nodded, thinking that having a Bentley was already great. At least it saved me a lot of money.
I had already planned to buy a car before. Even if I did, I wouldn't spend too much money on a Bentley. A car that cost just over a million would suffice.
"Let's go!"
We arrived at the second underground floor parking lot, and among the many cars, a blue one that shone the most. I couldn't take my eyes off it. "Is this the one?"
"Yes, that's the one."
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