Chapter 301 - One (1)
In a small garden, with a mansion-like house standing behind and a few new buildings steadily rising at the front, there was a table set with all kinds of luxurious sweets.
There were trays of chocolate-dipped strawberries, delicate fruit tarts, flaky croissants, rich velvet cupcakes, and slices of layered opera cake — each one looking like it came straight from a high-end New York patisserie.
Two cups of freshly brewed coffee steamed in porcelain mugs beside them. It was a setup meant for relaxation between work — quiet, indulgent, and steeped in wealth.
Sitting around this table were two beautiful women, each with her own distinctive style.
"So, with the corporate procedures of the deal now finished, what’s the next step?" Annabelle asked curiously as she sipped from her cup.
The deal with Vincent had included many terms. Setting aside the more obscure ones involving essence and ancient families, the core clauses were clear: Olivia would be acknowledged as his granddaughter, receive 10% of the Infinitel’s shares, and be given control over a few smaller subsidiary companies.
Naturally, the rest of the terms also leaned heavily in their favor — Vincent was the one who had to make most of the concessions.
"Now that we’ve already encroached on the Infinitel company," Eva replied calmly, her voice as smooth as the cream in her coffee, "we can afford to take things slowly. Just like Christian wants."
She paused, then set down her cup and asked, "Anyway, what do you think about the androids? And those weapons Christian’s been developing?"
Her mind drifted briefly to the video from California — the battle Christian had went through just a week ago. Even now, the sight of it stayed vivid in her memory. And as she reviewed her own plans, she couldn’t help but feel that adjustments would be necessary.
"Well, they’re strong," Annabelle said after a short pause. "And I feel like he’s advancing too quickly."
She glanced down at the table, her finger trailing lightly at the edge of her cup. It was a quiet gesture, but it revealed her unease. They really couldn’t keep up with Christian’s pace.