Howard''s message read, "If you''re willing to ask Zach for help, I promise your work will go smoothly from now on."
It was unbelievable that a father could say something like that. Threatening his daughter... He was utterly shameless.
Serena was caught in a dilemma. She considered reaching out to contacts outside thepany to resolve the situation instead of bowing to Howard''s demands and begging Zach for help.
Just then, her phone screen lit up, and Hugh''s name suddenly appeared.
Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly waved her team away before answering the call.
"I''m downstairs." Hugh''s deep voice came through.
Serena was stunned. "Downstairs at Jansen Group? What are you doing here?"
She shot up from her seat, wasting no time as she rushed to the lobby.
Hugh didn''t answer her question directly. Instead, he simply said, "I''m waiting for you."
"I''m on my way."
Gripping her phone tightly, Serena hurried into the elevator.
Hughing to the Jansen Group in person was unexpected. It could only mean that something serious had happened.
The moment she stepped into the lobby, she spotted him standing near the security gate.
He was dressed in a deep brown, custom-made Eathaly three-piece suit, his polished leather shoes gleaming under the lights. With his chiseled features, he looked like a gentleman straight out of a 19th-century movie. His sharp features caught the attention of nearly everyone who passed by.
Serena walked past the security gate and stopped in front of him. "You should''ve told me in advance. No one would have dared to stop you."
Not everyone
ansen Group could recognize Hugh on sight.
Hugh nced down at her slightly flushed cheeks, immediately realizing she had rushed over to see him. A faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips.
If Serena was willing to run to him, he was willing to wait.
His expression remainedposed. "I have something important to tell you."
"Come with me." Serena led himirs to her office.
Once inside, Hugh retrieved a thick stack of documents from his briefcase.
Serena''s gaze sharpened as she took a closer look
The contract for the Larson Group''s Yellowbrook City mall project? Shouldn''t this have been sent to the Foster Group? Why is it in front of me"
"I''ve already convinced my grandfather to revoke Cole''s position as project lead. I''m taking over the entire project, and I choose to hand it over to the Jansen Group.
Hugh sat down on the couch with ease, his gaze meeting Serena''s stunned expression.
His voice was cold and firm. "This isn''t about giving you special treatment. Cole knew little about the Yellowbrook City project. Before the due diligence was evenpleted, he hastily handed it over to Foster Group.
"Meanwhile, after securing the project, Foster Group hasn''t made any real progress. I presented my grandfather with your insights on the Yellowbrook City mall project.
"With these three factorsbined, he agreed to transfer the project and let me decide on a new partner. I chose the Jansen Group.
"Now that Foster Group and Jansen Group arepetitors, you won''t have to worry about Zach bothering you anymore."
Hugh had considered both business and personal matters in his decision.
Serena''s face lit up with excitement. She sat down beside Hugh, her eyes
looked at him. "This was a brilliant move! Thank you. sparkling as she
"Jansen Group has spent too long trying to appease the Foster Group. Now that we''ve secured this project, we can finally stand tall and do business on our terms. And I can finally get back to work without obstacles. You''re the best ally.
She had felt stifled for days, but signing that contract finally brought her a sense of relief and
satisfaction.
Sitting beside her, Hugh kept his eyes fixed on her bright smile. He thought, "Just... an ally?"