However, being in his position, Abrd having inside information and giving his own circle a heads up was pretty much the norm.


    That''s just how it works among the elite.


    Stewart had gotten used to it by now.


    Grinding his teeth, he said, "Ourpany definitely needs to coborate with others to scale up the project, buttely, I just can''t stand the sight of Dalton..." Charlene knew it was because Dalton had taken a liking to Vesta.


    But Charlene truly didn''t care. She stated coolly, "The smooth progress of the project and maximizing our benefits is what matters most. Everything else is secondary." She had met Abrd once. He might have his biases, but from what their mentor''s attitude towards him


    ndicated, Abrd was indeed trustworthy.


    "I know," Stewart said.


    He was just venting.


    He raised his chin and huffed, "Anyway, we still have some time before we officially start seeking investors. I''ll just give him the cold shoulder for now."


    Charleneughed, "Alright." As long as he was happy.


    After Dalton''s call, Charlene and Stewart continued discussing business.


    But half an hourter, Stewart''s phone rang again.


    Seeing the caller ID, he disyed a mix of disdain and smugness.


    Charlene, sensing it was someone familiar, asked, "Who is it?"


    Stewart smiled, "Granger."


    "Looking to coborate?"


    "Very likely."


    Like with Dalton, he didn''t usually cross paths with Granger or Moran.


    Granger wouldn''t call him without a reason. Besides, the Harden family, like the Ramirez family, had connections in both politics and the military. They were very well-informed.


    "Should I take it?" Stewart asked Charlene.


    Being Thorne''s wife, Granger and his crowd looked down on her but had taken Vesta, the mistress, into their fold and got along with her so well.


    In his view, Granger was even more despicable than Dalton.


    "Take it,” Charlene said. She didn''t want Stewart to act impulsively.


    Stewart answered the call.


    As expected, Granger, like Dalton, was indeed calling to seek coboration.


    After stating his purpose, Granger said, "I''m currently out of town on a business trip, but I''ll be back in Starfall by noon tomorrow. How about dinner tomorrow night?" Stewart replied indifferently, "Thank you, Mr. Harden, for the honor, but the project is just kicking off and we''re


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    swamped with work. I really can''t make time tomorrow, maybe some other time."


    ''How about Thursday?"


    Stewart said, "I might not be avable then either, but if I am, I''ll contact you immediately."


    Granger was aware that theirpany''s uing projects were highly sought after, and he knew Stewart really didn''t need to worry about securing investors. "Alright, I''ll be waiting for Mr. Ferguson''s call anytime," Granger said.


    After hanging up, Stewart was so delighted he started pounding on the table,ughing heartily, "That felt great!"


    Charleneughed along.


    Stewart suddenly stopped, looked at her, and asked, "Do you think... Thorne might also want to coborate with us?" Considering it, theirpany and Neural Nexus Tech were in the same league.


    There waspetition between them.


    But even inpetition, there was room for coboration.


    Hadn''t Thorne shown interest in theirnguage systemst time and initiated a partnership?